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The permalink icon can do two things.  It can refresh the browser window and it can create a Permalink to share and communicate with other editors. A permalink is a URL used to take you or someone else directly to a specific map location. It contains latitude, longitude, zoom level, visible layers, and any objects that are selected. Objects that can be selected may include a junction, a place, or [[Map_Editor_Interface_and_Controls#Selecting_multiple_segments|one or more segments]].  
The permalink icon is used to create a Permalink to share and communicate with other editors. A permalink is a URL used to take you or someone else directly to a specific map location. It contains latitude, longitude, zoom level, visible layers, and any objects that are selected. Objects that can be selected may include a junction, a place, or [[Map_Editor_Interface_and_Controls#Selecting_multiple_segments|one or more segments]].
[[File:FhpkbMo.gif|alt=Animated GIF showing how to copy a permalink|thumb|How to copy a permalink]]
Before using the permalink button, zoom and pan the map to show what you want to show.  If you wish to,  select one place or one junction or one or more segments. To generate a permalink, click the [[File:Permalink-2018.png|link=https://wazeopedia.waze.com/wiki/USA/File:Permalink-2018.png]] permalink button on the top right part of the Map Display Area.


Before using the permalink icon, zoom and pan the map to show what you want to show. If you wish to,  select one place or one junction or one or more segments.
The first text box in the pop up contains the permalink to the visible area and the item(s) you have selected. By default, the permalink will also include your layers settings. It is best practice to uncheck the Include layers settings box when sharing a link with other editors. Click on the copy icon at the end of the textbox to copy the permalink to the clipboard.


To refresh the browser and "remember" the current editing window information, simply click on the permalink icon.  Any unsaved edits will be lost, and the chat window will be cleared.  The current map permalink will be copied to the address bar, and may be copied for sharing with other editors.
The second text box contains the current latitude and longitude for the center of the visible map. Click on the copy icon at the end of the textbox to copy the coordinates to the clipboard.


To create a permalink without refreshing the browser, hover the mouse over the [[File:Permalink-2018.png]] permalink icon on the right side of the bottom bar until a message pops up to use ctrl-C.  Then use {{Key press|Ctrl|C}} (or on a Mac {{Key press|Cmd|C}}) to copy the permalink. Or simply right-click on the permalink icon and choose the browser menu option to copy the link address or URL.
To quickly share your permalink on the Waze forum, click the Open sharing options link. Select which forum you would like to post to and click share. A new page will open for you to compose your forum post explaining your request.

Revision as of 15:32, 27 April 2021

The permalink icon is used to create a Permalink to share and communicate with other editors. A permalink is a URL used to take you or someone else directly to a specific map location. It contains latitude, longitude, zoom level, visible layers, and any objects that are selected. Objects that can be selected may include a junction, a place, or one or more segments.

Animated GIF showing how to copy a permalink
How to copy a permalink

Before using the permalink button, zoom and pan the map to show what you want to show. If you wish to, select one place or one junction or one or more segments. To generate a permalink, click the permalink button on the top right part of the Map Display Area.

The first text box in the pop up contains the permalink to the visible area and the item(s) you have selected. By default, the permalink will also include your layers settings. It is best practice to uncheck the Include layers settings box when sharing a link with other editors. Click on the copy icon at the end of the textbox to copy the permalink to the clipboard.

The second text box contains the current latitude and longitude for the center of the visible map. Click on the copy icon at the end of the textbox to copy the coordinates to the clipboard.

To quickly share your permalink on the Waze forum, click the Open sharing options link. Select which forum you would like to post to and click share. A new page will open for you to compose your forum post explaining your request.