This report provides a user-friendly guide to the Parking Station sub-module, designed to help you efficiently manage and monitor designated parking areas for vehicles. We'll explore how this feature simplifies your daily tasks, from adding new parking spots to tracking them on a map and generating reports.

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1. Executive Summary

The Parking Station feature empowers you to easily organize and oversee all your designated vehicle parking locations. It offers a streamlined way to add, update, and delete parking stations, ensuring your information is always current and accurate. With integrated map functionalities, you can visually define parking zones (geofences), search for addresses, and track vehicle assignments. This means less manual effort, better location awareness, and quicker access to essential parking data for improved operational efficiency.

2. Introduction

Managing vehicle parking can be a complex task, often leading to confusion, wasted time, and inefficient space utilization. The Parking Station sub-module directly addresses these challenges by providing a centralized and interactive system for handling all your parking locations.

The purpose of this feature is to streamline the management of your vehicle parking points, allowing you to precisely define, monitor, and report on these areas. This ensures you have accurate, up-to-date information at your fingertips, helping you make informed decisions and optimize your vehicle operations.

Key Terms Defined:

• Parking Station: A designated area where vehicles can be parked. It holds specific details like name, capacity, and location.
• Geofence: A virtual boundary drawn on a map around a real-world geographical area. For Parking Stations, this defines the exact perimeter of your parking zone.
• Master Data: Core, essential business information used across the system, like your list of parking stations.

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3. Main Content (User-Focused Sections)

What This Means for You

The Parking Station sub-module provides several practical benefits:

• Precise Location Control: Easily define exact parking areas using an interactive map and geofencing tools.
• Efficient Data Management: Quickly add new parking stations, update existing details like capacity or location, and remove outdated entries with ease.
• Enhanced Operational Oversight: Visualize your parking stations on a map, search for specific addresses, and understand their geographical context.
• Quick Reporting: Generate and download lists of your parking stations in Excel or CSV format for further analysis and record-keeping.
• Improved Responsiveness: The system is designed to work seamlessly across various devices (mobile, tablet, desktop), so you can manage parking stations on the go.

How It Works

The Parking Station sub-module allows you to manage your parking locations through a straightforward process. You can add new stations, modify their details, define their exact boundaries on a map, and download reports.

Here’s a simplified visual representation of the process:

Core Workflow:

1. Add a New Parking Station: You'll input essential details like the station name, parking capacity, address, and then draw its geofence directly on the map.
2. View & Interact with Map: The map allows you to see all your parking stations, search for locations, zoom in/out, and define geofences. The geofence data used on this map is sourced from your Master Settings module under Transportation Settings.
3. Edit Station Details: Select an existing parking station, and you can update its information, including relocating its marker on the map.
4. Delete a Station: Easily remove a parking station if it's no longer needed.
5. Export Data: Download your parking station list into Excel or CSV formats for external use.

Getting Started

Follow these steps to effectively use the Parking Station sub-module:

1. Access the Parking Station Module:

   • Navigate to the "Master Data" module.
   • Click on the "Parking Station" sub-module.

2. Add a New Parking Station:

   • On the Parking Station page, click the "Add Parking Station" option.
   • Fill in the required details: Station Name, Parking Capacity, and Address.
   • Use the interactive map:
     • Search for an address in the map's address field.
     • Drag the location marker to fine-tune the exact position.
     • Click the rectangle marker tool (usually in the top right of the map) and draw the desired geofence area around your parking station.
   • Click "Submit" to save your new parking station.
   • To cancel, click the "Cancel" button at the bottom right.

3. Update an Existing Parking Station:

   • On the main Parking Station page, click on the parking station card you wish to update. A popup will appear.
   • In the popup, click the "Edit" button.
   • Modify any details (e.g., Station Name, Parking Capacity, Address, Station Code).
   • If updating the location, drag the location marker on the map to the new position.
   • Click "Save" or "Update" to apply changes.

4. Delete a Parking Station:

   • On the main Parking Station page, click on the parking station card you wish to remove.
   • In the details popup, click the "Delete" button.
   • Confirm your decision when prompted.

5. Explore the Parking Station Map:

   • When adding or editing a parking station, you'll see a map.
   • Click the full-screen icon on the map to view it enlarged.
   • Use the zoom-in (+) and zoom-out (-) buttons or scroll gestures to adjust the map view. The zoom-out button will disable at the minimum zoom level.
   • The map should display all designated parking areas correctly and be interactive.

6. Download Parking Station Data:

   • In the Parking Station sub-module, click the "Export" button.
   • Choose "Excel" or "CSV" as the file format.
   • Click "Download" to get your parking station list.
     • Important Note: For security and compliance, direct PDF export for Parking Station data is not supported. You can download in Excel or CSV and convert it manually if needed.

