Comprehensive User Guide: Your Dashboard Map

1. Executive Summary

Welcome to your new and improved Dashboard Map! This central hub is designed to give you a clear, real-time picture of everything happening with your vehicles at a glance. Whether you manage a fleet of vehicles or just track your personal car, this feature simplifies monitoring, boosts efficiency, and provides peace of mind. You'll gain instant access to live locations, vehicle statuses, and important alerts, helping you make informed decisions quickly and effortlessly.

2. Introduction

Have you ever wondered where your vehicles are right now? Or what their current status is – are they running, parked, or idle? Managing vehicles can be a complex task, often involving multiple pieces of information that are hard to track. Our Dashboard Map addresses these challenges by providing a single, intuitive interface for all your vehicle tracking needs.

The purpose of the Dashboard Map is to offer you a quick, comprehensive summary of your operations and immediate access to critical updates. It's your eye in the sky, ensuring you're always informed about your fleet's activities.

Here are a few terms to help you get started:

• Dashboard: Your main control panel for vehicle tracking.
• Real-time Tracking: Seeing your vehicle's location and status live, as it happens.
• Geofence: A virtual boundary you define on the map (like a specific area or property). You get alerts when a vehicle enters or exits this area.
• Offline Tracking: A special feature that records vehicle data even when there's no internet, uploading it once a connection is restored. This means you never miss important tracking information due to poor network coverage.

3. Main Content (User-Focused Sections)

What This Means for You

The Dashboard Map is packed with features designed to simplify your day-to-day vehicle management:

• Real-time Peace of Mind: Instantly see where all your vehicles are, whether they're moving, stopped, or idle.
• Faster Decision-Making: Access critical information like vehicle speed, driver behavior, and alerts immediately, helping you respond quickly to any situation.
• Smarter Management: Easily filter vehicles by type, group, or status, allowing you to focus on what matters most.
• Enhanced Safety & Security: Receive instant alerts for speeding, geofence breaches, or even if a GPS tracker is tampered with, improving overall safety.
• No Lost Data: With offline tracking, you can be confident that valuable tracking data is always saved, even without an internet connection.
• Personalized Experience: Update your profile, change language settings, and manage your communication directly from the dashboard.

How It Works

The Dashboard Map acts as your central command center. Upon logging in, you'll be greeted by an interactive map showing all your vehicles. You can click on individual vehicle icons for detailed information, filter views by groups or status, and access various management tools through simple clicks. The system continuously updates vehicle data, ensuring you always have the most current information.

You can visualize the main interactions and processes on your Dashboard Map with this flowchart:

Getting Started

Here’s how to start using your Dashboard Map:

1. Log In: Open the Vehicle Tracking System application and log in with your credentials. You'll be redirected to the Dashboard Map.
2. View Your Profile: To check your personal details, click on the User icon (often a person's silhouette or your profile picture) in the top-right corner of the dashboard, then select "Profile".
3. Update Your Profile: To make changes to your profile, click the User icon, select "Update Profile", make your desired changes, and save them.
4. Change Language: To switch the application language, click the User icon, select "Language", and then choose your preferred language (e.g., Spanish, French).
5. Check Messages: To see your messages, click the Chat icon (usually a speech bubble) in the top header of the dashboard.
6. See Online Vehicles: Look for the "Vehicles Online" label in the top right. Green vehicle icons indicate active vehicles, while yellow means inactive. Click the green vehicle icon and count to see the full list.
7. View Vehicle Details: To get specific information about a vehicle (like its type, driver, or device details), click on its icon directly on the map. A pop-up will appear.
8. Access More Options for a Vehicle: After clicking a vehicle icon and seeing its details, click the three dots (⋮) on the vehicle details card to access options like "Playback," "Device Details," "Alerts," "Geofence," "Share Tracking," and "Share Current Location."
9. Zoom In/Out: Use the + (Plus) icon to zoom in for a closer look and the - (Minus) icon to zoom out for a broader view of the map.
10. Reset Map View: To quickly return to the default map layout, click the blue square icon at the bottom right of the map.
11. Expand to Full Screen: For a larger, clearer view of the map, click the full-screen icon (often a square with arrows pointing outwards) in the map controls.
12. Log Out: When you're done, click the User icon at the top of the screen and select "Logout" from the dropdown menu.

Key Features You'll Use

• Real-time Vehicle Tracking: See live locations and movement of all your vehicles on an interactive map. Vehicle icons update instantly to reflect their current status.
• Vehicle Status at a Glance: Easily identify if a vehicle is Running (green icon), Parked (blue icon), Idle (yellow icon), or Untracked (red icon).
• Customizable Geofencing: Define virtual boundaries on the map and receive instant alerts when vehicles enter or exit these areas, helping you manage routes and restricted zones.
• Instant Alerts & Notifications: Get real-time notifications for important events like speeding, geofence breaches, or danger alerts. All messages and notifications are accessible via dedicated icons.
• Driver & Vehicle Details: Click any vehicle icon to view detailed information, including driver's name, photo, vehicle type, and device details.
• Scheduled Trip Monitoring: Track planned trips with visible start and end dates directly on the dashboard map, indicated by a yellow icon.
• Profile Management: Update your personal information, change language preferences, and securely log out from the user profile menu.
• Efficient Vehicle & Group Search: Quickly find specific vehicles or filter by pre-defined groups to streamline your monitoring tasks.
• Map Controls: Seamlessly zoom in, zoom out, reset the map to its default view, or expand it to full-screen for enhanced visibility.
• Share Location: Easily share the real-time or current location of a vehicle with others, even through social media platforms.
• Offline Tracking: Your system continuously collects tracking data, even in areas with no network, and updates it automatically once connectivity is restored.

