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This screen allows users to configure the site details.  
This screen allows you to configure the site details.  


The screen will find the site that the user chose when they logged on to the system.
The screen will find the site that you entered when you logged on to the system.


The screen will display the site information on multiple tabs:
The screen will display the site information on multiple tabs:
* ''Details'' - general details.
* ''Details'' - general details.
* ''Admin'' - Configuration affecting the system, both the server and the Admin console.  
* ''Admin'' - configuration affecting the system, both the server and the Admin console.  
* ''PDA'' - Mobile device application configuration.
* ''PDA'' - mobile device application configuration.
* ''Service'' - Service configuration.
* ''Service'' - service configuration.
* ''Import/Export'' Import- and Export-specific settings
* ''Import/Export'' - import- and export-specific settings




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In order to edit any of the details, click the '''Edit''' button, allowed only to a Full Admin user.
You can edit any of the details by clicking the '''Edit''' button. This is allowed by a full admin user only.




==Details==
==Details==
The description of the site may be changed with the field provided.
You can change the description of the site with the field provided.


The screen provides a browse button to find a logo. The logo will be displayed as a picture once uploaded.
The screen provides you with a browse button to find a logo through a file browser. When you have selected the logo, the screen will display a small picture of it above. When saved, this is used for the header at the top of every screen and may also be used on any reports, such as POD, POC, invoice and vehicle check reports.  


The ''POD''/''POC''/''Service format'' fields allow the user to select from a drop-down box from a list of the available formats.  
You select report formats from a drop-down list of the available formats. The available report formats that can be configured are:
* ''POD''.
* ''POC''.
* ''Service''.
* ''Vehicle Checks''.
* ''Invoice''.


''Time and Expense'' controls whether the system is configured to allow entry of Time and Expense information against a job when performed on the device. Furthermore, it
You can control whether the system is configured to allow entry of Time and Expense information against a job when performed on the device through the ''Time and Expense'' setting.


The ''System Type'' controls the general functionality of the system and the device and may be selected from the drop-down list provided from the following values:
The general functionality of the system (admin console and the mobile device application) can be set through the ''System Type'' setting. You can select from the drop-down list provided from the following values:
* ''Generic'' - the default system type, supporting all functionality.
* ''Generic'' - the default system type, supporting all functionality.
* ''ePOD'' - focused on Collection and Delivery jobs.
* ''ePOD'' - focused on Collection and Delivery jobs.
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* ''Planned Vs Actual'' - This system focuses on providing a data source and interface to TomTom WEBFLEET systems, and provides analysis of Planned distance and time (received or created against the jobs) versus Actual distance and time (received from WEBFLEET). In this system, no C-ePOD mobile device functionality is enabled.
* ''Planned Vs Actual'' - This system focuses on providing a data source and interface to TomTom WEBFLEET systems, and provides analysis of Planned distance and time (received or created against the jobs) versus Actual distance and time (received from WEBFLEET). In this system, no C-ePOD mobile device functionality is enabled.


The ''Vehicle Checks Format'' allows the user to select from a drop-down list of the available report formats.


Once changed, use the provided '''Save''' button to save your changes.
Once changed, you can save using the provided '''Save''' button, or discard your changes with the '''Cancel''' button. You do not have to save on every tab - you can make all your changes and save at the end.


To maintain vehicle checks against the site, click the '''Vehicle Checks''' button provided - a [[Vehicle Checks]] maintenance screen will be displayed.
Vehicle checks are maintained through the [[UDF Configuration]] screen. You can maintain all you vehicle checks against the site by clicking the '''Vehicle Checks''' button provided.




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This tab allows configuration of the following:
This tab allows you to configure the following settings, broken into sections:
* ''Auto-Email'' - a drop-down list to enable or disable automatic emailing of Completion reports (POD, POC and Service reports) to the customers' email addresses, usually the transport or customer service email. {{Note}} The server must be configured for use with the site's mail server for this to work. The options are:
 
'''General:'''
 
