Key:format

Description
Describes the physical shape of an object. Show/edit corresponding data item.
Group: properties
Used on these elements
may be used on nodesshould not be used on waysshould not be used on areasshould not be used on relations (except multipolygon relations)
Useful combination
Status: de facto
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The format key describes the physical shape of an object. format=* describes the basic form, format:top=* the form of the head/the top. Used for historic milestones (historic=milestone) or boundary stones (historic=boundary_stone), but it can also be useful for other objects. For buildings, see 3D building.

Exact dimensions can be added using height=*, width=*, length=*, diameter=*.


Values of format

Photo Value Description
squared_stone square basic shape
triangle triangular basic shape
conus conical basic shape
obelisk Obelisk (upwardly tapering stone pillar with pyramid-shaped tip)
bell Bell-shaped basic form
cylindrical Cylindrical basic shape
irregular Irregular basic shape
stone_cross Stone cross (conciliation cross)
cross_stone Cross stone (stone with a cross)

Values of format:top

Pfoto Value Description
flat Flat (flat head)
rounded round (semi-circular)
segment-like segmental arch (a rather flatter curve)
gable-like gabled
pyramidal pyramid-shaped
pointed punctiform (usually tapered to a point)
spherical spherical
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