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Mapping Target Area
The Mapping Target Area is an invisible, circular area that surrounds and extends outward from a
Map Locations’ fixed GPS coordinates. Increasing or decreasing the Mapping Target Area allows
a larger or smaller area to be included in a Map Location’s GPS coordinates. This feature is
important for accurately displaying stop locations that are in close proximity to each other. By
adjusting the Mapping Target Area as needed, you can ensure more accurate mapping results.
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XAMPLE: A vehicle is consistently parked at a company, which has a large parking area. A Map
Location is created for the company’s location. If the Mapping Target Area for the Map Location is
set to 200 ft, then any time a vehicle is stopped within a 200 ft. radius of the Map Location’s GPS
coordinates, the Historical Track will indicate a stop was made at that company’s location.
The Mapping Target Area is an adjustable setting that is specific to each Map Location.
Whenever a Historical Track is viewed on the map, if a stop occurs within the Mapping Target Area
of a Map Location, the Map Location’s name will be displayed whenever the mouse cursor is moved
over the stop. The Mapping Target Area setting is distinct from the
Reporting Target Area setting.
To create a map location:
- Create a Database Record -
1 From the menu, click File > Open.
2 Select a database record type by selecting one of the following:
• Company Information (for Branch locations)
• Customer Records
• Employee Records
• Fixed Location Records
The entry form for the record type you selected will be displayed. Enter appropriate information.
3 Click the down-arrow below Mapping Target Area: and select a setting from the drop-
down list.
4 Click the Save button to save the record.
- Assign GPS Coordinates to the Database Record -
5 Load a Historical Track that includes a stop at the location you wish to set as a Map Location.
After the Track loads, zoom-in on the stop to be used to assign the Map Location.