2009/12/11 Dirk-Lüder Kreie <osm-l...@deelkar.net> > Anthony schrieb: > >> 2009/12/10 Dirk-Lüder Kreie <osm-l...@deelkar.net <mailto: >> osm-l...@deelkar.net>> >> >> >> Anthony schrieb: >> > That does it, I'm making a way with name=Northern Hemisphere. Or >> would >> > that be name=equator. Doesn't work, does it? >> >> No, you can't put in the equator as a *closed* way, since the API >> doesn't allow the way to wrap around on lon+-180°. >> >> >> How does the API determine whether or not a way is closed? >> > > The "first" node is simply referenced a second time at the "end".
I know that's the standard, but what does that have to do with the API? Looking at http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/index.php/OSM_Protocol_Version_0.6, I don't see anything about this. As far as the API is concerned a way is a way is a way. There are no "closed ways" and "open ways". I assumed (I guess incorrectly), that most software would interpret that as >> the shortest possible line - a line with a length of 2 degrees, not a line >> with a length of 358 degrees. >> > > Yes, your assumption was wrong, the software does no wrapping around at the > 180° Meridian. (currently) > When you say "the" software, is there a particular program you're talking about, or are you just referring to all the editors/renderers you know of?
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