[Talk-ca] GeoBase CanVec nid relation NRN

[Sam Vekemans]

Hi,
Priority: So we need to find out exactly the update frequency of both
GeoBase & CanVec and if its based on the same Origional data.

Nid's:
Its apparent when looking at the shape files that every node has a
NID. when i bring it into gpsmapedit, it looses that relation. So
creating a combined map as an mp file, wouldnt work.

There needs to be a way to import the shape files so it will show in
josm with its NID, and having the right osm tag (min 2 tags for each
file; source= & point/way/area type=*)

Examine each CanVec  zip files contents:
It appears that each tile set would have the same batch of files, so a
program that can convert each type is needed. (taking only what we
want to import to osm.)

NRN:
If every node/way already has an NID, weather or not it is complete
with house #, rd name or just road, as long as the nodes of the roads
has nid's, the mapping program can still work, as there always will be
updates.

Priority: import those tiles with minimal osm data, that has road name#
After the 1st import is done, with all basic roads in there; this
update program would be able to detect if a 'name' field exists; if it
does, then the update wouldnt update that road 'way', (if it doesnt
have that field, it would import) if the imported node has the
'address:housenumber' field tag, then the import for that node wouldnt
happen. (if it doesnt, it would happen)

and so 4 rest of data:
I would recomend that... It seems that all would be available in tile
or province or region? We really need to define clearly; What data is
available to us?; What the process is for each data type is?; What (if
any) data doesnt need updating?; Who the people are who are doing
which parts of the import?; What the time frame is, how long to wait
for users, who might be able to help, but are too busy with 'day job'
but DO want to help?

>    2. GeoBase import team meeting (?)

ya, im available to chat via, gmail. I do have a headset and video for
chat, if u see me online, im happy to go over details... & questioned
:@)
cheers, Sam