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Thank you for your interest to improve the Waze Map in India! Waze is a great navigation program, becoming more powerful as more people use it. [[Waze_App/Mapping_while_driving#Just_drive_around_with_Waze_turned_on|Just drive around with Waze turned on]] and you already help in many ways. We need all local information to get the best map possible. You can also help improve the Waze Map directly in the editor and become part of the Waze Map Editing Community! | |||
This is the landing page for editing in India. There is general information about editing, a list of current issues, and a list of topics with links to extended information. For the general basics on editing, there is a [[Editing/Quickstart|Quick-Start Guide]] provided. With these two pages, everyone should be able to edit constructively in India! | |||
This is the landing page for editing in India. There is | |||
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=General Information= | ==General Information== | ||
===Keep the map simple=== | |||
Waze is not a topographic map, but a navigation system. The map needs to be simple yet effective with a clear display on a small smart-phone screen. Therefore, we follow the [[Editing/Improve_your_skills#Basic_principles_of_Waze|three basic principles]]: Make it useful, keep it as simple as possible, and '''do not delete'''! | |||
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===Locks=== | |||
Not everybody can edit everything and everywhere. For instance, only very experienced editors will have the right to change a freeway. That is to prevent undesirable consequences due to possible errors, having large consequence to the routing for many users. Therefore, Waze has editing ranks and roles defined, that indicates your rights and possibilities. The starting guide shows how to request unlocks. | |||
===Community=== | |||
All users come together as a community both locally and internationally to make its maps and navigation better. | |||
Currently, only Wazers who drive in India are allowed to edit and contribute. Please join us using the following links | |||
[https://teams.microsoft.com/join/naoa3n735vfc Editing the map yourself] | |||
[https://t.me/WazeIndia Connect with Indian Wazers] | |||
===Wiki=== | |||
In addition, there is this Wiki, providing all necessary information. All pages for Waze India contain the tabs on top, so you will not get lost. If you are opening pages outside the Indian pages, be aware that guidelines may differ. When editing in India, the guidelines of India always precede! | In addition, there is this Wiki, providing all necessary information. All pages for Waze India contain the tabs on top, so you will not get lost. If you are opening pages outside the Indian pages, be aware that guidelines may differ. When editing in India, the guidelines of India always precede! | ||
<small>''Tip: Click a link while holding {{key press|Ctrl}} to open a page in a new tab.''</small> | |||
As you read through the information, you might encounter words that are not familiar. In the [[glossary]] all terms are explained. | As you read through the information, you might encounter words that are not familiar. In the [[glossary]] all terms are explained, but the links may lead to info that is not applicable in India. Always check the Indian pages to be sure. | ||
We are all volunteers, working hard to make Waze the best free navigation system possible. If you have any question or suggestion, please contact the [[Community|community]] in India. | We are all volunteers, working hard to make Waze the best free navigation system possible. If you have any question or suggestion, please contact the [[Community|community]] in India. | ||
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===How to start=== | ===How to start=== | ||
First of all, read this page and the [[India_Quickstart|Quick-Start]]. Then, start improving your home area. You know best how to drive in your area. Ask the [[Community#The_community_management|community]] on how things can be handled if Waze acts differently than you expect. If you are satisfied with your home area, check the connecting roads from your town to the nearest towns and, subsequently, to Major Highways and Freeways. This is also the moment to consider applying for Area Management. | First of all, read this page and the [[India_Quickstart|Quick-Start Guide]]. Then, start improving your home area. You know best how to drive in your area. Ask the [[Community#The_community_management|community]] on how things can be handled if Waze acts differently than you expect. If you are satisfied with your home area, check the connecting roads from your town to the nearest towns and, subsequently, to Major Highways and Freeways. This is also the moment to consider applying for Area Management. | ||
