Directions Panel Field

Introduction

The Directions Panel Field displays the step-by-step instructions generated by a linked Directions Field. It is a display-only field and has no independent route settings or saved entry value.

How the Directions Panel Works

• The Directions Field performs the route calculation.
• The Directions Field’s Directions Panel Output setting selects the panel that receives the route steps.
• The panel refreshes when the route is calculated and clears when the Directions Field is cleared.
• Step-by-step output requires the Google Routes API calculation method.

Setting Up and Using the Directions Panel Field

1. Add and configure a Directions Field.
2. Add a Directions Panel Field where the route instructions should appear.
3. Open the Directions Field settings.
4. Set Travel Calculation Method to Google Routes API.
5. Under Directions Panel Output, select the panel.
6. Preview the form and calculate a route to confirm that its steps appear.

Limitations and Saved Data

The panel does not save an independent value, and it is not a replacement for the Directions Field. The structured route is saved by the Directions Field.

Straight-Line (Haversine) mode calculates direct distance without road steps, so it does not populate the panel. Use the Distance & Duration Field when you need only distance or duration values without a route panel.

Helpful Links

• Directions Field
• Distance & Duration Field
• Google Routes API