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m_cherriman
Advocate I
3 years ago

GeoJSON reference layer - location labels/names

Hi,   I'm using an Azure maps visual with a GeoJSON reference layer which is showing red dots for distribution centres, which is great.  But what I also need is to show is the centre name.  I've ad...
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Anonymous
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3 years ago

Hi

Thanks for getting back to me.

Ok, so the very simple model is :

 

 

And I drop postcode onto an Azure map to show postcodes. Works a treat. I then have the GeoJSON file mentioned earlier. Unsure where the 'name' field should be going? Do I create a a tabel with 2 values in LBR1 / LBR2 and the column is called name? Apologies if I sound dumb... And thanks for your help!

Cheers

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lbendlin
Super User
3 years ago
Do I create a a tabel with 2 values in LBR1 / LBR2 and the column is called name?

 

If that makes sense in your data model, yes.  One of your dimension fields in the data model will need to tie to the name attribute in the JSON.

  • jusTodd's avatar
    jusTodd
    Advocate IV
    2 years ago

    I am a little confused.  I have the field "Location" designated as a Place, but how exactly do I tie that back?

    • lbendlin's avatar
      lbendlin
      Super User
      2 years ago

      Do you have a TopoJSON file?

      • jusTodd's avatar
        jusTodd
        Advocate IV
        2 years ago

        Thanks for the response. I am working with a regular GeoJSON.  Exporting from MapShaper to TopoJSON consistently fails to import to PBI with parsing errors.