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Create, rename or remove a geofence

This article explains how to add a new geofence, change its name, or delete it.

Overview

You draw geofences directly on the map using Smart select, Circle or Polygon. You can rename or delete a geofence at any time from the list.

Before You Begin

Before you start, make sure you have:

  • Access to the V-DAQ platform.
  • Permission to manage geofences in your account.

Important

The Geofences page described here is the new map editor. If your platform still shows the older geofence table, these steps will apply once the new editor is released to your account.

Create a Geofence

Step 1 – Open the Geofences Page

Select Geofences in the side menu.

Geofences in the side menu

Step 2 – Start a New Geofence

Select New geofence, or use the drawing toolbar at the top of the map.

New geofence and the map toolbar

Step 3 – Choose a Drawing Tool

  • Smart select (S): click a road, building or place and the outline is built for you. You can also search for an address.
  • Circle (C): click to place the centre, move the mouse to size it, then click again.
  • Polygon (P): click to add each corner, then click the first corner or press Enter to finish.

The three drawing tools

Smart select panel

Circle tool with on-screen instructions

Step 4 – Adjust a Smart Select Outline

When you click a road, choose Whole road or This section and set the Corridor width (20 m by default).

Smart select road match with Corridor width

  • Include surroundings grows a building or area outline by up to 200 m.
  • Turn on Multi-select, or hold Shift while clicking, to join several roads and places into one geofence.
  • Trim to route cuts each road to the section between your clicks.

Step 5 – Name the Geofence

In the Name field, enter a clear name, for example Depot or Customer site. You can also pick a suggested name.

The Name field on the geofence card

Step 6 – Save the Geofence

Select Done. With Smart select, select Create geofence.

Done

Create geofence in Smart select

Rename a Geofence

Step 7 – Open the Editor

In the list, select the three dots beside the geofence, then Edit.

Edit in the actions menu

Step 8 – Change the Name

Change the Name field.

The Name field

Step 9 – Save the Change

Select Done.

Done

Remove a Geofence

Step 10 – Open the Actions Menu

In the list, select the three dots beside the geofence.

The actions menu

Step 11 – Delete the Geofence

Select Delete, then confirm when asked. You can also select the bin icon on the geofence card.

Delete in the actions menu

Note: Deleting a geofence can't be undone. Reports and events that use it stop recording entries and exits.

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Need More Help?

If you're still experiencing issues:

Phone: (02) 4204 8472

Email: support@v-daq.com.au