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Distance measurement

The size of the territory is defined from the center of the territory to its borders. This distance can be calculated using the following methods:

  • Straight line – a geometrical difference between coordinates of points between the center and its borders.
  • Network distance – a distance that is calculated taking into account the movement on a transport network.
Distance measurement page of the Setup Level Parameters wizard

Distances, when calculated using Straight Line, are fast and suitable for a rough estimate of territory allocation as they relate to one another. Using network distances for calculations are more accurate but slower.

Note:

You can use a Territory Network Index to improve the performance of distance calculations.

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