* ''Auto-Email'' - a drop-down list to enable or disable automatic emailing of completion reports (POD, POC and Service reports) to the customers' email addresses, usually the transport or customer service email. {{Note}} The server must be configured for use with the site's mail server for this to work. The options are:
** ''Disabled'' - no emails are sent.
** ''Disabled'' - no emails are sent.
** ''Enabled (Complete Only)'' - only complete (not cancelled) jobs are emailed.
** ''Enabled (Complete Only)'' - only complete (not cancelled) jobs are emailed.
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** ''Enabled (Not Clean)'' - Cancelled and amended jobs are emailed.
** ''Enabled (Not Clean)'' - Cancelled and amended jobs are emailed.
* ''POD's PDF'' - a check box to enable sending Completion reports in PDF rather than HTML format.
* ''POD's PDF'' - a check box to enable sending Completion reports in PDF rather than HTML format.
* ''Obtain Service Level from Lists''
* ''Obtain Service Level from Lists'' - a check box that controls whether service levels are pre-defined in the system or are freely entered against a job.
* ''Allow Update functions'' - Allows the Full Administrative users access to update jobs and loads information that are at Completed status. This also allows other critical editing features like changing job and load statuses, changing vehicle assignments, etc.  
* ''Allow Update Functions'' - allows the full admin users access to update jobs and loads information that are at Completed status. This also allows other critical editing features like changing job and load statuses, changing vehicle assignments, etc.  
* ''Owner Operator'' - controls whether the site is using owner/operator functionality, where jobs can be shared between carriers (defined as the site).
* ''Owner Operator'' - controls whether the site is using owner/operator functionality, where jobs can be shared between carriers (defined as the site).
* ''Request Job Approval'' - controls whether the device is allowed to edit and submit jobs after completion.
* ''Request Job Approval'' - controls whether the device is allowed to edit and submit jobs after completion.
* ''Automatically Set Load to In Progress'' - this setting controls, when a driver picks up the next load, whether it is automatically allocated to the driver and vehicle on the system. Values are:
* ''Automatically Start Loads'' - this setting controls, when a driver picks up the next load, whether it is automatically allocated to the driver and vehicle on the system. Values are:
**''Do not automatically start & do not assign to user'' - the driver must accept the load before it is stamped with their vehicle and/or user ID.
**''Do not automatically start & do not assign to user'' - the driver must accept the load before it is stamped with their vehicle and/or user ID.
**''Do not automatically start but assign to user'' - the driver must accept the load before it is stamped with their vehicle and/or user ID.
**''Do not automatically start but assign to user'' - the driver must accept the load before it is stamped with their vehicle and/or user ID.
**''Automatically start and assign to user'' - the load is automatically allocated to the driver and vehicle and the load is started.
**''Automatically start and assign to user'' - the load is automatically allocated to the driver and vehicle and the load is started.
* ''Track Redeliveries'' - if checked, the system will keep count of the number of attempts to redeliver a job (based on prior cancellations). These jobs will be identified in TTM with a suffix indicating redelivery. For example, if this is the 3rd attempt to deliver the job code JC123, this will be identified in TTM as JC123_R2 i.e. the 2nd redelivery attempt.
* ''Track Redeliveries'' - if checked, the system will keep count of the number of attempts to redeliver a job (based on prior cancellations). These jobs will be identified in TTM with a suffix indicating re-delivery. For example, if this is the 3rd attempt to deliver the job code JC123, this will be identified in TTM as JC123_R2 i.e. the 2nd re-delivery attempt.
* ''Job Code Required'' - if enabled, Job Code is required against all jobs.
* ''Job Code Required'' - if enabled, Job Code is required against all jobs.
* ''Site Email'' - an email address for the site. If entered, all automatically-emailed Completion reports will also be directed to this address as well.
* ''Site Email'' - an email address for the site. If entered, all automatically-emailed completion reports will also be directed to this address as well.
* ''XF Config'' - a drop-down list to link to configuration settings for automatically updating clients' core systems (e.g. TMS) with details of completed or cancelled jobs. This is configured through the [[Auto-Export]] administration screen.
* ''XF Config'' - a drop-down list to link to configuration settings for automatically updating clients' core systems (e.g. TMS) with details of completed or cancelled jobs. This is configured through the [[Auto-Export]] administration screen.
* ''Create Linked Jobs'' - when creating Linked jobs from the Jobs Admin screen, should the screen check for containers being created (''Containers Required''), containers and products being created (''Containers and Products Required'') or not check at all (''No Checks Required'').
* ''Create Linked Jobs'' - when creating Linked jobs from the Jobs Admin screen, should the screen check for containers being created (''Containers Required''), containers and products being created (''Containers and Products Required'') or not check at all (''No Checks Required'').
'''Bulk Job Entry Settings:'''
This group of settings affects the jobs screen and how generating jobs in bulk works.
* ''Job Type Default'' - the default job type of jobs entered through bulk job entry. The values that the user can select are:
** ''Both (Linked)'' - the process will create both collection and delivery jobs as a linked pair of jobs, with the same job code.
** ''Collection'' - the process will create only collection jobs.
** ''Delivery'' - the process will create only delivery jobs.
* ''Instructions'' - whether and how instructions are created for jobs created through bulk job entry. The options are:
** ''Optional'' - the process will prompt for instructions, but the user can leave them blank.
** ''Required'' - the process will prompt for instructions and the user must enter them.
** ''Disabled (Hidden)'' - the process will not show the instructions at all.
* ''Window or Service Level'' - whether the user will be prompted for a service level and time windows for the jobs, or just time windows.
** ''Window'' - a time from and time to will be prompted for for the jobs.
** ''Service Level'' - the process will prompt for a service level for the jobs. The user can use a drop-down list to select from any previously-entered service levels. When the user selects one, the window times are automatically defaulted from that window - the user can amend these values. If there are none, the user can create a new service level through a provided entry box, and manually enter the times. The service level and times entered will be saved.
* ''Window Entry'' - the process will prompt for a delivery window for the jobs. The user can manually enter the times.
** ''Optional'' - the process will prompt for collection/delivery windows and/or service level, but the user can leave them blank.
** ''Required'' - the process will prompt for collection/delivery windows and/or service level and the user must enter them.
** ''Disabled (Hidden)'' - the process will not show the service level or collection/delivery windows at all.
* ''Product Entry'' - whether products are created for jobs created through bulk job entry. The options are:
** ''Optional'' - the process will prompt for products, but the user can leave them blank.
** ''Required'' - the process will prompt for products and the user must enter them.
** ''Disabled (Hidden)'' - the process will not show the products at all.
* ''Product Selection'' - how products are entered for jobs created through bulk job entry. The options are:
** ''Pre-set'' - the user can select from a drop-down list of pre-created products. This list is created from [[Products|service products]]. The user can then enter the product quantity.
** ''Free-text'' - the user can manually enter the product code and description. The user can then enter the product quantity.
* ''Default Bulk Job Group'' - what job group should be defaulted against the jobs created through bulk job entry. You can select from a drop-down list of jobs groups.




