Waiting Times and Background Optimisation - Release 2.1.7 Notes

Platform release 2.1.7 went live on the 11th of December. This release had a major update to how the optimiser handles scenarios with lots of Jobs (500+) and added waiting time graphics to the timeline.

New Features

• Post+Polling Optimisation via Websockets: Improved communication during optimisation processes for enhanced reliability.

• Bulk Update Jobs: Easily update multiple jobs simultaneously for better efficiency.

• Unit Proof Modal: View the latest Load Proof and Deliver Proof for improved job tracking.

• Improved UX for "Copy" or "Move" Job/Unit to Pool: Simplifies workflow when managing jobs or units.

• Waiting Times & Lunch Breaks from the Optimiser: Gain deeper insights into scheduling and break calculations.

Improvements

• Job Pool Management: Enhanced drag-and-drop modals for a more user-friendly experience.

• Admin Panel Enhancements: Better handling of Default Driver User and Default Vehicle fields.

• Timeline UX: Improved display of lunch break times.

• Admin Panel Exports: Significantly faster page load times.

• Bulk Driver Update: Auto-fill time fields for quicker edits.

• Background Optimisation: Renamed optimisation polling to improve clarity.

Bug Fixes

• Resolved 'Runs provided did not correspond to a valid solution' error.

• Fixed Timeline Lunch Breaks display, including edge cases with pooled jobs.

• Addressed "not a valid time" error during bulk job creation.

• Resolved issue with job attachments not copying to the pool.

• Fixed duplicated job data in progress reports (e.g., missing customer emails).

• Corrected long scenario name display in Live/Customer Views for territory groups.

• Fixed handling of soft deletion for Billing Rates.

• Resolved "Default Driver User Surname shows null" issue in Admin Panel.

• Fixed empty opening time fields during bulk driver updates.

• Addressed ETA issues reported by clients.

• Resolved issue where the dragged job modal was not displayed on the map.

• Fixed visual glitch causing black space above the Drivers Panel header after scrolling.

• Corrected invalid chunks causing errors.

• Fixed Live Overview scenario calendar to ensure selected scenarios are properly set as active.

As always, please reach out to the Tarot Routing team if you have any questions or features you'd like to see developed and deployed.