diff --git a/content/dev/carto-forms.rst b/content/dev/carto-forms.rst index cb31f44..68d4ddb 100644 --- a/content/dev/carto-forms.rst +++ b/content/dev/carto-forms.rst @@ -33,6 +33,22 @@ I knew that `Mathieu`_ and some folks at `Makina Corpus`_ would be interested in this, so I started a discussion with him on IRC and we refined the details of the project and its objectives. +Imagine the following: + +1. For a mapping party, we choose a specific topic to map and design the form + (list of fields (i.e. tags) to be filled + description + type of the + information) +2. In situ, users fill the form fields with what they see. Geo fields can be + prepopulated using device geolocation +3. At the end of the day, we can see a map with all user contributions using + this particular form. +4. A script can import the resulting dataset and publish/merge with Open Street + Map + +Example uses for this include recycling spots, accessible spots (wheelchairs, +etc.), map advertisement boards (most cities do not track them!)… + + Some use cases ============== @@ -78,22 +94,6 @@ with generic clients. Here are some other examples of where *carto-forms* could be useful: -Designing dedicated forms for OSM mobile apps ---------------------------------------------- - -1. For a mapping party, we choose a specific topic to map and design the form - (list of fields (i.e. tags) to be filled + description + type of the - information) -2. In situ, users fill the form fields with what they see. Geo fields can be - prepopulated using device geolocation -3. At the end of the day, we can see a map with all user contributions using - this particular form. -4. A script can import the resulting dataset and publish/merge with Open Street - Map - -Example uses for this include recycling spots, accessible spots (wheelchairs, -etc.), map advertisement boards (most cities do not track them!)… - Simple GIS storage backend --------------------------