To access the stops manager first ensure that a network topology is loaded and then select Network|Manage stops from the menu bar.
The Manage Stops option on the Network menu
This opens a window where the following options are available:
- Load stops: Load a points layer to use as stops along a route.
- Save stops: Save the route's stops.
- Save route: Save the route that has been generated.
- Centre on flag: Centres the view on the flag representing the selected stop.
- Set speeds: Set speeds for the different types of network segments.
- Cost field: Shows the cost of traversing the route. The cost values depend on the units selected when generating the topology.
- Enable and disable: Determine which stops to use for calculating the route.
- Altering the order of the stops: This modifies the original route.
- Tolerance: The maximum distance from a node or arc for placement of a stop (in map units).
- Order stops: Reorder the stops to produce a route with a lower cost.
- Return to origin: Calculate a route back to the point of origin.
Control Panel showing stops and various control options
