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 This page provides the basics to start editing the Waze Map in India. Most of the paragraphs include links to pages with elaborate information, in case you want to know more. These pages can be Indian, but can also be global pages in Waze, general pages from another source or even from another country. All pages specific for India show the tabs on top. If information seems to contradict, the guidelines for India always prevail.
-Because Waze is a navigation tool and not a topographic map, some things are drawn differently than expected. Our advice is, after reading this page, to choose one type of edit and first familiarize yourself with all aspects of that edit. Otherwise, you might as well get overfed with information. Your [[Community|Community]] is happy to help you make your edits work. A definition of the used terms can be found in the [[glossary]] (global page).<br />
+Because Waze is a navigation tool and not a topographic map, some things are drawn differently than expected. Our advice is, after reading this page, to choose one type of edit and first familiarize yourself with all aspects of that edit. Otherwise, you might as well get overloaded with information. Your [[Community|Community]] is happy to help you make your edits work. <br />
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-If you want to learn more about the controls and functions of WME (Waze Map Editor), you can find more details on the  [[Map_Editor_Interface_and_Controls|WME Interface and Controls]] page.
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+If you want to learn more about the controls and functions of WME (Waze Map Editor), you can find more details on the  [https://wazeopedia.waze.com/wiki/Global/Map_Editor_Interface_and_Controls WME Interface and Controls] page.
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 ===Roads===
-Indian cities have been growing rapidly, with lots of roads being made and connected to existing roads. We can add roads from the app (the Pave function) as well as in WME. Please only add roads when you are sure they exist. More info will be available on the page about Roads (in preparation).
+Indian cities have been growing rapidly, with lots of roads being made and connected to existing roads. We can add roads from the app (the [https://support.google.com/waze/answer/7163572?hl=en&ref_topic=6262573 Pave function]) as well as in WME. Please only add roads when you are sure they exist. Also, please be careful deleting roads, as they contain valuable information. Best is to consult with a senior editor or local Area manager (see the [[Community|Community page]]. Extended info is on the page about [[Editing/Roads#When_to_add_roads_.28and_when_not.29|Roads]].
-''Next part goes to page on Roads:'' If you notice any roads on the satellite layer that has not been added to the base map, please first confirm that they exist before adding them. Do NOT add any roads without either:
-# Clear GPS tracks following the aerial when the GPS Points layer  is turned on.
-# Seeing the road in the Street View feature, where that's available.
-# Local knowledge, or confirmation by a local host.
-If you doubt an existing road is drivable, please DON'T delete them without prior discussion with the [[Community|local area manager]] or one of the champs. And if you're extending an existing road,  please ensure that you always verify that the road has been completed and properly connected before extending it.
-[[File:In New Roads.png|right|300px]]
-If you turn on the GPS layer, you can see if the road has been driven on. If the layer doesn’t show any GPS arrows, it’s possible that the road hasn’t been opened for the public, or is just a road that has not been driven on by a Wazer yet.
-On the left of the image, running alongside the Yamuna Expressway, there is a service lane that hasn’t been driven on. Leave it like this, if you live in the region, pay the location a visit to see if the road is open and drivable.
-<div style="text-align: right; direction: ltr; margin-left: 1em;"><small>[[#TOC|''go back to the table of content'']] or [[#TOP|''back to the top'']]</small></div>
 ==== Adding roads ====
 # Hover the mouse over the [[File:DrawRoads.jpg|30px]] button on the toolbar at the top of the page and click "Road"
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 # Select the segment again, and fill in the details of the segment in the menu pane on the left.
-* Each segment that is added must have a Country, City, and Street name, under the "Edit" link left. If there is no City and/or Street name available, then the "None" box(es) must be selected, or the segment will not be used in navigation. In the editor, you will see a '''red''' outline around the segment (see picture-to be added).
+* Each segment that is added must have a Country, City, and Street name. Use the [[File:WME_menu_edit_streetname_pencil.PNG]] pencil next to the name of the road. If there is no City and/or Street name available, then the "None" box(es) must be selected, otherwise you will see a '''red''' outline around the segment (see picture-to be added). Read more about [[India_Quickstart#Road_properties|Road properties]] further on this page.
 * Be sure the road actually exists before creating it. If you turn on the GPS layer, you can verify if the road has been driven on already. Of course it's also possible that the road exists, but hasn't been driven on by a Wazer yet.
 * Always try and find as much detail about the road as you can. Arguably the best source would be the Eicher City Map of the area, if you have it. If you don’t, buy one. It’s a worthwhile resource for a Wazer in India.
