Nepali WMS Layers - Waze Map Editor Script
Simplify adding Nepali Web Map Service (WMS) layers to your Waze Map Editor (WME) environment.
Description
This userscript for the Waze Map Editor (WME) is designed to make it easy for mappers in Nepal to access and utilize various Nepali Web Map Service (WMS) layers directly within WME. Instead of manually searching for and configuring WMS URLs, this script pre-configures a collection of useful Nepali WMS layers, allowing you to quickly add them to your WME layers panel for enhanced mapping and referencing.
Key Benefits:
- Easy Access: Quickly add relevant Nepali WMS layers to WME with just a few clicks.
- Pre-configured Layers: No need to hunt for WMS URLs and configure them manually. The script comes with a curated list of useful layers.
- Improved Mapping: Utilize authoritative geospatial data from Nepali sources to enhance your Waze map edits.
- Time Saving: Streamlines the process of integrating WMS layers, saving you valuable mapping time.
Features
* **DOR SSRN Layers:** Access official SSRN maps from the Department of Roads Nepal.
* **GEOPORTAL:** Overlay the official government administrative boundaries..
And more....
Installation
To install this script, you will need a userscript manager like Tampermonkey (for Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge) or Greasemonkey (for Firefox).
Install a Userscript Manager:
Install the Nepali WMS Layers Script:
Verify Installation:
- Open the Waze Map Editor (WME) in your browser.
- Open your userscript manager extension (Tampermonkey/Greasemonkey). You should see "Nepali WMS Layers" listed as an installed script.
Usage
- Open the Waze Map Editor (WME): Go to https://www.waze.com/editor and log in.
- Access the Layers Panel: Click on the Layers icon (usually located on the left-hand side of the WME interface, it looks like stacked squares/layers).
- Find the "Nepali WMS Layers" Category: In the Layers panel, look for various categories.
- Enable WMS Layers: Expand the category. You will see a list of the pre-configured Nepali WMS layers.
- Select Layers: Check the box next to the WMS layer(s) you want to display on the Waze map.
- View Layers: The selected WMS layers will now be overlaid on the Waze map, providing you with additional reference data for your editing.
- Adjust Layer Opacity: You can usually adjust the opacity of WMS layers within the WME Layers panel to better visualize them alongside the Waze map.
Contributing
Contributions to this script are welcome! If you have suggestions for new WMS layers to include, improvements to the script, or bug fixes, please feel free to:
- Open an Issue: Create a new issue on this GitHub repository to report bugs, suggest features, or request new WMS layers.
- Submit a Pull Request: If you have made changes to the script, you can submit a pull request to contribute your improvements.
Please ensure that any WMS layers you suggest are:
- Publicly accessible (or at least accessible to Waze mappers in Nepal).
- Legally usable for mapping purposes within Waze.
- Relevant and useful for Waze map editing in Nepal.
License
This script is released under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for more details.
['https://github.com/kid4rm90s/Nepali-WMS-Layers/blob/main/LICENSE`]
Disclaimer:
This script is an unofficial, community-developed tool and is not endorsed or supported by Waze or Google. Use it at your own risk. The availability and accuracy of the WMS layers are dependent on the respective providers and are beyond the control of the script developers.
Acknowledgements
Scripts modified from Czech WMS layers; orgianl authors: petrjanik, d2-mac, MajkiiTelini, and Croatian WMS layers; author: JS55CT
GitHub Repository:
https://github.com/kid4rm90s/Nepali-WMS-Layers
