Setting Up & Managing OnSpot Definitions & Mappings

Steps for creating & editing definitions and mappings for OnSpot reporting.

To access existing definitions, open the System Management page (bell icon or hamburger menu). Select Application Settings from the menu. Click the OnSpot option under My Applications. 

App Settings OS option under System Management

Creating Definitions & Mappings

Users with Administrator rights may create new OnSpot definitions. Select Add and name the new definition. Click Save. To return to the OnSpot Settings page without saving, click Cancel.

My Apps OS Settings page

The RTLS saves the new OnSpot definition. Although saved, the mappings need to be created to complete the OnSpot definition. Mapping creates a link between a subset of vehicles and a condition that these vehicles should meet to be considered on-spot.

STEP 1:  Select the link in the Name column to complete mappings. Click Add to create a new mapping.

OS Definition incomplete highlight on spot definition name link

New OS Mapping

STEP 2:  Choose the vehicle categories/attributes from the Selection column. Use the carats to open and close each of the categories and make your selection(s). The Selected values column populates with the chosen attributes. Clear a single value with the X next to that item. To remove all selections choose Clear; Cancel to return to OnSpot Settings page for the selected OnSpot definition. Once vehicle categories are selected choose Next.

New OS Mapping1 vehicle selection for new on spot mapping

STEP 3:  Identify the criteria for the selected vehicles (step 1) to consider the vehicles on- spot. For example, the vehicles will be on-spot when they are in a specific zone or meet a certain condition. Use carats to open/close the categories and make your selections. Clear a single value with the X next to that item. To remove all selections choose Clear; Previous to return to step 1; Cancel to return to OnSpot Settings page for the selected OnSpot definition. Once OnSpot categories are selected choose Next.

New OS Mapping2 on spot conditions selections for new on spot mapping

Each mapping within an on-spot definition has its own identifier. Input the mapping name (required). Optionally enter a description. 

Changes to the mapping and definitions may also be made directly from this window. Remove any selected value by clicking the X next to that value. Add new values by opening the category and making selection(s).

To return to step 2, choose Previous; to finalize the new mapping select Save. The portal returns to the OnSpot Settings page for the selected OnSpot definition.

New OS Mapping3 naming and summary for new on spot mapping OS map complete on spot mapping list for on spot definition

If no other mappings are needed for this OnSpot definition, the process is complete. Otherwise, follow the same steps to add additional mappings to this definition. After complete, the OnSpot definition may be accessed from the OnSpot menu in the Dashboard, Map, and in My Lot.

Editing + Deleting Mappings or Definitions

Remove an OnSpot definition entirely by placing a checkmark next to the name and clicking Delete. The button will remain grayed out until only one definition is checked. Be sure you want to take this action before you delete the OnSpot definition. A small confirmation window appears confirming the definition was deleted. 

Delete OS Def on spot definition delete option

To make changes to the mappings nested underneath an OnSpot definition, select the OnSpot name link in the Name column. The mappings are listed. 

Click Add to create a new mapping for this definition. To remove a particular mapping from the OnSpot definition, select the checkbox for that mapping and click Delete.

Click the OnSpot Settings breadcrumb at the top of the page to return to the OnSpot listings page.