Geofences
Geofence from Route
Feature Summary
The Geofence from Route feature in GSatTrack provides users with a convenient way to establish geofences using existing routes. Geofences, virtual perimeters defined on a map, play a crucial role in monitoring assets within specific geographical areas. By leveraging this feature, users can optimize the creation of geofences based on established routes, offering a more intuitive and time-efficient approach to spatial monitoring.
How to Use
How-To: Use Geofence from Route
- Go to the Map Tools panel and click on “Get Route”
- Fill in the destinations and click on “Calculate Route”
- Click on the “+ Add Geofence” button
- Choose the desired buffer and click “Add Geofence”
- Fill in the required and desired optional fields
- Click on the “Create Geofence” button
How-To: Edit Geofence from Route
- Go to the navigation menu and click on “Geofences”
- Click on the “Geofence Options” button next to the desired geofence
- Click on the “Edit Geofence” button
- Edit the desired information and click on the “Save Changes” button
How-To: Delete Geofence from Route
- Go to the navigation menu and click on “Geofences”
- Click on the “Geofence Options” button next to the desired geofence
- Click on the “Delete Geofence” button
- Click on “Delete” in the popup window
Additional Information
Key Features
- Route-Based Geofencing: Users can directly use established routes as a basis for creating geofences, eliminating the need for manual geofence definition.
- Efficient Configuration: The feature simplifies the geofence creation process by automatically extracting relevant parameters from the selected route, such as waypoints and boundaries.
- Customizable Geofence Parameters: Users have the flexibility to adjust geofence parameters based on specific operational requirements, tailoring the geofence to suit varying needs.
- Alerting Capabilities: Geofences created from routes often integrate with alerting mechanisms, allowing users to receive notifications for asset entry, exit, or other defined events.
- Real-time Monitoring: The geofence is active in real-time, enabling continuous monitoring of assets as they traverse the defined route-based geofence.
- Historical Analysis: Users can analyze historical data associated with the route-based geofence, gaining insights into past movements and events within the designated area.
Use Cases
The Geofence from Route feature is beneficial in various industries and operational scenarios:
- Logistics and Supply Chain: Route-based geofencing is valuable for optimizing supply chain and logistics operations, ensuring assets adhere to predefined routes.
- Fleet Management: Fleet operators can efficiently monitor vehicle movements along specified routes, enhancing route compliance and operational efficiency.
- Security Operations: Security teams can use route-based geofences to monitor and secure specific routes, receiving alerts for any deviations or unauthorized movements.
- Event Management: During events or large gatherings, event planners can utilize route-based geofences to monitor the movement of assets along planned routes.