Key Features You'll Use

• Add Parking Station: Create new entries with name, capacity, address, and an assigned geofence area.
• Edit/Update Parking Station: Modify existing station details and adjust their location marker on the map.
• Delete Parking Station: Remove stations that are no longer active.
• Geofence Management: Define and visualize parking boundaries directly on the map using a rectangle drawing tool.
• Map Interaction:
  • Address Search: Find specific locations on the map.
  • Zoom & Pan: Easily navigate and adjust the map view.
  • Full-Screen View: Enlarge the map for a clearer, more detailed perspective.
• Data Export: Download parking station lists in Excel or CSV formats for reporting and analysis.
• Responsive UI: The interface adapts to various screen sizes for consistent usability across devices.
• Search Functionality: Quickly find specific parking stations by entering a slot name in the search bar.

Common Scenarios

• Adding a New Designated Parking Zone: Your company acquires a new facility and needs to set up a new parking area. You would use the "Add Parking Station" feature to define its name, capacity, address, and draw its geofence on the map.
• Updating Parking Capacity: During a busy season, you realize a parking station can accommodate more vehicles. You would click on the station's card, then "Edit," update the "Parking Capacity" field, and save the changes.
• Relocating a Parking Station's Marker: A parking station's entrance shifts slightly, and you need to update its precise location. You'd edit the station, then drag the location marker on the map to the new spot.
• Searching for a Specific Parking Area: You need to find details for "Station Alpha." You'd type "Station Alpha" into the search bar and click search to quickly locate its information.
• Reviewing All Parking Station Locations: To get an overview of all your parking areas, you navigate to the module and see them displayed on the interactive map, zooming in or out as needed.
• Generating a Report of All Stations: For an audit or quarterly review, you'd click the "Export" button and download the list of all parking stations in Excel format.

What to Expect

After performing actions in the Parking Station module, you can expect the following outcomes:

• Adding a Parking Station: The new parking station will appear in your list and on the map, successfully saved with all provided details.
• Updating a Parking Station: The modified station code, details, or map location will be reflected instantly in the station management list and on the map.
• Deleting a Parking Station: The selected parking station will be successfully removed from the system and will no longer appear in the list or on the map.
• Searching for a Slot Name: The system will display only the relevant parking slot(s) matching your search criteria.
• Interacting with the Map: The parking station map will load successfully, display all areas accurately, and allow smooth zooming and panning without lag. The zoom-out button will become disabled at the minimum zoom level to prevent excessive zooming.
• Exporting Data: An Excel or CSV file containing your parking station data will be downloaded to your computer without corruption. You will receive a message if PDF export is attempted, indicating it's not supported for this data.

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4. Visual Elements & Supporting Information

Below is a screenshot of the "Add Parking Station" page, where you can input details and define geofence areas.

Field Validation Table

The table below provides details on the input fields you'll encounter when adding or editing a parking station, ensuring you know exactly what information to provide.

Field Name	Mandatory	Field Type	Data Type	Field Size	Is Editable	Description
Station Name	Yes	Text	String	Max 100 characters	Yes	A unique, descriptive name for your parking station.
Parking Capacity	Yes	Number	Integer	Numeric (e.g., 0-9999)	Yes	The maximum number of vehicles that can park at this station.
Address	Yes	Text (with map search)	String	Max 250 characters	Yes	The physical address of the parking station. Can be updated by dragging the map marker.
Geofence Area	Yes	Map Interaction (drawing tool)	Geographical Coordinates	N/A	Yes	The virtual boundary defining the exact perimeter of the parking station on the map.
Assign Vehicles	No	Dropdown / Multi-select	List of Vehicle IDs/Names	N/A	Yes	Assign specific vehicles that are designated for this parking station.
Station Code (during update)	Yes	Text	String	Max 50 characters	Yes	A unique identifier for the parking station (often assigned or editable upon creation/update).

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5. Summary & Benefits

The Parking Station sub-module is a powerful tool designed to simplify and enhance your vehicle parking management. By providing clear functionalities for adding, updating, and deleting parking locations, along with robust map integration for visual oversight and geofencing, it puts control directly into your hands.

This feature directly contributes to your goals of:

• Streamlined Operations: Reduces manual effort in tracking and managing parking areas.
• Accurate Data: Ensures your parking station information, including precise locations and capacities, is always correct.
• Better Decision-Making: Provides the necessary data and visual context to optimize parking usage and vehicle flow.
• Improved Efficiency: Enables quick access to reports and real-time map views, saving you time and enhancing productivity.

By leveraging the Parking Station sub-module, you gain peace of mind knowing your vehicle parking infrastructure is managed with precision and ease, ultimately leading to a more efficient and organized operation.