JOSM Command Examples (with examples)
Launch JOSM
josm
Motivation:
Launching JOSM allows users to start editing OpenStreetMap data using the JOSM editor. The JOSM editor provides a more feature-rich environment for editing compared to the web-based editor available on the OpenStreetMap website.
Explanation:
The josm command launches JOSM and opens up the editor interface.
Example Output:
The JOSM application launches and the user interface appears, ready for editing.
Launch JOSM in maximized mode
josm --maximize
Motivation:
Launching JOSM in maximized mode allows users to make full use of their screen real estate, providing a larger editing canvas and a more immersive editing experience.
Explanation:
The --maximize flag, when added to the josm command, instructs JOSM to open in maximized mode.
Example Output:
The JOSM application launches and automatically maximizes to fit the user’s screen, providing a larger editing workspace.
Launch JOSM and set a specific language
josm --language de
Motivation:
Setting a specific language in JOSM allows users to work with the editor interface in their preferred language, ensuring better understanding and ease of use.
Explanation:
The --language de flag, when added to the josm command, sets the language of the JOSM interface to German.
Example Output:
The JOSM application launches and displays the interface in the German language.
Launch JOSM and reset all preferences to their default values
josm --reset-preferences
Motivation:
Resetting JOSM preferences to their default values can be helpful in troubleshooting issues caused by misconfigurations or conflicting settings.
Explanation:
The --reset-preferences flag, when added to the josm command, resets all preferences in JOSM to their default values.
Example Output:
The JOSM application launches with all preferences reset to their default values. Any custom settings or configurations made by the user will be cleared.
Launch JOSM and download a specific bounding box
josm --download minlat,minlon,maxlat,maxlon
Motivation:
Downloading a specific bounding box allows users to fetch OpenStreetMap data for a specific area of interest, enabling them to edit and contribute to that specific area.
Explanation:
The --download minlat,minlon,maxlat,maxlon flag, when added to the josm command, instructs JOSM to download OpenStreetMap data within the specified bounding box.
Example Output:
JOSM launches and automatically downloads OpenStreetMap data within the specified bounding box defined by the minimum latitude, minimum longitude, maximum latitude, and maximum longitude values.
Launch JOSM and download a specific bounding box as raw GPS
josm --downloadgps minlat,minlon,maxlat,maxlon
Motivation:
Downloading a specific bounding box as raw GPS allows users to retrieve GPS coordinates of the area of interest, which can be useful for various applications beyond OpenStreetMap editing.
Explanation:
The --downloadgps minlat,minlon,maxlat,maxlon flag, when added to the josm command, instructs JOSM to download raw GPS data within the specified bounding box.
Example Output:
JOSM launches and automatically downloads the raw GPS data within the specified bounding box defined by the minimum latitude, minimum longitude, maximum latitude, and maximum longitude values.
Launch JOSM without plugins
josm --skip-plugins
Motivation:
Launching JOSM without plugins can be useful when troubleshooting issues caused by certain plugins or when users prefer a minimalist editing environment without additional plugins.
Explanation:
The --skip-plugins flag, when added to the josm command, instructs JOSM to launch without loading any plugins.
Example Output:
The JOSM application launches without loading any plugins, providing a minimalist editing environment with only the core functionality.
