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# Time Window to Communicate
## 1. Introduction
The **Time Window to Communicate** feature allows you to define the exact timeframe communicated to your customer regarding an upcoming visit. This calculates the arrival window and manages outgoing communication via email and SMS.
## 2. Initial Configuration
1. Click on **Time Window to communicate**.
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## 3. Feature Explanations and Benefits
This feature is powerful because it allows you to control exactly how the arrival information is calculated and delivered.
| Feature | Description |
| ---------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **ETA Link** | A link containing the estimated time of arrival (ETA) is automatically created and sent once the delivery completes. |
| **Email Subject Editing** | You can enter and customize the **email subject** so customers immediately know the purpose of the message. |
| **Message Body Editing** | You can freely **edit the message** that will be sent to your customers, allowing for personalized language and important details |
| **Personalization Tags ($)** | Entering the **dollar symbol** ($) reveals options that you can insert and edit directly into the body of the email, saving you time. |
| **Preview Window** | Before saving, you can see the **preview** of the exact message that will be sent, ensuring it looks professional and accurate. |
| **Live Location Tracking** | The link allows the customer to track the live location of the delivery (or deliverer). |
| **Outgoing Email** | Option to enable sending the ETA link via email. |
| **Outgoing SMS** | Option to enable sending the ETA link via text message. |
## 4. Setting Up the Customer Communication Time Window and Notifications
Follow these steps to define the precise time window and enable communication for your customer visit.
1. **Access the Feature:** Click on **Time Window to communicate**.
2. **Define the Calculation Method:**
* Select the time window method which is used to calculate the arrival time window.
3. **Set the Duration:**
* Enter the duration for the communicated time window.
💡 \*\*Tip:\*\* Entering \*\*120 minutes\*\* will result in a 2-hour window communicated to the customer (e.g., 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.).
4\. **Select Reference Time:**
5. **Input Planned Visit Details:**
* Locate the **Date and time of planned visit** field.
6. **Review Calculated Time Window:**
* The system will display the **time window communicated to the customer**.
* For example, if you set the duration to 2 hours, the system might calculate the window as 10 a.m. to 12 p.m..
7. **Enable Email Communication:**
* You can enable the **outgoing emails** option.
* Review the message that must be sent to the customer below this section.
* **Insert Personalized Information (Optional)** To include dynamic information (like a customer's name or specific appointment details), enter the **dollar symbol** ($). This will show options you can use to edit the body of the email.
💡 **Tip:** Using personalization tags makes the message feel more direct and professional
8. **Enable SMS Communication (Optional):**
* You can also enable the **outgoing SMS** option.
* **Insert Personalized Information (Optional)** To include dynamic information (like a customer's name or specific appointment details), enter the **dollar symbol** ($). This will show options you can use to edit the body of the email.
> 💡 **Tip:** Using personalization tags makes the message feel more direct and professional.
9. **Save Your Settings:**
10. The customer will receive the following email
## 5. Productivity Tips
These tips will help you work more efficiently and ensure smooth communication with your customers:
* **Use the Preview Feature:** Always use the message **preview** option available for both outgoing emails and outgoing SMS. This helps you confirm exactly what the customer will see before you save your settings, ensuring accuracy and clarity.
* **Keep Durations Clear:** When setting the **Communicated Time Window Duration**, choose common increments (like 60 minutes or 120 minutes) that are easy for customers to understand. A clear, defined window prevents confusion.
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