Create and use a binned map

Binned maps provide a quick representation of how your data is distributed. Features contained in each bin are summarized using a statistic type, such as sum or average. This map visualization is helpful for datasets with a large number of points or densely located points.

Example

A municipal water service and operations center is preparing for an extensive upgrade to its fleet and automated equipment. The initiative will require three years to complete and will require prioritizing regions with the highest demand. An analyst can visualize service requests using bins to quickly determine where more requests or greater water loss is occurring.

Deep purple areas in the above map indicate more service requests, while lighter yellow areas indicate fewer service requests.

Create a binned map

To create a binned map, complete the following steps:

1. Drag a point dataset to the page and onto the Map drop zone.

   Note:

   You can also create a map by selecting a field and clicking the Map button above the data pane.

2. Expand the legend to display the Layer options pane.
3. Browse to the Symbology tab .
4. Change Symbol type to Bins.

Usage notes

The Layer options pane is accessible by clicking the arrow next to the layer name and includes the following configuration options:

• Use the Legend tab to view the classification values and counts for each class, and to make selections based on classes.
• Use the Symbology tab to do the following:
  • Change the field and statistic displayed on the map or switch to a different type of map.
  • Set the size of the bins by adjusting the Resolution value. The default resolution is 50.
  • Specify the Transition value setting. If the number of point features in the map extent is less than the transition value, the map will display the point features. If the number of points in the map extent is greater than or equal to the transition value, the map will be styled with bins. The default Transition value is 2,000.
• Use the Annotation tab to configure the map pop-ups for the layer.
• Use the Appearance tab to do the following:
  • Symbols—Change the symbol style properties, such as the color palette, outline thickness and color, and layer transparency.
  • Layer effects—Enable bloom and drop shadow effects.
• Use the Attributes tab to view details for features that are selected on the map.

Click the Flip card button to turn the map card over. The back of the card includes a count of features and a text box for a description of the map.

Limitations

Binned maps are not available for certain remote feature layers. If a remote feature layer does not support binned maps, you can copy the layer to your workbook and create a binned map using the copy.

Zoom tools and selection tools are not available for binned maps with over 100,000 features on published reports.

Resources

Use the following resources to learn more:

• Create a map
• Map layer options
• View pop-ups