DayBack Behaviors, Hacks, and Extensions

Overview

Optimize resource scheduling by checking drive times between events and rearranging the order in which they are visited. This helps ensure there is enough travel time between appointments based on traffic conditions and the best available route. By adjusting the sequence of events or assigning them to the closest resources, you can reduce travel time, increase efficiency, and avoid scheduling conflicts caused by unexpected delays.

Prerequisites

This code requires the installation of the map-core-main-functions.js foundational library from the Map Core custom action bundle.

What’s included in this code bundle

• drive-time-check.js – An On Event Save, or Button Action that checks the drive time between events. This will help determine if the space between events allows for enough travel time based on traffic conditions and the optimum route.

About This Release

We’re excited to release Map Core custom action bundle, giving you an early look at powerful new mapping capabilities within DayBack. This code bundle provides routing, distance calculations, drive times, and geocoding—offering a foundation for users who want to start working with these tools right away. If you’d like mapping features enabled in your DayBack deployment, just let us know—we’ll turn them on so you can experiment with maps configuration in draft mode before rolling out your maps deployment to your users. Please note that maps require DayBack’s Plus plan, which is already included if you’re a Salesforce user.

Since this is the first time maps have been built into the calendar, we’re still refining behaviors and determining which workflows should be built-in versus customized. If you have specific needs for maps or distance-based scheduling, get in touch—your feedback can help shape the future of these features and ensure they work seamlessly in your workflow.

Maps Documentation

For a detailed overview of our new mapping capabilities, check out our blog post: Scheduling with Maps.

To learn more about mapping in DayBack—including how to use maps, routing, and distance features—refer to our Maps & Drive Times documentation.