Creating maps

The process for creating a map varies depending on the data you are mapping on. The following sections detail the mapping process for each map layout.

Mapping on details fields (Advanced layout)

Using the Advanced layout, you can map on specific values rather than summaries. This layout also allows you to use multiple fields as map values. Use this layout to use multiple map values or when you do not have any groups or summaries in a report.

Note:    You must map on a geographic field, such as Country, Region, or City. Seagate Crystal Reports cannot generate a map based on a non-geographic field.

To map on a details field

1. On the Insert menu, click Map.

   The Map Expert dialog box appears.

   

2. On the Data tab, in the Layout area, click Advanced.
3. In the Placement area, in the Place map list, specify how often your map appears on the report, then click Header or Footer to specify where to place your map.
4. In the Data area, add the database field you want to base your map on to the Geographic field.

   The arrow buttons on the Map Expert dialog box allow you to move fields from one list to the other. Single arrows move only the selected field; double arrows move all fields at the same time.

   Note:    You must map on a geographic field, such as City, Region, or Country; otherwise, Seagate Crystal Reports cannot generate your map.

5. Add the database field you want to appear with each change to the On change of field.
6. Add the database fields you want to use as values to the Map values list.
7. If you do not want Seagate Crystal Reports to automatically summarize the map values, select the Don't summarize values check box.
8. Click the Type tab.

   

9. Click the map type that best illustrates your data (Ranged, Dot Density, Graduated, Pie Chart, or Bar Chart). See Map types.
10. In the Options area, apply formatting options to your map.
11. Click the Text tab.

    

12. In the Map title field, enter a title for your map.
13. In the Legend area, you can click one of the following options:
    • Full legend to show a detailed legend on your map
    • Compact legend to show a condensed legend on your map
    • No legend to exclude the legend from your map.
14. If you click Full legend, click Made by map to have Seagate Crystal Reports create a legend title based on your map, or click Specify to enter your own legend title and subtitle.
15. Click OK.

    Your map is placed in the Header or Footer section of the report, depending on your selection in Step 3.