Configure the Properties for Dynamic Lines on a Map

Customize the design of dynamic lines for maps using the dynamic line map layer properties to make the visualization clear and impactful.

1. On the Home page, hover over a workbook, click Actions, then select Open.
2. Click the map visualization.
3. Click Properties, then click Layers .
4. In the Line Shape row, click Straight and select a different option to change the line shape:
   • Straight – Useful for showing short distances.
   • Curved – Useful for representing long distances and connections like airline routes.
   • Bi-directional curved – Useful for showing back and forth connections between two points.
5. In the Directional Arrows row, click Off to turn the property on and add directional arrows to the dynamic lines in the map. Configure the following options to optimize the design of the arrows:
   • Color – Select a color for the arrows to make them stand out from the lines.
   • Size Factor – Change the size of the arrows to suit the scale of the map.
   • Placement - Specify whether you want a single arrow to appear in the middle of each line or multiple arrows to appear at equal intervals along the lines.
   • Halo – Add an outline to the arrows to make them stand out. You can choose the color of the halo.
6. Click Save.