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How do I make sure the paths I add are connected to each other?

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When I added a path to the original map, my algorithm created a detour by choosing a path from the beginning to the end that wouldn't go through the path I added.

asked 11 Jul '21, 05:22

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Hi, In the iD editor the connecting/connected nodes are coloured grey while unconnected nodes are coloured white and are slightly larger. If you wish to test/check if nodes are connected or not then right click on a node, if it's connected you'll have an option to "Disconnect" it (blue arrows, shortcut D). Or a simple test is to left click hold and drag the node, if it's connected all ways will be dragged, don't forget to Undo the temporary drag. I think that's right!

If you can link to the added path it could be checked for you.

answered 12 Jul '21, 07:47

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I often spot a break or a mis-tagged way when I use a router and it avoids the obvious. Unfortunately routers can't be used instantly because routers don't check for the latest data so often.

(12 Jul '21, 10:25) andy mackey

Thank you for your response. Due to the error of map information, the accuracy of my algorithm is sometimes very poor, so I am considering using GPS observation points to detect map information errors, then submit the data to the database in a certain format to automate the update, but I don't know how to do that technically. I asked a similar question earlier, and I was told that it wouldn't be appropriate to use the program to automatically update. But I find it a bit of a chore to correct by hand because there are so many map errors.

(13 Jul '21, 03:17) zjh1208

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You may not have a break in your ways. It is more likely to be that the router isn't using your TOO recent data yet. Give it a few days.

answered 12 Jul '21, 10:28

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Thank you for your response. Due to the error of map information, the accuracy of my algorithm is sometimes very poor, so I am considering using GPS observation points to detect map information errors, then submit the data to the database in a certain format to automate the update, but I don't know how to do that technically. I asked a similar question earlier, and I was told that it wouldn't be appropriate to use the program to automatically update. But I find it a bit of a chore to correct by hand because there are so many map errors.

(13 Jul '21, 03:17) zjh1208

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