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='''Welcome to Waze Laos!'''=
<big><big>'''Welcome to Waze Laos!'''</big></big>


We would love to have your help. Read along and join the Waze Laos editing community.
We would love to have your help. Read along and join the Waze Laos editing community.
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==What is Waze?==
==What is Waze?==


Waze is a free GPS navigation application for mobile telephone or tablet. Waze has speech support, free map updates and uses real time traffic information and actual reports from its users. Users like you! With Waze you can share your driver experience, connect with friends, send your ETA to show when you will be home, or just avoid traffic jams. Waze is crowd-sourced, meaning it is maintained by its users.
*Waze is a free navigation app for your GPS equipped smartphone.
*You can read more about its features [https://wazeopedia.waze.com/wiki/Global/Main_Page '''''here'''''].
*Waze is crowd-sourced, meaning it is maintained by its users.
*The Waze map (Waze Map Editor, or WME) is updated and maintained by real people (like you) who volunteer their time to make Waze what it is.
*Waze users and Waze map editors form a community, who work together locally (as well as internationally) to improve the map for everyone.


*Waze has the application, often called client or just app. You can read more about the app on the '''''global wiki pages'''''
Some general editing principles apply to all countries. The [https://wazeopedia.waze.com/wiki/Global/Waze_Map_Editor '''''Global Wazeopedia'''''] gives a good explanation of these basic principles. There is also a very helpful [https://wazeopedia.waze.com/wiki/Global/Waze_Map_Editor#Map_Editing_Quick-start_Guide '''''Quick Start Guide'''''] for simple edits.
*There is a map, that is maintained by users, the Waze Map Editor (WME). Information on editing can be found in the paragraph about '''''Editing'''''.
*Its users form a community, who work together locally as well as internationally.


This page focuses on the '''''community''''' and Map Editing in Laos. For the general basics on editing, there is a '''''Quick-Start Guide''''' provided. With these two pages, everyone should be able to edit constructively in Laos! If you want to know more about a subject, there are many links provided to pages with detailed explanations. Our advice is to open them while you press Ctrl. This opens the linked pages in another tab and keep this basic page open. Anyway, without reading all the extra pages, you should be able to edit basically well too!
Each country has unique challenges, which require modified editing practices specific to that country. This page focuses on map editing in Laos. If you want to know more about a subject, you will find many links in this document that take you to other pages with detailed explanations. If you open them while you press Ctrl, the linked pages will open in another tab and keep this Laos page open.


==Community==
==Community==
The community maintains the Waze map and makes sure it works as best as possible. We make guidelines that are specific of our location, as well as work together internationally. There are no local editors in Laos, and much of the map in Laos is not even drawn yet. If you live in Laos, or travel often in Laos, we really need your help! You can help by sharing your experiences, or even edit the map yourself. How to connect is described in Communication.
===What Does the Map Editor Community Do . . . and Who Are They?===


The current active community is completely made up of international editors. Please contact one of the editors in the chart below for further information.
*The map editor community maintains the Waze map and makes sure it works in the best way possible.
*Map editors make guidelines that are specific to the country they are working in. (In this case, in the country of Laos.)
*Map editors from all over the world also work together as an international team.
*The Laos editor team:
**At this time, there are no local editors in Laos.
**Map editing in Laos is mostly done by three international editors who have never been to Laos.
**Much of the map in Laos is not even drawn yet.
 
 
If you live in Laos, or travel often in Laos, you can make a big difference in the Laos Waze Map!
 
*You can help by sharing your knowledge and experiences.
*You can help by physically testing the map. This is something international editors cannot do.
*You can also help by becoming a map editor yourself. (This combines the first two ways, and will be the biggest help to the map!)
 
 
Here is a list of editors currently working on the Laos map:


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|[https://www.waze.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=17018284 '''kyhtak'''] [https://www.waze.com/forum/ucp.php?i=pm&mode=compose&u=17018284 (PM)]||4||AM||Northern 2/3 of Laos||United States
|[https://www.waze.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=17018284 '''kyhtak'''] [https://www.waze.com/forum/ucp.php?i=pm&mode=compose&u=17018284 (PM)]||4||AM||Northern 2/3 of Laos||United States
|}
|}
===Communication===
No team can work together effectively without a lot of communication. There are three ways the Laos Editing community communicates:
====Waze Laos Discord Chat====
We have chosen to use [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd50N8B_t8LnGckjQzbacbVGS0-gILLwEumnwCSl58kwdnqwg/viewform '''''Discord'''''] as the best way to communicate. If you would like to join discussions and help develop the Waze map in Laos, Discord gives the best opportunities. There are different channels for specific subjects, and you can send private Direct Messages (DM) as well. It is easy to share pictures and screenshots, and to get help from multiple editors. It is also easy to set notification rules for your browser as well as for your phone. You can request a link to the Waze Laos Discord server at the above link.
====Forum Private Messages (PM)====
With a Forum Account (which you will need before you can help edit the map anyway) you can make use of Private Messages (PM). This is a kind of inbox, like your e-mail. When you receive a PM, you will also receive a message to your regular e-mail to inform you of the new message.
====WME Chat====
While you are editing, you can directly request help in WME chat. It shows you the level of the editor you are talking to. Please keep in mind that most editors are willing to help, but not all of them have the technical knowledge or editing experience to give you the best answer. Because the built-in chat does not always work as desired, we mostly use Waze Laos Discord Chat.
====Wazeopedia====
A lot of information is available in the Wazeopedia. ("Wiki" for short) There are global pages with information applicable to all regions in the World. There are local pages (like this one) as well. Links here will take you to helpful information in the Global wiki.


