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JVerValin
Regular Visitor
2 years ago

Using Field Parameter in Arc GIS Map resets color and layer changes.

Hello

 

I am currently using Arc GIS for Power BI to create an interactive choropleth map. The map utilizes two field parameters: 

 

  • The first allows the user to switch between State and County level views in Location 
  • The second allows users to select a measure that colors the map in Color. Symbology is either a Counts and Amounts gradiant or a Unique Symbol color based on the measure selected. There is also a filter on this slicer limiting the user's choices to which of the two options in the State/County view is selected, but I do not think that is causing the problem here.

My problem is that whenever I use either parameter to swap out a measure and go back to that measure, it removes any changes I have made to the map. The color resets to a default and the layer automatically loads to the top of the hierarchy. However, if I simply navigate to another page or close and reopen Power BI the color and layer settings I apply remain. 

 

My work will not allow me to upload my pbix file, but I could create a mock-up if needed. There is a workaround I have thought of based on using bookmarks instead of field parameter slicers, but that's clunkier then I would like. Is anyone familiar with this issue with Arc GIS and Power BI's field parameters and if so is their a way to fix it so the edits I make save as I switch between fields?

 

Thank you for your help, 

 

Joe 

2 Replies

  • Anonymous's avatar
    Anonymous
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    Hi JVerValin ,

    Try using bookmarks to save these slices(Field Parameter) and states. 

    When you create a bookmark, the following elements are saved with the bookmark:

    • The current page
    • Filters
    • Slicers, including slicer type (for example, dropdown or list) and slicer state
    • Visual selection state (such as cross-highlight filters)
    • Sort order
    • Drill location
    • Visibility of an object (by using the Selection pane)
    • The focus or Spotlight mode of any visible object

    Create report bookmarks in Power BI to share insights and build stories

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  • PriyankaSS's avatar
    PriyankaSS
    Frequent Visitor

    Hi, I am facing the same issue. Have you managed to find a workaround other than using bookmarks?