Manage time slots

When scheduling a job from the AntsRoute web interface or via notifications sent to your customers, you can select a time slot for the visit.

A time slot corresponds to the period during which your company commits to carrying out the job.

For example:

• 08:00-17:00 (wide time slot)
• 16:00-17:00 (narrow time slot)

☝️ Wider time slots generally allow for better results when optimising routes.
 

Add a time slot

Before you can select a time slot when scheduling a job, you must first create it.

Steps to follow:

1. Go to the “Settings” module.
2. Click on the “Time slots” tab.
3. Click on the “+” button.
4. Enter the start and end times for the slot.
5. Click on the “Save” button.

💡 Good to know:

• If you modify or delete a time slot that is already assigned to scheduled jobs, you will need to re-optimise the affected routes.
• If certain time slots are used more frequently, place them at the top of the table. They will then appear first in the drop-down list when scheduling a job.
• If you schedule your jobs by importing a file, you can create time slots directly during the import:
  • Add a column titled “Visit time slot”
  • Use the format: HH:MM-HH:MM
  • Example: 08:00-10:30

Delete a time slot

If a time slot is no longer used, you can delete it at any time.

Steps to follow:

1. Go to the “Settings” module.
2. Click on the “Time slots” tab.
3. Identify a slot and click on “...” > “Delete”.
4. Click on the “Confirm” button.