[OSM-newbies] Editing a gps trace

[Dave F.]

Hi Raj

Welcome aboard!

As has been pointed out, there are processes to convert your GPS trace 
to a way, & it can certainly save time.
However you should be aware of the inaccuracies of GPS units.

Without any edit of the trace these inaccuracies will be transferred 
into OSM.
Please spend as much time as possible correcting any known problems.

If for instant you have a dead straight road, it doesn't need to have 
points every 10m.
I once saw a way that was a footpath that went straight across a field, 
but the unedited trace was so wibbley-wobbly (technical term) that it 
looked like it was done by someone who was very drunk.

Also, I try, if time is permitting, to map not just the way but many 
items surrounding it, such as joining roads, bridges, tunnels water 
features etc.

Happy mapping!

Cheers
Dave F.

Rajkumar S wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I have just started contributing to osm. I have a gps device and
> uploaded a trace at
> http://www.openstreetmap.org/user/Rajkumar%20S/traces/590571
>
> Now I want to edit this data and add to osm. As I understand I need to
> open this trace in  JOSM add nodes and connect them to create ways.
> But adding nodes to a gps trace is tedious esp if the way is not
> straight.
>
> Is there a way to turn gps trace to ways automatically so that I can
> just concentrate on adding information than click on the map adding
> nodes just to create ways??
>
> with regards,
>
> raj
>
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