Group

Term explanation

Groups are used across SWAT APIs to group together bookings and nodes and apply optimization rules that are either specific to that group, or constrains defining relations between the groups. For example, groups can be used to group nodes (dropoff\pickup points) that are placed in a secure area behind the security clearance entrance (such as airport) so the optimization run would take into consideration additional time required to clear the security to reach those nodes. Additionally, groups can be used to specify mutually exclusive nodes and bookings so that bookings from one group can not be assigned to the nodes for the other group for the same vehicle.