Map layouts

The Map Expert provides four layouts that correspond to certain sets of data.

You can create maps with any of the following layouts, and depending on the data you are using, you can change the map from one layout to another.

Advanced

Use the Advanced layout when using multiple map values or when you do not have any groups or summaries in the report.

Group

The Group layout is a simplified layout in which you show a summary on change of a geographic field (such as Region).

Note:    In order to create a map using the Group layout, you must have at least one group and at least one summary field for that group.

Cross-Tab

Use the Cross-Tab layout when mapping on a Cross-Tab object. A Cross-Tab map does not require groups or summary fields.

OLAP

Use the OLAP layout when mapping on an OLAP grid. An OLAP map does not require groups or summary fields.

Note:    If there is no map associated with the data you specify, then an empty block will appear unless the section that the map is placed in has been formatted to suppress if blank.