Setting map chart properties

The Spotfire Business Author map chart is the container and foundation of the map visualization. The map chart contains properties for title and description, zooming (or controlling navigation), trellis views, and the legend display. Before you add layers to a map chart, review and define the properties that are specific to it.

Prerequisites

Create a map chart visualization using data providing geographical context.

Perform this task in Edit mode for a map chart visualization displayed in Spotfire Business Author.

Procedure

  1. Right-click the map chart visualization, and from the menu, click Properties.
    The Properties popover is displayed, with the Map chart popover showing the current layers, in their layer order, top to bottom.
  2. Click the label Map chart at the top of the layer list.
    The Properties popover for the map chart is displayed.
  3. Set each of the properties to control the map chart display.
    Review the reference links for more information about the best options to suit the data and your visualization design.

Map chart example

The following fictitious example illustrates three managers of four restaurants each, and their performance for the year 2015. The visualization displays the map chart with the following properties.

  • Title and description provide information about the map.
  • The zoom option is set (but not triggered).
  • The legend is displayed on the right.
  • The map chart has a three-panel trellis option, showing restaurants that meet conditions defined by the specified column (manager).


image showing setting for map chart