Customize backgrounds on geospatial maps in Insights

When you create a map visual in Insights, you can change the background, or base, of the map. A base map is the style of map that appears beneath your data on a map.

EXAMPLE   A satellite view versus a street view.

Prerequisites

• You have the Insights Author license.

• You have created a map or geospatial chart. See Create maps and geospatial charts for instructions.

Page location

Insights > Analyses > Click an analysis > Click a map

In Insights, there are four options for base maps: light gray canvas, dark gray canvas, streets, and imagery. An example of each appears following:

• Light gray canvas

  

• Dark gray canvas

  

• Streets

  

• Imagery

  

Procedure

Change a base map

1. Click the Format visual icon in the upper-right corner of the map. The Properties panel opens.
2. Expand Base map.
3. Select a base map style.

Related topics

• Create maps and geospatial charts
• Create a geospatial heatmap in Insights
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