WME POI Shortcuts - Waze Map Editor Script
Speed up and simplify adding POIs (Places) in Waze Map Editor with custom shortcuts, country-specific features, and UI enhancements.
Description
This userscript for the Waze Map Editor (WME) provides a fast and easy way to add and edit POIs (Places) using keyboard shortcuts and a sidebar UI. It supports up to 10 customizable POI shortcuts, lock levels, geometry types, and country-specific logic (e.g., Nepal gas stations). The script also integrates Google Link Enhancer (GLE) controls and other UI tweaks for efficient editing.
Key Benefits:
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Fast POI Creation: Instantly add POIs with your preferred category, geometry, and lock level using shortcuts.
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Customizable: Configure up to 10 POI shortcut slots for your most-used categories.
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Country-Specific Features: Automatically apply local rules (e.g., Nepal gas stations get 'NOC' name and brand).
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UI Enhancements: Sidebar tab, dropdowns, and Google Link Enhancer controls for a smoother workflow.
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Special Actions: Quickly add Toll Booth, Level Crossing, and School Zone via dedicated shortcuts.
Features
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POI Shortcuts:
- 10 configurable slots for POI creation (category, geometry, lock level).
- Keyboard shortcuts (C1–C9, C0) for instant POI addition.
- Sidebar UI for easy configuration and access.
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Country-Specific Logic:
- Nepal: Gas stations get a dedicated 'NOC' button to set name/brand and move old name to alias.
- More country rules can be added as needed.
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Special POI Actions:
- Add Toll Booth, Level Crossing, and School Zone with one click or shortcut.
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Google Link Enhancer (GLE):
- Enable/disable GLE and highlight temporarily closed places.
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Lock Level & Geometry:
- Choose lock level (1–5) and geometry type (Point/Area) for each shortcut.
Installation
To install this script, you will need a userscript manager like Tampermonkey (for Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge) or Greasemonkey (for Firefox).
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Install a Userscript Manager:
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Install the WME POI Shortcuts Script:
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Verify Installation:
- Open the Waze Map Editor (WME) in your browser.
- Open your userscript manager extension. You should see "WME POI Shortcuts" listed as an installed script.
Usage
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Open Waze Map Editor (WME): Go to https://www.waze.com/editor and log in.
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Configure POI Shortcuts:
- Open the sidebar tab labeled "POI Shortcuts".
- Set category, lock level, and geometry for each shortcut slot.
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Add POIs Quickly:
- Use keyboard shortcuts (C1–C9, C0) or click the sidebar buttons to add POIs.
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Country-Specific Actions:
- For Nepal gas stations, select the POI and click the "NOC" button to set the name/brand and move the old name to alias.
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Special POI Actions:
- Use dedicated shortcuts/buttons for Toll Booth, Level Crossing, and School Zone.
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Google Link Enhancer:
- Enable/disable GLE and highlight temporarily closed places from the sidebar tab.
Contributing
Contributions are welcome! If you have suggestions for new features, improvements, or bug fixes, please:
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Open an Issue: Report bugs or suggest features on GitHub.
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Submit a Pull Request: Contribute your improvements.
License
This script is released under the GNU GPLv3 License. See the LICENSE file for more details.
Disclaimer:
This script is an unofficial, community-developed tool and is not endorsed or supported by Waze or Google. Use at your own risk.
Acknowledgements
Thanks to the Waze editing community and script authors for inspiration and code contributions.
GitHub Repository: [https://github.com/kid4rm90s/WME-POI-Shortcuts]
