Crystal Reports Map Expert using Geocodes (latitude/longitude)

[Former Member]

Is it possible to create a Dot Density map in Crystal Reports using either latitude and longitude or a street level address?

We're using Crystal Reports 2013

[former_member183750]

Hi Stuart

Looking at the CR Help file (F1 when you are in the designer) and searching for 'maps' you get a fair amount of info on how CR works with maps, limitations, etc. For example, Dot Density Map:

Dot Density
A Dot Density map displays a dot for each occurrence of a specified item. For example, you might create a United States map that shows one dot for each shipbuilder in the nation. In states like Tennessee, there would be no dots. However, in some coastal states, such as South Carolina, you might be able to count the dots on the map, since their dispersal would be fairly wide. 
The purpose of a Dot Density map is to provide an overall impression of the distribution of the specified item. A Dot Density map is much like a nighttime satellite photo of the United States, where you can see the lights of all the cities. Such a map is not a very accurate means of communicating information (particularly if you have a large number of items), but it is a good way to give an overview of the distribution. 

Please see if the info in the help file will be of any use. More information can be seen by entering the search string 'crystal map' in the search box in the top right corner. You will get a number of KBAs, Blogs and other KM Assets.

- Ludek

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