PC*MILERAS/400 MVS User’s Guide | ALK Technologies specs

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•National/53 Foot: Version 17 Only “N” will cause PC*MILER to generate miles calculated using the National Network, which is designed for larger trucks. “5” will generate miles suitable for 53’ trailer routing. National Network or 53 Foot Trailer will be generated using either the “Practical” or “Shortest” routing type. You can also combine National Network and 53 Foot Trailer routing with the Toll Discouraged option. For example you can generate a “Practical/Toll Discouraged/National Network” route. See Chapter 7, Using PC*MILER With Other Transportation Software for details on using this new functionality with other software packages.

•Custom Routing: “C” will use custom routing preferences (avoids and favors) set in PC*MILER or PC*MILERStreets. When this position is blank, routing preferences will be disabled.

•Hub or Optimize: A blank space is the default entry and is used for the standard PC*MILER operation. “H” is used to initiate the hub distance generator. “R” is used to initiate route sequencing with the origin fixed and the remaining stops reordered. “F” is used to initiate route sequencing with both the origin and destination fixed and the remaining stops reordered. These options are described in more detail in the main PC*MILER User’s Guide.

•Ovrd (Override) Restrictions:

(Version 17.x and 16.x with optional Street Level Add-on Only) In addition to the five basic PC*MILER route types, a Heavy and Light Vehicle routing option is now offered. When Ovrd Restrictions is set to “Y”, the Light Vehicle option is activated. With Light Vehicle routing active, truck-prohibited roads will always be avoided, but truck- restricted roads are considered for a route. (PC*MILER normally gives preference to Interstates, major highways, and major thru-roads where possible.)

With Ovrd Restrictions set to “N”, Heavy Vehicle routing is in effect, so both truck-prohibited and truck-restricted roads will always be avoided. In addition, Heavy Vehicle routing takes nationwide 13’ 6” height restrictions into account. A heavy vehicle is one weighing at least 80,000 pounds; a light vehicle weighs less than 80,000 pounds.

•Miles/Kilometers: “M” will cause PC*MILER to generate distances in miles. “K” will cause PC*MILER to generate distances in kilometers.

•HazMat (Hazardous Material Type): (optional add-on data module) Types of hazardous material routing that can be generated are: “G” for General, “E” for explosive, “I” for Inhalant, and “R” for Radioactive

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