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hassanwasef
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9 years ago
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How can I locate Places on map using PostalCode

Hello, We have started using PowerBi for data visualization, We needed to view locations on power bi map, but all i have is postal codes of these locations. the places are all located in Saudi Arabi...
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  • parry2k's avatar
    parry2k
    9 years ago

    I had the similar issue and this is how it was resolved:

     

    1. make sure your Data category your fields is correct, you can set category in modeeling tab, select category "Country/Region
    for your country field and set category "Postal code" for your postal code field.

    2. on Map visual, drop Country and Postal field as shown below

    3. You will see drill down icon on your map visual, like below.

    4, Click Hierarchary drill down button and you will see your data in correct country/postal area

     

     

     

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MattAllington
Community Champion
9 years ago

I agree you need country.  I just don't think it needs to be in the visual. I have tested this with country in the table (along with post code) and both fields correctly stamped as the correct data type.  You definitely need it in the table,  I just don't think you need it in the visual (well that is my experience anyway).

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parry2k
Super User
9 years ago

Thanks MattAllington, I never tried without having country on the visual, will try. Thanks a lot.