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PhilippeGR's avatar
PhilippeGR
Frequent Visitor
1 year ago

Azure map does not show the scale rulers

My understanding is that Azure Map is based on the TomTom map.

TomTom has the scale rulers at the bottom right corner of their map as shown below ('mi' & 'km')

However, Azure Map seems to be missing it

My users have been asking for this functionality and I believe that it is an oversight not to have it in Azure Map.

Might be a good idea to have it switchable (On/Off) in the map settings

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  • johnbasha33's avatar
    johnbasha33
    Super User
    1 year ago

    Hi PhilippeGR 

    Summary of the Situation

    • TomTom base maps: Used underneath Azure Maps

    • TomTom UI: Includes scale ruler (mi/km)

    • Azure Map (Power BI visual): No current support for a scale ruler display

    • User Need: Scale bar helps with spatial orientation and distance estimation

    Current Workaround: None — it's not available as a toggle or setting

    Suggested Action

    This is a valid feature gap, and your idea to make the scale ruler switchable via map settings (e.g., On/Off toggle) would provide both:

    • Better user context for distance

    Cleaner visual layout if turned off

    Did I answer your question? Mark my post as a solution! Appreciate your Kudos !!

    • PhilippeGR's avatar
      PhilippeGR
      Frequent Visitor
      1 year ago

      Hi

      Thanks for clarifying.

       

      How can I get this progressed as it is being asked againand again?

       

      Thanks