JOSM Search and Replace?

General talk
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I wish to edit the name key of a group of nodes to fix typos and normalize data. For instance, I want to change the first character of names places starting with "El " to "el ".

Currently I have a good filter rule in JOSM, so I can edit each node by hand easilly. But I would be easier selecting all desired nodes and replacing "El " to "el " with a single click. There are many typos in many nodes.

Is it possible to do what I’m seeking?

Thanks for your help!

Joan Montané

2

What you want to do is possible after you install the scripting plugin. Let me know if you want an example in Python.

Jo

3

Thanks for quick reply,

yes, please provide me a sample basic script. Days ago I installed script plugin, but I’m unable to achieve nothing usefull.

Something like:

Iterate in each node/way/relation in user’s current selection
If name match a regex ("El "), replace name with regex (s/^El /el /).

Regards,
Joan Montané

4

First of all, you have to install Jython and tell the scripting plugin where to find its executable.

This is probably more than you bargained for:

http://josm.openstreetmap.de/wiki/Help/Plugin/Scripting/Python/RCN_Route_Validator

You’ll have to remove a lot for your purpose, but it’s all there; iterating over objects in the selection, regular expressions. I hope it can inspire you.

Jo

5

Thanks! I’ve created a simple proof-of-concept script, :slight_smile: Now I’m dealing with undo-feature.

Regards,
Joan Montané