[OSM-talk-be] New member

[Sam Pastuer]

Hi Luc,
Thanks for the explanation.

I already started adding some roads the way you describe, luckily somebody
added the major roads for Diest in the past. It will take some practise to
make the bends/curves as nice as possible, and I still have to figure out
how to insert some of the more special features (roundabouts etc.). I also
notice that there is a certain degree of difference (fault) on tracks logged
with different devices, or this may be due to external factors. For now I
have a look at the compare site (http://tools.geofabrik.de/mc/index.html) to
see how it was done in google maps and act accordingly.
Don't know wether or not I will be able to attend the meeting, but I'll let
you know if I can.

Regards,
Sam

On Fri, Jun 12, 2009 at 1:38 PM, Luc Van den Troost <luc.antw at gmail.com>wrote:

> Hi Sam,
>
>
> The area you describe indeed is less developed, as far as OSM is
> concerned.
>
> One reason for that is the poor quality of the yahoo areal images one
> can use for mapping. They do not serve to much in your area.
>
> The most easy application to start mapping is the online edit function
> from the OSM page (potlatch). It will probably work without problems on
> your computer.
>
> You can play with the functions without saving (changing in the real
> map) anything first.
>
> To map things you will have to use the logs from your GPS device. I
> think the Edge is suitable for that, check out how to in the wiki pages.
>
> You will have to export / transform your data in a GPX file you sent to
> OSM (upload trace) and once processed you can edit it in the map.
>
> Have a look about road classifications and tagging in the wiki first.
>
> I would recommend to start with some major longer roads. It works more
> easy to create the smaller grid if you have the major roads to connect
> them to.
>
> If you want to see things in reality, or have questions, feel free to
> come to our Antwerp meeting (see previous mail) where you will find
> someone to answer your questions and give examples.
>
> Luc.
>
>
>
> On Wed, 2009-06-10 at 21:49 +0200, Sam Pastuer wrote:
> > Hi,
> >
> > I'm Sam, when in Belgium I'm spending most of my time between
> > Molenstede/Diest and Blauberg/Herselt. I just bought myself a Garmin
> > Edge 705 for road cycling and mountainbiking. I'm quite new to the
> > whole mapping thing, but have some experience with
> > engineering/scientific software and 'computers' in general, so as long
> > as I find the time it should work out. I've always been a fan of Open
> > and Community based projects/software, so I'll do my best to
> > contribute to the still less developed eastern flemish-brabant area.
> >
> > Sam,
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