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For now you can check this approach

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Route Optimization OptiFlow API 1.64.0 FEATURE 07.05.2026 Added forbidden break positions to constraints, preventing breaks from being scheduled between locations of certain categories. 1.64-breaks.png

Route Optimization OptiFlow API 1.64.0 IMPROVEMENT ...

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Route Optimization OptiFlow API 1.63.0 FEATURE 05.05.2026 Added optional start time to task structure. It is recommended to provide this value to ensure precise placement of breaks and charging in the route.



Sample request
{
"settings": {"duration ...

And another GCD index is available for xLocate 2 OnPremise...

New xServer2 Geocoding data
Version 14_20260415 is ready for delivery
The geocoding data for the following continents are available on the download portal:
Australia
Europe
World
Please contact the Order Management for a desired ...

Some news in this context:

Starting with then Map 2026.2 HERE the area of the Kosovo is getting the inofficial, technical countrycode "XK"
Based on this it is then possible to identify trespassing this area XK-Report.png and to avoid the region via the well known "prohibitedCountries" feature XK ...

Hi there,
We noticed that one functionality seems to have been missed during the migration from xTour to OptiFlow and it is “serviceTimeFactorForOrders”.
In xTour, this parameter allowed us to represent technician productivity levels. For example:
0.8 for expert technicians (faster execution)
1.0 ...

Here we go: in the recent weeks our development team added a lot of new features into MIRA.

To provide you an improved overview we decided to create a changelog !
Just click on the book icon on the left...

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Route Optimization OptiFlow API 1.62.0 FEATURE 29.04.2026 Added breaks field to charging station to control whether breaks may overlap with charging.


Example created by PTV Mira

{
"locations": [
{
"id": "DEPOT_MAIN",
"latitude": 50.9375 ...

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Route Optimization OptiFlow API 1.61.0 FEATURE 28.04.2026 Added minimum state of charge constraints to the battery, allowing to define a minimum battery level after charging and at the end of a route.



Here's also a sample request generated by PTV ...

In case you haven't herard from MIRA so far: she is the expert in analysing unscheduled orders!

PTV Mira has ben released in February 2026 and is our new, AI based tool that helps you
Designing Optimization calls
Perform deep analysis (including "unscheduled orders!")
Apply "what if"-scenarios ...

How often do we update the geocoding data for xServer 2 on-prem customers?
In that case we have new data every quarter together with the map update on PTV Developer.
This data is usually also provided for xServer 2 as it is the same structure as in PTV Developer and no additional effort on our ...

Cheerio,

while PTV Mira was limited to

upload of RouteOptimization Optiflow API Requests as JSON
upload of Optiflow SaaS based Excel sheets
prompt ;-)

Last week we implemented also these new alternatives:

upload of generic JSON files
upload of generic Excel sheets
upload of generic CSV ...

HI there,

just wanted to let you know that we have first end customers who use a combination of
A partner solution
PTV Mira
to optimize their daily planning.
Interactive MIRA planning.png
Here's an abstract description of the process:
First the dispatcher uses the standard partner solution ...

Hi Marius,

I forwarded the topic to the helpdesk (#6506) and expect this to be checked by DEV.

Bernd

Hi there,

here's just the link to the documentation of PTV Navigator G2 including elements such as

• Generic tutorial
• Android intents
• API Reference
• Preferences Generator
• Vehicle Profile Generator

Best regards,
Bernd

Hi Marko,

here comes the response of the colleagues from the optimize team:
There are no concrete plans to extend the resources with capacities right now, but our incoming requests are constantly being re-prioritized so this could change.

So it is not on the road map.
Feel free to return to your ...

Hi Marko,

thanks for the feedback ;-) I forwarded this thread to our optimizer experts and asked them fomr assistance.
As my own contribution is focused on "what is possible at the moment?" and not "what will we offer next?" I need the contribution of the other players.

As soon as I get something ...

Prompt of the day:

Use PTV MIRA to get a quick summary of new properties.

Give me an update of the latest new features in PTV Developer RouteOptimization Optiflow 1.XX. Mention all new
- endpoints
- input parameters / properties
- output properties

Create a diagram of the new elements.

Create ...

Added charging costs in v1.58

Route Metrics:
"metrics": {
"numberOfStops": 21, "numberOfOrders": 20, "cost": 338.03093333333334,
"costs": {
"total": 338.03093333333334, "time": 286.43333333333334,
"distance": 43.5477, "charging": 8.0499000000000009
},
"distance": 124422,"duration": 25779 ...