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

  1. Go to the Map Tools panel and click on “Get Route”
  2. Fill in the destinations and click on “Calculate Route”
  3. Click on the “+ Add Geofence” button
  4. Choose the desired buffer and click “Add Geofence”
  5. Fill in the required and desired optional fields
  6. Click on the “Create Geofence” button

How-To: Edit Geofence from Route

  1. Go to the navigation menu and click on “Geofences”
  2. Click on the “Geofence Options” button next to the desired geofence
  3. Click on the “Edit Geofence” button
  4. Edit the desired information and click on the “Save Changes” button

How-To: Delete Geofence from Route

  1. Go to the navigation menu and click on “Geofences”
  2. Click on the “Geofence Options” button next to the desired geofence
  3. Click on the “Delete Geofence” button
  4. 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.
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