We added some minor feature updates to the inventory that is sent out using the MovesOnline system recently.

We have always used a "distance" calculation in the system, but due to some minor changes in Google Maps the feature wasn't working. After some changes we were able to add the "Approximate Distance" for a entered move to the inventory that is submitted. After resolving the issue with distance, we decided to add a few extra features to the inventory as well:

1. Added link to origin and destination address that clicking on takes you to the location entered.
2. Added the "Route" that Google calculates between the addresses. i.e. Edmonton, AB Canada --> San Diego, CA USA

Limitations to the above:

• If the origin and destination are the same without and address or postal/zip code, then route will not work since Google figures out the locations as being "The Same (no distance)"
• Google is not able to calculate all routes (i.e. A route from "Edmonton, AB --> Dublin, Ireland" does not show. I assume because of crossing the ocean)
• Misspelled city names, etc... i.e. Somewhere in the World --> Edmonton, AB Canada
• Incorrect addresses, or addresses Google Maps is not able to locate.

We hope that these updates help make things even a little better for anyone using the system.

MovesOnline is always changing, and it is the feedback that we get from users that helps us decide what to add, remove, or change in the application.

Thank-you, and stay tuned for more update,
The MovesOnline Development Team

MovesOnline has added address quick links on inventory submissions so salespeople and dispatch can quickly “see” street access on Google Maps.  Now technology has given us a view of not only the origin but also destination address.