Web Map View
Display data on interactive maps with markers, routes, and heatmap
Map View Overview
Map View displays records with geographic information on interactive maps, helping visualize locations, routes, and density.
Supports markers with clustering, info windows, routes between points, heatmap, and auto-geolocation.
Key points
• Markers: Display records as markers on map
• Clustering: Auto-group nearby markers
• Info Windows: Popup showing record info on marker click
• Routes: Draw routes between points
• Heatmap: Density visualization
• Geolocation: Auto-get coordinates from address
• Custom Icons: Custom icons by status/type
• Filters: Filter markers by conditions
Use Cases
Map View Applications
| Business Function | Markers | Routes | Benefits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Customer Locations | Customers | None | Visualize customer distribution, plan visits |
| Delivery Routes | Delivery orders | Optimized routes | Plan efficient delivery routes |
| Field Service | Service tickets | Technician routes | Assign tickets by location |
| Store Locator | Retail stores | None | Show nearest stores to customers |
| Asset Tracking | Equipment/vehicles | Movement history | Track asset locations |
Geolocation
Key points
• Auto-geocoding: Auto-convert address to lat/lng
• Address Parser: Parse street, city, country from address field
• Geocoding API: Use Google Maps/OpenStreetMap API
• Caching: Cache geocoded coordinates to avoid API calls
• Batch Geocoding: Geocode multiple addresses at once
• Manual Override: Allow manual coordinate adjustment
Best Practices
Key points
• Enable clustering for large datasets to avoid too many markers
• Use custom icons to differentiate marker types
• Cache geocoded coordinates to reduce API costs
• Validate addresses before geocoding
• Use heatmap for density analysis
• Optimize routes before displaying