Map

The Map element allows you to add a map onto the report.

Add Map

To add map onto the report, select the “Map” button and click on the location where you wish to place the map. A “Map Wizard” will appear.

There are three tabs in this wizard:

  • Map
  • Scripts
  • JavaScript Graphics

Map Tab

The “Map” tab allows you to define the path of the map image.

Field Description
Map File Defines the path to the map file in the repository.
Data Source Selects a datasource.
Either from drop-down list or click on the “Add” button to add a datasource from repository.
Over All If selected, whole set of records are taken ito consideration irrespective of the grouping.
by default, it is selected.
Over Group If selected, plotting is done based on the grouping of data is considered.
Over Record If selected for the cube table in the group header, the first record of the group is considered.
If selected for the cube table in the group footer, the last record of the group is considered as current record.
If selected for the section header, then the first record if the datasource is considered.
Key Field Selects a field as the key field.
Fill Field Selects a field as the fill field.

Select the map file from the repository by clicking on the button or key in the path in the textbox. In the “Datasource” field, select the desired datasource from the drop-down list or select one from the repository by clicking on the “Add” button. Select one of the three options for the range of records to be used. By default, “Over All” is selected. In the “Key Field” field, select a field from the drop-down list as the reference field. In the “Fill Field” field, select a field from the drop-down list as the field used to fill by the map.

Scripts Tab

This tab has three panels which allows you to add Java scripts:

  • Render If
  • On Render Begin
  • On Render End

The JavaScript functions that are entered in these text boxes are executed when the map is rendered.

JavaScript Graphics Tab

This tab allows you to add JavaScript for the image.

Edit Map

To edit the map in the report template, double-click on the Map element to display the “Properties” dialog box.

The three tabs in this dialog box is similar to the Map Wizard.