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<big>'''Tools, Scripts, and Extensions'''</big>
<big>'''Tools, Scripts, and Extensions'''</big>


There are many tools developed by fellow editors which facilitate editing. Tools for keeping track of things, viewing information in an easy way, or browser extensions and scripts that add extra functionality to [[Waze Map Editor|WME]]. Note that with every update of WME, it may need time for the developers to adapt the scripts and tools as well.  
There are many tools developed by fellow editors which facilitate editing. Tools for keeping track of things, viewing information in an easy way, or adding extra functionality to [[Waze Map Editor|WME]]. Note that with every update of WME, scripts and other tools might be broken and it may need time for the developers to adapt them to the latest code.  


This page describes those that might come handy for starters. Advise is to make yourself acquainted with 1 script at a time, to understand the working well.
This page describes a selection of the tools, scripts and extensions that might come handy when you start using extra tools. Note that you should have a basic understanding of WME first so to understand the influence of a tool. The advice is to make yourself acquainted with one addition at a time, to comprehend the working well.


At the bottom of the document you'll find an overview of all scripts.
==Extensions==
 
Extensions are pieces of program that adds functionality to WME via your browser.
==Tools==
===Tampermonkey ===
Most used script manager, catalogs and automatically runs installed scripts it anytime any page for which it is declared is loaded by your browser. It's a necessity if you start working with scripts.
* Available for Chrome, Edge, Safari, Firefox, Opera
* [http://tampermonkey.net/ Download]


=== Toolbox ===
[[File:Toolbox_capture.jpg|right|360px|Tool Box]]
This script adds many features like highlight of level-locked segments, highlights of segments without house numbers, selection of segments or places using filters, measuring road length or places surface, copy segment attributes, delete expired restrictions, PermaLink creation without layers, and much more. Since 2015, the permissions to use the individual tools can be set per country.
* Developer: originally written by OyyoDams. Further developed and maintained by a group: AlexN-114, BellHouse, davielde, doctorkb, dummyd2, giovanni-cortinovis and Sebiseba.
* Install for [https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/wme-toolbox/ihebciailciabdiknfomleeccodkdejn Chrome] or [https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/wme-toolbox-amo/ Firefox]
* Discussion on the forum [https://www.waze.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=819&t=145570 in English] and [http://www.waze.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=47964 in French]. Make sure to look for the thread with the latest version.
*[http://www.waze.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=1456 WME Toolbox Country Settings]. <!--The active permissions of the current release are listed in a [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-HvQFWh-ZxPU76KXGFyfBb-Ot_10GkL5Wrkea1yhUZs/edit#gid=1817124510 GoogleDoc].-->
* More info on [https://wazeopedia.waze.com/wiki/Global/Scripts#WME_Toolbox Global Wiki] with a description of all the features. Although outdated, it has some nice pictures with explanations.
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==Scripts==
==Scripts==
Scripts are additional programs that change or add things to the original WME. To use scripts, you need to use a script managing program as well.
Scripts are additional programs that changes or add features to the original WME. Best use them with Chrome. Firefox will also work, upgrading to newer version could be necessary. To use scripts, you need to install a script managing program such as [[#Tampermonkey|Tampermonkey]] as well.  
Best use them with Chrome. Firefox will also work, upgrading to newer version could be necessary.
 
===Script Manager Tampermonkey ===
Most used script manager, catalogs and automatically runs installed scripts it anytime any page for which it is declared is loaded by your browser.
* Available for Chrome, Edge, Safari, Firefox, Opera
* [http://tampermonkey.net/ Download and documentation]


[[File:Wme-openmaps-script.png|right|180px]]
[[File:Wme-openmaps-script.png|right|180px]]
===WME OpenMaps script===  
===WME OpenMaps script===  
Adds and overlay with maps to the editor
Adds an overlay with available data from other [[Resources|allowed resources]] to the editor, such as the cadastre data (GRB, Gipod).
* Download [https://greasyfork.org/en/scripts/13334-wme-openmaps
* Developer: Glodenox
* Click in the [[Waze Map Editor|WME]] on the map symbol to display the available maps.
* [https://greasyfork.org/en/scripts/13334-wme-openmaps Download and documentation]
* In the menu left, click the tab with the map symbol to display the available maps.
 
