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


The previous editor was known as Cartouche and later was also called "Old Cartouche" or "Cartouche_Old."
The previous editor was known as Cartouche and later was also called "Old Cartouche" or "Cartouche_Old."


As of 2011/02/01 it is still available for some functions that are not yet implemented in the new WME.
As of 2011/02/01 it is still available for some functions that are not yet implemented in the new WME, but it is only recommended to be used by very advanced users for very specific tasks. Please post a question in the [https://www.waze.com/forum/ Waze Support Forums] before using the old map editor Cartouche.


* When editing the Waze maps, please follow the [[best map editing practice]].
* When editing the Waze maps, please follow the [[best map editing practice]]
* Looking for advanced editing permissions - apply to become an [[Area Manager]]
* For advanced users consider applying to become an [[Area Manager]]


==Select the Guide for the map editor you'd like to use==
==Select the Guide for the map editor you'd like to use==

Revision as of 23:42, 10 August 2012

Introduction to Editing Maps

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

The previous editor was known as Cartouche and later was also called "Old Cartouche" or "Cartouche_Old."

As of 2011/02/01 it is still available for some functions that are not yet implemented in the new WME, but it is only recommended to be used by very advanced users for very specific tasks. Please post a question in the Waze Support Forums before using the old map editor Cartouche.

Select the Guide for the map editor you'd like to use