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pthwaites7
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2 months ago
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Maps with both filled polygons and points

I have a dashboard which uses Shape Map to compare local administrative areas according to things like poverty rates, health outcomes, and educational attainment. I use a slicer to call data into the...
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    alexpokerface
    2 months ago

    If your organization allows certified custom visuals, you might also consider our “Maps” visual. It essentially extends the built‑in Shape Map: polygons, points and routes can all be shown in one layered map, fully responsive to slicers and measures. You can color administrative regions by any measure while simultaneously placing landmarks via lat/long. The visual is free to use in Power BI Desktop, so you can test the full functionality without a license.

    If you have your own GeoJSON/TopoJSON files, the lighter “Maps Lite” visual can also handle this scenario.

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alexpokerface
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2 months ago

If your organization allows certified custom visuals, you might also consider our “Maps” visual. It essentially extends the built‑in Shape Map: polygons, points and routes can all be shown in one layered map, fully responsive to slicers and measures. You can color administrative regions by any measure while simultaneously placing landmarks via lat/long. The visual is free to use in Power BI Desktop, so you can test the full functionality without a license.

If you have your own GeoJSON/TopoJSON files, the lighter “Maps Lite” visual can also handle this scenario.