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This tab allows configuration of how the mobile device application functions under this site:
This tab allows you to configure how the mobile device application functions under this site:
* ''Ad Hoc Collection'' - if enabled, this allows the PDA user to manually scan collected containers, which are then added to the job.
* ''Ad Hoc Collection'' - if enabled, this allows the driver to manually scan collected containers, which are then added to the job.
* ''Job Status'' - if enabled, Job Status will be prompted for on the device.
* ''Job Status'' - if enabled, Job Status will be prompted for on the device.
* ''Capture Arrival Times'' - if enabled, the device will capture, start time, arrival time and end time.
* ''Capture Arrival Times'' - if enabled, the device will capture, start time, arrival time and end time.
* ''Driver Sign Collection'' - if enabled, the driver is prompted to sign for Collections as well as the customer.
* ''Driver Sign Collection'' - if enabled, the driver is prompted to sign for collections as well as the customer.
* ''Container Only Delivery'' - if enabled, Deliveries with Container and Product information are treated as if they have no product information on the PDA.
* ''Container Only Delivery'' - if enabled, deliveries with container and product information are treated as if they have no product information on the mobile device application.
* ''Driver Sign Delivery'' - if enabled, the driver is prompted to sign for Deliveries as well as the customer.
* ''Driver Sign Delivery'' - if enabled, the driver is prompted to sign for deliveries as well as the customer.
* ''Scan Errors Intrusive'' - if enabled, errors while scanning interrupt the user.
* ''Scan Errors Intrusive'' - if enabled, errors while scanning interrupt the user.
* ''Delivery Payment'' - if enabled, the user is prompted to confirm payment received at completion of a job.
* ''Delivery Payment'' - if enabled, the user is prompted to confirm payment received at completion of a job.
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* ''Forced Container and Product Delivery'' - if enabled, the user is not able to use the list of planned containers or products to quickly perform delivery or collection - scanning or text entry is forced.
* ''Forced Container and Product Delivery'' - if enabled, the user is not able to use the list of planned containers or products to quickly perform delivery or collection - scanning or text entry is forced.
* ''Job Consolidation'' - if enabled, the user is able to consolidate jobs together themselves on the job list.
* ''Job Consolidation'' - if enabled, the user is able to consolidate jobs together themselves on the job list.
* ''Send Full Address'' - if enabled, the original collection and ultimate delivery addresses are sent to the PDA, as well as the addresses for the job.
* ''Send Full Address'' - if enabled, the original collection and ultimate delivery addresses are sent to the mobile device application, as well as the addresses for the job.
* ''Scan at Vehicle'' - if enabled, the user is able to perform 2-stage scans of items, first at the vehicle, second in front of the user.
* ''Scan at Vehicle'' - if enabled, the user is able to perform 2-stage scans of items, first at the vehicle, second in front of the user.
* ''Job Transfer'' - if enabled, the service job in progress is allowed to be transferred.
* ''Job Transfer'' - if enabled, the service job in progress is allowed to be transferred.
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* ''Seamless Scanning'' - if enabled, Camera Scanning does not exit between successful scans.
* ''Seamless Scanning'' - if enabled, Camera Scanning does not exit between successful scans.
* ''Auto Login'' - if enabled, and the application is restarting after a forced shut down, the application logs back on back to the point the user left it, without requesting user credentials.
* ''Auto Login'' - if enabled, and the application is restarting after a forced shut down, the application logs back on back to the point the user left it, without requesting user credentials.
* ''Audit Login'' - if enabled, EPOD will audit both logon and logoff from the device.
* ''Audit Login'' - if enabled, the system will audit both logon and logoff from the device.
* ''Change Vehicle Through Trailer'' - if enabled, and a trailer has been swapped, the device will force swap the user's vehicle to this new trailer.
* ''Change Vehicle Through Trailer'' - if enabled, and a trailer has been swapped, the device will force swap the user's vehicle to this new trailer.
* ''Ad Hoc Delivery'' - if enabled, this allows the PDA user to manually scan delivered containers, which are then added to the job.
* ''Ad Hoc Delivery'' - if enabled, this allows the driver to manually scan delivered containers, which are then added to the job.
