Map Editor Documentation¶

Menu Location: Settings > Delivery > Map Editor

Access Level: Administrator and above

Last Updated: 2026-03-01

Overview¶

Map Editor allows you to draw delivery zones and route boundaries directly on an interactive map. This visual tool makes it easy to define geographic service areas, create delivery routes, and manage regional coverage without manually entering coordinates or ZIP codes.

Primary Functions:

Draw delivery zone boundaries on interactive map
Create overlapping delivery zones for different days
Define route territories visually
Set geographic service areas
Support multi-day routing in same area
Visual territory management

Page Layout¶

Interactive Map: Google Maps-based drawing canvas
Drawing Tools: Polygon, circle, rectangle tools
Zone List: All defined zones with details
Zone Settings Panel: Configure selected zone
Save/Delete Controls

Features¶

Drawing Tools:

Polygon: Draw custom shapes following streets/boundaries
Circle: Define radius around point
Rectangle: Quick box-shaped zones

Zone Properties:

Zone name
Assigned route
Delivery day(s)
Active status
Color coding

Overlapping Zones:

Support multiple zones covering same area
Different zones for different delivery days
Priority-based assignment when zones overlap

Common Use Cases¶

Use Case 1: Create New Delivery Zone¶

Draw polygon around neighborhood to define Zone A for Monday deliveries.

Use Case 2: Expand Service Area¶

Extend existing zone boundary to include newly developed area.

Use Case 3: Split Route¶

Divide large route into two zones for better driver efficiency.

Use Case 4: Seasonal Zone¶

Create temporary zone for holiday season, deactivate after.

Use Case 5: Multi-Day Routing¶

Draw overlapping zones - same area served Monday OR Wednesday based on customer choice.

Best Practices¶

Follow natural boundaries - Use highways, rivers, major streets as zone edges
Avoid gaps - Ensure complete coverage with no unserviced areas
Test assignments - Enter test addresses to verify zone detection
Name clearly - Descriptive names like "Downtown Monday" vs. "Zone 1"
Color code - Use different colors per delivery day

Quick Reference Card¶

Task	Action
Draw new zone	Select polygon tool, click map points, close shape
Edit zone boundary	Click zone, drag points to adjust
Delete zone	Select zone, click delete button
Change zone color	Edit zone, select new color
Test address	Enter address in search, see which zone it's in
Save changes	Click Save button (auto-saves in some versions)

FAQs¶

Can zones overlap?¶

Yes! Useful for multi-day routing - same address can be in Monday zone AND Wednesday zone.

How are overlapping zones resolved?¶

Depends on configuration - may use priority, customer preference, or day of week.

Do I still need ZIP code assignments?¶

No, map zones replace ZIP-based routing. Addresses assigned to zones automatically based on geographic location.

Can I export zone data?¶

Depends on system version. Contact Kiva Logic for export options.

End of Documentation

For additional help, contact your system administrator or Kiva Logic support.