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 <small>''Tips: * Under the [[File:layers.png|20px]] [[Map_Editor_Interface_and_Controls#Layers|Layer]] icon at the top right of the [[Map_Editor_Interface_and_Controls#Map_Editor_Tool_Bar|Map Editor Tool Bar]], you can turn off the [[Map_Editing_Tips_and_Hints#Editing_with_roads_layer_off|road layer]] , to have a better view on the road structure and Satellite Image.
-:* More [[Map_Editing_(new_Editor)#Keyboard_Shortcuts|keyboard shortcuts]]
+:* More [https://wazeopedia.waze.com/wiki/Global/Keyboard_shortcuts keyboard shortcuts]
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 * A green arrow means Allowed
-* A yellow arrow with a clock means [[partial restrictions|Partially Restricted]] (scheduled or vehicle-type based)
+* A yellow arrow with a clock means [https://wazeopedia.waze.com/wiki/Global/Partial_restrictions Partially Restricted] (scheduled or vehicle-type based)
 * A red arrow with the circle-slash icon means Restricted
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 [[File:In LeftSidePane.PNG|left|framed|220px|Menu in left pane (pic needs to be updated with new WME]]
 '''Name'''<br />
-Click on the [[File:WME_menu_edit_streetname_pencil.PNG]] pencil next to the name of the road. Clicking this will allow you to edit the address information. We try to keep the names uniform, which is important for the display as well as for routing purposes. Please use the  [[How_to_label_and_name_roads_%28India%29#Abbreviations|abbreviations]] when you enter road names.<br />
+Click on the [[File:WME_menu_edit_streetname_pencil.PNG]] pencil next to the name of the road. Clicking this will allow you to edit the address information. We try to keep the names uniform, which is important for the display as well as for routing purposes. Please use the [[Abbreviations|abbreviations]] when you enter road names.<br />
 [[File:In_streetname_city_none.PNG|framed|220px|right|Menu after clicking the pencil]]<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />
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 This means we sometimes need to make small roads mH, for the possibility of calculating long distance routing. If anything is unclear, please ask your community for input.
-For more information about road types, see [[Road_Types/Editing/Roads#Road_Types]].
+For more information, see [[Editing/Roads#Road_Types|Road types in India]].
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 ===== Direction =====
-Two-way, one-way or unknown. ALWAYS choose 1 of these 3 options, NEVER leave it blank.
+Two-way, one-way or unknown. Always choose 1 of these 3 options, never leave it blank.
 ===== Speed limit =====
-Here you can enter the speed limit for each direction. Make sure you are entering in metric units (kilometers) and NOT in imperial units (miles). If you do not know the speed limits, leave it blank.
+Here you can enter the speed limit for each direction. Make sure you are entering in metric units (kilometers) and NOT in imperial units (miles). If you do not know the speed limits, leave it blank. The general guidelines for speed limits are on the [[Editing/Roads#Speed_Limit|Roads page]].
 ===== Elevation =====
-This is for the elevation of the road if roads overlap without crossing. For example a bridge or overpass.
+This is for the elevation of the road if roads overlap without crossing. For example a bridge, flyover or overpass.
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 ===== Lock =====
-This determines what level editors need in order to edit the segment.
+Roads can be locked to prevent breaks in the routing. Depending on the condition of the map and the road type, often the roads are locked to a [[Editing/Roads#Lock|specific locking standard]].
-You cannot edit roads locked by a higher level editor than you.  To get it unlocked you should post on the [http://www.waze.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=171 India Forum] or on Slack.
-Roads are locked to prevent breaks in the routing. Depending on the state of the map and the road type, often the roads are locked to specific locking standard (link to new roads page to be added). A summary is shown in the table below. Only lock them (or ask for a lock) if it is needed and if you are sure the roads and their connections are correct - check routing in the live map!
-If you work in areas that need further development, make sure the road contain stubs (link to be added).
-{| class="wikitable"
-|-
-! Road type !! Lock level
-|-
-| {{Freeway}} || 5
-|-
-| {{Ramp}} || 5
-|-
-| {{Major Highway}}|| 4
-|-
-| {{Minor Highway}} || 3
-|-
-| {{Primary Street}} || 2
-|-
-| {{Ferry}} || 5
-|}
-Sometimes it is necessary for a road to be locked higher than the standard, because there are special conditions, like the map does not match the satellite imagery.
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+You cannot edit roads locked at a higher level than your editing level. If you need to edit a road locked above your level, post an Unlock Request on the [http://www.waze.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=171 India Forum] or ask at our communication platform [[Community#Communication|Slack]].
