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ChristianDiscer
Advocate I
10 years ago
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Problem using custom shape map

Converted shapefile (projection "transverse_mercator") to a Topo JSON file using the website http://mapshaper.org/ but the resulting JSON file has display problems.  Here's a screenshot: (1) The left...
  • deldersveld's avatar
    deldersveld
    10 years ago

    I believe that when I converted your file, I lined it up with WGS 84 / EPSG 4326 -- geographic.

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    ChristianDiscer
    10 years ago

    deldersveld Thank you so much, that works great!!  Here's are screen captures of the process.

     

    Step #1: select the shapefile using ArcGIS Project tool & set parameters

     

     Step #2: Parameters selected

     

     Step #3: Use mapshaper.org to convert shapefile to json format

     

     Step #4: Save as TopoJSON

     

     Step #5: Use TopoJSON file in Power BI:smileyvery-happy:

     

     

     

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v-caliao-msft
Microsoft Employee
10 years ago

Hi ChristianDiscer,

 

I just tested to import an map.shp file into http://mapshaper.org/ and then export the map into TopoJSON file format. Loading it into Power BI works without any additional configuration from my side, with Power BI the same version as you posted.

 

So I suspect the issue here should be mostly related with the shapefile you used here. If convenient, would it be available for you to share the .shp file here for us to take a further test?

 

In addition, take a try to modify the Format section (the paintbrush icon) General part and see if it would help in such situation.
Adding some reference: Shape Maps in Power BI Desktop (Preview).

 

Regards,

Charlie Liao

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Anonymous
Not applicable
8 years ago

Hi Charlie,

I am facing the same issue. Will you please be able to assist me. I can share the .shp file with you.

Thank you very much in advance.