Welcome
Do you use PTV Map&Guide for the first time? We will show you how to start quickly. Click here to get to know the GUI and functions ..
First steps
PTV Map&Guide offers different modules for different tasks.
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Route Planning
Plan your transport routes and calculate the associated costs and prices. -
Costs
Determine your fixed and variable costs in cost profiles - the basis for a precise route calculation -
Vehicles
Create and manage vehicles to use vehicle profiles in order to use them in the route planning. -
Data management
Manage your own addresses for use in PTV Map&Guide. -
Tender+
Automatically calculate costs and distances for multiple routes. -
Settings
Make basic settings for. -
User management
Manage users and roles - invite new users or remove existing ones. (Only available for users with admin role)
Note: Detailed descriptions of the individual areas and their functions can be found in the sections about the individual usage scenarios.
Tips and Tricks
Working with Multiple Windows at Once
If you frequently need to switch between two modules of PTV Map&Guide, you can make your work easier by opening each module in its own browser tab. You can then use <Ctrl>+<Tab> to switch back and forth between the tabs. You can also display them side by side in a split view (in Chrome and Firefox).
In the example shown here, route planning is displayed alongside data management. This makes the selection of addresses in data management immediately visible on the map in route planning, without having to switch back and forth between the two modules.
FAQ - frequently asked questions
Does PTV Map&Guide also include historical traffic data (typical traffic load)?
In dynamic calculation mode, the typical traffic laod (e.g., during rush hour) is always taken into account. Details ...
Does the calculated toll cost include VAT?
The toll costs can also be calculated when calculating the route. Details ...
How can I create a browser bookmark for PTV Map&Guide?
Save the URL to PTV Map&Guide via the bookmark function of your browser and replace the alphanumeric combination with a hyphen. Details ...
How do I calculate alternative routes?
Click the <Calculate> button below the stop list and select the option <Calculate route including alternatives>. Details...
Which coordinate formats can I use in Tender+?
The following coordinate formats can be imported: Details ...
Which coordinate formats can I import into the data management?
The following coordinate formats can be used for the import: Details...