Key:format

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