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Lanzette
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10 years ago
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Map Search?

Hi there,

 

I created a map with serval stores in the Power BI Desktop. Is there a way to search for any city on the map to find the closest store more easily?

 

Thanks

Ulrich

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  • v-sihou-msft's avatar
    v-sihou-msft
    10 years ago

    Lanzette

     

    Power BI desktop is basically a reporting tool. It's not a map tool even it has map visual. It doesn't support to get/input your current location and calculate where the closest "stores" locates.

     

    Regards,

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  • v-sihou-msft's avatar
    v-sihou-msft
    Microsoft Employee
    10 years ago

    Lanzette

     

    Power BI desktop is basically a reporting tool. It's not a map tool even it has map visual. It doesn't support to get/input your current location and calculate where the closest "stores" locates.

     

    Regards,

    • Lanzette's avatar
      Lanzette
      Regular Visitor
      10 years ago

      v-sihou-msft

       

      Thanks for your answer.

       

      I use a workaround for now where I write the city name into an excel-file which is part of the model and refresh the data. But you are right: Power BI is not the right tool for what I am looking for.

       

      Ulrich