[talk-ph] to share or not to share nodes?

Hi, I'm posting this inquiry to gather best practices when editing nodes and ways. Basically, OSM data are composed of two data primitives: nodes (points, vertices) and ways (lines and polygons). Relations are special type of ways and nodes. The data model allows for sharing nodes/ways with dif

[talk-ph] Fwd: import_arivac_bohol

This thread is related to the arivac bohol tagging. I'm forwarding this to the list so that bohol mappers can catch-up on the discussion. Thanks to rally for pointing this out. -- Forwarded message -- From: maning sambale Date: Mon, Apr 26, 2010 at 9:28 AM Subject: Re: import_a

Re: [talk-ph] to share or not to share nodes?

maning sambale wrote, On Tuesday, 27 April, 2010 05:33 PM: > However, in many cases it is good editing practice to minimize node > sharing. > 4. Natural and landuse ways can share nodes. For example, > natural=water (for lakes) can share nodes with landuse=farm. I'm never quite sure how I shou

Re: [talk-ph] import_arivac_bohol

Hi, Item 19 (internet cafe) tags are based on this page : http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Key:internet_access A computer icon would indeed be better than a coffee cup, but in France for instance, an internet cafe often really looks like a cafe with a bar/counter too order drinks. Regards,

Re: [talk-ph] to share or not to share nodes?

Personally, I am more bothered with overlapping ways than with shared nodes. Nodes should be shared if the two ways sharing that node have an intrinsic positional relationship on that node. If you use two different nodes with the same coordinates, then you risk having the duplicated node problem.

[talk-ph] OSM Editing Tip in < 5 Minutes screencast series

Hi, I'm making some videos on editing data in OSM. This is intended for newbies. My plan is to make short screencast focusing on one feature/editing tip. So far I made two videos using Potlatch as an editor: - Splitting ways in Potlatch - Edit data using your uploaded GPS tracks See videos her

Re: [talk-ph] OSM Editing Tip in < 5 Minutes screencast series

Other videos links for newbies: http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Video_tutorials On Wed, Apr 28, 2010 at 7:43 AM, maning sambale wrote: > Hi, > > I'm making some videos on editing data in OSM.  This is intended for > newbies.  My plan is to make short screencast focusing on one > feature/editin