Quick Route
Summary
This tool calculates and plots the fastest route between two points, by the chosen method of transport. It returns complete multi-modal turn-by-turn directions.
Using the tool
Select the tool by clicking on it, then open the dialogue box under the dropdown arrow. Fill in the parameters, then either:
- Enter the addresses of the origin and destination, and click
Run - Enter the lat-long coordinates of the origin and destination, and click
Run - Click on the map canvas once to set the origin, and then again to set the destination
A new layer will be added to the project with the time. This layer is a temporary layer. If you need to save it, right click on it in the legend, and choose Make permanent.
Parameters
| Parameter | Description | Data Type |
|---|---|---|
| Transport Mode | Method of transport | Picklist |
| Time Zone | Time zone | Picklist |
| Departure / Arrival Searches | Whether the chosen time is a departure or arrival time | Picklist |
| Departure / Arrival Time | The departure or arrival time. This will get updated as per the time zone selected. | Calendar Format - dd/mm/yyyy hh:mm |
| Destination (Address) | Text address of the arrival location | Text |
| Origin (Lat-Long) | Coordinates of the departure location | Text |
| Destination (Lat-Long) | Coordinates of the arrival location | Text |