[OSM-newbies] osm rendering

[David ``Smith'']

Changes to the main osm.org rendering are done by modifying some of the
code or configuration files for one or more steps in the rendering process
-- most commonly, only a stylesheet file needs to be altered.  All of these
things, including the stylesheets, are managed over on
trac.openstreetmap.org .  I'm not sure how easy it is to gain the ability
to directly make changes there, but you can open a trac ticket to request
someone else make the necessary changes.

As I understand it, the "mapnik team" over on trac who maintains
rendering-related stuff is fairly busy, so it would be helpful if your trac
ticket is very specific about what you want to change, and doesn't interact
significantly with already-complex parts of the stylesheet such as roads.
If your suggestion would add a new symbol to the map, it would be helpful
to supply a png or svg file of the new symbol.

Keep in mind that not every rendering change is technically feasible, or
appropriate for the general-purpose map style shown on osm.org.  If your
idea is ignored or rejected, don't take it personally.
On Mar 9, 2013 12:51 PM, "Dudley Ibbett" <dudleyibbett at hotmail.com> wrote:

>  Hi
>
> I was wondering what the process is for getting changes to the main osm
> website.  Is this something that is considered at SOTM?  Is is for the OSMF
> ARM?  i.e. how would we as mappers seek to have additional items rendered,
> rendering changed or rendering shown at a lower magnification?
>
> Many Thanks
>
> Dudley
>
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