You may as well apply for a mentor, who can guide you through the learning process, just ask your community. When you are advanced, you might want to quickly look up elaborate information about specific editing topics in [[Editing#Mapping Guidelines|the ultimate Wiki editor's checklist]]. | You may as well apply for a mentor, who can guide you through the learning process, just ask your community. When you are advanced, you might want to quickly look up elaborate information about specific editing topics in [[Editing#Mapping Guidelines|the ultimate Wiki editor's checklist]]. | ||
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Wishing you fun! | Wishing you fun! | ||
=Current issues= | ==Current issues== | ||
* There is almost no street view available in India | * There is almost no street view available in India | ||
* There are NO public sources allowed to use for editing. | * There are almost NO public sources allowed to use for editing. Ask the managing team for advise | ||
* References to military areas are not allowed | * References to military areas are not allowed | ||
* [https://support.google.com/waze/known-issues/6101917?hl=en&ref_topic=6273402 | * The start node of a newly mapped road not always 'snaps' to the road you want to connect it to. After Save, [[Editing/Improve_your_skills#Disconnected_segments|check if it is connected]]. You should see arrows. | ||
* Junction arrows sometimes spontaneously turn to red while editing. This is only a visualisation bug. If you try to correct them and save, you will get a saving error. Undo until before the correction, save. Refresh the screen, and they are back to normal. | |||
* While updating the states database, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana were unsplitted. This has been recovered. Still some [https://docs.google.com/document/d/10Y1XNK2cQLFRfB8G6TT0DiHEmd9qhPwkQQcY2ieDTpc/edit#heading=h.4dg05wys89mw saving errors] can still be found. | |||
* [https://support.google.com/waze/known-issues/6101917?hl=en&ref_topic=6273402 General issues with the current app version] | |||
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=Mapping guidelines= | |||
==Mapping guidelines== | |||
This editor's checklist is in development, please come back regularly to view the updates. | This editor's checklist is in development, please come back regularly to view the updates. | ||
===General/tutorials=== | ===General/tutorials=== | ||
* [[India_Quickstart|Editing Quick-Start Guide]] | * [[India_Quickstart|Editing Quick-Start Guide]] | ||
* Advanced Guide | * Advanced Guide (not yet available) | ||
* Improve your skills | * [[Editing/Improve_your_skills|Improve your skills]] | ||
* the editing proces: when are your changes going live? See the [http://status.waze.com update status] of the INTL (International) map tiles and [https://wazeopedia.waze.com/wiki/Global/FAQ#When_do_my_edits_show_up_in_the_Waze_app.3F this explanation (global page)] | |||
* the editing proces: when are your changes going live? | |||
===Roads and | ===Roads and their properties=== | ||
* | * [[Editing/Roads#When_to_add_roads_.28and_when_not.29|When to add roads (and when not)]] | ||
* Road naming | * [[Editing/Roads#Road_Naming|Road naming]] | ||
* [[ | * [[Editing/Roads#Road_Types|Road types]] | ||
* | * [[Editing/Roads#Roundabouts|Roundabouts]] | ||
* | * [[Editing/Roads/Restrictions#Toll|Toll Roads]] | ||
* [[Speed_and_Traffic_Light_Enforcement_Cameras_(India)|Camera's (needs to be updated)]] | * [[Editing/Roads#Tunnel|Tunnels]] | ||
* [[Editing/Roads#Speed_Limit|Speed Limits]] | |||
* [https://docs.google.com/document/d/10Y1XNK2cQLFRfB8G6TT0DiHEmd9qhPwkQQcY2ieDTpc/edit?usp=sharing Saving Errors] like from Smudged cities or border issues | |||
* Junctions (to be added <!--[[Junctions and Roundabouts (India)|old page (needs to be updated)]]-->) | |||
* Camera's (to be added) <!--[[Speed_and_Traffic_Light_Enforcement_Cameras_(India)|Camera's (needs to be updated)]]--> | |||
===Places=== | ===Places=== | ||
*All about Places, POI, or Landmarks: [[Editing/Places|Places in India]] | *All about Places, POI, or Landmarks: [[Editing/Places|Places in India]] | ||
*[[Editing/Places#Gas_Stations_c.q._Petrol_Pumps|Petrol Pumps]] | |||
===Routing=== | ===Routing=== | ||
* Connectivity | * [[Editing/Problem_reports|Map problems (MPs) and Update Requests (URs)]] | ||
