The ETA Plan route panel takes two or more locations and plots the most efficient route between them, based on:
Third-party data concerning traffic flow, height and weight restrictions, detours, documented hazards, and many other considerations.
Your route options.
It’s a key resource for billing estimation and avoiding choke points.
Plan route is accessed through the Activity screen, in one of three ways:
- Select a vehicle from the Vehicles list. The Details panel appears.
- Select the ETA tab.
- Right-click a vehicle on the map. A dropdown menu appears.
- Select EITHER Get route to here or Get route from here.
- Enter an address in the map’s address field. A dropdown list of matches appears.
- Click an address. A small right-turn arrow appears.
- Click the right-turn icon.
Using Plan route
To make a new location entry:
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Click + Add stop. A new blank entry field is created.
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Enter locations in the location field.
- The autocomplete feature may provide the correct location to click.
- Using Your location. Provided you have allowed your computer/mobile device to use its geographical location, this can be entered into the empty location field.
- Using Select on map. Clicking this button provides a locator on the map. Drag the map around to position the locator precisely. Click Confirm.
- Click one of the recent addresses listed.
To plan a route:
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In your list of locations, Click/Drag the A, B, C letters up or down to arrange your trip.
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Plan route will display one or more route suggestions. Selecting each suggestion will highlight the specific route on your map.
To refine Route options:
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Click Route options
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Set if the vehicle you’re planning for is a Heavy or Light vehicle. (Light vehicles have fewer restrictions, but its main function is an adjustment in route speed settings.)
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Design your options. Each switch may require more settings.
Done.
You’re returned to the Plan route panel. Both the map routes and estimated times are revised accordingly.