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Hi, A simple question I guess : how to find a way given its id? For example, I would like to know (may be to see on the map?) the way whose id is "way id = 4639304". This could be done with Potlatch2, or JOSM either? Thanks.

asked 10 Jun '11, 10:20

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To view it on the map, try

http://www.openstreetmap.org/?way=4639304

Then use the Edit button to select the editor of your choice.

To find out details about the way, you could also use

http://www.openstreetmap.org/browse/way/4639304

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answered 10 Jun '11, 10:23

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edited 10 Jun '11, 10:25

Thanks, it was very simple indeed!

(10 Jun '11, 11:36) jmh43

For JOSM, select File / "Download Object" / way, and enter they way ID.

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answered 11 Jun '11, 12:06

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