-====Non-existent roads====
-<gallery>
-File:In New Roads.png|1. New Roads
-File:In Non-existent road 1.png ‎|2a. Non-existent roads
-File:In Non Existent Roads solution.png‎|2b. Disconnecting a non-existent road
-File:In Unfinished road.png‎|3. Unfinished road
-</gallery>
-There may be roads that have been drawn in the base-map but may not be in the satellite images, or they may not exist in real life at all. Again, the GPS points will help you determine their status. If the satellite image shows an incomplete road with no GPS points (Pic 2), leave the road in the base map. If it’s already drawn, disconnect the junction nodes to valid roads (Pic 2b). If no road has been drawn (see Pic. 3), go ahead and add the road with the name “Road Under Construction”. Do not connect it to any other roads. The road can then be easily found and completed once the road is opened.
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 ===Adding Places===
-Hover over this [[File:DrawPlace.jpg]] button to show Place categories. Choose one and click on the map to add it. This will add a point place. Use the [[Map_Editor_Interface_and_Controls#Left_Pane_when_a_Place_is_selected|left pane]] to change it to an area and to change other information about the place. For an area place, use [[#Geometry_node|geometry nodes]] of the place to change its shape.
+Hover over this [[File:DrawPlace.jpg|30px]]button to show Place categories. Choose one and click on the map to add it. This will add a point place. Use the left pane to change it to an area and to add other information about the place. For an area place, use [[#Geometry_node|geometry nodes]] of the place to change its shape.
-Only actual "Places" or Points of Interests (POIs) should be mapped, i.e. those which help the driver to find their way.See the extended guidelines on [[Places|Places]] for more information.
-<!--For the purposes of searching for addresses or businesses, Waze gets its results from other providers (Bing, Google, foursquare), so it's not necessary to add them to the map as well, unless the information from the other providers is incorrect.-->
+Only actual "Places" or Points of Interests (POIs) should be mapped, i.e. those which help the driver to find their way. See the extended guidelines on [[Places|Places]] for more information.
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 ====Petrol Pumps and Parking Lots====
-Petrol Pumps (in Waze called "Gas stations") and Parking Lots should always be drawn as areas. For more information, see the [[Places#Car_Parks_.2F_Parking_Lots|Places]] page.
+Special Places are Petrol Pumps (in Waze called "Gas stations") and Parking Lots. Waze saves a lot of data with these Places and they need to be handled with care. Always draw them as areas. For more information, see the section about it on the [[Places#Parking_Lots|Places]] page.
-<!--We would like to open up the Gas Stations feature in the Waze app and need to have as many Gas Stations  as possible added to the map. You can find them via Street View, and searching the websites of Gas Station businesses.
-[[File:GasStationStop.png|thumb|right]]Gas stations (a.k.a Petrol pumps in India) should be marked according to the following guidelines:
-* A "Gas Station" is drawn as an Area Place.
-* The area is drawn over the entire forecourt, so it is visible on the map
-* Routes in and out should be mapped with type "Parking Lot Road"
-* All segments should have appropriate directions and junction arrows.
-* The correct brand of fuel should be selected.
-* Use the Place Name specified for the brand of fuel (see [[How_to_draw_and_label_landmarks_(India)#Petrol_Stations|local wiki]])
-* Add all of the alternate names for that brand (see [[How_to_draw_and_label_landmarks_(India)#Petrol_Stations|local wiki]])
-* If the station has a separate company name (Ex: Shaheed Jagat Singh Filling Station), add it in another Alternate Name field.
-* Address and phone numbers should be added, if known.
-* Lock a gas station at Level 2 to prevent loss of data. Gas stations on major highways need to be locked at Level 4 or above (ask your group for help if it is above your level)
-For more information and how to add Gas Stations, see [[How_to_draw_and_label_landmarks_(India)#Petrol_Stations|local wiki]]-->
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 This page is only intended as a Quick-start and is not intended to answer all of your questions.  If you only intend to add a few street names, or allow a turn, then this is aimed at you. Before you start any serious editing please also read all the [[Editing|Indian  mapping guidelines]].
-* The sequel to this Quick-Start Guide will be presented in the Advanced Guide (under construction)
+Helpfull tips and often encountered problems when starting editing are described in the page to  [[Editing|Improve your skills]] (page under construction)
-* Helpfull tips and often encountered problems when starting editing are described in the page to  [[User:Moweez/IN_Editing|Improve your skills]] (page under construction)
-* Don't forget to join your fellow Wazers in [[Community|your community]], who will be happy to meet you!<br /><br />
+And don't forget to join your fellow Wazers in [[Community|your community]], who will be happy to meet you!<br /><br />
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 '''<big><center>Happy Wazing!</center></big>'''
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