Locations can be enriched using the fields provided. In this article, we will cover what these fields mean, and how they are used.
Field definitions
When you open a location, there are a few detail fields that you can define.
| Field | Type | Definition |
| Location ID | Optional |
A alphanumerical way to identify your locations. |
| Name | Required | The name of the location |
| Address | Optional | The street address of the location |
| Check-in Time | Optional |
This is the time spent at the location before starting the service on one or more consecutive orders. This feature accounts for time spent parking, checking in or performing and other action required before the service can begin and as a result can be scheduled before the start of the time window. Check in time is not added to the order duration on the map or order grid, but is added to the order tile in the timeline so that the time-on-site is correctly represented. |
| Latitude | Required | The latitude of the location. This is automatically generated by OptimoRoute based on the address if no latitude is provided. |
| Longitude | Required | The longitude of the location. This is automatically generated by OptimoRoute based on the address if no longitude is provided. |
| Notes | Optional | This is an open text field where you can write in instructions related to this location like any particularities about how to access it, etc. This will appear in the driver app notes section. |
| Business Hours | Optional |
Business hours serve as a general time window constraint for this location and determine when orders can be delivered. If delivery times fall outside of their “open to public” business hours, keep in mind that these business hours should reflect that to not cause issues with your order scheduling. |