Manage places from the Map

In the Map module, on the Places tab, dispatchers can create and configure a place, create a geofence area, add contact information, and add alarm configuration to track assets and drivers.

Create a Place #

You can use the Create a place function to add important places to the track and trace module.

1. In the Map module > click Create a place .


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Click Create a place again to cancel the action. You can also press the Esc key.

2. Move Select  and click the required location on the map. The Add place dialog is displayed.



3. Enter a name in the Name box, select one of the predefined site types from the Type list, and then click Save. The place details page is displayed.

Place type	Icon	Description
Ferry terminal		Designated location for arrival, departure, and load boarding for ferries
Black spot/dangerous area		High risk prone area
Customer site		Customer specified location for service provider
Driver home address		Home address of the designated driver
Industrial zone		Industrial development area
Maintenance/service point		Service or garage centers for vehicles
Open parking area		Uncovered parking areas near the site or for halts
Other		Customized sites
Gas station		Gas stations for the vehicles
Rest area		Rest areas for drivers
Secure parking		Parking with security aminity


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On the map view, you can:
• Click Satellite to view the map in satellite view.
• Use Scale to zoom in and zoom out.
4. Enter details in the Place details, Geofencing, Contact, Notes, and Access sections.



5. Click Save. The new place is added to the SCALAR platform.

Section	Description
Place details	Information can be modified in the Location, Name, Type, and Description fields.
Geofencing	The area radius or surface can be modified using circular or polygon geofencing shapes. Alarms can be configured to set trigger parameters.
Contact	The contact information of drivers and contact persons can be added.
Notes	An optional note for the driver can be added.
Access	Access permission for a site can be assigned to all users or specific users and teams.

Configure Place Details #

The location, name, and description sections for a site are filled in automatically, but you can modify the details.

Location #

When you create a place, the address is automatically filled in. You can adjust the address if needed, but the pin on the map will remain at the same location.

1. In the Place details section > click Location. The Location page is displayed
2. Modify the required information, and then click Done.
   

Description #

You can add an optional description to the place.

Geofencing #

You can modify the area and alarm details.

Edit Area #

You can modify the surface or area radius of a geozone.

In the Geofencing section, click Area and alarm. The Geofence page is displayed.

Circular #

A default circular Geofence area with a radius of 300 m is set when you create a place.

On the map, press and drag the geofence circle, or adjust the radius manually in the Set radius box, and then click Done.

Polygon #

You can select a Polygon geofence shape to create a differently shaped area.

1. From the Geofence area section, select Polygon, and then click the required points on the map to create the desired shape.
2. Click the first point again to close the polygon shape.
3. Click Done. The polygon geofencing is created.





NOTE:

Polygon geozones can have a maximum surface of 10 km².

Add Alarm #

You can configure an alarm when an asset enters or leaves a place.

1. On the Geofence page, click Alarm configuration. The Alarm page is displayed.
2. Click Add Alarm. The Add alarm page is displayed.
3. Enter the required information in the available fields, and then click Save. The new alarm is added.

Contact #

You can add contact information of the driver and specific contact persons associated with the place.

To add the contact details of a driver, in the Contact section, enter the required information in the Phone number, Email, and Website boxes.

Add Contact Person #

1. Click Contact persons. The Contact persons page is displayed.
2. Click Add new contact person. The Add a contact person page is displayed.
   
3. Enter the required information in the boxes, and then click Done. The contact person’s details are saved.

Remove a Contact #

If a contact record is not required anymore, you can remove it to keep records up-to-date.

1. In the Contact section > click Contact persons. The Contact persons page is displayed.
2. Select the required contact from the list. The Edit contact person page is displayed.
   
3. Click Remove . The contact is removed from the list.
   

Notes #

You can add specific instructions if needed.

In the Notes section, enter the required message.

Access #

You can define who will be able to see your place on the map. A place is automatically assigned to the user that creates it. Therefore, you see one user assigned.

Assign access #

1. In the Access section >click Assigned teams and users. The Assigned teams and users page is displayed.
2. Select one of the options:
   • All Users have access: organization-wide access
   • Only specific users and/or teams have access, and then enter the name or email address of the user or team name. The user or team name is displayed in the Assigned teams and users section.
3. Click Done. The access for a specific site is assigned.

Remove Assigned Access #

If a user or team is not required to monitor a site anymore, you can remove access permission.

1. In the Access section >click Assigned teams and users. The Assigned teams and users page is displayed.
2. From the Assigned teams and users list, go to the required user, and click Close . The assigned user or team access for the specific site is removed.
   

Edit a Place #

You can modify the location, area, contact information and access details to update the information related to a site.

1. In the Map module > click the Places tab, and then select the required place from the list. The place information pane is displayed.
2. Click Edit. The place details page is displayed.
3. Modify details in the Place details, Geofencing, Contact, Notes, and Access sections.
4. Click Save. The place is modified in the SCALAR platform.

Remove a Place #

Remove a site from the track and trace records permanently if not required anymore.

1. In the Map module> click the Places tab, and then select the required place from the list. The place information pane is displayed.
2. Click Edit. The place details page is displayed.
3. Click Remove. The Remove place dialog is displayed.
4. To confirm the action, click Remove. The place is removed permanently from the SCALAR platform.