Creating a New Geofence

Overview

Geofences are virtual boundaries you draw on the map to define specific locations - job sites, equipment yards, restricted areas, or any location you want to monitor. When equipment enters or leaves a geofence, CLUE can track the event and trigger alerts.

Step 1: Navigate to Geofences

Go to Directory > Geofence in the sidebar. You'll see the Geofence Directory with a list of existing geofences and a map view.

The left panel shows all your geofences, and the map displays their locations. Click any geofence name to zoom to that location.

Step 2: Click New Geofence

Click the green New Geofence button in the top-right corner. The Create New Geofence form opens with a map for drawing your boundary.

Step 3: Fill Out Geofence Details

Required Field

• Geofence Name* - A descriptive name for the location (e.g., "Main Yard", "Highway 101 Project", "Restricted Zone")

Optional Fields

• Type - Categorize the geofence (Job Site, Yard, Office, etc.)
• Associated Project - Link to a specific project
• Color - Choose a color for the geofence boundary on the map
• Radius - For circular geofences, set the radius size
• Make this Geofence Private - Toggle to restrict visibility

Step 4: Draw the Boundary

Use the map tools to draw your geofence boundary:

1. Search - Type an address or location name to zoom to that area
2. Click on the map - Click to place boundary points
3. Drag points - Adjust the shape by dragging corner points
4. Close the shape - Click on the first point to complete the boundary

For circular geofences, enable the Radius option and drag to set the size.

Step 5: Save the Geofence

Once you've drawn your boundary and filled in the details, click Save. The geofence will appear in your Geofence Directory and on maps throughout CLUE.

What Geofences Enable

After creating geofences, you can:

• Track arrivals and departures - See when assets enter or leave
• Set alerts - Get notified when equipment leaves a geofence
• Filter by location - View only assets at specific sites
• Use in Dispatch - Set pickup and dropoff locations
• Analyze utilization - See time spent at each location

Tips

• Use descriptive names that your team will recognize
• Draw boundaries slightly larger than the actual area to account for GPS accuracy
• Color-code geofences by type (e.g., green for yards, blue for job sites)
• Link geofences to projects for better project-based reporting
• Create geofences for commonly used locations first