Changes between Version 35 and Version 36 of Introduction


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2012-06-08T23:21:17+02:00 (14 years ago)
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  • Introduction

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    22= Introduction to JOSM =
    33== Terminology ==
    4 Node: A "node" is a point.
     4'''Node:''' A "node" is a point.
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    6 Way: a "way" is a line connecting multiple nodes. "Way," therefore, is a general term for series of joined nodes, not just for roads or ways in reality.
     6'''Way:''' a "way" is a line connecting multiple nodes. "Way," therefore, is a general term for series of joined nodes, not just for roads or ways in reality.
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    8 Relation: A "relation" is an ordered sequence of ways and nodes, a logical container used to group elements.
     8'''Relation:''' A "relation" is an ordered sequence of ways and nodes, a logical container used to group elements.
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    10 Area: An "area" is a way whose ends are connected.
     10'''Area:''' An "area" is a way whose ends are connected.
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     12'''Tag:''' Tags describe what each node or way represents. Tags are organized into "keys" and "values." Keys are basically larger categories, such as "Highway" or "Land Use," while values are specific features, such as "Primary Road" or "Residential Street," and "Residential" or "Retail" land use.
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    3941Ways or nodes on their own are not of much use unless they are ''tagged'' to say what they represent. The Map Features web page [http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/index.php/Map_features Map Features] shows and explains all the current tags that could be used on a point or way.
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    41 The features or "tags" are organized into "keys" and "values." Keys are basically larger categories, such as "Road" or "Land Use," while values are specific features, such as "Primary Road" or "Residential Street" and "Residential" or "Retail" land use
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    4343The Properties Pane: The first step in adding tags is to be sure the Properties Pane is open on the right hand side of JOSM. The 8th button on the left (an icon with a wrench over a document) should be highlighted. If it is not highlighted, click the wrench button or hit "Alt+Shift+P." You will see the  Properties Pane, which has three buttons: 1) a plus sign with "Add" next to it, 2) "Edit" and 3) "Delete."