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* [[Glossary| Glossary]] <br/>
* [[Glossary| Glossary]] <br/>
*[https://wiki.waze.com/wiki/User:Fjsawicki Learn by Watching Videos of Basic Edit Techniques]
*[https://wiki.waze.com/wiki/User:Fjsawicki Learn by Watching Videos of Basic Edit Techniques]
* [[Abbreviations_and_acronyms/USA| Abbreviations / Acronyms Used in the USA]]  
* [[Abbreviations_and_acronyms| Abbreviations / Acronyms Used in the USA]]  
: <font size = "2">''Specifically regarding how roads are named, and text-to-speech functionality within the Waze Map Editor and client application.''</font> <br/>
: <font size = "2">''Specifically regarding how roads are named, and text-to-speech functionality within the Waze Map Editor and client application.''</font> <br/>
*[[Road_names/USA/City_names | City Field in Road Names]] <br/>
*[[Road_names#City_names | City Field in Road Names]] <br/>
* [[Map_editing| Map Editing]] <br/>
* [[Map_editing| Map Editing]] <br/>
* [[Using_external_sources| Using External Sources]]<br/>
* [[Using_external_sources| Using External Sources]]<br/>
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* [https://www.waze.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=8| Forum Information]
* [https://www.waze.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=8| Forum Information]
: <font size = "2">''It is recommended that one get oriented with the forum, as it is a large source of information for editors of all levels of experience.''</font>
: <font size = "2">''It is recommended that one get oriented with the forum, as it is a large source of information for editors of all levels of experience.''</font>
*[[Places/Parking_lot/USA | Parking Lot Places ]] <br/>
*[[Places/Parking lot | Parking Lot Places ]] <br/>
* [[Places| Places ]] <br/>
* [[Places| Places ]] <br/>


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* [[Edits_to_avoid_(USA)| Common Editing Mistakes]] <br/>
* [[Edits_to_avoid| Common Editing Mistakes]] <br/>
*  [[Incorrect_edits#Access_roads_that_distort_routing| Access roads that distort routing]] <br/>
*  [[Incorrect_edits#Access_roads_that_distort_routing| Access roads that distort routing]] <br/>
* [[Driveways| Driveways]] <br/>
* [[Driveways| Driveways]] <br/>
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* [[Southeast#Non-drivable_roads| Walking Trails]] <br/>
* [[Southeast#Non-drivable_roads| Walking Trails]] <br/>
* [[Map_tiles| How Map Tiles Work]] <br/>
* [[Map_tiles| How Map Tiles Work]] <br/>
: <font size = "2">''How what do in the Waze Map Editor shows up in the client app, and how we get it there.''</font> <br/>
: <font size = "2">''What are map tiles and how do they work? What types of edits trigger a tile update and which do not.''</font> <br/>
* [[Navigation_instructions_for_unnamed_segments/Expanded| Navigation Instructions and Unnamed Segments]]
* [[Navigation instructions for unnamed segments]]
: <font size ="2">''Includes discussion on median segment names.''</font> <br/>
: <font size ="2">''Includes discussion on median segment names.''</font> <br/>
* [//support.google.com/waze/?hl=en#topic=6273402/| Waze Application Questions]
* [//support.google.com/waze/?hl=en#topic=6273402/| Waze Application Questions]
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====Discussions====
====Discussions====


* [https://discord.me/southeast Join us on Discord Chat]
: <font size = "2">''Where editors of all ranks and experience within the Southeast Region can communicate, share tips, and ask for advice.''</font><br/>
* [[UR#The_resolution_process_.2F_Etiquette| Update Requests - Etiquette]]<br/>
* [[UR#The_resolution_process_.2F_Etiquette| Update Requests - Etiquette]]<br/>
* [//www.waze.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=622&t=45264| Requesting a road to be unlocked for editing:]
* [//www.waze.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=622&t=45264| Requesting a road to be unlocked for editing:]
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====Forms====
====Forms====


