Linear features - Revision history

RK77: /* Directions */

2015-07-09T12:04:42Z

Directions

RK77: /* Directions */

2015-07-09T12:00:02Z

Directions

RK77: /* Properties */ Added images + clarified "footpath" description

2015-07-09T11:28:35Z

Properties: Added images + clarified "footpath" description

Teresa: /* Types of roads */

2014-08-02T17:37:53Z

Types of roads

RK77: /* Elevation Level */ Added note about properties similarity with railway lines

2014-06-10T21:13:37Z

Elevation Level: Added note about properties similarity with railway lines

RK77: /* Naming a road */

2013-07-08T20:03:04Z

Naming a road

Antdoghalo: /* Types of roads */ update

2013-05-07T04:47:54Z

Types of roads: update

Rodor at 15:40, 22 November 2012

2012-11-22T15:40:55Z

John832: /* Types of roads */ indenting

2012-11-07T08:33:20Z

Types of roads: indenting

John832: /* Types of roads */ adoption of suggested clarification as to meaning of limited access

2012-11-07T08:30:37Z

Types of roads: adoption of suggested clarification as to meaning of limited access

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 [[File:Highway.png|100px]] is the default setting and indicates both directions are possible in a road segment. This option can be chosen by clicking on the middle button in the road properties menu [[File:Both directions.png|140px]]
-[[File:Directional road 2.png|100px]] indicates one-way or uni-directional traffic flow in a road segment. Depending on the direction of the road segment, this option can be chosen by clicking either the right or left button in the road properties menu [[File:Direction 1.png|140px]] [[File:Direction 2.png|140px]]
+[[File:Directional road 2.png|100px]] indicates one-way or uni-directional traffic flow in a road segment. Depending on the orientation of the road segment, this option can be chosen by clicking either the right or left button in the road properties menu [[File:Direction 1.png|140px]] [[File:Direction 2.png|140px]]
-[[File:Directional road 1.png|100px]] indicates the opposite to the above. Depending on the direction of the road segment, this option can be chosen by clicking either the right or left button in the road properties menu [[File:Direction 1.png|140px]] [[File:Direction 2.png|140px]]
+[[File:Directional road 1.png|100px]] indicates the opposite to the above. Depending on the orientation of the road segment, this option can be chosen by clicking either the right or left button in the road properties menu [[File:Direction 1.png|140px]] [[File:Direction 2.png|140px]]

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 === Directions ===
-This property indicated direction of traffic in the segment. There are 3 options:
+This property applies direction of traffic in the road segment. There are 3 options:
 In order to check on map directions referring to each symbol ("<--" and "-->"), you may look the road while hover mouse over these symbols. A red arrow will appear above selected segment to show the corresponding direction. The first option ("<==>") doesn't show anything.

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 There are 7 types of roads available. In map, they differ mainly by their thickness and by zoom levels they are shown. Once you defined a type of road for a segment, this property will be inherited to new segments created starting from the final point of the first segment. {See discussion of additional types and see 'level' properties for bridges & tunnels.}
-. Cycleway
+. Cycleway [[File:Cycleway.png|100px]]
 Cycleway are specifically used for bicycles and bicycle riders.
-. Footpath
+. Footpath [[File:Footpath.png|100px]]
-A footpath (also pedestrian way, walking trail, nature trail) is a type of thoroughfare that is intended for use only by pedestrians, not other forms of traffic such as motorized vehicles and horses. They can be paths within an urban area, or rural paths through the countryside. Urban footpaths are usually paved, may have steps, and may be called alleys, lanes, steps, etc. Occasionally they are named. Other public rights of way, such as bridleways, byways, towpaths, and green lanes are also used by pedestrians.
+A footpath (also pedestrian way, walking trail, nature trail) is a type of thoroughfare that is intended for use only by pedestrians, not other forms of traffic such as motorized vehicles and horses. They can be paths within an urban area, or rural paths through the countryside. Urban footpaths can be isolated routes or they can abut or line a vehicular carriageway. They are usually paved, may have steps, and can be in the form of footways, pavements, sidewalks, alleys, lanes, steps, etc. Occasionally they are named. In less urbanized areas, rights of way such as bridleways, byways, towpaths, and green lanes are also used by pedestrians.
-. Dirt road
+. Dirt road [[File:Dirt road.png|100px]]
 Select for gravel, unpaved or dirt roads. These roads must be usable by vehicles. They are shown at zoom level 12 or higher.
-. Courtyard road
+. Courtyard road [[File:Courtyard road.png|100px]]
 Courtyard roads are used for paved alleyways, private roads and driveways. They may or may not have an official name, and if they don't, be sure that ''your name for it'' mentions that it is not official in the description field. They are shown at zoom level 15 or higher.
-. Road, Low traffic
+. Road, Low traffic [[File:Street traffic low.png|100px]]
 Low traffic roads are typified by having one lane in each direction. In some cases, they may have only one lane. Also, low traffic roads tend to be in residential areas. Low traffic roads are also shown at zoom level 12 or higher.
-. Road, High traffic
+. Road, High traffic [[File:Street traffic high.png|100px]]
 High traffic roads are typified by having two or more lanes in each direction. They tend to be well-known to locals, and to be lined by businesses rather than residences. High traffic roads are shown at zoom level 8 or higher.
-. Highway
+. Highway [[File:Highway.png|100px]]
 Highways are typified by having two lanes or more in each direction, limited access from other roads, and by a median strip which divides the two directions of traffic. "Limited access" means no intersections with minor or smaller roads, only merging traffic permitted, nor any direct crossing by cross-roads i.e. these use bridges or tunnels instead. These features make high speed, high volume traffic possible. It is best to draw each direction of highways with its own road. Highways are also shown at zoom level 8 or higher.
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 This property indicated direction of traffic in the segment. There are 3 options:
-* <==> : both directions are possible in this segment.
+* [[File:Highway.png|100px]]: both directions are possible in this segment.
-* <-- : only a direction is available. This option usually refers to direction of the older point to the newer one.
+* [[File:Directional road 2.png|100px]]: only a direction is available. This option usually refers to direction of the older point to the newer one.
-* --> : only other direction is available.
+* [[File:Directional road 1.png|100px]]: only other direction is available.
 In order to check on map directions referring to each symbol ("<--" and "-->"), you may look the road while hover mouse over these symbols. A red arrow will appear above selected segment to show the corresponding direction. The first option ("<==>") doesn't show anything.