===ClickSaver===
Starting out as a replacement for the Lock dropdown box in the menu, it now saves even more clicks and scrolling in the menu while editing.
* Developer: MapOMatic
* [https://greasyfork.org/scripts/369629-wme-clicksaver
* Discussion on the [https://www.waze.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=819&t=199894  Forum]
 
===Fix UI===
Improves the Users Interface and provides other enhancements to improve the editing experience for editors, particularly those working on smaller screens.
* Developer: iainhouse
* [https://greasyfork.org/en/scripts/20077-wme-fix-ui Download]
* Discussion and description on the https://www.waze.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=819&t=191178  Forum]
 
===Image Overlays ===
Adds an overlay in which you can display local images onto the map as background. This makes it possible to accurately draw roads that aren't available yet on satellite imagery with just a picture or  screenshot.
* Developer: Glodenox
* [https://greasyfork.org/scripts/29381-wme-image-overlays Download]
* Discussion on the [https://www.waze.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=819&t=225760 Forum]
 
[[File:JAI thumb.png|right|180px]]
=== Junction Angle Info ===
Shows the corners at junctions, with a handy indicator of the probable turn-instructions.
* Developer: Originally created by by milkboy. Further developed by several editors, amongst them AlanOfTheBerg, tkr85, berestovskyy, FZ69617, wlodek76. Currently maintained by seb-d59.
* [https://greasyfork.org/en/scripts/35547-wme-junction-angle-info Download]
* Discussion on the [https://www.waze.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=819&t=61926&hilit=JAI forum page]
 
===Magic===
Highlight map problems that can be detected by code, and suggests a solution. Highlights and possible solutions can be specified by country.
* Developer: dbcm
* [https://waze.xpto.org/magic/ Download and documentation]
* Discussion on the [https://www.waze.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=819&t=230927 forum]
<!--===Script usage=== <!--T:4-->
* [[File:Residential-place-magic.png|right|250px]] A RRP is marked in <i>Magic</i> with red when the street name of a [[Residential Place]] differs from te name of the most nearby segment. See the page on [[Residential Place|RPP]].
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=== Send to Slack ===
Sending requests for (down)Locks, Closures & openings, and Validation of changes directly from WME to [[Slack]].
* Developer: Tunisiano18
* [https://gitlab.com/WMEScripts/wme-send-to-slack-public Download and documentation]
 
[[File:Wme-speed-helper.png|right|270px]]
=== Speedhelper===
Eases the input of speed limits.
* Developer: gertbroos
* [https://greasyfork.org/en/scripts/13774-wme-speedhelper Download]
* Discussion on the [https://www.waze.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=819&t=166746&start=390&hilit=WME+Speedhelper forum]
 
=== Street View Availability===
Whenever you drag the Street View marker in the map editor, blue lines indicating where Street View imagery is light up. Also the month at which the imagery is shown.
* Developer: Glodenox
* [https://greasyfork.org/en/scripts/17112-wme-street-view-availability Download]
* [https://www.waze.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=819&t=180148 Discussion and description] on the forum
 
=== Tab Manager ===
* Developer: Glodenox
* [https://greasyfork.org/scripts/14316-wme-tab-manager Download]
* [https://www.waze.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=819&t=168863 Discussion and description]  on the forum
 
===WMEBR Filter for PURs===
Filter for [[Place update request|PURs]] that you can handle based on your level. To be used with the [[#Problems Report Tool - WMEBR|Problems Report Tool]]
* Developer: Tunisiano18
* [https://greasyfork.org/fr/scripts/370855-wmebr-filter Download]
*  [https://www.waze.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=819&t=263628&hilit=wmebr+filter+script Discussion on the forum]
 
