Chapter 5. Maps and Geospatial Visualization
In this chapter, we will cover the following topics:
- Adding data layers to the default map
- Creating custom territories
- Working with Web Map Service (WMS)
- Using Path to display movement on a map
- Mapping custom polygons
- Importing custom geocoding
- Using a custom background
Introduction
Back in the day, if I wanted to put any maps in my reports and dashboards, I remember I had to go through hoops to geocode my location data. I had to either learn an API (Application Programming Interface) to use some web services, or pay a third party for a database of locations with latitude and longitude information. I remember wishing the software tools I used just knew about the location information and mapped them. (Why does ...
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