OpenStreetMap ——Beginners' guide

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What is OpenStreetMap(OSM)?• "A collaborative project to create a free editable map of "A collaborative project to create a free editable map of "A collaborative project to create a free editable map of "A collaborative project to create a free editable map of

the world."the world."the world."the world."——Wikipedia.org

• "Droven by the restrictions on map information and the "Droven by the restrictions on map information and the "Droven by the restrictions on map information and the "Droven by the restrictions on map information and the advent of inexpensive portable satellite navigation advent of inexpensive portable satellite navigation advent of inexpensive portable satellite navigation advent of inexpensive portable satellite navigation devices."devices."devices."devices."

——Anderson,Mark. National Geographic News,2012

• "Inspired by sites like Wikipedia.""Inspired by sites like Wikipedia.""Inspired by sites like Wikipedia.""Inspired by sites like Wikipedia."——Frederick ect. OpenStreetMap:Using and Enhancing the Free Map of

the World. UIT Cambrige

Start by Sign Up

Open "http//:www.openstreetmap.org"Click "sign up"

Sign Up Step1: Creat a User Acount

After entering the exact information,

Click "Continue"

Sign Up Step 2: Agree the Contibutor Terms

Select country to adjust the terms' language

Check here and contribute to the Pubic Domain.(can be ignored)

Click "Agree" to continue

Sign Up Step 3: Confirm the Email Adress and Log In

Go to your email box to confirm.

Finally, you can log in now.

How to use OSM to Edit Map Information

Log in and Click the little besides "Edit" button, choose Potlatch 2.

Example: Add the Information of a Supermarket

"+" is the zoom-in button

zoom in the area your want to edit.

Example: Add the Information of a Supermarket

double click along the edge of the structure to circle out the place you want to edit.

Example: Add the Information of a Supermarket

Click the littleand choose "Supermarket" under the "Shopping" list.

Example: Add the Information of a Supermarket

Edit the name of the supermarket.

Example: Add the Information of a Supermarket

Add detailed information

Example: Add the Information of a Supermarket

Click the "Save" to save the change.

John Doe

Example: Add the Information of a Supermarket

Add some information about why you made this change and click "Save" to finish editing.

View the Change you made!

After a while, click "View" and see the change you made!

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