We welcome you as a new mapper.
Thanks for your contribution to this project.
This changeset is reviewed by a Global Validator to check that the tasks have been mapped in accordance with the quality standards of HOTOSM.
We cannot expect from a new mapper that he/she delivers high-quality mappings from the start, so we offer some guidance.
Please pay attention to the next summarized issues. (see attached document with examples for more info)
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A: Inaccurate mapped.

D: Connecting nodes of buildings to other buildings or features like roads and residential areas.
E. Rectangular buildings not squared.
F: Mapping of buildings partly hidden by trees.
G: include the shadow of a building in the mapping.
H: Incorporated the yard or a clearing into the mapping.

Explanation can be found in this document what might be helpful to strengthen your mapping skills
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Swwz-ZwM3_YOstqstsmCg1-lNAPbnMLpi1Al-h-2UOQ/edit

Best regards and keep mapping!
Frans S

We welcome you as a new mapper.
Thanks for your contribution to this project.
This changeset is reviewed by a Global Validator to check that the tasks have been mapped in accordance with the quality standards of HOTOSM.
We cannot expect from a new mapper that he/she delivers high-quality mappings from the start, so we offer some guidance.
Please pay attention to the next summarized issues. (see attached document with examples for more info)
-------------------------------------------------------------

A: Inaccurate mapped.
B: Overlapping buildings.

D: Connecting nodes of buildings to other buildings or features like roads and residential areas.
E. Rectangular buildings not squared.
F: Mapping of buildings partly hidden by trees.
G: include the shadow of a building in the mapping.
H: Incorporated the yard or a clearing into the mapping. Or mapped a yard as a building.

Explanation can be found in this document what might be helpful to strengthen your mapping skills
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Swwz-ZwM3_YOstqstsmCg1-lNAPbnMLpi1Al-h-2UOQ/edit

Best regards and keep mapping!
Frans S

Hello. Thanks for mapping.
A few issues, Please do not map courtyards as a building. Take a close look to identify buildings. Often, a wall is visible as well and might be mapped.
Square each rectangular building with the Q key after selecting it.
Where trees hide a part of a building, extrapolate the rooflines as you might expect they do,
Best regards and keep mapping

Hello. Thanks for mapping.
You are a new mapper I see.
A few issues here.
You tagged buildings correct as building=yes. But ! don't ad a generic name like name=house. Building=yes is sufficient.

Square also all the rectangular buildings with the Q key while the object is still selected.
Your mappings are rather inaccurate. Take the time to map accurate by following the rooflines.
Be sure it is a building, you are mapping. Best is to see a shadow or it is obvious that an object is a building and not all walled yard.
Where a road is partly visible between trees, those spots are no buildings.

Take a look to this webpage where you see your mappings and the corrections i have to make.

https://overpass-api.de/achavi/?changeset=163056030

Best regards and keep mapping

Hello.
First of all, thank you so much for mapping on this project
Why this message? A team of validators review mappings to check if the mappings are according to the instructions and are free of errors,
Especially we pay attention to new mappers work to help them to avoid often made errors and provide guidance how they can improve their mappings.

## In general, your mappings are below the quality standards HOTOSM stands for.
Lots of buildings you’ve mapped are not proper squared and inaccurate mapped.
Pay more attention on accurate drawing the building and square each building with the Q key when the buildings is rectangular.

* An advice, please map as accurate as possible, with corners, porches etc. Zoom in as close as possible.
Don't cluster buildings.
Don't include courtyards into a mapping.

We hope that this information is helpful to improve the quality of your mappings.

Thank you for helping the Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team (HOT).

Frans S

*****HINTS & TIPS *****
* Sometimes, the project the TM manager imagery is very vague and bad to map from.
Use another Imagery like Maxar P imagery.

It is the most recent and shows more details where you can map from. Align it with the TM imagery (correct offset) and map all objects you can see. Then switch back to the TM Imagery and map the rest (mostly newer build or expanded buildings).
* Don't cluster a group of buildings by making it 1 building
* Always square your rectangular building (use the Q key in ID editor) except round huts and curved walls of course
* Don't connect buildings with nodes to highways (which is an error, roads do not go through buildings).
* Avoid connecting nodes of buildings to each other. (They mostly do not share walls).

