Property reference

work.management.distance.calculation.dynamic_scheduling

The work.management.distance.calculation.dynamic_scheduling property determines the method for calculating distance to task locations. It affects how travel time is estimated for agents assigned tasks, impacting route efficiency and scheduling accuracy.

Default: Use straight line estimate Type: choice list Application: Global

Key questions about this property

The answers below summarize the purpose, scope, default effect, and review scenarios for this property.

What does it do? This property allows selection between using Google Maps API or straight line estimates for calculating estimated travel distance and time for dynamic scheduling of tasks.
What area does it affect? Dynamic Scheduling Administration
What does the default mean? The default value is "Use straight line estimate", which is the baseline setting used unless it is changed.
When should you review it? Review this property when optimizing travel estimates for field service tasks or adjusting scheduling methods.

Out of the box property record

Raw metadata from the property record.

Property name work.management.distance.calculation.dynamic_scheduling
Sys ID 682aba385b9020101cf96e533381c7e9
Type choice list
Application Global
Default value Use straight line estimate
Description Distance calculation method[used in matching criterion CurrentLocationFromTask]
Updated 2021-01-14 13:54:47

Sources

Official references and nearby text excerpts where this property appears.

Documentation excerpt View supporting context
Context preview Snippet 1
... Uses Google Maps API, Beans.A straight line estimates to calcul estimated agent travel time and distance to task locations when agents are assigned tasks using dynamic scheduling. Distance calculation method work.management.distance.calculation.dynamic_scheduling Calculates agent’s estimated travel time and distance to the t location based on either Googl Maps API, Beans.AI, or straight- If the Use Google Maps API for travel time estimates ...