JOSM and .kml

General talk
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I wonder why JOSM does not recognise .kml files. Could it? If so, might it be in prospect?

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Apparently at least some .kml files can be opened in JOSM if you install the Open Data plug-in: https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/JOSM/Plugins/OpenData#KML.2FKMZ_files

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n76
I thank you for your immediate and helpful reply; the opendata plug-in does allow me to open my .kml files. I have discovered recently how much better they are than .gpx because they retain their attributes in my Locus Map app and now JOSM, which is so useful.

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I was always able to open *.kml with this plugin. Seems your files are special. Can you post a link to one?

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GerdP
The way in which I wrote my reply confuses, clearly: I shall state in another way, I am able to open my .kml files with the opendata plug-in; I am satisfied, totally.