¶ Understanding Pathway Offset
Pathways connect different work areas, and Yarbo travels along them every time it moves between work areas or returns to Docking Station. Without offset variation, Yarbo follows the exact same line each time — which can wear down narrow grass lanes or cause visible rutting along the corridor.
Pathway Offset shifts Yarbo's travel along the pathway side-to-side across cycles, distributing wear across a wider corridor.
¶ Where to Find It
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¶ Settings
- Range Offset (−1 m to 1 m) Defines the boundaries within which Yarbo can shift its pathway route. Unlike Transit Path Offset, this range extends to both sides of the original pathway centerline:
- Negative values shift to the left of the original line
- Positive values shift to the right
- You set both Start and End points to define a more flexible offset zone
For example, setting Start = −0.5 m and End = +0.5 m allows Yarbo to distribute its route across a 1-meter corridor centered on the original pathway.
- Step Offset (0.1 – 0.5 m) The distance Yarbo shifts on each successive run. Once the cumulative shift reaches the End boundary, the next run resets to the Start position.
¶ Example
- Range: Start = −0.5 m, End = +0.5 m
- Step: 0.1 m
Yarbo will travel along 11 distinct parallel pathway tracks (each 10 cm apart) before cycling back to the Start position.
¶ Why It Matters
- Symmetric or Asymmetric Spread: Choose whether wear is distributed evenly across both sides of the pathway or only to one side
- Precise Control: Define exactly how far Yarbo can deviate in each direction
- Protects Narrow Corridors: Especially helpful for pathways that cross sensitive lawn areas
Tip: Use asymmetric ranges (e.g., Start = 0 m, End = +0.5 m) when one side of the pathway has obstacles or sensitive turf you want to avoid.