When to use Area or Point
Here is the Malaysia guidance on selecting Area or Point for Places in the Waze Map Editor.
The Primary Category for a Place is used to determine whether to use a Point or Area.
Parent | Category | Type | Comments |
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Car Services | Car Wash | Point | |
Car Services | Charging Station | Point | Not applicable in Malaysia (Malaysia didn't have Charging Station) |
Car Services | Garage / Automotive Shop | Point | |
Car Services | Gas Station | Area | Many gas stations also have convenience stores and ATMs. Remember to use "Gas Station" as the primary category and the add any others which are relevant. Name the Gas Station as shown on example below. |
Car Services | Parking Lot | Area |
There are very few parking lots which should be mapped at all. Special Parking Lot for public Parking Lot inside a building or have several entrance/exist,the point mark at the entrance only with name such as Basement Parking A, The Spring or Medan Kereta Bawah Bangunan The Spring, Medan Kereta Bawah Bangunan Mid Valley. |