Offline Point Map

Problem

Without the Internet, GIS layers cannot be displayed in a point map. How can this problem be solved? The following figure shows the implementation of an offline point map.

Solution

You can display GIS layers by adding them into a point map within a combination map where an area map (with empty data) is set as the base layer.

Report Design

Data Preparation

Create a built-in dataset named tourism, as shown in the following figure.

Chart Insertion

Merge required cells, right-click the cell A1, choose Cell Element > Insert Chart > Map > Area Map, and click OK, as shown in the following figure.

GIS Layer Setting

Select the combination map, select China as Map Border, and choose Standard > Null for GIS Layer, as shown in the following figure.

Data Binding

Choose Data > Point Map and select Lat/Long as Geographic Info, as shown in the following figure.

Style Setting

1. Choose Style> Label> Point Map, and select Use Label, as shown in the following figure.

2. Choose Style > Series, select Custom Combination as Color Scheme, and select Custom Image as Point Style. Set Width to 20px, Height to 30px, and Opacity to 20%, as shown in the following figure.

3. Set the map background. Set the Fill color to dark blue, as shown in the following figure.

Effect Display

PC

Save the template, and click Pagination Preview. The following figure shows the effect.

Mobile Terminal

For details, you can download the template Offline Point Map.cpt.