Automatic optimization

Automatic optimization of all orders is started by pressing the “Optim” button at the top of the “Routes” table.
Then you can set different optimization methods and their parameters.

Basic

Optimization starts immediately. The search depth can be set in the parameters. Just remember, that the deeper search means better the result, but longer computing time.

Advanced

Some parameters can be set before starting the optimization

Method

• All methods – All three optimization methods will be used.
• Methods CL, IW, C – You can choose a specific optimization method. The methods differ in the duration of the calculation (CL is the fastest method).

Search depth – Setting of search depth.
Prefer costs – If the box is not checked, the system returns a solution with as lowest number of unplanned orders. Otherwise, it returns the solution with lowest cost.
Close stops – The system attempts to place all nearby stops within a 50-meter radius on one route.
Optimize km – The system minimizes only mileage regardless of time.
Waiting time – You can set the maximum allowed wait time on one route.

When the calculation is done, the system displays the cheapest solution. Use the “Variants” option from context menu to see other solutions found that are more expensive, but may contain fewer unplanned orders. Pressing the “Apply” button will display the selected alternative plan.

When creating different plans, you can save individual steps and then return to them later. You only need to select the “Variants” option via the context menu above the route header. Pressing the “Add” button adds a row to the list with the number of orders, the total mileage and the total cost. Each saved schedule can be restored by pressing the “Apply” button. The “DelAll” button is used to clear the list of plan positions.