Last updated: 2024-06-05
Applies from: 2023.06.01 and later
Customising the layout and features of Opter Driver
It is possible to configure the lists and views in Opter Driver to show exactly the information required, and to define what drivers can do in the app. Most of the settings are made in the mobile data settings and in the Design field for mobile window or in an XML file (App.OpterDriver.Design or App.Design).
Customise the order page, the detail view/order view, the proof of delivery signature page, the scan page (scan list) and the Scanning detailsFrom Opter 2022.12.00 onwards, we recommend using the Design field for mobile window to set the fields to be displayed on the shipment page, in the detail view, and on the proof of delivery signature page, scan page and scan details page in Opter Driver for iOS.
We recommend using the Design field for mobile window, as it is easier than editing the XML file App.OpterDriver.Design. In addition, if there are updates that support new fields, these new fields only need to be moved from Excluded to Included in the Design field for mobile window for them to appear in the app.
If you want to have your own layout in Opter Driver, you must use App.OpterDriver.Design or App.Design.
If you want to use different designs for certain customers, certain services and/or certain types of award vehicles, you must use App.OpterDriver.Design. For more information, see App.OpterDriver.Design.
To customise the information that is displayed in Opter Driver, choose one of the following:
Using the Design field for mobile window. (Requires iOS version 2022.12.00 or later).
For instructions, see Configuring which fields are displayed in Opter Driver for iOS.
Edit the App.OpterDriver.Design XML file. (Requires iOS version 2022.12.00 or later).
For instructions, see App.OpterDriver.Design.
Edit the App.Design XML file.
For instructions, see App.Design.
How to select whether to use the Design field for mobile window, the App.OpterDriver.Design XML file or the App.Design XML file:
To only set up the information that is displayed (Opter version 2022.12.00 or later)Depending on which Opter Driver apps your drivers use:
For Opter Driver for iOS and Opter Driver Labs for Android, the easiest way is to use the Design field for mobile window, but you can also use App.OpterDriver.Design or App.Design. (Use the mobile data setting App.ForceOldDesign to choose whether Opter Driver for iOS and Opter Driver Labs for Android should follow App.Design or App.OpterDriver.Design/window Design field for mobile).
Note:From Opter 2022.12.00 onwards, we recommend using the Design field for mobile window to set the fields to be displayed on the shipment page, in the detail view, and on the proof of delivery signature page, scan page and scan details page in Opter Driver for iOS.
For the Opter Driver for Android (classic) you have to edit the XML file App.Design.
To only define the information that is to be displayed (Opter up to an including version 2022.11.xx)For all variants of Opter Driver (i.e. Opter Driver for iOS, Opter Driver Labs for Android and Opter Driver for Android (classic), you need to edit the XML file App.Design.
To set up the information that is displayed and change the layout (Opter version 2022.12.00 or later)To set up the fields and columns that are displayed, change the names of fields and columns, set the width of the columns, choose colours and font sizes, etc.
Depending on which Opter Driver apps your drivers use:
For Opter Driver for iOS and Opter Driver Labs for Android, use App.OpterDriver.Design or App.Design. To obtain access to all the features, please use App.OpterDriver.Design. (Use the mobile data setting App.ForceOldDesign to choose whether Opter Driver for iOS and Opter Driver Labs for Android should follow App.Design or App.OpterDriver.Design).
For the Opter Driver for Android (classic) you have to edit the XML file App.Design.
To define the information that is to be displayed and change the layout (Opter up to and including version 2022.11.xx)For all variants of Opter Driver (i.e. Opter Driver for iOS, Opter Driver Labs for Android and Opter Driver for Android (classic), you need to edit the XML file App.Design.
Setting the package information to be displayed in the scan listThis feature is available in Opter version 2023.12-01.459 and later, Opter Driver Labs for Android 2.4.7 and later, and Opter Driver for iOS 2.4.7 and later.
On the scan page (in the scan list), package information such as weight, volume, pallet location, package type and freight type can be displayed. You can set the information to be displayed for each parcel on the order. For instructions, see Customise the scan list in Opter Driver for iOS.
Customising the views for Changes, New order, Deviations, Price items, Packages and the package listIt is possible to choose which fields to display and the order in which they are displayed, and also to rename them.
You use mobile data settings to customise the views and most of these mobile data settings affect Opter Driver for iOS, Opter Driver Labs for Android and Opter Driver for Android (classic) in the same way, but there are slight differences. If there is any difference, see Mobile data settings (window) for information about this.
Choose what you want to do:
Customise the view for Changes; for instructions, see Changes to orders in Opter Driver.
Customise the view for New order; for instructions, see New orders in Opter Driver.
Customise the view for Deviations; for instructions, see Customise the deviation view in Opter Driver.
Customise the view for Price items; for instructions, see Customising the price item view in Opter Driver.
Customise the view for Packages; for instructions, see Mobile data settings (window) and Customising the package view in Opter Driver.
Customise the package list; see Mobile data settings (window) and Customising the package list in Opter Driver. This feature is not yet available for Opter Driver for iOS and Opter Driver Labs for Android.