Custom Map visual for remote maps

[Robert14358]

Is there any FREE visual that allows for custom remote maps? AKA (URL reference maps)

We used to use okviz synoptic panel but now their visual is not free and is not certfied by power bi anymore.

[Robert14358]

none of these options work as they arent certified by microsoft.  thank you though.

[v-aatheeque · Accepted solution]

Hi @Robert14358 ,

Below is the custom map visual which is certified by microsoft but it is under Preview feature:

Use Shape maps in Power BI Desktop (Preview) - Power BI | Microsoft Learn

this is also ceritified with microsoft custom map visual :
Synoptic Panel by OKVIZ

Hope this helps!!
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[v-aatheeque]

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[v-aatheeque]

Hi @Robert14358 ,

Just checking in on your question about free, certified visuals supporting remote map URLs.

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[Robert14358]

icon map is no longer avilable through the store.  I need a certified PBI visual.

[v-aatheeque]

Hi @Robert14358 ,
Baesd on your screenshot i have crossed check from my end it working as expected :

• To explore more custom visuals, you can navigate to Power BI Desktop → 'Get more visuals'. However, please note that currently, there are no Power BI certified visuals specifically under the maps category. That said, I’ve attached some map visuals that might be helpful for your use case..
• One option is the Mapbox Custom Visual, which is available on Microsoft AppSource and allows for powerful custom map visualizations in Power BI. It supports various map styles, including traffic and satellite.
  
  

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Hi @Robert14358 ,

Just checking in @maruthisp & Coomunity members has shared a response to your query regarding

Custom visual for remote maps. 
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[maruthisp]

Hi Robert14358,

Please try below links if it can help you:
GitHub - jaortiz117/icon-map

Better Maps in Power BI with ICON MAP - with James Dales

How to use ICON MAP to visualise GeoJSON files in POWER BI // INTERACTIVE MAPS w/ BASEMAPS AND MORE

Please let me know if you have further questions.

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Maruthi 

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