Azure Maps path layer route

Hi Anonymous ,

The “Symbol Layer” is a feature available in Azure Maps (the full Azure Maps Web SDK and in some advanced Azure Maps visualizations), but unfortunately, in the current Power BI Azure Map visual, only the “Bubble Layer” and “Bar Layer” are exposed in the user interface. The “Symbol Layer” itself might not be directly accessible from the Power BI visual at this time.

What you can do in Power BI’s Azure Map visual:

• Use the “Bubble Layer” to plot markers for your start and end points.
• You can customize marker size, color, and even use different shapes/icons if your dataset provides a field for legend/category.
• To visually distinguish start vs. end, add a column in your data that labels each point as “Start” or “End,” then use this as the “Legend” field in the visual.
• For direction, while you can’t use an actual arrow, you can use color or marker size to hint at direction (e.g., green for start, red for end).

If you need more advanced symbol control (like arrows):

• You would need to use the Azure Maps API directly (outside Power BI), or request this feature via the Power BI Ideas forum.

Summary:

• In Power BI, use the Bubble Layer + Legend to visually represent start/end.
• If you need true symbol/arrow overlays, it’s currently a limitation of the visual.

Let me know if you’d like a step-by-step on setting up the legend for this, or if you have another scenario in mind!
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