Overview
When creating stops for orders, you can add new location destinations directly from the stop creation interface without leaving your workflow. This feature allows you to either create permanent locations that are saved to your system or temporary locations for one-time use.
Creating a New Location from the Map
How It Works
When you're adding a stop to an order and need to create a new location:
Open the stop creation dialog by clicking "Add Stop" in your order details
Click Select Location button
Click directly on the map where the stop location should be or type address in the search
Enter the location details in the form on the left side
What you'll need to provide:
Address - Auto-populated from the map coordinates you clicked
Location name - Required field (e.g., "Acme Warehouse", "Customer Distribution Center")
Phone number - Optional but recommended
Location tag - Optional category for organizing locations
Driver instructions - Optional special directions or notes
Temporary Locations for Additional Stops
What Are Temporary Locations?
Temporary locations are one-time destinations that exist only for the specific order stop you're creating. They are not saved permanently to your locations database.
When to use temporary locations:
One-time delivery to a driver's home address
Emergency reroute to an unusual location
Special pickup that won't repeat
Testing or temporary operational changes
Important: Temporary locations can only be created for additional stops, not for primary pickup or delivery stops.
Creating a Temporary Location
Requirements:
You must be adding an additional stop (not the main pickup or delivery)
Process:
Click "Add Stop" for an additional stop on your order
Click Select location button
Click on the map to select the location
Enter basic location details (name and address are required)
Look for the "Save as temporary location" option (or similar checkbox/toggle)
Enable the temporary location option
Click "Confirm" to create the stop
What happens:
The location is created for this stop only
It will not appear in your locations list for future orders
If you need this location again, you'll need to recreate it or save it as a permanent location
Important Notes
⚠️ Creating Temporary Locations:
Temporary locations are only available for additional stops
You cannot create temporary pickup or delivery stops
If you try to use a temporary location regularly, consider saving it as permanent instead
⚠️ Address Accuracy:
Always verify the auto-populated address after clicking on the map
Add suite numbers, building names, or other details not captured by coordinates
Include address line 2 information for complex facilities
⚠️ Location Names:
Use descriptive, searchable names
Include city names if you have multiple locations for the same customer
Avoid generic names like "Location 1" that don't help identify the destination
⚠️ Required Fields:
Location name is always required
Address is required (auto-filled from map click)
Other fields are optional but highly recommended for driver success
Troubleshooting
Issue: Address doesn't match the map location
Issue: The auto-filled address seems incorrect for where you clicked
Cause: Map geocoding may not be precise for rural areas or new developments Solution:
Verify the coordinates shown are close to the actual location
Add detailed driver instructions to help find the location
Consider using a nearby landmark and noting the difference in instructions
If the location is very hard to find: Include GPS coordinates in the driver instructions field.
Issue: Can't find location after creating it
Issue: You created a location but it doesn't appear in searches
Possible Causes:
It was created as temporary - Temporary locations only exist for that one order
Search terms don't match - Try searching by address, city, or customer name
Location tag filter - Check if you have location filters applied in your search
Solution:
If it was temporary, recreate as permanent location
Try broader search terms
Clear any active filters in the location list
Check if you have the right customer selected if using customer-linked locations