Location Types

Location types group previously geocoded common locations into specific categories. For example, bus terminals or shopping malls.

When searching for a common location, using the location type narrows the search. Location type data can be gathered from reports, and solutions can be implemented based on the provided information.

Sites that must isolate service to or from a specific location type may also find location type useful. For example, if weather compromises your service, sites can opt to shut down all services except medical trips.

To add ancillary data, click File > Ancillary Data > General > Location Types.

Table 1. Location Types Ancillary Data
Field	Description
Type	Number for the location type. The number should fall between 0 and 32700. Note: Create a Miscellaneous type and use it for locations that do not fit under any other category.
Autoincrement Types	(Optional) Automatically assign a type to the location type in numeric sequence, starting with the largest number on the list. Leave the Type field at 0.
Audiences	Click the ellipsis button (…) to select the audiences for the location type.
Description	Location type description. Note: The list of location types is ordered alphabetically by Description.