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==Extensions==
==Other tools==
* [[WME Toolbox]] extension
===Polygon creator===
Create bordered areas as "wicked" polygons (WKT format)
* http://arthur-e.github.io/Wicket/sandbox-gmaps3.html
* http://map.wazedev.com/
=== Problems Report Tool - WMEBR ===
Gives a clear overview with direct links to URs, MPs, PURs, Closures, Alerts, and Comments.
* Developer: ronsek57
* Check out [https://wmebr.info/index.php?country=Belgium Belgium] and [https://wmebr.info/index.php?country=Luxembourg Luxembourg].
* [https://www.waze.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=819&t=253584 Description and discussionn the forum]
* Handy addition might be the WMEBR filter.
===Personal Dashboard===
Your personal statistics can be found in your account settings, by clicking on your profile icon in the top right of the WME menu bar, or use this direct link: [https://www.waze.com/dashboard waze.com/dashboard]. Another informative page with your recent edits can be requested via the link https://www.waze.com/en/user/editor/<your name>.
=== BeLux Dashboard Reports===
A community-led initiative to monitor various data sources for open tasks and issues
* [https://www.wazebelgium.be/dashboard/reports BeLux Dashboard Reports]
===Wegstatus===
Description
* [https://www.wegstatus.nl/info/ Wegstatus]
===TripService?===
Description
*
===Overview of all scripts===
* [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1yrEZMrQyMjhgBAJuNj7Y8z0GxdKWgIEkHIQBhUM2H9k/edit#gid=0 Scripts Inventory]


<small>Note: [[WME UROverview Plus]] (URO+) isn't available anymore as extension, only as script.</small>
===Further reading===
* [https://wazeopedia.waze.com/wiki/Global/Scripts Global scripts page] contains a lot of info, but it is outdated
* [https://www.waze.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=819 Scripts forum]
* [https://waze-belux.slack.com/archives/CDTKCL1S4 Scripts channel] in Slack
* Advanced: [[Userscript Guidelines|Guidelines for developers]]


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===Scripts===
<!--===Scripts===
* [[WME Advanced Closures]] handles recurrent and imported closures in the Waze Map Editor
* [[WME Advanced Closures]] handles recurrent and imported closures in the Waze Map Editor
* [[WME Closure Details]]  '''<sup><small>STR</small></sup>'''
* [[WME Closure Details]]  '''<sup><small>STR</small></sup>'''
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* [[WME HN NavPoints]] shows navigation points of all house numbers in WME
* [[WME HN NavPoints]] shows navigation points of all house numbers in WME
* [[WME HN Tool]]  '''<sup><small>STR</small></sup>'''
* [[WME HN Tool]]  '''<sup><small>STR</small></sup>'''
* [[WME Image Overlays]] script  '''<sup><small>STR</small></sup>'''
* [[WME JA script]] for working with junction angles, branch of  [[WME Junction Angle info]]
* [[WME Junction Angle info]] script  '''<sup><small>STR</small></sup>'''
* [[WME Language Forcer]] script to redirect to your language automaticaly
* [[WME Language Forcer]] script to redirect to your language automaticaly
* [[WME Magic]] script  '''<sup><small>STR</small></sup>'''
* [[WME OpenMaps script]]  '''<sup><small>STR</small></sup>'''
* [[WME Place Interface Enhancements]] scripts
* [[WME Place Interface Enhancements]] scripts
* [[WME RA util script]] for moving a roundabout
* [[WME RA util script]] for moving a roundabout
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* [[WME Route Speeds]]  '''<sup><small>STR</small></sup>'''
* [[WME Route Speeds]]  '''<sup><small>STR</small></sup>'''
* [[WME Show Alt Names]] displays with the primary and alternate names
* [[WME Show Alt Names]] displays with the primary and alternate names
* [[WME Speedhelper]]  '''<sup><small>STR</small></sup>'''
* [[WME Split POI script]] for splitting an area place
* [[WME Split POI script]] for splitting an area place
* [[WME Status Always Visible]] makes sure your status is remains visible after loading a page
* [[WME Status Always Visible]] makes sure your status is remains visible after loading a page
* [[WME Street View Availability]] '''<sup><small>STR</small></sup>'''
* [[WME Tab Manager]]  '''<sup><small>STR</small></sup>'''
* [[WME UR Comments]]
* [[WME UR Comments]]
* [[WME UROverview Plus]] (URO+) adds a whole bunch of features to WME
* [[WME UROverview Plus]] (URO+) adds a whole bunch of features to WME
* [[WMEBR Filter]] the PURs results on the wmebr website to only show what we can handle
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The [[Tampermonkey|TamperMonkey]] import does not skip an already installed script; so it can result in doubles.<br />
The [[Tampermonkey|TamperMonkey]] import does not skip an already installed script; so it can result in doubles.<br />
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=== Further reading===
* [[Greasy Fork]] is a source of Waze user scripts
* [[Tampermonkey]] can be used to manage scripts
* [https://wazeopedia.waze.com/wiki/Global/Scripts Global scripts page]
* [https://www.waze.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=819 Scripts forum]
* [https://waze-belux.slack.com/archives/CDTKCL1S4 Scripts channel] in [[Slack]]
* <i>Glodenox</i>' page on [[Userscript Guidelines|Guidelines for developers]]
 
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Latest revision as of 13:50, 11 May 2020

We are currently updating the pages to include all regionally different guidelines. If you find inconsistencies, please refer to the English page. Thank you!