* ''Collect/Deliver All'' - if enabled, collection and/or delivery jobs can be processed by exception. This means that the driver can mark items not received, then use a '''Collect All''' or '''Deliver All''' button on the Job Details tab to mark all the remaining containers and products as collected or delivered in full. Options are ''Disabled'', ''Deliver All Enabled'', ''Collect All Enabled'' and ''Both Enabled''.
* ''Collect/Deliver All'' - if enabled, collection and/or delivery jobs can be processed by exception. This means that the driver can mark items not received, then use a '''Collect All''' or '''Deliver All''' button on the Job Details tab to mark all the remaining containers and products as collected or delivered in full. Options are ''Disabled'', ''Deliver All Enabled'', ''Collect All Enabled'' and ''Both Enabled''.
* ''Check for Job Updates at all times'' - if enabled (the default), a job is checked to see if it has been updated whenever the driver clicks '''Start Job''', '''Arrive Job''' or '''Continue Job'''. If disabled, the job will only be checked for updates if there has not been a check in the last few minutes.
* ''Check for Job Updates at all times'' - if enabled (the default), a job is checked to see if it has been updated whenever the driver clicks '''Start Job''', '''Arrive Job''' or '''Continue Job'''. If disabled, the job will only be checked for updates if there has not been a check in the last few minutes.
* ''Check for Pending Updates at all times'' - if enabled (the default), a whole load is checked to see if it has been updated every few minutes, regardless of the last time it was checked. If disabled, the load will only be checked for updates if there has not been a check in the last few minutes.
* ''Check for Pending Updates at all times'' - if enabled (the default), a whole load is checked to see if it has been updated every few minutes, regardless of the last time it was checked. If disabled, the load will only be checked for updates if there has not been a check in the last few minutes.
* ''Generate Ad Hoc Collection/Config'' - if populated, allows the user to created an unplanned ad hoc collection at the last location visited. The value here controls the created job's parameters, through the Job Group assigned.
* ''Generate Ad Hoc Collection/Config'' - if populated, allows the user to created an unplanned ad hoc collection at the last location visited. The value here controls the created job's parameters, through the job group assigned.
* ''Metrics Entry'' - if enabled, forces the user to enter Load Metrics when starting or ending a load.
* ''Metrics Entry'' - if enabled, forces the user to enter Load Metrics when starting or ending a load.
* ''Resequencing Options'' - if set, controls how the system reacts if the user attempts to complete jobs out of sequence.
* ''Resequencing Options'' - if set, controls how the system reacts if the user attempts to complete jobs out of sequence.
* ''Job Photo'' - if enabled, this prompts to PDA user to photograph a physical document after signing for the delivery/collection.
* ''Job Photo'' - if enabled, this prompts to driver to photograph a physical document after signing for the delivery/collection.
* ''Display Job Code on PDA'' - select the job reference primarily displayed on the PDA screens from a drop-down list of all job references.
* ''Display Job Code on PDA'' - select the job reference primarily displayed on the mobile device application screens from a drop-down list of all job references.
* ''Generate Depot Returns'' - if enabled, when a delivery or an item is cancelled, a system-generated Depot Unloading job is created with these items on, to manage the return of the non-delivered items to the depot. This can be through the back-end of the system (Server Generated) or on the device at execution (''Dynamic on Device'').
* ''Generate Depot Returns'' - if enabled, when a delivery or an item is cancelled, a system-generated depot unloading job is created with these items on, to manage the return of the non-delivered items to the depot. This can be through the back-end of the system (Server Generated) or on the device at execution (''Dynamic on Device'').
* ''PDA Style'' - a drop-down list, allowing selection of the general look and feel of the mobile device application.
* ''PDA Style'' - a drop-down list, allowing selection of the general look and feel of the mobile device application.
* ''Job Items'' - controls whether job items are allowed.
* ''Job Items'' - controls whether job items are allowed.
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This tab allows the user to configure the service functionality of the mobile device application.
This tab allows you to configure the service functionality of the mobile device application.


