Add Your First Route

Adding a route to your tour in touring.studio helps you plan the journey between your locations. By following these simple steps, you'll be able to create your first route, define its details, and calculate the best travel path.

Steps to Add a Route:

1. Click on the "Routes" Tab:

   • In the dashboard of your tour, locate and click on the "Routes" tab. This will take you to the section where you can manage all of your tour's routes.

2. Click on "Add New Route":

   • Once you're in the "Routes" tab, click the "Add New Route" button. This will open a form where you can input the details for your new route.

3. Fill in the Route Details:

   • Route Name: Enter a name for your route (e.g., "Mountain Adventure" or "Coastal Drive"). This field is required.
   • Route Description: Optionally, provide a description for the route, such as what makes this route special or any important details.
   • Planned Departure Date: If you have a specific departure date, you can select it here. This field is optional.
   • Color: Choose a color for your route on the map, helping you differentiate it from other routes. This field is optional.

4. Click "Save Route":

   • Once you've filled in the details, click the "Save Route" button to create your new route.

5. Add Locations to the Route:

   • To add locations to your route, click the "Add Location" button in the route list. Follow the steps from the previous article to add locations to your route.

6. Click "Calculate Route":

   • Once you've added locations to your route, click the "Calculate Route" button. This will open a new form where you can customize the calculation for your route.

7. Fill in the Calculation Form:

   • The new form will display the following options for calculating the route:
     • Mode of Travel: Select how you plan to travel between locations (e.g., car, walking, bike, etc.).
     • Route Type: Choose the type of route (e.g., fastest, scenic, etc.).
     • Avoid Features: If there are specific features you want to avoid (e.g., toll roads, highways), you can check those options here.

8. Save the Calculated Route:

   • After selecting your preferred options, click "Calculate Track" to finalize the route calculation. The route will be calculated, and your locations will be mapped according to the travel preferences you set.

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Additional Tips:

• Multiple Routes: You can add multiple routes to your tour by repeating the above steps.
• Edit or Delete Routes: After adding routes, you can easily edit or delete them by selecting the route and using the available options.

By following these steps, you'll be able to add a route to your tour, customize it, and calculate the best way to travel between your destinations.