Method:Classic General Q&A

Re: Map - Google Maps

Ross Black — Fri, 25 Oct 2024 19:09:23 GMT

Matthew, I saw your website Quick Quote and it looks perfect to me. I read through the comments above and couldn't quite figure out the steps to set it up myself. How did you end up doing it? We have a company that delivers storage containers and we base the price on delivery zip-code. Thanks in advance for your help,

Ross

Re: Map - Google Maps

mathew_barnes — Sat, 31 Aug 2019 13:48:35 GMT

I suppose pre calculating 1 billion steight line distances is not that big of an issue. (which is what that database must contain)

But do it for actual directions, would mean calling a directions engine, a little over 2 billion times, being as the times would be different for each direction. Clearly that is out of the question for most people, 'we' certainly cant really do that against Googles data; Google I guess could, but its still a lot of work.

So I would hazard a guess that such a source doesnt exist. GPS devices etc will calculate it live (or a small cache) against a network map.

Why do want it anyway? What is your application? Can you use something like the Google Maps API (ie are you showing a map?) If so you could use the current table to get a estimate, and then only run a actual directions request for the small sample, and store that.

All State To Auto Transport

Re: Map - Google Maps

Anonymous — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 19:04:01 GMT

MisterBill,

It isn't so much that we don't see that value but rather that we don't have the processes in place to handle such a referal program. This may be something we do down the road but isn't an option right now. As Mark suggested, you are more than welcome to work with one of our MSPs.

Have a great day.

Re: Map - Google Maps

MisterBill — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 18:50:26 GMT

Danny why wouldn't method see any value in doing some type of referal program pretty much every industry i've ever seen offers this to some sort of degree?

Re: Map - Google Maps

LaCrews — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 17:26:46 GMT

Hi MisterBill

We are a Method reseller and part of method's MSP program. We do have an unoffical referal program. If you'd like discuss it, give us a shout.

You might also try reaching out to any of Method's Solution Provider partners. Some of them may also have referal programs.

The complete listing is at http://www.methodintegration.com/Consultants.aspx

Re: Map - Google Maps

Anonymous — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 16:36:37 GMT

MisterBill,

To clarify, the MSP program is not a referal program but a partner program. We do not have a referal program.

Re: Map - Google Maps

Method_Michael — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 15:18:32 GMT

MisterBill-

The only referal program we have is the MSP program.

I believe it may be possible to have the the order generated by Google maps to transfer back to the Work Order list or maybe potentially the calendar but it would be quite a bit of work to get something like this to work.

-Michael

Re: Map - Google Maps

MisterBill — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 01:04:15 GMT

sorry forgot to reply to this one, i got it to work, one little snag i've found is it can be quite anoying that after i click optimize the route there isn't currently a backwards sync from the map so then i still have to manually re arange all the stops so the tech does them in the order from top to bottom. if there's a way to get it to re adjust the order back into method MAN would that save some time. I've refered about 5 companies to you so far and i'm about to send out my newsletter to 90 or so businesses that will be CRAZY not to do this, is there any type of unofficial referal program?

Re: Map - Google Maps

Method_Michael — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 15:47:14 GMT

MisterBill-

When the map pop-up is displayed if you click on Show Options and then Plot Addresses with Directions and Optimize Route this should give you an optimized map.

-Michael

Re: Map - Google Maps

MisterBill — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 08:00:38 GMT

So i've added 6 people to a specific date and clicked the map all in the column but the order it has them in is completely not optimized, how do you make the optimization aspect work without printing the map and ordering them yourself. Also

Re: Map - Google Maps

Method_Paul — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 17:26:52 GMT

Heather -

I wanted to give you an update. On today's new version of Method you can now set the accuracy level on the "Reset map" action while customizing a screen.

1. Edit the Reset Map action.

2. Click Set Map Attributes.

3. Set Min Accuracy to "Zip/Postal Code".

4. Add a Plot Addresses action which plots the zip code form an action result or value on the screen.

I tested it by plotting zip codes from customer addresses found in QuickBooks and it works. HOWEVER, I'm not entirely happy with it. It zooms you right into the zip code at close range, so I found I had to manually zoom out a few levels before it became useful. I've edited our suggestion ticket to ask that we have a feature that lets you set the zoom level. I imagine it is possible. We'll see. For now, it is useable, just a little annoying!

Paul

Re: Map - Google Maps

ALLFloridaBeeRemoval_Richard — Wed, 29 Dec 2010 02:33:37 GMT

I'm hijacking this thread just to say 'wow'! The above dialogue and action is what makes Method such a great value. Thanks ya'll!

Re: Map - Google Maps

hmsrpm — Fri, 10 Dec 2010 05:56:54 GMT

Sounds great Thanks again. Method is truely a great product. I can't wait until I get everything setup the way I want, but I'm off to a good start and have the rest mapped out. I'm very excited to see the other changes that are coming.

Re: Map - Google Maps

Method_Paul — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 16:57:23 GMT

Heather - just an update. The addition has actually been made in the "labs" now. It is bundled with a bunch of other changes in progress that will likely take a few weeks to get finalized and tested before being made live.

Paul

Re: Map - Google Maps

hmsrpm — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 05:12:40 GMT

Paul

Thanks for the guess of when to watch for this. I have a lot of work to do to be ready for it.

All of your hard work is definately worth it.

Thanks

Heather