Data Visualization As Maps

A map is based on a two-dimension table and usually consists of one row or column from this table as territory filling. Territory filling is determined by start and end colors, which correspond to minimum and maximum values on the map. Intermediate value colors are calculated automatically.

To add a map to report sheet:

Make sure that the repository contains a topobase.
Select the cell range that will contain the map:

If one sheet cell is selected, map size is set automatically, and the top left map corner is located in the selected cell.
If a cell range is selected, the map is fitted into the selected range.

On the side panel select the slice that will be a map data source.

NOTE. This step is necessary if an SVG map is to be used.

Click:

The Map button in the Maps group of the Insert ribbon tab.
CTRL + ALT + M.

In the Select Map dialog box determine a topobase basing on which a map is built. Maps are displayed in the topobase repository as files with the *.tbs or *.svg extension.

NOTE. If an SVG map is to be used, and a default topobase is set in the repository, the dialog box for object selection does not open, the default repository topobase is inserted instead.

The map based on the selected topobase is added to the report sheet. If a topobase with extension is used:

svg. Set up dimensions to work with a map.
tbs. Add the indicators to the map that will be used to display information, and set up their attributes.

In the Reports tool, maps can be used more widely in comparison with other tools of Foresight Analytics Platform. For details see the Map Features in Regular Report section.