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# Automatic Start Time

**This value determines whether the resource’s departure time should be adapted based on the opening hours of the first visit.**\
When activated, it helps minimize unnecessary waiting time and improves route efficiency.

* If **Disabled**, the resource starts at the time defined in the **Work Time** constraint, even if the first visit opens later. Waiting time may occur.
* If **Enabled**, the resource’s departure time is adjusted automatically according to the opening time of the first visit to reduce waiting time.

The resource can never begin earlier than their defined **Work Time**. If the departure time changes, the end time shifts by the same amount, except when the **Daily Work Time** constraint is also applied.

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**Format:** Yes / No

**Example**: Automatic Start Time - Yes

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