Creating an Individual Value Thematic Map

An Individual thematic map show points, lines, or boundaries that are shaded by individual values contained in a particular field. You can use both numerical and nominal values in individual values maps. Individual thematic map is useful when you want to emphasize categorical differences in the data rather than showing quantitative information For example, types of stores in a given area, zoning classifications in a given area etc.

To create an Individual Value thematic map, follow the steps given below:

  1. Click or touch the Add icon on the upper right corner of the map to open the Add panel.
  2. Click or touch the Create Thematics Map icon to create a thematic map.
    Note: You can also create thematics on query data.
  3. From the Layer Name drop-down list select a table on which you would want to apply thematic.
  4. From the Column drop-down list, select a column on which you would like to create thematic.
  5. From the Thematic type drop-down list, select the Individual Value thematic map.
    Note: Only 50 unique values are allowed to generate individual thematic map.
  6. Enter a new name in the Thematic Map Name text box for the Thematic map or you may also retain the default name. The default name is a combination of a table name, column name and visualization name.
    Note: A thematic map name can be of maximum 50 characters. Special characters are not allowed in thematic map names.
  7. Select a template from the Theme drop-down list. You may choose from a Default and Black and White theme.
    The legend attributes are displayed for the selected theme.
  8. Click or tap on the Legend image to change the color and attributes for any of the individual values. A dialog box appears for changing attributes
  9. Select Map Geometries to style. You can choose from Polygon, Line or Point map geometries. By default, the predominant map geometry is selected.
    Note: This option is available only when the selected table contains two or more types of geometry.
    A dialog box appears for changing attributes.
    Table 1. Legend Attributes- Polygon
    Option Description
    Pattern Select the pattern from the drop-down list.
    Border Style Select the border style from the list.
    Color Select the color by dragging the color bar or simply tapping on the color in the color box.
    Border Color Select the border color by dragging the color bar or simply tapping on the color in the color box.
    Border Width Select the size for border.
    Apply Click or Tap to apply changes.
    Cancel Click or Tap to exit without saving changes.
    Table 2. Legend Attributes- Line
    Option Description
    Color Select the line color by dragging the color bar or simply tapping on the color in the color box.
    Width Select the width for border line.
    Style Select the line style from the list.
    Apply Click or Tap to apply changes.
    Cancel Click or Tap to exit without saving changes.
    Table 3. Legend Attributes- Point
    Option Description
    Color Select the point color by dragging the color bar or simply tapping on the color in the color box.
    Size Select the size of image icon.
    Style Select the point style from the list.
    Apply Click or Tap to apply changes.
    Cancel Click or Tap to exit without saving changes.
  10. Click or tap on the Create button.
    Each thematic map is added as a top level map item. The thematic map is also listed in the Map Legend panel.