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==Getting started with Map Editing==
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* Waze uses two different map editing interfaces.


The Waze Map Editor (WME) is the primary editor. It was previous known by it's development code name of "Papyrus". During the transition to this editor, is was also know as the "New Cartouche."
==Introduction to Editing Maps==


The previous editor was known as Cartouche and later was also called "Old Cartouche" or "Cartouche_Old." As of 2011/02/01 is it still available for some functions that are not yet implemented in the new WME.


* When editing the Waze maps, please follow the [[best map editing practice]].
Waze currently uses the [[Waze Map Editor]] (WME) as the primary editor.
* Looking for advanced editing permissions - apply to become an [[Area Manager]]


==Select the map editor you'd like to use==
[[Map Editing (new Editor)| New interface's guide (Waze Map Editor)]]<br/>
[[Map Editing | Old interface's guide (Cartouche)]]


==Country and Language Specific Map Editing Guidance==
Every new editor should ensure they read through the following three articles in the Wiki to be familiar with all the key features of the WME and recommended map editing techniques.
 
 
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* Start off by visiting our [[Waze_Map_Editor/Welcome|WME Welcome page]]
* Then continue with the [[Map Editor Interface and Controls|WME interface guide]]
* Finally, get to know the [[best map editing practice]]
 
 
After you spend some time covering the map in the vicinity of your drives, you can consider applying to become an [[Area Manager]].
 
==Country and Language Specific Map Editing Guidance==  
Instructions specific to your country and language are found on your country's page:
Instructions specific to your country and language are found on your country's page:
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Latest revision as of 01:43, 19 August 2016

Introduction to Editing Maps

Waze currently uses the Waze Map Editor (WME) as the primary editor.


Every new editor should ensure they read through the following three articles in the Wiki to be familiar with all the key features of the WME and recommended map editing techniques.



After you spend some time covering the map in the vicinity of your drives, you can consider applying to become an Area Manager.