Tools, Scripts, and Extensions

There are many tools developed by fellow editors which facilitate editing. Tools for keeping track of things, viewing information in an easy way, or adding extra functionality to WME. Note that with every update of WME, scripts and other tools might be broken and it may need time for the developers to adapt them to the latest code.

This page describes a selection of the tools, scripts and extensions that might come handy when you start using extra tools. Note that you should have a basic understanding of WME first so to understand the influence of a tool. The advice is to make yourself acquainted with one addition at a time, to comprehend the working well.

Extensions

Extensions are pieces of program that adds functionality to WME via your browser.

Tampermonkey

Most used script manager, catalogs and automatically runs installed scripts it anytime any page for which it is declared is loaded by your browser. It's a necessity if you start working with scripts.

  • Available for Chrome, Edge, Safari, Firefox, Opera
  • Download

Toolbox

Tool Box
Tool Box

This script adds many features like highlight of level-locked segments, highlights of segments without house numbers, selection of segments or places using filters, measuring road length or places surface, copy segment attributes, delete expired restrictions, PermaLink creation without layers, and much more. Since 2015, the permissions to use the individual tools can be set per country.

  • Developer: originally written by OyyoDams. Further developed and maintained by a group: AlexN-114, BellHouse, davielde, doctorkb, dummyd2, giovanni-cortinovis and Sebiseba.
  • Install for Chrome or Firefox
  • Discussion on the forum in English and in French. Make sure to look for the thread with the latest version.
  • WME Toolbox Country Settings.
  • More info on Global Wiki with a description of all the features. Although outdated, it has some nice pictures with explanations.

Scripts

Scripts are additional programs that changes or add features to the original WME. Best use them with Chrome. Firefox will also work, upgrading to newer version could be necessary. To use scripts, you need to install a script managing program such as Tampermonkey as well.

WME OpenMaps script

Adds an overlay with available data from other allowed resources to the editor, such as the cadastre data (GRB, Gipod).

ClickSaver

Starting out as a replacement for the Lock dropdown box in the menu, it now saves even more clicks and scrolling in the menu while editing.

Fix UI

Improves the Users Interface and provides other enhancements to improve the editing experience for editors, particularly those working on smaller screens.

Image Overlays

Adds an overlay in which you can display local images onto the map as background. This makes it possible to accurately draw roads that aren't available yet on satellite imagery with just a picture or screenshot.

Junction Angle Info

Shows the corners at junctions, with a handy indicator of the probable turn-instructions.

  • Developer: Originally created by by milkboy. Further developed by several editors, amongst them AlanOfTheBerg, tkr85, berestovskyy, FZ69617, wlodek76. Currently maintained by seb-d59.
  • Download
  • Discussion on the forum page

Magic

Highlight map problems that can be detected by code, and suggests a solution. Highlights and possible solutions can be specified by country.

Send to Slack

Sending requests for (down)Locks, Closures & openings, and Validation of changes directly from WME to Slack.

Speedhelper

Eases the input of speed limits.

Street View Availability

Whenever you drag the Street View marker in the map editor, blue lines indicating where Street View imagery is light up. Also the month at which the imagery is shown.

Tab Manager

WMEBR Filter for PURs

Filter for PURs that you can handle based on your level. To be used with the Problems Report Tool

Other tools

Polygon creator

Create bordered areas as "wicked" polygons (WKT format)

Problems Report Tool - WMEBR

Gives a clear overview with direct links to URs, MPs, PURs, Closures, Alerts, and Comments.

Personal Dashboard

Your personal statistics can be found in your account settings, by clicking on your profile icon in the top right of the WME menu bar, or use this direct link: waze.com/dashboard. Another informative page with your recent edits can be requested via the link https://www.waze.com/en/user/editor/<your name>.

BeLux Dashboard Reports

A community-led initiative to monitor various data sources for open tasks and issues

Wegstatus

Description

TripService?

Description

Overview of all scripts

Further reading



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