User:Machete808/MapRaid China

MegaMapRaid China will run from Aug. 26 through Sept. 10, 2017. Please do not make any edits in the raid area until after the raid begins. This will allow us to get good mapraid statistics.

A MegaMapRaid (MMR) is a MapRaid in which a group of international map editors join together and update a large area. Besides the benefits of a normal MapRaid, it opens up different ways of dealing with editing and navigation situations, because every country has its own specifics. It is always fun and a great learning experience to people from several backgrounds. Besides, the raiders together quickly improve the overall condition of the Waze map.

The participants will be divided into three groups, one for each section of the map. Each group will have both local and senior editors, one of which will be the "Group leader." Please direct all questions to your group leaders. The raid hosts will be available across all areas for added support.

Mission

The raiders' primary mission is to:

• Create segments, especially those that connect villages, towns and cities to major highways
• Name segments, if you have language ability
• Verify the map for errors
• Respond to Update Requests (URs)
• Respond to Place Update Requests (URs)
• Have fun!

Groups

Important / Mapraid guidelines

Please read the entire MapRaid wiki. If you are still uncertain what to do about something you see on the map, please ask your group leader Thank You for your help with the map.

Non-Chinese-speaking raiders

There are numerous challenges that limit what can be done for those who don't speak or read Chinese. Google Street View is not available in China, which removes one usable source of data for labeling street segments and Places.

As a result, raiders should focus on adding roads to enable routing in more areas. The GPS layer can help confirm streets as drivable, if vehicles are not visible in the satellite imagery.

In addition, responding to URs will help provide more feedback on possible errors. Solve the as many as possible based on report GPS and navigation data. A query statement in Chinese may be provided by group leaders — "Please explain the problem you had in driving with Waze" — and any replies can be saved to a sheet for possible translation and action later.

Any Place Update Requests also can be moderated for appropriate photos.

Naming segments

• For City, we use Chinese /English.
• For Street, we use Chinese only on Primary name, English on Alternative name.

For those who cannot write or read Chinese, please leave the Primary name blank and just put English on Alternative name. In order to do this, you must first put anything in the Primary name and press 'Apply'. Then enter the English name into the Alt field and press 'Apply'. Then edit the Primary name again and click the box "None" for the street field and press 'Apply. The Alternative name will remain for the segment while "No name" is set for the Primary field.

City name

As you know we do not have 'State' field for China, I am thinking just simply to put 'District Level' format, i.e. the Province name and Prefecture level city names are omitted

See spreadsheet for a list of divisions to use: Administrative Divisions of China for Waze Map

In case of duplication in district level, then we will put 'District Level, Prefecture Level City' format. For example:

For normal situation: District Level, e.g. 顺德 Shunde

For duplication situation: District Level, Prefecture Level City, e.g 佛山顺德 Shunde, Foshan

Road Types

Waze Road Type 道路类型	Road Shield 路盾	Description 说明
Freeway 高速公路	Expressway 国家高速 Provincial Highway 省级高速	Any roads with green colour road shield (G15, G1514, S16...)
Major highway 主干公路	National Highway 国道	Any roads with red colour road shield (G101...)
Minor Highway 次级公路	County Highway 省道	Any roads with yellow colour road shield (S203...)
Primary street 主要街道	Township Road 县道	Any roads with white colour road shield (X552...)
Street 街道	—	Road in citys, towns or villages 市区乡镇普通街道
Ramp 匝道	—	You know what it is 高速公路出入口、立交桥匝道

Communication

We will use Discord for communication. Use this link to join: There will be a MegaMapRaid general channel and also a channel for each raid group. If you have trouble joining, please reach out to one of the MapRaid organizers.

WME chat can also be used. The WME Chat addon is recommended.

Reference Links

The Basics

• New editor welcome page
• Waze Map Editor
• Best Map Editing Practice
• Editing manual
• Common editing mistakes
• How to make a Permalink
• All about using the WME Chat
• Community Plugins, Extensions and Tools where you'll links and descriptions to most of the editing scripts being used. Some of these are essential to good editing, and others make the editing process much easier. WME Validator, URO+, and WME Toolbox are highly recommended.

Recommended Tools for MapRaid

• mapraid overlay (Tampermonkey/Greasemonkey required)
• UR Comments - a tremendous time and labor saving tool with automation and integration with URO+, to help with working URs. Read the documentation. Tampermonkey / greasemonkey required
• The WME Reference Sheet^[PDF] is a printable double-sided tri-fold quick reference guide to some of the common topics used in WME.
• Validator is a script that validates a map area in Waze Map Editor, highlights issues and generates a very detailed report with wiki references and solutions.
  • For Chrome Browser
  • GreasyFork.org For Firefox -- Tampermonkey/Greasemonkey required
• WME Chat Addon is a script that improves the WME chat GUI. For a list of all the features check the thread here -- Tampermonkey/Greasmonkey required

Mapraid edit lists

Spreadsheets and forms are being used to streamline management of various group efforts and track important edits. Below you can find links to use these these forms, sheets, and see the lists.

Results

Check back here after the raid is completed to see the results and achievements

MapRaid Promotions

Some editors really let their bright side out, and let their community skills shine. This is even more evident in a concerted group effort with high-density editing like a MapRaid!. Editors of all ranks working closely with each other and the Champs, really lets us everyone get to know each other, and allows certain editors to be recognized for their skills and effort.

When the Champs see someone consistently editing well, interacting well with the community, and knowledgeable of the various details from the Wiki, they can issue promotions. This can be anything from the size of a managed area, to a rank increase, or even a new role.

Watch here for results of promotions during and after the raid.