How to select multiple ways by id using Overpass API?

Question

How can I select multiple ways by their OSM id using the overpass API?

[out:json];way(104178011);way(18916837);out tags;

The above query only includes the data about the second way. Link.

Answer 1

For those arriving here via an internet search, this is quicker way to do it now:

 [out:json];way(id:104178011,18916837);out tags;

Answer 2

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Found it for myself this way: [out:json];way(104178011);out tags;way(18916837);out tags;

answered 31 Jul '15, 16:36

CrazyDave2345
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Another solution is to use a union, using parentheses:

(way(104178011);way(18916837););

Not important for simple output, but unions are useful for more complicated scripts.

(31 Jul '15, 17:59) maxerickson

@macerickson Yeah its more formal and stuff.

(31 Jul '15, 22:16) CrazyDave2345