Managing Geofences¶

Geofences are virtual boundaries defined around a geographical area. They are commonly used for notifications or measurements, such as tracking the number of users entering a specific area.

Pointr Mobile SDK supports two types of Geofence:

Beacon Geofencing	GPS Geofencing
Requires indoor positioning for accurate level detection.	Set circular boundaries anywhere using GPS.
Geofence defined by specific map levels. User outside level is considered outside Geofence.	Users are considered inside if they’re within the defined geo-coordinates, whether indoors/outdoors or at any level.
Use case: Send targeted messages in an airport arrival/departure hall.	Use case: Guiding airport passengers to their workplace via shuttle.

Follow the tutorial below for step-by-step guidance on creating and managing Beacon Geofencing and GPS Geofencing using Pointr Cloud Dashboard.

Creating and Managing Beacon Geofences¶

1. On the Content page, access the Geofences page.

   

2. Click on the Add new button to create a new Beacon Geofence.

3. Add Beacon Geofence details:

   • Name (required)
   • Description (if applicable optional)
   • External Identifier (optional)
   • Define Geometry (required): Draw an area on the map.

   

4. Define the shape of the geofence using the Geometry tools.

   

5. Right-click on the screen to finalize the shape and end the editing process.

   

6. To update a Beacon Geofence, follow these steps:

   • Search or Click: Select Beacon Geofence via the Filter bar or click directly on the map.
   • Quick Zoom: Use the Quick Locate tool for a close-up view
   • Clear Geometry: Clear existing geometry with the Clear tool , then use the Geometry tool to set a new one.
   • Adjust Shape: Use the Modify or Cut-out tool to change the size or shape of your Beacon Geofence.

   

   • Quickly Create Multiple Beacon Geofence: Utilize the Cut-out tool to create multiple Beacon Geofences by slicing the existing geometry. Right-click, repeat and save your results. New names are generated automatically.

   

7. Click Save if you are satisfied with your changes

8. Publish your new Beacon Geofence before utilizing it on Pointr SDKs or the REST API.

   Note

   For more customization information, you can reach out to your Project Manager for assistance. Alternatively, you can visit our Geofence Triggers page to learn more.

Removing a Beacon Geofence:¶

1. To delete the entire Beacon Geofence and its metadata, access the Danger Zone and click Delete.

   

2. A pop-up notification will appear. Click on Yes, continue to delete the item, or click on No, go back to cancel the request.

   

Creating and Managing GPS Geofences¶

1. Navigate to the Sites page by following the hierarchy: Client > Sites > Buildings > Levels > Content.

   

2. Find the Geofence section on the Sites page and click on Add new. Provide the following details:

   • Name (required).
   • External Identifier (Optional).

   • Define area on map or use coordinates (required).

     • You can use the Search bar on the map to quickly locate an area (e.g., enter a postcode/address)

     

   • Use the Circle tool to shape your GPS Geofence.

     Note

     We use the built-in geofence system in IOS and Android for GPS geofencing. However, these platforms only support circular geofence triggers, so other shapes are not possible due to this limitation.

     

3. To update a GPS Geofence, follow these steps:

   • Search or Click: Select a GPS Geofence on the left menu or click directly on the map.
   • Quick Zoom: Use the Quick Locate tool for a close-up view
   • Clear Geometry: Remove geometry input with the Clear tool , then use the Circle tool to set a new one.
   • Adjust Size: Click directly on the geometry to adjust.

   

4. Click Save if you are satisfied with your changes.

5. Publish your new GPS Geofence before utilizing it on Pointr SDKs or the REST API.

Removing a GPS Geofence:¶

1. To delete the entire GPS Geofence and its metadata, access the Advanced Configurations on the left.

   

2. Under the Danger Zone, click on Delete.

   

3. An alert will appear. Click Confirm in the top-right corner to remove the item, or click Cancel Deletion to cancel the request.

   

   Warning

   Be careful when deleting content, as it is irreversible. Deleted content cannot be recovered, except in rare cases where manual recovery may be possible upon contacting Pointr.