Common Scenarios

Here are some real-world situations where the Dashboard Map makes your life easier:

• "I need to know if any of my vehicles have been speeding today." You can quickly view speeding events in the 'Running' tab of your dashboard. Filter by today’s date and select your vehicle to see any incidents.
• "I want to track a specific vehicle and identify its driver." Simply click on the vehicle's icon on the map. A pop-up will show you the vehicle details, including the driver's photo and name.
• "My vehicle entered a restricted zone, but I didn't get an alert." First, ensure you have set up a geofence around that area. If so, check your notification settings to ensure geofence breach alerts are enabled. If enabled, the system should instantly notify you.
• "I need to quickly share the live location of a delivery truck with a customer." Click the delivery truck's icon on the map, then click the three dots (⋮) on the details card, and select "Share Current Location". You can then choose how to share the link.
• "I want to see all my vehicles that are currently idle." Use the vehicle status dropdown on the dashboard and select "Idle." The map will then display only your idle vehicles, often with a yellow icon.
• "I need to check the status of a GPS tracker for a specific vehicle." Click on the vehicle icon on the dashboard, then click the three dots (⋮) on the details card, and select "Device Details." This will show you the tracker information and status.
• "How do I confirm the dropdown closed after selecting a vehicle group?" After selecting a vehicle group, the dropdown will automatically disappear from the screen, confirming your selection has been applied.

What to Expect

When you use the Dashboard Map, you can expect:

• Accurate Profile Information: When you open your profile, you will see your correct contact and general information displayed.
• Seamless Logout: Clicking "Logout" will successfully end your session and redirect you to the login page.
• Instant Message Access: The chat icon will take you directly to your messages, showing either your conversations or an empty inbox.
• Clear Notifications: Your notification icon will be clearly visible and clickable, leading to a page where various notification types are displayed in a dropdown.
• Real-time Alerts: If a vehicle triggers a danger alert or crosses a geofence boundary, you will receive an immediate notification, as long as these alerts are enabled.
• Dynamic Map Updates: The map will smoothly zoom in and out, reset to a default view, or expand to full-screen without lag or distortion, always displaying the latest vehicle data.
• Accurate Vehicle Statuses: Vehicles will be clearly marked as "Online" or "Offline" with corresponding icons (green for running, blue for parked, yellow for idle, red for untracked).
• Filtered Map Views: When you select a vehicle group or filter by status, the map will instantly adjust to show only the relevant vehicles.
• Valid Search Results: Typing a partial vehicle name into the search box will show a list of matching vehicles, or a "No data" message if no match is found.
• Consistent Display: Vehicle icons and map details will be consistently displayed and interactive across different devices and web browsers.
• Real-time Playback: If available, the playback controls will allow you to pause and resume historical vehicle movements smoothly.
• Reliable Location Sharing: When you share a vehicle's current location, the shared link will accurately reflect its most recent position, provided you have an internet connection. If offline, you'll receive a clear message that sharing is not possible.

4. Visual Elements & Supporting Information

Here are some visual aids and additional details to help you navigate the Dashboard Map:

Screenshot & Field Details

Below are screenshots of various Dashboard Map views and a detailed table for the 'Update Profile' section, where you might input information.

• Dashboard Map Main View:

• My Messages View:

• Update Profile View:

• Vehicles Online View:

• Profile View:

• Language Change Selection:

• Groups View:

• Vehicle View:

• Vehicle Status Search:

• Device Details View:

• Alerts View:

• Scheduled Trip View:

• Driver Name View:

• Map Overview View:

• Vehicle Group Selection Zoom:

• Vehicle Search Auto-Suggestions:

• Notification Icon Visibility:

• Speed Limit Search:

• Geofence Performance:

• Share Tracking View Details:

• Full Screen Icon Show:

• Map Zoom In View:

Field Validation Table: Update Profile

This table details the fields you'll encounter when updating your profile in the Dashboard Map, ensuring you enter information correctly.

Field Name	Mandatory	Field Type	Data Type	Field Size	Is Editable	Description
Full Name	Yes	Text	String	50	Yes	Your complete name for identification.
Email Address	Yes	Text	String	100	Yes	Your primary contact email.
Phone Number	Yes	Text	Number	15	Yes	Your contact phone number.
Address	No	Text	String	200	Yes	Your current residential or business address.
Profile Picture	No	File Upload	Image	N/A	Yes	Upload a photo to personalize your profile.

5. Summary & Benefits

The Dashboard Map is more than just a tracking tool; it's a comprehensive solution designed to empower you with control and insight over your vehicles. By centralizing real-time data, communication, and management tools, it transforms complex fleet operations into a streamlined, user-friendly experience.

You'll benefit from:

• Unparalleled Visibility: Always know the exact location and status of your vehicles.
• Proactive Management: Receive timely alerts to prevent issues and react quickly to events.
• Operational Efficiency: Save time by quickly finding information, filtering views, and managing profiles and settings with ease.
• Enhanced Security: Features like geofencing and device alerts add an extra layer of protection for your assets.

With the Dashboard Map, you're not just tracking vehicles; you're gaining a powerful ally in managing your assets efficiently, safely, and with complete confidence.