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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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jessical_7
Frequent Visitor
2 years ago

Hi there,

I just tried the solution above and wondered if this calculated column needs to assign a data category. Thanks in advance.

Kind Regards,

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jessical_7
Frequent Visitor
2 years ago

An answer to the question above: it doesn't require me to assign a certain data category for it, and making sure of the comma is between post code & country, then drag calculated column to 'Location' field on your map. Problem solved!
Many thanks,