Hi, I had a look how much effort it is to add a finalizer style file that is used each time a rule with an element type definition matches. This might make it more easy to implement "general rules" (like the mkgmap:access tag which seems to be useful for complex styles). The finalize file must contain actions only. Otherwise mkgmap stops with an error message. Attached patch for the mergeroads branch realizes this. Maybe have a look on it and reply if you find it useful or superfluous. The patch also contains an additional style function type() returns node, way or relation depending on the elements type. @Steve: do you think it would be possible to add a finalize section to the bottom of each style file (especially points, lines and polygons)? I have the feeling that this is more understandable and maybe better to have different finalize styles for each element type. WanMil