Collaborative project to create free editable maps. Generated by gathering GPS data and utilising various separate free sources. The data is formatted using a Topological structure constructed of Nodes, Ways, Relationships and Tags.
OpenStreetMap uses the WGS-84 lat/lon datum. OSM was founded by Steve Coast in 2004 and the rendered maps are licensed under Creative Commons.
XML is the native geometry format that the data making up OSM is created from. SIS allows registered users the ability to download sections of geometry direct from the OSM servers.
Note: If you wish to print OpenStreetMap or Bing datasets, it is advisable to create the SWD using the WGS84.Pseudo Mercator Coordinate Reference System, i.e. add this layer to the SWD first.
If you create an SWD in OSGB, or other Coordinate Reference System, and then add the OpenStreetMap or Bing, you will need to set the Coordinate Reference System to the WGS84.Pseudo Mercator CRS or Popular Visualisation Mercator, before printing.
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