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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!
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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. [https://wiki.waze.com/wiki/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 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 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 [[India_Quickstart|Quick-Start Guide]] provided. With these two pages, everyone should be able to edit constructively in India!  


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==General Information==
==General Information==
===Keep the map simple===
===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!
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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'''Usability'''<br />
When it comes to the map, the first and foremost goal of editing is to provide the driver with a map that is easy to follow on a small display, and to produce sensible verbal instructions when (and only when) they are needed.<br />
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'''Simplicity'''<br />
It is not a goal to model the physical roadway lane-by-lane. Doing so often leads to unnecessary complexity--which means a cluttered map, confusing verbal directions, and lots and lots (and lots!) of extra map maintenance.<br />
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'''Retention'''<br />
Because Waze users drive over them, road segments retain certain information (e.g., average speed) that is used in route optimization. When a segment is deleted, the information in the segment is discarded. Given a choice between deleting a tangle of segments and creating new ones in their place, vs. untangling them and reusing them, it is better to "recycle".<br />
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===Locks===
===Locks===
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===Community===
===Community===
All users come together as a community both locally and internationally to make its maps and navigation better. Please join us. See [[Community|Community]].<br />
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===
===Wiki===
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Wishing you fun!
Wishing you fun!


=Current issues=
==Current issues==
* While updating the states database, Andhra Pradesh has disappeared from it. Moreover, many of the roads in Andhra Pradesh now has the state Telangana on it. We advise you to leave it as it is for the time being. We have asked Waze to correct it and hope they will do so soon.
* We are upgrading the road network to enable longer routes 
* There are big problems with [[MapRaid_troubleshooting#Smudged_cities_.2F_saving_errors|Smudged cities]], causing saving errors
* Junction arrows spontaneously turn to red. 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.
* Due to the import of maps, many junctions need to be fixed for good instructions (link to be added)
* There is almost no street view available in India
* 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
* 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
* 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]  
* [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.


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* Advanced Guide (not yet available)
* Advanced Guide (not yet available)
* [[Editing/Improve_your_skills|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 [[FAQ#When_do_my_edits_show_up_in_the_Waze_app.3F|this explanation]]
* 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)]


===Roads and their properties===
===Roads and their properties===
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* [[Editing/Roads#Road_Naming|Road naming]]
* [[Editing/Roads#Road_Naming|Road naming]]
* [[Editing/Roads#Road_Types|Road types]]
* [[Editing/Roads#Road_Types|Road types]]
* Roundabouts (to be added) <!--[[Junctions and Roundabouts (India)|old page (needs to be updated)]]-->
* [[Editing/Roads#Roundabouts|Roundabouts]]
* Toll Roads (to be added)
* [[Editing/Roads/Restrictions#Toll|Toll Roads]]
* [[Editing/Roads#Tunnel|Tunnels]]  
* [[Editing/Roads#Tunnel|Tunnels]]  
* [[Editing/Roads#Speed_Limit|Speed Limits]]
* [[Editing/Roads#Speed_Limit|Speed Limits]]
* [[MapRaid_troubleshooting#Smudged_cities_.2F_saving_errors|Saving Errors]] like from Smudged cities
* [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)]]-->)
* 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)]]-->
* Camera's (to be added) <!--[[Speed_and_Traffic_Light_Enforcement_Cameras_(India)|Camera's (needs to be updated)]]-->
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===Routing===
===Routing===
* [[Editing/Problem_reports|Map problems (MPs) and Update Requests (URs)]]  
* [[Editing/Problem_reports|Map problems (MPs) and Update Requests (URs)]]  
* Connectivity
* Connectivity (to be added)
* [[Routing_server|Calculating Routes (global page)]]
* [https://wazeopedia.waze.com/wiki/Global/Routing_server Calculating Routes (global page)]
** [[Detour Prevention Mechanisms|Detour Prevention Mechanisms (global page)]]
** [https://wazeopedia.waze.com/wiki/Global/Detour_Prevention_Mechanisms Detour Prevention Mechanisms (global page)]
* [[Routing penalties|Routing penalties (global page)]]  
** [https://wazeopedia.waze.com/wiki/Global/Routing penalties Routing penalties (global page)]
* Driving instructions
* Driving instructions
** [[How Waze determines turn / keep / exit maneuvers|How Waze determines turn / keep / exit maneuvers (global page)]]
** [https://wazeopedia.waze.com/wiki/Global/How Waze determines turn / keep / exit maneuvers How Waze determines turn / keep / exit maneuvers (global page)]
** [[Interactive junction instruction algorithm|Interactive junction instruction algorithm (global page)]]
** [https://wazeopedia.waze.com/wiki/Global/Interactive junction instruction algorithm Interactive junction instruction algorithm (global page)]
* [[Closures|Closures (global page)]]
* [https://wazeopedia.waze.com/wiki/Global/Closures Closures (global page)]
* [[Partial_restrictions|Partial Restrictions]]
* [[Editing/Roads/Restrictions#Partial_restrictions|Partial Restrictions]]
* [[Problems, bugs and limitations]]
* [https://wazeopedia.waze.com/wiki/Global/Problems,_bugs_and_limitations Problems, bugs and limitations (global page)]


===Editor specific===
===Editor specific===
* [[Your_Rank_and_Points#How_are_points_calculated.3F|Points]]
* [https://wazeopedia.waze.com/wiki/Global/Your_Rank_and_Points#How_are_points_calculated.3F Points (global page)]
* [[Your_Rank_and_Points#Waze_Points_Level_.28in_client_app.29|Levels in the app]] and [[Your_Rank_and_Points#Waze_Map_Editing_Ranks|editing ranks]] (needs to be adapted to India)  
* [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)  
* [[Your_Rank_and_Points#Forum_badges|Roles]]
* [https://wazeopedia.waze.com/wiki/Global/Your_Rank_and_Points#Forum_badges Roles (global page)]
* [[Community|Community]]
* [[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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Latest revision as of 03:08, 6 May 2022

Welcome WelcomeEditing EditingCommunity CommunityMisc 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

Roads and their properties

Places

Routing

Editor specific