==Communication==
We have just started this Wiki page for Laos. Because all of our current editors live outside of Laos, this page is only available in English right now. At the bottom of each Wiki page, the last update is shown.  
How can I contact Waze? Where can I find more information? Where can I post my questions? Currently, the Country Managers (CM) are responsible for Waze in Turkey. Please contact them for questions or assistance.


===Forum===
If this is more than half a year ago, please take into consideration that the information might be outdated.
The '''''Laos Forum''''' is a good starting point for finding more information. You can read the latest information, learn from questions of other editors or ask a question yourself. Login to the Laos forum using your standard Waze login and password you use in the app and the editor. In the forum you can also make use of Private Messages (PM). This is a kind of inbox, like your e-mail. When you receive a PM, you will also receive a message to your regular e-mail to inform you of the new message. How you can handle your PM's is described here.


Chat
==Editing==
WME-Chat-Window-Minimized.png
More coming soon
While you are editing, you can directly request help in WME chat. It shows you the level of the editor you are talking to. Please keep in mind that most editors are willing to help, but not all of them have the technical knowledge or editing experience to give you the best answer. Because the built-in chat does not always work as desired, we mostly use Waze Laos Discord Chat.
===How to start===
More coming soon
===Roads===
More coming soon
====Base Map Editing====
More coming soon
====Road Naming====
More coming soon
=====Abbreviations=====
More coming soon
====Road Categories====
More coming soon
=====Road Types=====
More coming soon
=====Drivable Segments=====
More coming soon
======Highways======
More coming soon
======Other Streets======
More coming soon
======Roundabouts======
More coming soon
=====Non-Drivable Segments=====
More coming soon
====Locking Standard====
More coming soon
====Speed Limits====
More coming soon
===Update Requests (UR's)===
More coming soon
===Map Problems (MP's)===
More coming soon
==Projects==
For starters, there are some basic projects (besides just getting the rest of the roads mapped) that would really help with the map in Laos.
=== Routing Continuity ===
* All Primary Streets (PS) begin and end at a road classified as PS or higher
* All Minor Highways (mH) begin and end at a road classified as mH or higher.
* All Major Highways (MH) begin and end at a road classified as MH or higher.
===Find Non-Copyrighted Sources for Resources (if such even exists)===
We really need non-copyrighted reliable sources so we can correctly map and label at least major roads, and so we can name rivers, major landmarks and features, cities, towns, and villages.
===Falcon Alignment===
Beginning with Freeways and working down, all roads should be aligned with the segment centerline.
===City / Town / Village Names===
This one is going to require some sort of non-copyrighted map and / or local users. Since there are few road names, about the best we will be able to do is get people to the correct village.
===Create a UR Reply Spreadsheet===
Pakistan has a really nice [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1HX_seBITF3qRE1VC45LEy2GnVO537rLT7p_ID8DyIvk/edit#gid=159094697 '''''spreadsheet'''''] that uses both English and Pakistani responses. It would be nice to have something like that for Laos, since none of us speak the language.


===Waze Laos Discord Chat===
Google Translate might be OK for a start, but the ideal would be to have native speakers of the Lao language, who are also fluent in English, to work with us on this.
We have chosen to use Discord Chat as our communication platform. If you would like to join discussions and development of the Waze map in Laos, Waze Laos Discord Chat gives the best opportunities. There are specific channels for specific subjects and locations, and you can send private Direct Messages (DM) as well. Files and pictures can be shared, and you can make list of what to do or read. In Waze Laos Discord Chat, it is also easy to set various notification rules for browser as well as mobile.
===Petrol / Gas Stations===
Another thing to work on . . .

Latest revision as of 22:32, 1 June 2022

Welcome to Waze Laos!

We would love to have your help. Read along and join the Waze Laos editing community.

What is Waze?

  • Waze is a free navigation app for your GPS equipped smartphone.
  • You can read more about its features here.
  • Waze is crowd-sourced, meaning it is maintained by its users.
  • The Waze map (Waze Map Editor, or WME) is updated and maintained by real people (like you) who volunteer their time to make Waze what it is.
  • Waze users and Waze map editors form a community, who work together locally (as well as internationally) to improve the map for everyone.

