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Have the ability to add custom images to use on a map rather than the standard square, triangle, or circle.
| Implemented in | 14.5 |
Spotfire 14.5 enables company or industry-specific customization of data points represented as markers in map visualizations and scatter plots. Learn more about what's new in Spotfire 14.5.
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When I give Spotfire Training classes, this is one of the biggest criticisms I get about Spotfire Maps! (The same criticism also applies to Scatter Plot Shapes!).
It is also something I have also encountered when I am working as a Consultant:
I am sure that this inability to simply add an Icon or Shapes Column to a Map and display a Picture or Icon as the Shape, has caused rejection of Spotfire Map use in the past.
Seriously, adding this functionality could mean that I never hear the following remark again ..
"When my CEO wants to see Our Company Standard Symbols or Icons displayed on a Map - I had better find a Software app that does it! ( and of course the Power BI developers will always claim they can do everything ???!!!)...so it could be by-bye to Spotfire!"
Wen I give Spotfire Training classes, this is one of the biggest criticisms I get about Spotfire Maps! (The same criticism also applies to Scatter Plot Shapes!).
It is also something I have also encountered when I am working as a Consultant:
I am sure that this inability to simply add an Icon or Shapes Column to a Map and display a Picture or Icon as the Shape, has caused rejection of Spotfire Map use in the past.
Seriously, adding this functionality could mean that I neverhear the following remark again ..
"When my CEO wants to see Our Company Standard Symbols or Icons displayed on a Map - I had better find a Software app that does it! ( and of course the Power BI developers will always claim they can do everything ???!!!)...so it could be by-bye to Spotfire!"
Would also love some more flexibility on color/border/etc.