* Connectivity (to be added) | |||
* [https://wazeopedia.waze.com/wiki/Global/Routing_server Calculating Routes (global page)] | |||
** [https://wazeopedia.waze.com/wiki/Global/Detour_Prevention_Mechanisms Detour Prevention Mechanisms (global page)] | |||
** [https://wazeopedia.waze.com/wiki/Global/Routing penalties Routing penalties (global page)] | |||
* Driving instructions | * Driving instructions | ||
* | ** [https://wazeopedia.waze.com/wiki/Global/How Waze determines turn / keep / exit maneuvers How Waze determines turn / keep / exit maneuvers (global page)] | ||
* [ | ** [https://wazeopedia.waze.com/wiki/Global/Interactive junction instruction algorithm Interactive junction instruction algorithm (global page)] | ||
** [ | * [https://wazeopedia.waze.com/wiki/Global/Closures Closures (global page)] | ||
* [[ | * [[Editing/Roads/Restrictions#Partial_restrictions|Partial Restrictions]] | ||
* [[ | * [https://wazeopedia.waze.com/wiki/Global/Problems,_bugs_and_limitations Problems, bugs and limitations (global page)] | ||
Missing something? All Indian wiki pages are listed on this [ | |||
===Editor specific=== | |||
* [https://wazeopedia.waze.com/wiki/Global/Your_Rank_and_Points#How_are_points_calculated.3F Points (global page)] | |||
* [https://wazeopedia.waze.com/wiki/Global/Your_Rank_and_Points#Waze_Points_Level_.28in_client_app.29 Levels in the app]] and [https://wazeopedia.waze.com/wiki/Global/Your_Rank_and_Points#Waze_Map_Editing_Ranks editing ranks] ( (global pages, need to be adapted to India) | |||
* [https://wazeopedia.waze.com/wiki/Global/Your_Rank_and_Points#Forum_badges Roles (global page)] | |||
* [[Community|Community]] | |||
<!--Missing something? All Indian wiki pages (including old, outdated) are listed on this [https://wiki.waze.com/wiki/Category:India overview].--> | |||
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===Pages and links that need to be checked/updated=== | ===Pages and links that need to be checked/updated=== | ||
These pages are outdated and possibly contain wrong information. They are for the wiki editors to check the info provided and update the Indian pages. | These pages are outdated and possibly contain wrong information. They are for the wiki editors to check the info provided and update the Indian pages. | ||
*[[Road Types India|Road Types India]] | *[[Road Types India|Road Types India]] | ||
*[[Waze Map Editor|Waze Map Editor Manual]] DO WE MISS ANYTHING FROM THIS PAGE? | |||
*[[Community Plugins, Extensions and Tools]] | *[[Community Plugins, Extensions and Tools]] | ||
* [[How to label cities (India)|How to label Towns and Cities]] | * [[How to label cities (India)|How to label Towns and Cities]] | ||
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* [[How to draw and label landmarks (India)|How to draw and label Landmarks]] | * [[How to draw and label landmarks (India)|How to draw and label Landmarks]] | ||
* [[Junctions and Roundabouts (India)|Junctions and Roundabouts]] See also [[Best_map_editing_practice#Junction_Style_Guide|Junction Style Guide]],[[Creating and Editing a roundabout]] | * [[Junctions and Roundabouts (India)|Junctions and Roundabouts]] See also [[Best_map_editing_practice#Junction_Style_Guide|Junction Style Guide]],[[Creating and Editing a roundabout]] | ||
* [[Speed and Traffic Light Enforcement Cameras (India)|Speed and Traffic Light Enforcement Cameras]] | * [[Speed and Traffic Light Enforcement Cameras (India)|Speed and Traffic Light Enforcement Cameras]] | ||
* [[Best map editing practice]] (Main Page)DO WE MISS ANYTHING FROM THIS PAGE? | * [[Best map editing practice]] (Main Page)DO WE MISS ANYTHING FROM THIS PAGE? | ||
* [[Banks of Servers|Serving North America and the Rest Of The World]] | |||
* [[Banks of Servers|Serving North America and the Rest Of The World]] | * [[Wiki maintenance tasks]]IS THIS INFORMATIVE? | ||
* [[Wiki maintenance tasks]]IS THIS INFORMATIVE? | |||
*[[Dashboard]] | *[[Dashboard]] | ||
*[[Help Improve Waze]] | *[[Help Improve Waze]] | ||
*[[Use your language skills | Get Waze in your language]] | *[[Use your language skills | Get Waze in your language]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 03:08, 6 May 2022
Welcome | Editing | Community | Misc |
Thank you for your interest to improve the Waze Map in India! Waze is a great navigation program, becoming more powerful as more people use it. Just drive around with Waze turned on and you already help in many ways. We need all local information to get the best map possible. You can also help improve the Waze Map directly in the editor and become part of the Waze Map Editing Community!
