Procedure
- Select the Map or Productivity > Zones > Zones option from the main menu.
- Click the Add Zone button on the Map page or the Add button from the Zones page.
- To create a zone using an address, type the address in the search bar.
- Click on the map to create the perimeter of the area. Click on the first added point to close the perimeter.
TIP: Switch to Satellite view to better see roads while creating the zone. - Enter the zone name.
- Select the groups to which the box is available under Publish to groups.
- Determine if the area is Visible on the map.
- Add types to group the zone with other related zones.
- Choose whether to Show Stops in Area to represent vehicles stopped within that area on the map with a star icon.
- Select an End Date to know when to stop recording data in the zone.
NOTE: After the end date, the zone will not be deleted and can be reactivated at any time. - Click on the Map View tab to adjust the shape, color and transparency of the area as needed.
- Click the Save button.
Additional Notes
- Make sure you associate the zone with the correct type.
- Need to add a new zone type? See How to create a new zone type.
- Do you prefer a video? Watch How to Add Zones to Your MyGeotab Database.
- Check out the MyGeotab quick reference guide for more tips.
Related Questions
- What are the key actions required to form a zone?