PTV Group - Logistics Forum

Posted: **Tue Mar 17, 2020 10:48 am**

Hi there,

I've been asked whether it is possible to ensure a routing track stays within specific countries, for example "Germany only" or "Germany+Austria".

: Yes we can: sample created with xServer2 (PTV cloud services):
Left map: Route takes direct way through the state of Virginia (418km)
Right map: Virginia is on the blacklist and therefore a large detour is taken (1'600km)

This is possible with the following approaches:

If you work with profile snippets check this snippet - this also works with xTour (please consider the complete process!):

Code: Select all

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<Profile>
    <Routing majorVersion="2" minorVersion="0">
            <Algorithm>
                <GeographicRestrictions>
                    <AllowedCountry countryCode="49"></AllowedCountry>
                </GeographicRestrictions>
            </Algorithm>
        </Routing>
    </Profile>

xRoute1: use the RoutingOption.ROUTING_COUNTRIES : A list of countries to use exclusively in route calculation (*)
The list has to be described as a string of comma separated values. Legal values are either PTV numbers (IU) or ISO2 or ISO3 codes: integration unit codes. Please note that ISO codes do not work for Russia, Australia, the United States and Canada.
BENEFIT: easy to access - DISADVANTAGE: Doesn't work with xTour
xRoute2: com.ptvgroup.xserver.routing.GeographicRestrictions

: Both routes connect the German cities Saarbrücken and Freiburg.
Left map: route invalid because it leaves the country
Right map: route limited to Germany, detour

Feel free to get back to me in case of questions,

Bernd

PTV Group - Logistics Forum

How to route inside a given country or countries?

How to route inside a given country or countries?