What are Sites in Viaesys?
The Sites Module in Viaesys allows you to add, manage and monitor sites via the portal. Sites are associated with some key identifiers in the system that allow them to be tracked and serviced.
Some of those key features are:
Site Identifiers - Site Name, Address, status, tags
Geofences - A virtual boundary around a real site that triggers an action when a vehicle enters, exits, or stays within that area.
Site-Maps - A visual identifier on the map used to identify distinct areas e.g. Turf Area, Garden Beds.
Customer Information - Used to associate a site to a customer.
Site Information - Contains useful Information when servicing the site.
Associated Modules - Access groups, Routes, Services, Materials, etc.
Note: For a Site to be active and ready to be used, you just need to add a Site Name and Address. All other configurations can be done on a need basis.
How to Add a Site
Once you log in to the portal (portal.viaesys.io), search for sites in the navigation bar on the left.
In Sites go to "+ ADD" to add a new site.
3. This opens a window where you can now configure a site. The required fields are:
Site Name
Status - Must be set to Enabled
4. Once you hit Save, your site is now ready to use.
Site Configurations: Basic
Once your site has beed added to the system, you can now configure it. For most basic tracking and management you just need to add a Site Address and Geofence.
Adding a Site Address:
Open the Site you just saved.
Scroll to the Site Address
Enter:
Site name
Street address
City
Postal / ZIP code (recommended)
Select the suggested address result.
Hit Save.
Adding a Geofence:
Scroll to the "GPS" section.
In the Address bar, your site address should now be visible.
3. On the map: Click to place points around the service area.
Focus on:
Full coverage of the service area
Not exact boundaries of sidewalks or parking stalls
Important rules:
You can use up to 14 points.
Do not draw geofences too tightly.
Avoid overlapping geofences between nearby sites.
4. Hit Save.
Site Configurations: Advanced
Site Maps:
Site Maps allow you to mark off distinct areas on a site based on how the site is being serviced. These can include Turf Areas, Snow Plowing Area, Garden beds, etc.
You can also mark off "no-go areas" on site maps.
To add site maps scroll to "Site Maps" in the site you just added.
Select Open Map Builder
Click on Add Map to mark off a specific area. For the sake of this document we will be marking Turf Area on the map.
Add a Name and a tag. Make sure the status is set to "Enabled"
Click on "Add Area" to start marking the area on the map. You'll notice when adding site maps you get 80 points compared to 14 when setting up geofences.
Once you have marked an area you can add Area Unit, Type and description.
Once all areas have been marked, Hit Save.
Similar to Areas, you can add Lines and Markers.
Here's a breakdown of when to use each:
Map Element | Description | Used For | Example |
Area | A polygon drawn on the map to outline a specific section of a site. Areas represent zones, work sections, or regions where activities, services, or assets need to be tracked. | Defining service zones, maintenance areas, parking lots, turf sections, snow removal zones, irrigation sections, or restricted areas. | A landscaped lawn area, a parking lot snow-clearing zone, a playground maintenance area, or a designated irrigation section. |
Point (Marker) | A single location placed on the map to identify a specific asset, object, landmark, or reference point. | Marking assets, equipment, utility structures, hazards, inspection locations, storage areas, or service points. | A snow pile location, fire hydrant, irrigation valve box, tree, electrical cabinet, waste bin, or inspection point. |
Line | A path drawn between two or more points to represent a linear asset, route, boundary, or service path. | Mapping sidewalks, fences, irrigation lines, utility routes, pathways, property boundaries, or service routes. | A fence line, sidewalk clearing route, underground irrigation pipe, walking path, or utility trench. |
Note: You can toggle between Map view and Satellite view when configuring Site Maps.
Within Site Maps you can also manually add Areas to a site.