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 === Types of roads ===
-There are 5 types of roads available. In map, they differ mainly by their thickness and by zoom levels they are shown. Once you defined a type of road for a segment, this property will be inherited to new segments created starting from the final point of the first segment. {See discussion of additional types and see 'level' properties for bridges & tunnels.}
+There are 7 types of roads available. In map, they differ mainly by their thickness and by zoom levels they are shown. Once you defined a type of road for a segment, this property will be inherited to new segments created starting from the final point of the first segment. {See discussion of additional types and see 'level' properties for bridges & tunnels.}
-. Dirt road
+. Cycleway
 Select for gravel, unpaved or dirt roads. These roads must be usable by vehicles. They are shown at zoom level 12 or higher.
 . Courtyard road
 Courtyard roads are used for paved alleyways, private roads and driveways. They may or may not have an official name, and if they don't, be sure that ''your name for it'' mentions that it is not official in the description field. They are shown at zoom level 15 or higher.
 . Road, Low traffic
 Low traffic roads are typified by having one lane in each direction. In some cases, they may have only one lane. Also, low traffic roads tend to be in residential areas. Low traffic roads are also shown at zoom level 12 or higher.
 . Road, High traffic
 High traffic roads are typified by having two or more lanes in each direction. They tend to be well-known to locals, and to be lined by businesses rather than residences. High traffic roads are shown at zoom level 8 or higher.
 . Highway
 Highways are typified by having two lanes or more in each direction, limited access from other roads, and by a median strip which divides the two directions of traffic. "Limited access" means no intersections with minor or smaller roads, only merging traffic permitted, nor any direct crossing by cross-roads i.e. these use bridges or tunnels instead. These features make high speed, high volume traffic possible. It is best to draw each direction of highways with its own road. Highways are also shown at zoom level 8 or higher.

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	This property is never inherited to new segments. So, for example, if you want to draw a tunnel with many segments, you will need to check every segment property to assure they are assigned -1 (or -2) elevation level.		This property is never inherited to new segments. So, for example, if you want to draw a tunnel with many segments, you will need to check every segment property to assure they are assigned -1 (or -2) elevation level.
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		+	Elevation properties also apply to the railway lines linear feature (see below).

	== Changing properties ==		== Changing properties ==

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 The best time to name a road is as you create it, and carefully set its properties. After you have laid down all of the points you can, you should "save changes". Wikimapia will not allow you to enter a name if there is an unsaved drawing change ("You must save changes before naming!").  Immediately after the [Save], left or right click on the road (your browser menu may be dismissed with a click): a set of nearby segments should change colour to bright blue (if road is short, every segment will be highlighted). If not all segments you want to name are blue, you should choose "Start to select" option and choose them properly. With all segments selected, choose 'Set new name', and a window much like a place tag editing window should open ("Access denied"(sic) implies wiki data error). Check the language you are using above the title field. Then type in only the name of the road into the title field.  If you have extra information, you can type it in description box.  Since there is not a specific field for a Wikipedia link, you should put it in the end of description (especially if there is an article about this road). Click 'Save', and wait for confirmation.
-*If you don't know the name of a road, please do some research to find its correct name and route number.
+*If you don't know the name of a road, please do some research to find its correct name and route number. If you cannot find a name for the road or it does not have one, you may save it without a name.
 *Do <u>not</u> abbreviate parts of the name such as "Avenue", "Street," "Park", "Boulevard" or "Route".
 *Be aware that each city or other jurisdiction generally has a system of road naming and addressing that should be followed. There is a difference between "2nd Street" and "Second Street".

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		+	{{Languages\|Linear features}}
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	Linear feature is a geographic feature that can be represented by a line or set of lines. For example, rivers, roads, railway lines or ferry routes.		Linear feature is a geographic feature that can be represented by a line or set of lines. For example, rivers, roads, railway lines or ferry routes.

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 . Highway
-Highways are typified by having two lanes or more in each direction, limited access from other roads, and by a median strip which divides the two directions of traffic. These features make high speed, high volume traffic possible. It is best to draw each direction of highways with its own road. Highways are shown at zoom level 8 or higher.
+Highways are typified by having two lanes or more in each direction, limited access from other roads, and by a median strip which divides the two directions of traffic. "Limited access" means no intersections with minor or smaller roads, only merging traffic permitted, nor any direct crossing by cross-roads i.e. these use bridges or tunnels instead. These features make high speed, high volume traffic possible. It is best to draw each direction of highways with its own road. Highways are shown at zoom level 8 or higher.
-−
-(Someone please clarify: what does "limited access" mean? Freeways only, or are periodic intersections OK?)
-(I assume the "limited access" means the roads which doesn't allows intersection or any direct crossing with the cross-roads i.e. these cross-roads are crossing Highways over by using the bridges and below the Highway by using the tunnels)
 === Directions ===