Some general editing principles apply to all countries. The Global Wazeopedia gives a good explanation of these basic principles. There is also a very helpful Quick Start Guide for simple edits.

Each country has unique challenges, which require modified editing practices specific to that country. This page focuses on map editing in Laos. If you want to know more about a subject, you will find many links in this document that take you to other pages with detailed explanations. If you open them while you press Ctrl, the linked pages will open in another tab and keep this Laos page open.

Community

What Does the Map Editor Community Do . . . and Who Are They?

  • The map editor community maintains the Waze map and makes sure it works in the best way possible.
  • Map editors make guidelines that are specific to the country they are working in. (In this case, in the country of Laos.)
  • Map editors from all over the world also work together as an international team.
  • The Laos editor team:
    • At this time, there are no local editors in Laos.
    • Map editing in Laos is mostly done by three international editors who have never been to Laos.
    • Much of the map in Laos is not even drawn yet.


If you live in Laos, or travel often in Laos, you can make a big difference in the Laos Waze Map!

  • You can help by sharing your knowledge and experiences.
  • You can help by physically testing the map. This is something international editors cannot do.
  • You can also help by becoming a map editor yourself. (This combines the first two ways, and will be the biggest help to the map!)


Here is a list of editors currently working on the Laos map:

Editor User Name Rank Role Edits in Home Country
fermario73 (PM) 5 CM Entire country Argentina
leinerg (PM) 5 AM Northern 2/3 of Laos Costa Rica
kyhtak (PM) 4 AM Northern 2/3 of Laos United States

Communication

No team can work together effectively without a lot of communication. There are three ways the Laos Editing community communicates:

Waze Laos Discord Chat

We have chosen to use Discord as the best way to communicate. If you would like to join discussions and help develop the Waze map in Laos, Discord gives the best opportunities. There are different channels for specific subjects, and you can send private Direct Messages (DM) as well. It is easy to share pictures and screenshots, and to get help from multiple editors. It is also easy to set notification rules for your browser as well as for your phone. You can request a link to the Waze Laos Discord server at the above link.

Forum Private Messages (PM)

With a Forum Account (which you will need before you can help edit the map anyway) you can make use of Private Messages (PM). This is a kind of inbox, like your e-mail. When you receive a PM, you will also receive a message to your regular e-mail to inform you of the new message.

WME Chat

While you are editing, you can directly request help in WME chat. It shows you the level of the editor you are talking to. Please keep in mind that most editors are willing to help, but not all of them have the technical knowledge or editing experience to give you the best answer. Because the built-in chat does not always work as desired, we mostly use Waze Laos Discord Chat.

Wazeopedia

A lot of information is available in the Wazeopedia. ("Wiki" for short) There are global pages with information applicable to all regions in the World. There are local pages (like this one) as well. Links here will take you to helpful information in the Global wiki.

We have just started this Wiki page for Laos. Because all of our current editors live outside of Laos, this page is only available in English right now. At the bottom of each Wiki page, the last update is shown.

If this is more than half a year ago, please take into consideration that the information might be outdated.

Editing

More coming soon

How to start

More coming soon

Roads

More coming soon

Base Map Editing

More coming soon

Road Naming

More coming soon

Abbreviations

More coming soon

Road Categories

More coming soon

Road Types

More coming soon

Drivable Segments

More coming soon

Highways

More coming soon

Other Streets

More coming soon

Roundabouts

More coming soon

Non-Drivable Segments

More coming soon

Locking Standard

More coming soon

Speed Limits

More coming soon

Update Requests (UR's)

More coming soon

Map Problems (MP's)

More coming soon

Projects

For starters, there are some basic projects (besides just getting the rest of the roads mapped) that would really help with the map in Laos.

Routing Continuity

  • All Primary Streets (PS) begin and end at a road classified as PS or higher
  • All Minor Highways (mH) begin and end at a road classified as mH or higher.
  • All Major Highways (MH) begin and end at a road classified as MH or higher.

Find Non-Copyrighted Sources for Resources (if such even exists)

We really need non-copyrighted reliable sources so we can correctly map and label at least major roads, and so we can name rivers, major landmarks and features, cities, towns, and villages.

Falcon Alignment

Beginning with Freeways and working down, all roads should be aligned with the segment centerline.

City / Town / Village Names

This one is going to require some sort of non-copyrighted map and / or local users. Since there are few road names, about the best we will be able to do is get people to the correct village.

Create a UR Reply Spreadsheet

Pakistan has a really nice spreadsheet that uses both English and Pakistani responses. It would be nice to have something like that for Laos, since none of us speak the language.

Google Translate might be OK for a start, but the ideal would be to have native speakers of the Lao language, who are also fluent in English, to work with us on this.

Petrol / Gas Stations

Another thing to work on . . .

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