Template:Vehicle row

This template defines the Cargo table "Releases".

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Usage

The vehicle row is the backbone of all Mattel Disney Pixar Cars coverage on the Pixar Cars Wiki. Compared to the {{vehicle infobox}}, which opens each vehicle page with a summarized overview, a number of vehicle rows form the core data table. – each one holding detailed, extensive information about an individual release of the vehicle thereof, allowing us to form a complete year-by-year, series-by-series, item-by-item record of that vehicle's history.

Component, needs to be wrapped by a {{table start}} {| and {{table end}} |}; The structured output is automated by the recommended entry form.

The stored data goes straight into a database table, allowing every other page on the wiki to access and use it. In short: A single vehicle row within a vehicle page defines the data for its respective release, which then every style of List page - whether series, #Cast lists|cast/item, or Chases - reads and includes in its generation. This gives a release the ability to appear on multiple pages, while only requiring a single edit to update everywhere else.

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Parameters

{{Vehicle row |model_name= |year= |series= |segment= |colno= |cast= |toy= |country= |photo= |size= |card= |note1= |note2= |note3= etc... }}

Syntax Record information Model name |model_name= Year |year= Year of original release (toy year) Series information Collector number |colno= The collector or series number Series |series= Input the corresponding name or ID (see {{series index}} for all values) Segment |segment= A smaller sub-collection or grouping to which the model belongs, within an overall series. Most mainline years divide vehicles based on a similar theme or their Cars installment of origin. (Support still developing) {{segment index}} Production information Cast number |cast= The five digit combination of letters and numbers used by Mattel to identify the car or component; from 2011 onwards, this can be found printed on the bottom side of the car chassis. As this code refers to the physical tooling used in manufacturing, it may be the same across different production runs or series, even if there are minor variations otherwise (such as a change of paint color) – however, there is not (yet) a verified science. It's best to check each version before assuming. Distinct from the "toy number" (see below) Toy number |toy= The five digit combination of letters and numbers found on the cardback or other forming of packaging. May or may not be identical to the cast number; in cases where they are the same, they should both still be added. Country |country= Country of manufacturing, as printed on the vehicle chassis. Accepts one of three values: China (or CN) Thailand (or TH) Vietnam (or VN) Documentation Notes |note1=(etc) Loose photo |photo= For a loose image of the model; input only the file name and extension (e.x. McQueen.jpg). Default size is 120px. If desired, dimensions can be adjusted using |size= [Number]px Carded photo |card= To be displayed as tooltip

Extra configuration

The following settings are not available in the main form, but can be configured in source mode.

• |sort_name= can be set to modify the "model name" that will be called by a {{vehicle list}}. This is useful in situations where more than one Vehicle within the same series have the same model name -- an example being Green, Yellow, and Purple Ramone in the 2007 Mainline. Setting the latter's |sort_name= to Purple Ramone makes it so when the same is put in {{poster sort}} template on the series page, it can identify said Ramone.
• |asst= manually sets/overrides the assortment number. Most are covered automatically but for certain series/items where the programming cannot determine its identity (such as Piston Cup Nights and its varying multipack assortments), this is necessary.
• |exclusive= sets the exclusive status of an item. Retailer-specific series display by default, but this works for individual items/overrides the default setting.

Temporary:

• |sub= allows for an extra level of specificity within series
• |card2= and |int_card= for alternate cardbacks; Walmart Cars and 2023 Mainline are examples

Also see {{paired row}} for paired singles