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==Starters Summary== | ==Starters Summary== | ||
You're new to Waze map editting and like to help. This page lists the possibilities for a starting map editor (level 1). But - very important - please read first the [[Quick start guide]] and keep the [[KISS]] principles in mind, otherwise you could end up by other editors correcting your work.<br /> | You're new to Waze map editting and like to help. Great, you're most valuable with your local knowledge! This page lists the possibilities for a starting map editor (level '''1'''). But - very important - please read first the [[Quick start guide]] and keep the [[KISS]] principles in mind, otherwise you could end up by other editors correcting your work.<br /> | ||
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Beginners are not allowed to do all changes, more important roads and other map elements are locked on certain levels to protect the map for unwanted changes. More on locks, see the [[Locks]] page. If you want to change an explicitly locked road or place, place ask in the editing [[Slack]] channel for assitance. There are always people glad to help.<br /> | |||
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When working in the [[Waze Map Editor]] (WME) please keep all options checked to be sure you don't miss anything. Click [[File:Layers-menu-icon.png]]. | |||
===Points of interest=== | ===Points of interest=== | ||
Check the already created [[Places]] in your neighboorhood via de [[Waze Map Editor|WME]] with | |||
Adding [[Places]], keep in mind that the first 10 submitted place proposals need to be confirmed by another editor. If you're waiting for approval you can submit your confirmation request in one of the editing channels of [[Slack]].<br /> | |||
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Update the details of already existing places | Update the details of already existing places. Depending on the [[Place categories|place category]] more or less details can be filled in. Most places have Auto lock (1) and can be updated by you. If you want to change something of a place that is explicitly locked, please ask somebody to help you.<br /> | ||
* All kinds of shops, organizations: check website, telephone number, opening hours. | |||
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Linking a place to a Google place isn't allowed yet for a '''L1''' editor. | |||
===Roads=== | ===Roads=== | ||
If there are in your neighboorhood new developments, new houses build on new streets. You could make a start with mapping. | '''New streets'''<br /> | ||
If there are in your neighboorhood new developments, new houses build on new streets. You could make a start with mapping. A nice way of working is to drive first through all the new streets and use your drive information (WME Drives tab) as aid for the new roads to draw. You can even use the [[app]] pave function while driving around and use this track as base for your editing.<br /> | |||
Possibly you have to ask for assitance when connecting a new street to a locked (primary) street.<br /> | |||
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'''Updating streets'''<br /> | |||
Some streets are not yet fully defined, in other streets new developments are going on. It is important to keep the information up-to-date. | |||
* Add missing [[Speed limit|speed limits]], or correct changed speed limits. Nice tool for this sort of work is the [[WME Toolbox|Toolbox]] | |||
* Add missing [[house numbers]], or if old houses are replaced with something else, correct earlier added house numbers. Use also for this type of work the [[WME Toolbox|Toolbox]]. | |||
* Sometime a street changes from 2-way to one-way vice versa. | |||
* Connect [[Walking trail|walking trails]] and [[Pedestrian Boardwalk|pedestrian boardwalks]] to the regular streets in not already done so. | |||
===Closures=== | |||
Another important aspect of the map is the availibility of the roads. If you read about upcoming roadworks or see road work signs being placed, please report this or on the [[Forum]] or in the [[Slack]] closure channel. As a '''L1''' editor you're not yet allowed to add [[Closures]] yourself. | |||
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Starters Summary
You're new to Waze map editting and like to help. Great, you're most valuable with your local knowledge! This page lists the possibilities for a starting map editor (level 1). But - very important - please read first the Quick start guide and keep the KISS principles in mind, otherwise you could end up by other editors correcting your work.
Beginners are not allowed to do all changes, more important roads and other map elements are locked on certain levels to protect the map for unwanted changes. More on locks, see the Locks page. If you want to change an explicitly locked road or place, place ask in the editing Slack channel for assitance. There are always people glad to help.
When working in the Waze Map Editor (WME) please keep all options checked to be sure you don't miss anything. Click 
.
Points of interest
Check the already created Places in your neighboorhood via de WME with
Adding Places, keep in mind that the first 10 submitted place proposals need to be confirmed by another editor. If you're waiting for approval you can submit your confirmation request in one of the editing channels of Slack.
Update the details of already existing places. Depending on the place category more or less details can be filled in. Most places have Auto lock (1) and can be updated by you. If you want to change something of a place that is explicitly locked, please ask somebody to help you.
- All kinds of shops, organizations: check website, telephone number, opening hours.
Linking a place to a Google place isn't allowed yet for a L1 editor.
Roads
New streets
If there are in your neighboorhood new developments, new houses build on new streets. You could make a start with mapping. A nice way of working is to drive first through all the new streets and use your drive information (WME Drives tab) as aid for the new roads to draw. You can even use the app pave function while driving around and use this track as base for your editing.
Possibly you have to ask for assitance when connecting a new street to a locked (primary) street.
Updating streets
Some streets are not yet fully defined, in other streets new developments are going on. It is important to keep the information up-to-date.
- Add missing speed limits, or correct changed speed limits. Nice tool for this sort of work is the Toolbox
- Add missing house numbers, or if old houses are replaced with something else, correct earlier added house numbers. Use also for this type of work the Toolbox.
- Sometime a street changes from 2-way to one-way vice versa.
- Connect walking trails and pedestrian boardwalks to the regular streets in not already done so.
Closures
Another important aspect of the map is the availibility of the roads. If you read about upcoming roadworks or see road work signs being placed, please report this or on the Forum or in the Slack closure channel. As a L1 editor you're not yet allowed to add Closures yourself.