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    Bring back "Embedded in analysis" option during save

    In previous versions of Spotfire, there was a clear option to either embed data or to link to source during the save process. In the latest version, the options are "always new data", "always new data", "new data when possible" and "stored data". ...
    about 8 years ago in Spotfire / Data Management 2 Future Consideration

    Don't reset map view when adding a new shapefile

    When adding a new layer (shapefile) to a currently configured map, the map always zooms out to cover the extend of the newly added layer (shapefile). I often have my map zoomed in and set to a specific area of interest and then after I add the new...
    almost 9 years ago in Spotfire / Maps 2 Future Consideration

    Spotfire Analyst - Add Library Administration features from "Files and data -> Browse the library"

    By having the same possibilities as the Library Administration tool from the "Files and data -> Browse the library", users noticing changes required in the Library do not need to open the Library Administration tool specifically for this purpos...
    about 4 years ago in Spotfire / Library 0 Future Consideration

    Upgrade API for visualizations (e.g. move axis positions)

    The API allows toggling e.g. from scatter plot to bar chart (which is useful when e.g. sometimes you need to visualize the outcome of a classification and sometimes the one from a regression). However, different chart types sometimes need a differ...
    about 4 years ago in Spotfire / API 0 Future Consideration

    Ability to customize context menu for a mod

    I'm currently using popouts in multiple mods to let users change the settings of those mods (e.g. the shapes of nodes in a network graph mod, or enabling / disabling UI controls in a 'filter panel' mod). To display those popouts I'm currently usin...
    almost 5 years ago in Spotfire / Mods 0 Future Consideration

    Map Layer where you can draw

    Geologists/Engineers in the energy industry do a lot of custom geo-analysis. This feature would just need a pencil that draws points, an eraser for mistakes, and a way to change color or thickness of a line drawn.
    about 6 years ago in Spotfire / Maps 0 Future Consideration

    Use parameters in Scheduled Updates

    Hi, It would be very useful to be able to set document parameters in scheduled updates. This way it would be possible to schedule the very same document with different settings. Currently, one has to create as many versions of the dxp as many diff...
    almost 9 years ago in Spotfire / Scheduled Updates 6 Future Consideration

    Include function descriptions in Expression Builder for streaming data

    When using streaming data (in-db) with a custom expression, the functions are different than standard Spotfire functions. The description for how to use these functions suggest going online and finding Live Datamart or data base documentation. Thi...
    almost 7 years ago in Spotfire / Data Streams 0 Future Consideration

    Coloring Class Apply() missing expected parameter

    Scenario In. dxp, users may apply a colouring scheme of a visualization to another per this guide (https://docs.tibco.com/pub/spotfire/6.5.0/doc/html/color/color_applying_a_color_scheme_to_another_visualization.htm). Doing so provides users an opt...
    over 1 year ago in Spotfire / API 0 Future Consideration

    Clear marking in response to filtering

    Scenario Data Table with 2 rows, with 1 row marked. A filter is applied such that the marked row is filtered out; however, marking persists. Goal Clear marking for those rows that are affected by applied filter without the use of Data Function/Scr...
    over 3 years ago in Spotfire / User Experience 0 Future Consideration
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