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== New Editor Onboarding ==
==New Editor Onboarding==
We realise it's tempting to dive right in with all the new knowledge you have, but there's so much more to learn! The onboarding process is critical to ensure any edits you make '''''improve''''' the map and not '''''damage it'''''.
We realise it's tempting to dive right in with all the new knowledge you have, but there's so much more to learn! The onboarding process is critical to ensure any edits you make '''''improve''''' the map and not '''''damage it'''''.


So, before you start editing take a look at these absolute essentials:
So, before you start editing take a look at these absolute essentials:


* https://wazeopedia.waze.com/wiki/Global/Waze_Map_Editor/Welcome
*https://wazeopedia.waze.com/wiki/Global/Waze_Map_Editor/Welcome
* https://wazeopedia.waze.com/wiki/Global/Waze_Map_Editor
*https://wazeopedia.waze.com/wiki/Global/Waze_Map_Editor
* https://wazeopedia.waze.com/wiki/Global/Best_map_editing_practice
*https://wazeopedia.waze.com/wiki/Global/Best_map_editing_practice
* https://wazeopedia.waze.com/wiki/USA/Edits_to_avoid
*https://wazeopedia.waze.com/wiki/USA/Edits_to_avoid
* [[global:Your_Rank_and_Points|https://wazeopedia.waze.com/wiki/Global/Your_Rank_and_Points]]
*https://wazeopedia.waze.com/wiki/Global/Your_Rank_and_Points
* https://wazeopedia.waze.com/wiki/Global/Places
*https://wazeopedia.waze.com/wiki/Global/Places
* https://wazeopedia.waze.com/wiki/Australia/Main_Page
*https://wazeopedia.waze.com/wiki/Australia/Main_Page


== Questions? Unsure about something? ==
== Ready for the Master Class? ==
They're not ''really'' master level, but they're an excellent introduction into how broad Waze is, and it's great to be able to watch someone else edit to see how it is done.
 
There's two options, a 30 min or 60 min class. Check out the video most suitable for you below.
 
=== 60 minute ===
https://youtu.be/KuIvWlBGwzE
 
=== 30 minute ===
https://youtu.be/9LoyejaNSfM
 
==Questions? Unsure about something?==
The Australian Waze editing community awaits you! The community is a warm and welcoming place where we want to see your editing skills grow as you continue to edit the Waze map.
The Australian Waze editing community awaits you! The community is a warm and welcoming place where we want to see your editing skills grow as you continue to edit the Waze map.


* '''Community Forums (Official Platform)'''
*'''Community Forums (Official Platform)'''
** [https://www.waze.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=56 Australian Forums]
**[https://www.waze.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=56 Australian Forums]
*** [https://www.waze.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=56&t=50809 Introduce yourself to the community]
***[https://www.waze.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=56&t=50809 Introduce yourself to the community]
*** [https://www.waze.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=406 Request a road/place unlock]
***[https://www.waze.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=406 Request a road/place unlock]
* '''Discord Chat (Unofficial, but popular)'''
*'''Discord Chat (Unofficial, but popular)'''
** [https://www.waze.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=56&t=257551 Waze Australia Discord Server]
**[https://www.waze.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=56&t=257551 Waze Australia Discord Server]


== Time To Start Editing ==
==Time To Start Editing==
Head over to the [https://www.waze.com/editor/ Waze Map Editor (WME)]* and start editing! Remember, you're supported by a vast collection of resources here on the Wiki and an active community happy to support you. Once again, a very warm welcome to Waze Australia!
Head over to the [https://www.waze.com/editor/ Waze Map Editor (WME)]* and start editing! Remember, you're supported by a vast collection of resources here on the Wiki and an active community happy to support you. Once again, a very warm welcome to Waze Australia!



Revision as of 03:23, 2 March 2021

New Editor Onboarding

We realise it's tempting to dive right in with all the new knowledge you have, but there's so much more to learn! The onboarding process is critical to ensure any edits you make improve the map and not damage it.

So, before you start editing take a look at these absolute essentials:

Ready for the Master Class?

They're not really master level, but they're an excellent introduction into how broad Waze is, and it's great to be able to watch someone else edit to see how it is done.

There's two options, a 30 min or 60 min class. Check out the video most suitable for you below.

60 minute

30 minute

Questions? Unsure about something?

The Australian Waze editing community awaits you! The community is a warm and welcoming place where we want to see your editing skills grow as you continue to edit the Waze map.

Time To Start Editing

Head over to the Waze Map Editor (WME)* and start editing! Remember, you're supported by a vast collection of resources here on the Wiki and an active community happy to support you. Once again, a very warm welcome to Waze Australia!

*Browsers compatible with WME include Chrome and Firefox.


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