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Helper IIIFlight Path Visual - 'Flow Map' alternative?
Has anyone discovered an alternative to the Flow Map for visualising flight paths?
Originally i wasn't using Lat/Lon for Origin and Destination, but I have these values. Throwing these into the Flow Map doesn't work either unfortunately.
When it was supported
What it looks like now
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Not sure how I haven't stumbled onto this earlier - or found a post related to it. Route Map Visual.It is no where as well presented as the flow map for the purpose I used it for - but it works!
It requires the Lat / Lon for Origin and Destination, and you can't change the map to be greyscale to make the lines 'pop', or create a different bubble colours to the line... at least from the initial 5 mintes of playing around i have done.
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I have the same problem, also tried the ArcGis map but the Standerd map only provides one location option.
Seems to me than a solution could be using R or python to create a custom visual for this, will let you know if i endup getting a solution.- Praful_Potphode
Super User
Hi StidifordN ,
I heard Deneb has options to customize the map.
Below is the repository link:
https://github.com/PBI-David/Deneb-Showcase
Also check these articles:
Download page for visuals with Power BI using DENEB and D3js
5 Steps to Master Deneb Map Visuals in PowerBI (2025) | JunKangWorld
How to Create Geographic Point Maps in Vega-Lite and Power BI Deneb
Please Give Kudos or mark it as solution once confirmed.
Thanks and Regards,
Praful
- StidifordN
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Not sure how I haven't stumbled onto this earlier - or found a post related to it. Route Map Visual.It is no where as well presented as the flow map for the purpose I used it for - but it works!
It requires the Lat / Lon for Origin and Destination, and you can't change the map to be greyscale to make the lines 'pop', or create a different bubble colours to the line... at least from the initial 5 mintes of playing around i have done.
Hi StidifordN,
You could give my "Maps" visual a try: Browse Apps | Microsoft Marketplace
It is capable of mapping routes (even multi stop), as well as points and shapes, and comes with many options.
Kind regards,
Alex
- StidifordN
Thankyou for the heads up on this tool. I had a good look through, downloaded the sample (which kind of worked... it was still restricted by licence issues so i couldn;t see the full functionality) and it looks like a really powerful *paid* tool.
Ideally was chasing down a free to use option - Route Map Visual is free and for my specific purpose works well.From now on, it can be used in Desktop without limitations. You will need a license to use it in Service though.
v-aatheequeCommunity Support
Hi StidifordN
Have you had a chance to look through the responses shared earlier? If anything is still unclear, we’ll be happy to provide additional support.- StidifordN
Yes i have, and water is still clear as mud.
- v-aatheeque
Hi StidifordN
Thanks for checking those resources. I understand if it still feels unclear.
Could you let me know exactly what type of map customization you’re trying to achieve in Deneb (for example: custom shapes, layered maps, conditional colors, tooltips, or something else)?
