While digital maps are the heart of modern traffic management, we know that the “written word” still carries significant legal weight. Whether it’s for specific statutory requirements or internal record-keeping, some workflows still demand a structured text schedule.
The good news? You don’t need to jump between platforms to get it done. You can manage, edit, and generate text-based orders directly within Mapper or the Traffic Suite.
How to Access and Edit Text-Based Descriptions in Mapper
If you need to add specific narratives to your restrictions, AppyWay makes it easy to access the “Edit Text Description” tool. You can find this in two ways:
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On the Map
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In the Sidebar
Text-based order edits in Mapper
Smart Safeguards: Never Miss a Description
We’ve built in “safety nets” to ensure your orders are always complete before they progress.
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Status Change Prompts: When you click ‘Change order status’, Mapper automatically checks for missing descriptions. If any are blank, you’ll be prompted with a modal to fill them in.
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Progressive Saving: Working through a long list of restrictions? If you select ‘Save & exit’, we’ll save your progress. Even if you’ve only finished 10 out of 20 descriptions, your work is secure until you’re ready to come back.
Automated PDF Generation
Gone are the days of manual formatting. Once your descriptions are set, Mapper handles the heavy lifting:
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When it triggers: A formatted PDF text schedule is automatically produced when an order reaches the Proposed or Made status.
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Where to find it: Your generated text schedule will appear as a structured file under the Documents tab, ready for immediate download.
Interested in streamlining your text schedules?
Contact your AppyWay Account Manager or reach out to our Sales Team to have this enabled for your organisation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if text-based orders are enabled for my Mapper account?
If you don’t see the “Edit text description” option in your context menus, the feature is likely disabled. Since this is set at the authority level, just drop a message to your AppyWay Success Manager to switch it on.
Can I use my own custom PDF templates?
The system generates a standardised, structured text schedule designed to meet statutory requirements.
What happens if I forget to fill in a description?
Mapper has your back. Whenever you attempt to change the order status or generate a draft schedule, the system will automatically scan for empty fields and trigger a modal to ensure no restriction is left undocumented.
Does the system automatically generate text-based schedule descriptions from map-based restrictions, or do we still have to type them out?
We know how time-consuming it is to manually translate visual map restrictions into legal text descriptions, which is why development is currently underway to automate this exact workflow. Our product team is actively building and exploring advanced tooling, including smart automation and AI features, designed to seamlessly generate compliant, traditional text schedule descriptions directly from your map-based setups.