{{note}} This controls both the information shown in Service Details and that can be entered during the completion of a service task on the mobile device application.
{{note}} This controls both the information shown in Service Details and that can be entered during the completion of a service task on the mobile device application.
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Each element controls a tab or section that appears during the service process.
Each element controls a tab or section that appears during the service process.


The order that the tabs appear on the device can also be controlled, through the list on the right. The labels for the tabs can also be entered.  
You can control the order that the tabs appear on the device, through the list on the right. You can also enter the labels for the tabs.  


To perform changes, click on the line - the line will be highlighted and the label may be edited. The tab may then be moved up or down the list using the buttons on the right.
To perform changes, you click on the line, which highlights it and you can then edit the label. You can move the tab up or down the list using the buttons on the right.




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This tab allows the user to configure Import and Export settings. The form is split between general settings and TomTom WEBFLEET-specifc settings.
This tab allows you to configure import and export settings. The form is split between general settings and TomTom WEBFLEET-specifc settings.


General:
General:
* ''Auto Generate Loads'' - if enabled, generate a load ID per user per day, for service workloads.
* ''Auto Generate Loads'' - if enabled, generate a load ID per user per day, for service workloads. {{Note}} This also affects load assignment and job selection in the jobs screen.
* ''Loads unique within the system?'' - this controls whether Load IDs are generated by the EPOD system. This is mostly used for eSERV functionality.
* ''Loads Unique within System'' - this controls whether Load IDs are generated by the system. This is mostly used for eSERV functionality. {{Note}} This also affects load assignment and job selection in the jobs screen.
* ''Remove Unspecified Jobs from a Load'' - when import is complete, should jobs not specified on the Load within the import be removed from the load (i.e. deleted from the system).
* ''Remove Unspecified Jobs from a Load'' - this controls the process when import is complete, whether jobs not specified on the Load within the import be removed from the load (i.e. deleted from the system).
* ''Jobs Unique within Load'' - controls whether job codes unique within the Load or the site.
* ''Jobs Unique within Load'' - controls whether job codes unique within the load or the site.
* ''Allow Blank Load'' - Can jobs be sent into the system through the Loads import be allowed to have a blank load, to remove them from a load.
* ''Allow Blank Load'' - Can jobs be sent into the system through the Loads import be allowed to have a blank load, to remove them from a load.
* ''Import Create Standing Data'' - if enabled, and transactional data is imported without proper standing data, this is created with default values, rather that generating errors.
* ''Import Create Standing Data'' - if enabled, and transaction (load and job) data is imported without proper standing data, this is created with default values, rather that generating errors.
* ''CSV Upload Sequence'' - controls how jobs are sequenced. If set to ''Order Provided'', the jobs will be sequenced in the order that the jobs are provided in the upload, regardless of the planned date and times. {{Note}} If sequences are explicitly provided, these will be used in preference.
* ''CSV Upload Sequence'' - controls how jobs are sequenced. If set to ''Order Provided'', the jobs will be sequenced in the order that the jobs are provided in the upload, regardless of the planned date and times. {{Note}} If sequences are explicitly provided, these will be used in preference.
* ''Export Job Photos'' - Determines if the Photos against the job are exported. Values are:
* ''Export Job Photos'' - Determines if the Photos against the job are exported. Values are:
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** ''Only export the job if all photos are complete'' - only when all photos have been successfully uploaded for the job will the job be exported.
** ''Only export the job if all photos are complete'' - only when all photos have been successfully uploaded for the job will the job be exported.
** ''Export but only include complete photos'' - the job will be exported, but only those photos that are already fully complete will be included.
** ''Export but only include complete photos'' - the job will be exported, but only those photos that are already fully complete will be included.
** ''Export with photo key values only'' - the job will be exported when complete, including enough information for the external system to request and download the photos on demand through a webservice call.
** ''Export with photo key values only'' - the job will be exported when complete, including enough information for the external system to request and download the photos on demand through a web service call.
* ''Export Load Photos'' - Determines if the Photos against the load are exported. The options available are identical to the above.
* ''Export Load Photos'' - Determines if the Photos against the load are exported. The options available are identical to the above.
* ''Create TTM Stops'' - Determines the order jobs are sent to TTM. If enabled, the TTM stops will be created in the sequence in which they are expected to be completed by the device, rather than using the sequence provided.
* ''Create TTM Stops'' - Determines the order jobs are sent to ''CALIDUS'' Portal TTM. If enabled, the TTM stops will be created in the sequence in which they are expected to be completed by the device, rather than using the sequence provided.
* ''Jobs with Notes Amended'' - If checked, jobs with driver notes are considered to have amendments.
* ''Jobs with Notes Amended'' - If checked, jobs with driver notes are considered to have amendments.
* ''Use Owner Name for TTM'' - If checked, Owner Name will be sent to TTM.
* ''Use Owner Name for TTM'' - If checked, Owner Name will be sent to TTM.

