3.10.5 Visualizing Map Data Over Time

Spatial Studio allows you to perform dynamic map visualizations.

In order to visualize map data over time, your dataset must contain a date column or a time column or both. You can then use the time slider feature to interact with the map.

Note:

The time slider is applicable only for datasets containing event points or simple shapes over time, such as earthquakes or storm paths. It does not apply for datasets containing a fixed set of shapes with attributes varying over time, such as countries with population.

The following steps allow you to configure and use a time slider for your map visualization.

The instructions assume that you have a project linked to a dataset containing date or time data and the project is opened on your Active Project page.

1. Click the Settings icon in your map tool bar.
2. Switch on the Show time slider toggle button and click OK.
   A time slider bar appears at the bottom of the map visualization canvas.
3. Click the Time slider settings icon on the time slider bar.

   Figure 3-68 Time slider Settings

   
   Description of "Figure 3-68 Time slider Settings"
4. Select the Date columns and the Time unit to be applied for visualization.
5. Optionally, switch on or off the Time range and Time labels always on toggle buttons.
6. Optionally, select Playback speed.
7. Click OK.
   You can now interact with your map using the time slider to view the change of your data over time.

   Figure 3-69 Using a Time slider in Map Visualization

   
   Description of "Figure 3-69 Using a Time slider in Map Visualization"