Role is used for relation types that require it, full details of relations, types of relations, and entry using editors can be found at http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/index.php/Relations
On 7/11/08, Bob Hawkins <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > OK, following Andy Allan's response and my further rereading on the subject > of Relations at > http://www.nabble.com/Relation-support-in-JOSM-td17299813.html by Frederik > Ramm, I have initially carried out the following tasks in JOSM: > 1. Hit the button 'Open a list of all relations. Alt-R' on the left-hand > side > 2. Select a footway that is part of the Thames Path > 3. Hit 'New' in the Relations dialog that has now appeared in the right-hand > pane > 4. Add the following Keys and Values > type = route > route = foot > network = uk_ldp > name = Thames Path > as suggested by Andy > 5. Hit 'OK' > 6. Split a way that is a road but coincident with the Thames Path for only > part of its length that is connected to the previous footway > 7. Select that part of the road that is coincident with the Thames Path > 8. Click on 'route' in the Relations dialog > 9. Hit 'Add Selected' > 10. Hit 'OK' > I would then go on to add further ways in the same manner. > > Before I upload my changes to OSM, I want to be sure that I have carried out > the task correctly. > > Further questions arise: > 1. What if someone somewhere else is carrying out a similar exercise with > the Thames Path, for example, and tagging the Relation differently, perhaps? > Can I determine this? > 2. The website above states, "there's a button that makes JOSM select all > those objects that are member of the relation." Where is this button? > 3. What is entered under 'Role' in the Relation Editor, and might it differ > according to what it is 'Occupied By'? > 4. Does the Relation display in the Properties/Memberships dialog of a > selected way under 'Member Of' and 'Role' once I upload the new relation I > have created? > > I am sure more questions will arise with regard to Relations. If it is more > appropriate to post this topic elsewhere, please tell me. > > > -- Regards, Thomas Wood (Edgemaster) _______________________________________________ newbies mailing list [email protected] http://lists.openstreetmap.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/newbies