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This screen allows you to configure the site details.

The screen will find the site that you entered when you logged on to the system.

The screen will display the site information on multiple tabs:

  • Details - general details.
  • Admin - configuration affecting the system, both the server and the Admin console.
  • PDA - mobile device application configuration.
  • Service - service configuration.
  • Import/Export - import- and export-specific settings


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You can edit any of the details by clicking the Edit button. This is allowed by a full admin user only.


Details

You can change the description of the site with the field provided.

The screen provides you with a browse button to find a logo through a file browser. When you have selected the logo, the screen will display a small picture of it above. When saved, this is used for the header at the top of every screen and may also be used on any reports, such as POD, POC, invoice and vehicle check reports.

You select report formats from a drop-down list of the available formats. The available report formats that can be configured are:

  • POD.
  • POC.
  • Service.
  • Vehicle Checks.
  • Invoice.

You can control whether the system is configured to allow entry of Time and Expense information against a job when performed on the device through the Time and Expense setting.

The general functionality of the system (admin console and the mobile device application) can be set through the System Type setting. You can select from the drop-down list provided from the following values:

  • Generic - the default system type, supporting all functionality.
  • ePOD - focused on Collection and Delivery jobs.
  • eServ - focused on Service jobs.
  • eServ (Engineering) - focused on Service jobs for Engineering.
  • Planned Vs Actual - This system focuses on providing a data source and interface to TomTom WEBFLEET systems, and provides analysis of Planned distance and time (received or created against the jobs) versus Actual distance and time (received from WEBFLEET). In this system, no C-ePOD mobile device functionality is enabled.


Once changed, you can save using the provided Save button, or discard your changes with the Cancel button. You do not have to save on every tab - you can make all your changes and save at the end.

Vehicle checks are maintained through the UDF Configuration screen. You can maintain all you vehicle checks against the site by clicking the Vehicle Checks button provided.


Admin Configuration

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This tab allows you to configure the following settings, broken into sections:

General:

  • Auto-Email - a drop-down list to enable or disable automatic emailing of completion reports (POD, POC and Service reports) to the customers' email addresses, usually the transport or customer service email. Note Note: The server must be configured for use with the site's mail server for this to work. The options are:
    • Disabled - no emails are sent.
    • Enabled (Complete Only) - only complete (not cancelled) jobs are emailed.
    • Both Enabled (Complete and Cancelled) - Complete and cancelled jobs are emailed.
    • Enabled (Complete and non-amended) - Fully complete (i.e. not amended) jobs are emailed.
    • Enabled (Complete and Amended Only) - Only amended jobs are emailed.
    • Enabled (Cancelled Only) - Only cancelled jobs are emailed
    • Enabled (Not Clean) - Cancelled and amended jobs are emailed.
  • POD's PDF - a check box to enable sending Completion reports in PDF rather than HTML format.
  • Obtain Service Level from Lists - a check box that controls whether service levels are pre-defined in the system or are freely entered against a job.
  • Allow Update Functions - allows the full admin users access to update jobs and loads information that are at Completed status. This also allows other critical editing features like changing job and load statuses, changing vehicle assignments, etc.
  • Owner Operator - controls whether the site is using owner/operator functionality, where jobs can be shared between carriers (defined as the site).
  • Request Job Approval - controls whether the device is allowed to edit and submit jobs after completion.
  • Automatically Start Loads - this setting controls, when a driver picks up the next load, whether it is automatically allocated to the driver and vehicle on the system. Values are:
    • Do not automatically start & do not assign to user - the driver must accept the load before it is stamped with their vehicle and/or user ID.
    • Do not automatically start but assign to user - the driver must accept the load before it is stamped with their vehicle and/or user ID.
    • Automatically start and assign to user - the load is automatically allocated to the driver and vehicle and the load is started.
  • Track Redeliveries - if checked, the system will keep count of the number of attempts to redeliver a job (based on prior cancellations). These jobs will be identified in TTM with a suffix indicating re-delivery. For example, if this is the 3rd attempt to deliver the job code JC123, this will be identified in TTM as JC123_R2 i.e. the 2nd re-delivery attempt.
  • Job Code Required - if enabled, Job Code is required against all jobs.
  • Site Email - an email address for the site. If entered, all automatically-emailed completion reports will also be directed to this address as well.
  • XF Config - a drop-down list to link to configuration settings for automatically updating clients' core systems (e.g. TMS) with details of completed or cancelled jobs. This is configured through the Auto-Export administration screen.
  • Create Linked Jobs - when creating Linked jobs from the Jobs Admin screen, should the screen check for containers being created (Containers Required), containers and products being created (Containers and Products Required) or not check at all (No Checks Required).


