[OSM-newbies] Coincident named footpath and differently named road

[Thomas Wood]

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 <bobhawkins at waitrose.com> 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.
>
>
>


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Regards,
Thomas Wood
(Edgemaster)