* [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe0ZKMzd_ZNYsYzBJvpugtHqN096Ou4ivcaE6fc3g8Ry_K6dA/viewform Invitation Form]
* [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScaonCiVkOLIYRHmcpiFWkEodl-6UaLA8r01QomjnvYt8PVNA/viewform Request addition, change, or deletion of gas brand]
: <font size = "2">''Where editors of all rank and experience within the Southeast Region can communicate, share tips and ask for advice.''</font><br/>
* [//support.google.com/waze/answer/6276841?hl=en&ref_topic=6262587 Report a Waze Bug]
* [//docs.google.com/forms/d/1PiLYfp0Lhq6BZZtCn3UPEQnpDJqZlYtJVcMC1D-B_qI/viewform?entry.472380773&entry.840078&entry.873643963=1 Waze USA Slack Invitation Form]<br />
: <font size = "2"> ''This form can be used to report advertising place points that are incorrectly placed (among other things''</font><br/>
: <font size = "2">''Other regions (South Atlantic and South Central, for example) have channels where we can communicate with other editors who do not edit primarily within the Southeast Region." </font><br/>
* [//support.google.com/waze/answer/6276841?hl=en&ref_topic=6262587 Report a Waze Bug Form]
: <font size = "2"> ''This form can be used to report advertising place points that are incorrectly placed (among other things).''</font><br/>


=='''Intermediate Editors'''==
=='''Intermediate Editors'''==
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* [[Military_Bases#Places_approved_for_military_bases| Military Bases]]<br/>
* [[Military_Bases#Places_approved_for_military_bases| Military Bases]]<br/>
* [[User:Nhanway/Continuity_in_Road_Types| Functional Classification and Continuity in Road Types]]  <br/>  
* [[User:Nhanway/Continuity_in_Road_Types| Functional Classification and Continuity in Road Types]]  <br/>  
* [[Road_types/USA| Road Types (USA)]]  
* [[Road types]]  
: <font size = "2">''Includes functional classification table and segment types.''</font><br/>
: <font size = "2">''Includes functional classification table and segment types.''</font><br/>
* [[Non-drivable_roads#Non-drivable_roads| Non-Drivable Roads]]<br/>
* [[Non-drivable_roads#Non-drivable_roads| Non-Drivable Roads]]<br/>
*[[Real_time_closures | Real Time Closures]] <br/>
*[[Real_time_closures | Real Time Closures]] <br/>
*[[Routing_penalties#Preventing_routes_with_certainty| Preventing Routes with Certainty]] <br/>
*[[Routing_penalties#Preventing_routes_with_certainty| Preventing Routes with Certainty]] <br/>
* [[Roundabouts/USA| Roundabouts (USA)]] <br/>
* [[Roundabouts]] <br/>
*[[Turn Instruction Overrides]]<br/>
*[[Turn instruction override]]<br/>


====Discussions====
====Discussions====


* [[National_resources/USA/Functional_classification| Functional Classification Discussion]] <br/>  
* [[National_resources/Functional_classification| Functional Classification Discussion]] <br/>  
* [//www.waze.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=161967&sid=7be49b13c773e2c7cac2807ba7f3158d Junction Box Forum Discussion]<br/>
* [//www.waze.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=161967&sid=7be49b13c773e2c7cac2807ba7f3158d Junction Box Forum Discussion]<br/>
* [[Routing_server| Routing Server Discussion]]<br/>
* [[Routing_server| Routing Server Discussion]]<br/>
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* [[Scripts| Scripts]]
* [[Scripts| Scripts]]
: <font size = "2">''Before loading scripts, consult with a senior editor on their application. It is usually best to not load multiple new scripts at the same time. Instead, learn how one functions before going to the next. {{font color|red|'''Note'''}} that you are responsible for all your edits. Whether a script identified and suggested the edit or not is irrelevant. Improper use of any script - may lead to demotion or loss of editing privileges.''</font><br/>
: <font size = "2">''Before loading scripts, consult with a senior editor on their application. It is usually best to not load multiple new scripts at the same time. Instead, learn how one functions before going to the next. {{font color|red|'''Note'''}} that you are responsible for all your edits. Whether a script identified and suggested the edit or not is irrelevant. Improper use of any script - may lead to demotion or loss of editing privileges.''</font><br/>
* [//greasyfork.org/scripts/14553-wme-validator-localization-for-the-southeast-region/code/WME%20Validator%20Localization%20for%20the%20Southeast%20region.user.js Southeast Localization script for Validator]<font size = "2"> ''See script discussion directly above''</font><br/>
* [[User:DwarfLord/UR| Responding to Update Requests]] <br/>
* [[User:DwarfLord/UR| Responding to Update Requests]] <br/>
*[[Bookmarklets | Bookmarklets]]


