HEATMAPS

Get a better understanding of the density of data in your area with the Heatmap command. Generated from any layer or Results List, this command will create a heatmap that allows for a quick assessment and quantification of information.

Heatmaps can be created from any layer, by selecting the layer option Create Heatmap. Read the full list of steps below.

1. Select the layer options icon on the layer that you would like to generate the heatmap from.




2. Choose the Create Heatmap option.




3. A new layer will be created with the Heatmap, and it will automatically be turned on.

Results Lists can also be represented as heatmaps by toggling the Heatmap Command at the top of a Results List.

1. Add your search results to the Results List, or open a saved Results List.




2. Click the Heatmap icon from the Results List commands.




3. Your results list displays as a heatmap indicating the concentraion of the records in the list. The heatmap representation of the list can be toggled on and off by clicking the Heatmap command again.

If you generated your heatmap from the layer options, follow these steps to edit the style of your heatmap to change the appearance of it.

1. Click on the options icon on the heatmap layer, and select Edit Style. The style editor window will open.




2. With the style editor window open, you have the option to edit the Intensity, Opacity, and Size.
   
   
   • Intensity: Changes the weight of each point.
   
   
   • Opacity: Selects the translucence of the layer.
   
   
   • Size: Affects the size of the heatmap around each feature on the map.
   
   





3. When you're done editing the style. Close the window, and the style will save for you automatically.

If you generated your heatmap from the results list, follow these steps to edit the style of your heatmap to change the appearance of it.

1. Click on the Results List options icon and choose the Edit Heatmap Style option. The style editor window will open.




2. With the style editor window open, you have the option to edit the Intensity, Opacity, and Size.
   
   
   • Intensity: Changes the weight of each point.
   
   
   • Opacity: Selects the translucence of the layer.
   
   
   • Size: Affects the size of the heatmap around each feature on the map.
   
   







3. When you're done editing the style. Close the window, and the style will save for you automatically.

Printing Heatmaps is supported in the following browsers:
Chrome, Firefox, and Safari.

Export Image:
Not currently supported.

Note: You can use an external screen capture tool to take a snapshot of your map in LandVision.

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• Styling Your Map


• Printing Your Map