This is the landing page for editing in India. There is general information about editing, a list of current issues, and a list of topics with links to extended information. 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 India!
General Information
Keep the map simple
Waze is not a topographic map, but a navigation system. The map needs to be simple yet effective with a clear display on a small smart-phone screen. Therefore, we follow the three basic principles: Make it useful, keep it as simple as possible, and do not delete!
Locks
Not everybody can edit everything and everywhere. For instance, only very experienced editors will have the right to change a freeway. That is to prevent undesirable consequences due to possible errors, having large consequence to the routing for many users. Therefore, Waze has editing ranks and roles defined, that indicates your rights and possibilities. The starting guide shows how to request unlocks.
Community
All users come together as a community both locally and internationally to make its maps and navigation better. Currently, only Wazers who drive in India are allowed to edit and contribute. Please join us using the following links Editing the map yourself Connect with Indian Wazers
Wiki
In addition, there is this Wiki, providing all necessary information. All pages for Waze India contain the tabs on top, so you will not get lost. If you are opening pages outside the Indian pages, be aware that guidelines may differ. When editing in India, the guidelines of India always precede! Tip: Click a link while holding Ctrl to open a page in a new tab.
As you read through the information, you might encounter words that are not familiar. In the glossary all terms are explained, but the links may lead to info that is not applicable in India. Always check the Indian pages to be sure.
We are all volunteers, working hard to make Waze the best free navigation system possible. If you have any question or suggestion, please contact the community in India.
How to start
First of all, read this page and the Quick-Start Guide. Then, start improving your home area. You know best how to drive in your area. Ask the community on how things can be handled if Waze acts differently than you expect. If you are satisfied with your home area, check the connecting roads from your town to the nearest towns and, subsequently, to Major Highways and Freeways. This is also the moment to consider applying for Area Management.
You may as well apply for a mentor, who can guide you through the learning process, just ask your community. When you are advanced, you might want to quickly look up elaborate information about specific editing topics in the ultimate Wiki editor's checklist.
Wishing you fun!
Current issues
- There is almost no street view available in India
- There are almost NO public sources allowed to use for editing. Ask the managing team for advise
- References to military areas are not allowed
- The start node of a newly mapped road not always 'snaps' to the road you want to connect it to. After Save, check if it is connected. You should see arrows.
- Junction arrows sometimes spontaneously turn to red while editing. This is only a visualisation bug. If you try to correct them and save, you will get a saving error. Undo until before the correction, save. Refresh the screen, and they are back to normal.
- While updating the states database, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana were unsplitted. This has been recovered. Still some saving errors can still be found.
- General issues with the current app version
Mapping guidelines
This editor's checklist is in development, please come back regularly to view the updates.
General/tutorials
- Editing Quick-Start Guide
- Advanced Guide (not yet available)
- Improve your skills
- the editing proces: when are your changes going live? See the update status of the INTL (International) map tiles and this explanation (global page)
Roads and their properties
- When to add roads (and when not)
- Road naming
- Road types
- Roundabouts
- Toll Roads
- Tunnels
- Speed Limits
- Saving Errors like from Smudged cities or border issues
- Junctions (to be added )
- Camera's (to be added)
Places
- All about Places, POI, or Landmarks: Places in India
- Petrol Pumps
Routing
- Map problems (MPs) and Update Requests (URs)
- Connectivity (to be added)
- Calculating Routes (global page)
- Driving instructions
- Closures (global page)
- Partial Restrictions
- Problems, bugs and limitations (global page)
Editor specific
- Points (global page)
- Levels in the app] and editing ranks ( (global pages, need to be adapted to India)
- Roles (global page)
- Community