Mileage.

Google Maps makes reporting mileage easier. It allows the end user to calculate the mileage quickly and it provides the manager a way to verify that the mileage is being reported according to policy.

To use the Google Maps tool:

  • Click on Add An Expense.
  • From the menu, select Mileage as the Expense Type.
  • Click on the Google Maps  icon next to the Mileage Field. This will open up a search window.
    • Enter the From and To addresses or select an airport or saved address from the database.
      • To select an Airport
        • Click on the search  icon next to the Address field.
        • In the Search Window, click Search by Category at the top of the page.
        • In the Search Type field, select Airport from the drop down menu.
        • Select the Country from the drop down menu.
        • In the Name/Code/City Field, enter any search parameters (Standard Search Conventions apply) or leave blank to return all results for that country.
        • Click on the Search button.
        • Select the correct airport from the search results and click on the  link to copy the address into the Address Fields.
      • To select a Business or Saved Address
        • Click on the search  icon next to the Address field.
        • In the Search Window, click Favorite Addresses at the top of the page.
        • In the Name/Code/City Field, enter any search parameters (Standard Search Conventions apply) or leave blank to return all results for that category.
        • Click on the Search button.
        • Select the correct airport from the search results and click on the  link to copy the address into the Address Fields.
        • Click Get Distance
        • If it was a round trip, click on the Round Trip check box
        • Click Distance Computed by Google to import the mileage and addresses into the Expense Report.
      •  To search from Google (available for version 8.2 and higher)
        • Click on the search  icon next to the Address field.
        • In the Search Window, click Google Search at the top of the page.
        • In the Search Address field, begin typing the name of the place you are going to or leaving from
        • Select the correct location from the search results to copy the address into the Address Fields 
      •  Alternatively, in the same window, you have the option to search by latitude and longitude
        • Enter the latitude and longitude in the respective fields
        • Click Request
        • The Plus Code and Address will appear on the screen 
        • Click Use next to the option of your choice

                             

                                     

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