Using the GPS features within AroFlo's calendar, you can create an efficient job run for your resources by scheduling tasks within the same area, or route urgent jobs to the nearest available resource.
We recommend that when creating a new client or location, you generate GPS coordinates so GPS Scheduling will be available to you. AroFlo uses these coordinates to compare distances between jobs and to help your field staff locate job sites. If you don't include GPS coordinates in your client or location cards, you will see a blue banner and message when you try to use the GPS scheduling feature. |
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Find Nearest Task
Once you have scheduled the first task of the day to a resource, you can quickly find and schedule the next nearest task.
In the Search Tasks window, you can display the due date of each task by clicking the Columns button and selecting Due Date > OK. |
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Work with Task Preview
Task Preview makes it easy to add notes, materials, and change the status of a task without having to navigate away from the calendar. To access the task preview:
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Find Nearest Resource
If a resource is unable to attend a job or you have an urgent call out, you can quickly find and schedule the nearest available resource.
Enable GPS tracking
This feature is only available for resources that have 'Enable AroFlo Field Tracking' enabled on their user card. For more information, see Feature Access Settings - Enable AroFlo Field Tracking.
- Go to the Calendar.
- Use an existing task schedule or create a new task schedule.
- Hover over the task schedule, then click (person icon).
You should now see a list of resources that are currently located near this task location.Use the search boxes at the top to filter the list. Columns can be added or removed from this list view by clicking (Columns icon).
- Double-click the resource you want to schedule for this task.