* If you are new to HOTOSM, this webpage is worth reading
osm.org/user/bgirardot/diary/36235
For the Tanzania projects these are very helpful as well

Please see here for new mapping instructions
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1bS_TVHPFHKKVBSdjx3RRQdxhdWrMJ3wdEh_BSnsL4hI

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1N1rXlAyGcJ6VJ2p3qbD4PRsuo65o3pC5yHB2wq1TGEc
siwilde | GSuite Presentation

* Searching for and identifying of buildings is sometimes difficult. When you are mapping, switch on and off OSM data layer (shortcut ‘W’”) and zoom in and out as far as possible (Check which Image you can use) so you are sure not to overlook buildings, (often partly hidden under trees)

* Please take a look to this pages.

http://learnosm.org/en/hot-tips/tracing-rectangular-buildings/

https://learnosm.org/en/hot-tips/

* Check the Offset of the image you use. See instructions on TM3 to see how to do that

* If necessary, try to zoom in further. When you see white spots on your image, zoom out till the object are visible as well, or try another image. When working in JOSM, switch off the automatic zoom. (Right mouse button, check auto zoom off)

* When mapping buildings partly hidden by trees do not follow the outlines of a tree but extrapolate the building picture. Often there is a shadow on the ground near a building. Don' include these in your mapping.
*Communicate with HOTOSM
HOTOSM has a workspace and communication channel on SLACK
When you are interested, please ask for an invitation at SLACK HOTOSM
http://slack.hotosm.org

Hello. Thanks for mapping.
Please map more accurate and follow the outlines of buildings. Square the rectangular buildings with the Q key.
Best regards and keep mapping

Hello.
First of all, thank you so much for mapping on this project
Why this message? A team of validators review mappings to check if the mappings are according to the instructions and are free of errors,
Especially we pay attention to new mappers work to help them to avoid often made errors and give guidance how they can improve their mappings.

Lots of buildings You’ve mapped are not proper squared and inaccurate mapped.
Pay more attention on accurate drawing the building and square each building with the Q key

* An advice, please map as accurate as possible, with corners, porches etc. Zoom in as close as possible.

We hope that this information is helpful to improve the quality of your mappings.

Thank you for helping the Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team (HOT).

Frans S

*****HINTS & TIPS *****
* Sometimes, the project the TM manager imagery is very vague and bad to map from.
Use another Imagery like Maxar P imagery.

It is the most recent and shows more details where you can map from. Align it with the TM imagery (correct offset) and map all objects you can see. Then switch back to the TM Imagery and map the rest (mostly newer build or expanded buildings).
* Don't cluster a group of buildings by making it 1 building
* Always square rectangular buildings(use the Q key in ID editor) except round huts and curved walls of course
* Don't connect buildings with nodes to highways (which is an error, roads do not go through buildings).
* Avoid connecting nodes of buildings to each other. (They mostly do not share walls).
Where trees hide a part of a building, extrapolate the walls .

* If you are new to HOTOSM, this webpage is worth reading
osm.org/user/bgirardot/diary/36235
For the Tanzania projects these are very helpful as well

Please see here for new mapping instructions
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1bS_TVHPFHKKVBSdjx3RRQdxhdWrMJ3wdEh_BSnsL4hI

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1N1rXlAyGcJ6VJ2p3qbD4PRsuo65o3pC5yHB2wq1TGEc
siwilde | GSuite Presentation

* Searching for and identifying of buildings is sometimes difficult. When you are mapping, switch on and off OSM data layer (shortcut ‘W’”) and zoom in and out as far as possible (Check which Image you can use) so you are sure not to overlook buildings, (often partly hidden under trees)

* Please take a look to this pages.

http://learnosm.org/en/hot-tips/tracing-rectangular-buildings/

https://learnosm.org/en/hot-tips/

* Check the Offset of the image you use. See instructions on TM3 to see how to do that

* If necessary, try to zoom in further. When you see white spots on your image, zoom out till the object are visible as well, or try another image. When working in JOSM, switch off the automatic zoom. (Right mouse button, check auto zoom off)

* When mapping buildings partly hidden by trees do not follow the outlines of a tree but extrapolate the building picture. Often there is a shadow on the ground near a building. Don' include these in your mapping.
*Communicate with HOTOSM
HOTOSM has a workspace and communication channel on SLACK
When you are interested, please ask for an invitation at SLACK HOTOSM
http://slack.hotosm.org

Hello. Thanks for mapping.
You tag buildings wrongly.
Just building=yes. (no area=yes)
and, don't forget to square the rectangular buildings.
Best regards

We welcome you as a new mapper.
Thanks for your contribution to this project.
This changeset is reviewed by a Global Validator to check that the tasks have been mapped in accordance with the quality standards of HOTOSM.
We cannot expect from a new mapper that he/she delivers high-quality mappings from the start, so we offer some guidance.
Please pay attention to the next summarized issues. (see attached document with examples for more info)
-------------------------------------------------------------
* Don't cluster a group of buildings by making it 1 building
* Always square your building (use the Q key in ID editor) except round huts and curved walls of course
* Don't connect buildings with nodes to highways (which is an error, roads do not go through buildings).
* Avoid connecting nodes of buildings to each other. (They mostly do not share walls).
* don't tag (walled) yards as a building.
* don't include (court)yards in a mapping of a building.

