Excellent tutorial. The tip about how to use mapshaper I would never have figured out. Thanks to this video I have a shape map and the UK ONS data on built up areas (BUAs) working.
This is a useful video, but it really highlights the limitations of Power BI mapping functionality. I have a simple .geojson file containing 2 polygons in WGS84 projection, with 2 dummy fields: a 'name' field and a 'number' field. You'd think you could load that directly into Power BI shape map visual without needing to convert to TopoJson, but you can't, no matter which visual you use. Even after converting using mapshaper, the json schema seems to remove the name and number field. I can see the 2 basic shapes on the Shape visual, but the info contained within the original geojson isn't available.
Hi there - great video - wonderful to see something UK based for a change - really clear, really simple and all works fine - my one question - having done a map I am unable to copy it anywhere - have looked on the PBI site - no help just says copy paste - any ideas/experience of this problem i.e. great to have the map and much easier than QGIS et al but I need to copy it elsewhere.
Hi Peter, what to do want to copy - from where to where. e.g. a visual for one pahge to another page in Power BI Desktop, or create a PNG image of a visual on the Service? - Mark
This is super super helpful. One issue I have though is that my report provides a range of data at constituency level by filtering individual parliamentary constituencies which are often very small. Therefore, if the map displays as a national level, you can't see the constituency, and if you zoom to the constituency, there is no geographical context. Is there some way to filter data relating to an individual constituency, but display the map at perhaps region level with possibly all regional constituency data?
Is it possible to plot filled shape map at the UK postcode level? When I use postcode data in Power BI it can be plotted as point correctly if I use the Map visual. But if I use the Filled Map or Shape Map visuals the postcode cannot be recognised.
@@LondonBusinessAnalyticsGroup I since identified that this is due to a different version of Power BI - it worked in the version with the yellow PBI logo (not the black logo).
When I try to use the Mapbox visual now, it tells me that it is soon to be discontinued. Ant idea when this will take effect? And what in your opinion is the best alternative that has all the same choropleth functionalities?
Thank you posting this video! Do you know when the shape file feature will be available in an update ? That is, no longer a preview feature. I can't access any preview features either. Do you know how I can view these? I'm using the September 2019 version since my work hasn't updated (prob because of COVID). Thanks again
@@LondonBusinessAnalyticsGroup Hello! Such a great video!! Have you uploaded any other video about mapping in Power BI? I'm looking forward to finding out how to use the mapbox 😬
Hi @London Business Analytics Group !. Could you tell me what is the name of the icon map you use, because I don't have in my powerbi or how I could get it please.
Hi Silvia, I've put it there now in the 'Creating Shape Maps In Power BI' folder. Thanks for letting me know. - Hope your mapping is going well. FYI, the original source files are at commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-briefings/cbp-8749/ - Mark
Fab tutorial. Being a new user of Power BI having used Tableau for many years this has sorted my issue around thematic mapping in Power BI which seemed to be not possible unless you were using standard geos.
Hi! Thanks for the video. Just to make sure, there's no way to automatically generate a continuous legend for the shape maps, correct? So, for example, for the maps your show at 0:51 and 9:35, there's no way to add a legend showing the range and color range (in the same way you'd add a legend to a bar chart or table set to show a continuous gradient scale) without manually assigning a categorical legend and converting the map to a categorical map (rather than continuing to display numerical, continuous data)?
Hello. I'm trying to follow along, but I don't see any option to change the map from USA to UK, in fact, I don't see a country field in the list of formatting options. Have things changed since your video was made?
@@LondonBusinessAnalyticsGroup Similarly to the comment above, I've added a Shape Map to my dashboard view, however there's nothing listed in the Fields list (therefore I can't select/change the country). Have you imported a file with these data fields earlier? Could you explain what you mean by "Add a map"? Many thanks in advance!
Awesome tutorial. I found this after attending your Power BI course last week. It makes it super simple to pass this map chart hurdle for me. Thanks!
Excellent tutorial. The tip about how to use mapshaper I would never have figured out. Thanks to this video I have a shape map and the UK ONS data on built up areas (BUAs) working.
Glad it helped!
This is an excellent introduction thank you so much! Invaluable!!
Thank you so much! you helped me a lot, I was so lost and couldn´t find a video as well explained as yours! 😁
Hi Yayis, Glad you liked it. We are about to publish a video on the Azure map soon. - Mark
Excellent you saved me 😊It worked perfectly well... Watching from Uganda
Fantastic work. Very clear and easy to follow. Thank you!
Hi Ami, You're very welcome! - Mark
A legendary video with brilliant contents and sources! Thank you
Excellent video! Thanks for sharing!!
Thank you very much for posting this! This was extremely helpful! :)
This was brilliant, thanks for sharing this - loved the detail and excellent tips for online tools to use
HI Martin, Glad you enjoyed it. - Mark
Superb! Thank-you so much!
A very good video. Many thanks.
Thank you - this was so helpful! Can you go further and map postcode on top of a local authority map?
List of countries is limited. So one has to use json. Great video
This is a useful video, but it really highlights the limitations of Power BI mapping functionality. I have a simple .geojson file containing 2 polygons in WGS84 projection, with 2 dummy fields: a 'name' field and a 'number' field. You'd think you could load that directly into Power BI shape map visual without needing to convert to TopoJson, but you can't, no matter which visual you use. Even after converting using mapshaper, the json schema seems to remove the name and number field. I can see the 2 basic shapes on the Shape visual, but the info contained within the original geojson isn't available.
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This works but makes my Power Bi really lag. Any ideas on how I can solve?
amazing, thank you!