Bulk Job Entry Settings:

This group of settings affects the jobs screen and how generating jobs in bulk works.

  • Job Type Default - the default job type of jobs entered through bulk job entry. The values that the user can select are:
    • Both (Linked) - the process will create both collection and delivery jobs as a linked pair of jobs, with the same job code.
    • Collection - the process will create only collection jobs.
    • Delivery - the process will create only delivery jobs.
  • Instructions - whether and how instructions are created for jobs created through bulk job entry. The options are:
    • Optional - the process will prompt for instructions, but the user can leave them blank.
    • Required - the process will prompt for instructions and the user must enter them.
    • Disabled (Hidden) - the process will not show the instructions at all.
  • Window or Service Level - whether the user will be prompted for a service level and time windows for the jobs, or just time windows.
    • Window - a time from and time to will be prompted for for the jobs.
    • Service Level - the process will prompt for a service level for the jobs. The user can use a drop-down list to select from any previously-entered service levels. When the user selects one, the window times are automatically defaulted from that window - the user can amend these values. If there are none, the user can create a new service level through a provided entry box, and manually enter the times. The service level and times entered will be saved.
  • Window Entry - the process will prompt for a delivery window for the jobs. The user can manually enter the times.
    • Optional - the process will prompt for collection/delivery windows and/or service level, but the user can leave them blank.
    • Required - the process will prompt for collection/delivery windows and/or service level and the user must enter them.
    • Disabled (Hidden) - the process will not show the service level or collection/delivery windows at all.
  • Product Entry - whether products are created for jobs created through bulk job entry. The options are:
    • Optional - the process will prompt for products, but the user can leave them blank.
    • Required - the process will prompt for products and the user must enter them.
    • Disabled (Hidden) - the process will not show the products at all.
  • Product Selection - how products are entered for jobs created through bulk job entry. The options are:
    • Pre-set - the user can select from a drop-down list of pre-created products. This list is created from service products. The user can then enter the product quantity.
    • Free-text - the user can manually enter the product code and description. The user can then enter the product quantity.
  • Default Bulk Job Group - what job group should be defaulted against the jobs created through bulk job entry. You can select from a drop-down list of jobs groups.


PDA Configuration

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This tab allows you to configure how the mobile device application functions under this site:

  • Ad Hoc Collection - if enabled, this allows the driver to manually scan collected containers, which are then added to the job.
  • Job Status - if enabled, Job Status will be prompted for on the device.
  • Capture Arrival Times - if enabled, the device will capture, start time, arrival time and end time.
  • Driver Sign Collection - if enabled, the driver is prompted to sign for collections as well as the customer.
  • Container Only Delivery - if enabled, deliveries with container and product information are treated as if they have no product information on the mobile device application.
  • Driver Sign Delivery - if enabled, the driver is prompted to sign for deliveries as well as the customer.
  • Scan Errors Intrusive - if enabled, errors while scanning interrupt the user.
  • Delivery Payment - if enabled, the user is prompted to confirm payment received at completion of a job.
  • Link C & D on Job Code - if enabled, collections and deliveries with the same job code on a load are seen as linked. Therefore changes to a collection will reflect onto the required delivery items.
  • Clause Delivery - if enabled, the customer is able to comment on delivered items.
  • User Notes - if enabled, the user is given a tab to enter notes when processing collections, deliveries and services, through a Notes tab.
  • Forced Container and Product Delivery - if enabled, the user is not able to use the list of planned containers or products to quickly perform delivery or collection - scanning or text entry is forced.
  • Job Consolidation - if enabled, the user is able to consolidate jobs together themselves on the job list.
  • Send Full Address - if enabled, the original collection and ultimate delivery addresses are sent to the mobile device application, as well as the addresses for the job.
  • Scan at Vehicle - if enabled, the user is able to perform 2-stage scans of items, first at the vehicle, second in front of the user.
  • Job Transfer - if enabled, the service job in progress is allowed to be transferred.
  • Next Job Automatic - if enabled, when a job is completed at a location, the next job at that location automatically starts.
  • Seamless Scanning - if enabled, Camera Scanning does not exit between successful scans.
  • Auto Login - if enabled, and the application is restarting after a forced shut down, the application logs back on back to the point the user left it, without requesting user credentials.
  • Audit Login - if enabled, the system will audit both logon and logoff from the device.
  • Change Vehicle Through Trailer - if enabled, and a trailer has been swapped, the device will force swap the user's vehicle to this new trailer.
  • Ad Hoc Delivery - if enabled, this allows the driver to manually scan delivered containers, which are then added to the job.
  • Collect/Deliver All - if enabled, collection and/or delivery jobs can be processed by exception. This means that the driver can mark items not received, then use a Collect All or Deliver All button on the Job Details tab to mark all the remaining containers and products as collected or delivered in full. Options are Disabled, Deliver All Enabled, Collect All Enabled and Both Enabled.
  • Check for Job Updates at all times - if enabled (the default), a job is checked to see if it has been updated whenever the driver clicks Start Job, Arrive Job or Continue Job. If disabled, the job will only be checked for updates if there has not been a check in the last few minutes.
  • Check for Pending Updates at all times - if enabled (the default), a whole load is checked to see if it has been updated every few minutes, regardless of the last time it was checked. If disabled, the load will only be checked for updates if there has not been a check in the last few minutes.
  • Generate Ad Hoc Collection/Config - if populated, allows the user to created an unplanned ad hoc collection at the last location visited. The value here controls the created job's parameters, through the job group assigned.
  • Metrics Entry - if enabled, forces the user to enter Load Metrics when starting or ending a load.
  • Resequencing Options - if set, controls how the system reacts if the user attempts to complete jobs out of sequence.
  • Job Photo - if enabled, this prompts to driver to photograph a physical document after signing for the delivery/collection.
  • Display Job Code on PDA - select the job reference primarily displayed on the mobile device application screens from a drop-down list of all job references.
  • Generate Depot Returns - if enabled, when a delivery or an item is cancelled, a system-generated depot unloading job is created with these items on, to manage the return of the non-delivered items to the depot. This can be through the back-end of the system (Server Generated) or on the device at execution (Dynamic on Device).
  • PDA Style - a drop-down list, allowing selection of the general look and feel of the mobile device application.
  • Job Items - controls whether job items are allowed.
  • Auto update activity indicator - controls how automatically updating the load operates on the device.
  • Alternate Product Barcodes - allows selection of the field where alternate product barcodes are stored in the data.


