Plot Feature for Patterns

The Plot feature enables the system to calculate the total distance of the pattern.

Note: The nodes included in a pattern must be geocoded and the route trace must exist in order for a pattern trace to be created.
The Plot tab in the Patterns Edit dialog box is similar to the Plot tabs in the Edit dialog boxes on the Nodes (Route Definition), Node to Node (Trip Building) and Deadheads (Blocking) tabs.
Plot tab in Patterns Edit dialog box

Plotting a pattern trace is similar to plotting a route trace.

Options on the Patterns Plot tab that determine where you can add segment to a trace are:
  • Append: When a trace is edited, the system adds the revised segment to the last point in the pattern.
  • Insert: When a trace is edited, the system places the revised segment on the section of the trace you want.