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bundipapa
Helper I
Helper I

Custom shape map not showing correctly

Hello,

I created a json file of an shp map file and when I try to load it as a custom shape map, it shows the map but in a very small scale within the visualisation

bundipapa_0-1643142750908.png

The whole thing is also very slow and responding with a delay. Is there something wrong with my json file?

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HotChilli
Super User
Super User

How did you create it?

What size is it?

Load it in mapshaper.  See what it looks like.  Maybe you can simplify it if the size is a problem (i.e. reduce the polygons)

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bundipapa
Helper I
Helper I

Thanks for the replies. The issue was solved, we had to adjust the shape file and it worked.

Anonymous
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Sir, How did you solve this issue, Can you please help me out? I am facing the same issue.

v-henryk-mstf
Community Support
Community Support

Hi @bundipapa ,

 

I'm not sure which side is having the problem for now. But I can provide a link to a blog about creating a custom shape map json file, hope it helps you.

Power BI Custom Maps — Part II: Shape Map | by Selina Li | Servian

Shape Map Better than the Filled Map - RADACAD

TopoJSON Map Files for Power BI Shape Map - DataVeld


If the problem is still not resolved, please point it out. Looking forward to your feedback.


Best Regards,
Henry


If this post helps, then please consider Accept it as the solution to help the other members find it more quickly.

HotChilli
Super User
Super User

What size is it?

"I can't really reduce the poligons, " - have you tried?

bundipapa
Helper I
Helper I

I created it on mapshaper.org from an SHP, SHX and DBF files as instructed by the site. There it looks OK. I can't really reduce the poligons, as this is the municipal map of Slovakia, which is exactly what I need.

bundipapa_0-1643184818889.png

 

HotChilli
Super User
Super User

How did you create it?

What size is it?

Load it in mapshaper.  See what it looks like.  Maybe you can simplify it if the size is a problem (i.e. reduce the polygons)

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