Service Configuration

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This tab allows you to configure the service functionality of the mobile device application.

Note Note: This controls both the information shown in Service Details and that can be entered during the completion of a service task on the mobile device application.

Each element controls a tab or section that appears during the service process.

You can control the order that the tabs appear on the device, through the list on the right. You can also enter the labels for the tabs.

To perform changes, you click on the line, which highlights it and you can then edit the label. You can move the tab up or down the list using the buttons on the right.


Import/Export Configuration

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This tab allows you to configure import and export settings. The form is split between general settings and TomTom WEBFLEET-specifc settings.

General:

  • Auto Generate Loads - if enabled, generate a load ID per user per day, for service workloads. Note Note: This also affects load assignment and job selection in the jobs screen.
  • Loads Unique within System - this controls whether Load IDs are generated by the system. This is mostly used for eSERV functionality. Note Note: This also affects load assignment and job selection in the jobs screen.
  • Remove Unspecified Jobs from a Load - this controls the process when import is complete, whether jobs not specified on the Load within the import be removed from the load (i.e. deleted from the system).
  • Jobs Unique within Load - controls whether job codes unique within the load or the site.
  • Allow Blank Load - Can jobs be sent into the system through the Loads import be allowed to have a blank load, to remove them from a load.
  • Import Create Standing Data - if enabled, and transaction (load and job) data is imported without proper standing data, this is created with default values, rather that generating errors.
  • CSV Upload Sequence - controls how jobs are sequenced. If set to Order Provided, the jobs will be sequenced in the order that the jobs are provided in the upload, regardless of the planned date and times. Note Note: If sequences are explicitly provided, these will be used in preference.
  • Export Job Photos - Determines if the Photos against the job are exported. Values are:
    • Do not include Photos
    • Only export the job if all photos are complete - only when all photos have been successfully uploaded for the job will the job be exported.
    • Export but only include complete photos - the job will be exported, but only those photos that are already fully complete will be included.
    • Export with photo key values only - the job will be exported when complete, including enough information for the external system to request and download the photos on demand through a web service call.
  • Export Load Photos - Determines if the Photos against the load are exported. The options available are identical to the above.
  • Create TTM Stops - Determines the order jobs are sent to CALIDUS Portal TTM. If enabled, the TTM stops will be created in the sequence in which they are expected to be completed by the device, rather than using the sequence provided.
  • Jobs with Notes Amended - If checked, jobs with driver notes are considered to have amendments.
  • Use Owner Name for TTM - If checked, Owner Name will be sent to TTM.

WEBFLEET:

  • WEBFLEET Update Job Start - If the WEBFLEET update is enabled, is this process the primary source of data for the Job Start Date and Time?
  • WEBFLEET Update Job Arrival - If the WEBFLEET update is enabled, is this process the primary source of data for the Job Arrival Date and Time?
  • WEBFLEET Update Job End - If the WEBFLEET update is enabled, is this process the primary source of data for the Job End Date and Time?