Explanation can be found in this document what might be helpful to strengthen your mapping skills
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Swwz-ZwM3_YOstqstsmCg1-lNAPbnMLpi1Al-h-2UOQ/edit

Best regards and keep mapping!
Frans S

Another issue.
You often included a yard into your mapping. Just map the building!
Best regards

Thanks for your contribution to this project.
This changeset is reviewed by a Global Validator to check that the tasks have been mapped in accordance with the quality standards of HOTOSM.
We cannot expect from a new mapper that he/she delivers high-quality mappings from the start, so we offer some guidance.
Please pay attention to the next summarized issues. (see attached document with examples for more info)
-------------------------------------------------------------
* Mapped many (big) clusters of buildings as 1 building.
* Always square your building (use the Q key in ID editor) except round huts and curved walls of course
* Don't connect buildings with nodes to highways (which is an error, roads do not go through buildings).
* Avoid connecting nodes of buildings to each other. (They mostly do not share walls).

Explanation can be found in this document what might be helpful to strengthen your mapping skills
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Swwz-ZwM3_YOstqstsmCg1-lNAPbnMLpi1Al-h-2UOQ/edit

Best regards and keep mapping!
Frans S

Hello. Thanks for mapping.
Please do not map structures without roof as a building. (when you see an object where you see the shadow on both opposite walls, it is not to be mapped as a building
Square the rectangular buildings and map more accurate please.
Best regards and keep mapping

Hello. Thanks for mapping here.
Very accurate !
Just a rmark. Where a road crosses a hedge, please leave a gap in the hedge.
When you don't, it shows an error (in real life dont go through hedges either)
Best regards and keep mapping

Hello. Thanks for mapping here.
Please map (hedges) more accurate by following the hedgelines. Zoom in far enough to get a clear view.
Best regards

Hello. Thanks for mapping.
You are new to these activities?
Welcome.
Validators, I am one of them, review mappings to see that they are in line with the requirements and mapping rules.
A fe remarks here.
You let roads cross hedges. Or connect to a road. This is an error. Never let roads connect to, or cross a hedge. Just put a gap in that edge to let the road continue. (when there is a gate, it must be clear for us, otherwise just leave a gap)
Where a road is lined with a hedge, please map that hedge close to the road without touching it. (often both sides o a road),
Best regards

Hello. Thanks for mapping.
A hedge is just a line. Not an area.
So, the correct tag is barrier=hedge.
Nothing more. I corrected them.
Best regards.

Hello. Thanks for mapping.
A remark. Highways are always to be mapped as highway=.... (path, unclassified, track)
Not natural= ...
Best regards

Hello. Thanks for mapping. We welcome you as a new mapper.
A few remarks.
Never connect nodes of roads and hedges to other objects (like buildings)|
Where a road crosses a hedge, just leave a gap in the hedge.
Mapping isolated dwellings, hamlets etc., as well as residential areas is also required.
I added them.
Best regards and keep mapping

Hello Doug. Thanks for mapping here.
I Noticed that you are a new mapper. Welcome.
I am reviewing (new) mappers work to check that they in alignment with the instructions and mapping standards.
A few remarks.
A single building is just mapped as a place=isolated building which you tagged correctly. No need to add a tag marking it as a residential area. A residential area is to be used at a group of buildings, Hamlet. Village, Tonwn (depending on the size.)

About mapping Hedges.
Never connect nodes of hedges to highways. Just stop close to it. GPS nav systems cannot deal with these objects connected to a road.
In general, Never connect nodes of a building, wall, hedges etc to a road.
Where a road crosse a hedge, just make a gap on that spot. (reason, see previous line)
Where a road is lined (parallel) with a hedge, just draw the hedge close to it, without touching the road.
Sometimes difficult to decide what an object is what you observe. Here, you marked, as far I can recognize them, rocks as being a settlement. After gaining experience, it becomes clear to recognize objects.
I will correct the issues.
Best regards and keep mapping

Hello. Thanks for mapping.
Please tag barriers=hedge instead of barrier=fence. Read the instructions about this subject.
Best regards