[Talk-in] How do I get started?

[Gora Mohanty]

On Sun, 2 Aug 2009 22:42:07 +0530
Ajay Shah <ajayshah at mayin.org> wrote:
[...]
> I'm able to use a Garmin GPS to make .gpx files of routes that I'm
> on. Is there a set of instructions through which I can get
> started on submitting them to openstreetmap? Are there any
> peculiarities about India which matter to this?

No, except that satellite maps in India, which one can use
to mark roads, etc., are often not of the best quality.

> Does one submit one separate .gpx file for each street or one just
> submits one big .gpx file for a full route that one has been on?
> What about waypoints?
[...]

As you wish. One monolithic file for an entire route is probably
more common. Waypoints can be translated into OSM locations.

You are based in Delhi, right? Maybe it is time for another
mapping party here. It is easier to share data, and instructions
with a bunch of people. Can people follow up here if there is
interest in a Delhi mapping party in the next couple of weeks.

Regards,
Gora