[OSM-talk] Off line OSM editing application with scrolling map for use in remote areas

[Patrick Weber]

Nick

Why not just use a classic GIS software package, which will have the 
data preloaded and then new data is added on a separate layer. That 
layer can then be reimported into OSM when he returns.



Nick Whitelegg wrote:
> Hello everyone,
>
> Got the feeling that this was discussed at SOTM but I can't remember the 
> exact software that was discussed.
>
> Someone I know has an idea of doing OSM mapping in remote parts of Africa 
> where there is no internet access, using a laptop or possibly PDA. The 
> idea is, all the OSM data for the area would be pre-loaded into the 
> application before they go, then while they're out there they construct 
> OSM data offline as they're travelling round.  As they move round, if 
> there is a GPS unit plugged into the laptop the map could scroll.
>
> There would also need to be some system of uploading all the new data when 
> they return to avoid conflicts.
>
> Is anyone working in this area?
>
> Thanks,
> Nick
>
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