About the Vehicle Requirements Chart

The Vehicle Requirements chart shows vehicle requirements and availability at different times during a day.

The chart uses the date defined Vehicle Assignment screen Context, and is based on the schedule and number of vehicles assigned for the day.

You can specify the times and vehicle types included in the chart.

By default, the chart shows the number of vehicles of each type required at particular times of the day. Peak requirement times and numbers of vehicles appear at the top of the chart.

Vehicle Requirements Chart

Alternatively, you can show the numbers of available and required vehicles to see whether enough vehicles are available to meet the required number of vehicles.

The bottom of the chart (the X‑axis) shows times during the day. You can specify the time range and intervals to show on the chart. The values along the left side of the chart (the Y-axis) indicate the number of vehicles that are required or available.

You can also export the vehicle chart as a .jpg image for use in other applications.

Select the List tab to see the information in a list view.
Vehicle Requirements List
Table 1. Vehicle Requirements Chart Actions
Action Details
Viewing the Vehicle Chart Select Show Vehicle Chart.
Specifying the Chart's Time Range

Do one of the following:

  • In the FromTime and ToTime fields, enter chart start time and end time values, and then select Refresh.
  • Drag the mouse across the time range to view.
Adjusting the Chart Time Increment
  1. In the Interval field, enter a new value in one of the following ways:
    • To increment the chart time in hours, enter the value followed by the letter h (for example, 2h for 2 hours).
    • To increment the chart time in minutes, enter the value without the letter h (for example, 30 for 30 minutes).
    • To increment the chart in a combination of hours and minutes, enter the hour value followed by the letter h, and then the minute value (for example, 2h30 for 2 hours and 30 minutes).
  2. Select Refresh.
Specifying Vehicle Types to Chart
  1. In the Type group box, select the vehicle types to include.
  2. Select Refresh.
Showing Required and Available Vehicles
  1. Select the Show Vehicle Availability checkbox.
  2. Select Refresh.
Exporting the Vehicle Chart

To export the vehicle chart as a .jpg file:

  1. Select Export.
  2. In the Save As dialog, navigate to the folder for saving the chart image.
  3. In the File Name field, enter a name for the image file.
  4. Select Save.