=='''Advanced Editors'''==
=='''Advanced Editors'''==
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* [//support.google.com/waze/answer/6270063?hl=en| Debug Logs]<br/>
* [//support.google.com/waze/answer/6270063?hl=en| Debug Logs]<br/>
*[https://www.waze.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=944&t=211992 Resolution of Addresses]<br/>
*[https://www.waze.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=944&t=211992 Resolution of Addresses]<br/>
*[https://wazeopedia.waze.com/wiki/USA/Junction_box Junction Box] <br/>


====Forms====
====Forms====
* [//docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdrKv7sKjXNlB9jhsOYigpZgpTcnuAN2HOuNHllqugW1xd-KA/viewform?c=0&w=1 Requesting Additional Help For An Editor]<br/>
* [//docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd1Pb1wMLrzKRaXTfQMW1t4FP976WxuPVHognsGrEX4tjis3g/viewform | SER Editor Outreach Form]<br/>
: <font size = "2"><span style="color:red; font-weight:bold;">Please consult a senior editor before using this form.</span></font>
: Use this form to reach out to any editor editing in the SER that is not in our SER discord channel.  If an editor is damaging the map, please contact a state manager directly and immediately.  For all other map editing issues, if after you message the editor and submit this form they do not correct their edits, please contact the state manager.
* [//docs.google.com/forms/d/1-1JHqEjmup1qtgm8Kit93Sw77fDBLzPZXkQyFYWy0Vw/viewform?c=0&w=1| The 'Continue Straight' Form]
* [//docs.google.com/forms/d/1-1JHqEjmup1qtgm8Kit93Sw77fDBLzPZXkQyFYWy0Vw/viewform?c=0&w=1| The 'Continue Straight' Form]<br/>
:
* [https://support.google.com/waze/answer/7402261 Misplaced Ad Pin] 
:This form is intended for reporting issues with advertised places that don't have a venue point in the Waze Map Editor (WME).

Revision as of 18:19, 12 December 2018

Beginning Editors

Where To Start

Specifically regarding how roads are named, and text-to-speech functionality within the Waze Map Editor and client application.
It is recommended that one get oriented with the forum, as it is a large source of information for editors of all levels of experience.

NOTE: You can see your "recent editing activities": "//www.waze.com/user/editor/" & "editor name" in your browser (e.g. https://www.waze.com/user/editor/ramblinwreck_81)


Alternatively, you can click on the editor's hyperlink after selecting a segment edited by that editor.

What are map tiles and how do they work? What types of edits trigger a tile update and which do not.
Includes discussion on median segment names.
Also useful with update requests.

Discussions

Where editors of all ranks and experience within the Southeast Region can communicate, share tips, and ask for advice.
Read these forum instructions before requesting a road to be unlocked in the Waze forum.

Forms

This form can be used to report advertising place points that are incorrectly placed (among other things

Intermediate Editors

Editing Practices

Includes discussion on when to divide and un-divide roads.
Includes functional classification table and segment types.

Discussions

Forms

Before loading scripts, consult with a senior editor on their application. It is usually best to not load multiple new scripts at the same time. Instead, learn how one functions before going to the next. Note that you are responsible for all your edits. Whether a script identified and suggested the edit or not is irrelevant. Improper use of any script - may lead to demotion or loss of editing privileges.

Advanced Editors

Discussions

Forms

Use this form to reach out to any editor editing in the SER that is not in our SER discord channel. If an editor is damaging the map, please contact a state manager directly and immediately. For all other map editing issues, if after you message the editor and submit this form they do not correct their edits, please contact the state manager.
This form is intended for reporting issues with advertised places that don't have a venue point in the Waze Map Editor (WME).