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What it does
The Areas.dat file stores the names of delivery areas that appear in your job details. These areas help you organize jobs by location and can be used for pricing, scheduling, and logistics planning.
🧾 Understanding delivery areas
Delivery areas appear when you create or edit jobs through Job Info > Job Details. They help you:
Categorize jobs by geographical location
Apply location-based pricing or delivery charges
Organize work schedules by area
Track job distribution across your service territory
🔧 Default delivery areas
Roof Wizard comes with pre-configured delivery areas:
Area Name | Typical Use |
Metro | Central city area |
Outer 1-4 | Suburban zones at increasing distances |
Country | Rural or remote areas |
North, South, East, West | Directional zones from your base |
⚠️ Important limitations and notes
Maximum areas: You can have up to 10 delivery areas maximum
File format: Keep each area name on a separate line
Backup first: Always backup the original file before making changes
Restart required: Changes only take effect after restarting Roof Wizard
Job impact: Existing jobs will retain their original area assignments even if you rename areas
💡 Best practices
Use area names that are meaningful to your team and customers
Consider your typical service radius when naming areas
Keep names short to fit well in dialog boxes
Test changes with a few jobs before fully implementing