Hi there - great video - wonderful to see something UK based for a change - really clear, really simple and all works fine - my one question - having done a map I am unable to copy it anywhere - have looked on the PBI site - no help just says copy paste - any ideas/experience of this problem i.e. great to have the map and much easier than QGIS et al but I need to copy it elsewhere.
Hi Peter, what to do want to copy - from where to where. e.g. a visual for one pahge to another page in Power BI Desktop, or create a PNG image of a visual on the Service? - Mark
This is super super helpful. One issue I have though is that my report provides a range of data at constituency level by filtering individual parliamentary constituencies which are often very small. Therefore, if the map displays as a national level, you can't see the constituency, and if you zoom to the constituency, there is no geographical context. Is there some way to filter data relating to an individual constituency, but display the map at perhaps region level with possibly all regional constituency data?
Is it possible to plot filled shape map at the UK postcode level? When I use postcode data in Power BI it can be plotted as point correctly if I use the Map visual. But if I use the Filled Map or Shape Map visuals the postcode cannot be recognised.
Why shape map visual wont appear?
super helpful thank you very much
You're welcome!
What do you do if there is no drop down option for Visualization: Format: Shape at 2:40?
Hi Ste, Are you sure you are using the Shape Map visual. It should have a drop down next to the map: choice. - Mark
@@LondonBusinessAnalyticsGroup I since identified that this is due to a different version of Power BI - it worked in the version with the yellow PBI logo (not the black logo).
it is wonderful tutorial, but I wonder why I can add cambodia shapefile as json to Power BI, Do you have any correct my my mistake, please advice me
thank you dost
Welcome
When I try to use the Mapbox visual now, it tells me that it is soon to be discontinued. Ant idea when this will take effect? And what in your opinion is the best alternative that has all the same choropleth functionalities?
Hi , I want to build map for India but it is not in list , is it possible to make shapes for countries that are not in list
Do you know if there is a map for ICS ?
Thank you posting this video! Do you know when the shape file feature will be available in an update ? That is, no longer a preview feature. I can't access any preview features either. Do you know how I can view these? I'm using the September 2019 version since my work hasn't updated (prob because of COVID). Thanks again
Hi, I would advise using the MapBox visual. It can generate great area maps like the Shape Map, but can also show the geographical features also.
@@LondonBusinessAnalyticsGroup Hello! Such a great video!! Have you uploaded any other video about mapping in Power BI? I'm looking forward to finding out how to use the mapbox 😬
@@DanielTavares29 Hi Daniel. Glad you liked it. , we have 4 videos on mapping in this playlist ua-cam.com/play/PLVlQKJFc2plyQaNICZIVhKAvSXoS6CMEO.html
Hi @London Business Analytics Group !. Could you tell me what is the name of the icon map you use, because I don't have in my powerbi or how I could get it please.
Hi Harry, We used the Shap Map. It's a preview feature so you have to switch it on in the Option | Preview Features dialog. - Mark
@@LondonBusinessAnalyticsGroup Hi!. Thanks for the answer.
After importing it to PowerBi, the Map is distorted. How to fix this?
Looks really good but you didn't explain how you opened the formula bar at 7:13...?
I was using the wrong projection and got the scribble. Thanks for making this!
How to add scotland and ireland on same map too?
How can i do these with a map that is not listed in the drop down menu? Say for instance Chile.
Cannot see the spreadsheet file accompanying the boundaries (shape) data
HoC2019GE_results_by_constituency.xlsx in the Power BI folder
Hi Silvia, I've put it there now in the 'Creating Shape Maps In Power BI' folder. Thanks for letting me know. - Hope your mapping is going well. FYI, the original source files are at commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-briefings/cbp-8749/ - Mark
Super informative! Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
This is brilliant, anyway if removing the Scotland and wales part of the map and having England only?
Fab tutorial. Being a new user of Power BI having used Tableau for many years this has sorted my issue around thematic mapping in Power BI which seemed to be not possible unless you were using standard geos.
Hi! Thanks for this videos. I would like to ask where can i find out the Germany shape map. Thank you.
How can i create a custom map territory please tell me
Hi Veegan, My video at ua-cam.com/video/4PU1pSz6F98/v-deo.html covers some of this. - Mark
Thank you so much
You're most welcome
This is very useful thank you! Would you have an idea of where there are good shape maps for railway lines ?
Thanks a lot for this great tutorial.
You are welcome
Brilliant, really needed this workaround, thanks very much!
Resourceful tutorial!
Thanks Arnold - glad you found it useful. - Mark
Hi! Thanks for the video. Just to make sure, there's no way to automatically generate a continuous legend for the shape maps, correct? So, for example, for the maps your show at 0:51 and 9:35, there's no way to add a legend showing the range and color range (in the same way you'd add a legend to a bar chart or table set to show a continuous gradient scale) without manually assigning a categorical legend and converting the map to a categorical map (rather than continuing to display numerical, continuous data)?
Hi Caitlin, That's correct. Of course, new features are always being introduced. - Mark
Great video but I'm struggling with exporting the topoJsonfile on mapshaper. Keep getting Failed -Download Error. Any ideas on how to resolve this?
H Tarik, I checked and worked fine for me . Hopefully it was a temporary issue. - Mark
Hello. I'm trying to follow along, but I don't see any option to change the map from USA to UK, in fact, I don't see a country field in the list of formatting options. Have things changed since your video was made?
Hi Gary, You need to "Add a map" than provide a shape file. - Mark
@@LondonBusinessAnalyticsGroup Similarly to the comment above, I've added a Shape Map to my dashboard view, however there's nothing listed in the Fields list (therefore I can't select/change the country). Have you imported a file with these data fields earlier? Could you explain what you mean by "Add a map"? Many thanks in advance!