[Talk-ca] import complaints

[Steve Singer]

On Fri, 2 Dec 2011, Connors, Bernie (SNB) wrote:

> Richard,
>
> 	Do you have a link to Import Guidelines that are specific to Canvec 
> data?

I think http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/CanVec needs to have some 
specific guidelines for canvec imports.

In particular

1. A caution to avoid importing coastlines or large lakes unless you have 
substantial experience importing canvec and understand how coastlines get 
generated/rendered in OSM.  We have had enough problems/complaints with 
coastlines that I think we need a specific caution.

2. A warning to avoid duplicate features.  (one might argue that this is 
obvious but the generic import guidelines don't actually mention this and 
clearly people are importing a lot of duplicate features)

3.  To check keeprite (or something similar) after your import so you can 
find/fix some of the problems you will create.

If no one objects I will update the above mentioned wiki page to reflect 
include those warnings.

Steve



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> Bernie.
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Richard Weait [mailto:richard at weait.com]
> Sent: Friday, 2011-12-02 13:23
> To: Talk-CA OpenStreetMap
> Subject: [Talk-ca] import complaints
>
> dear all,
>
> I've heard some LOUD complaints about imports in Canada.  Please be
> sure to follow the import guidelines, including special import
> accounts, and please be sure to check your work and fix errors.
> Latest issue appears to be a large broken water polygon.
>
> Best regards,
> Richard
>
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