[OSM-talk] JOSM: How to download a specific way or node

[Tobias Knerr]

On 21.01.25, Andy Mabbett wrote:
> If I have the numeric ID of a way or node how can I either:
> 
> 1) download it directly in JOSM

Use the "Download object" action in JOSM's File menu:
https://josm.openstreetmap.de/wiki/Help/Action/DownloadObject

> 2) Center the slippy map on it, so I can download it and its neighbours ?

After the above, you can then open the regular download dialog. It will 
start with a bounding box centered around the element you've just 
downloaded.

> Is there a better place to ask about JOSM tricks?

The OSM Community Forum at https://community.openstreetmap.org/ is very 
active and you'll likely get good replies to such questions there. :)