Analyze different groups of location data with pie charts

We’ve added a new feature that’s automatically turned on when mapping large sets of locations, pie chart clusters. These graphics make it easy to spot trends and hot spots in a quick glance. The pie charts are created and sized automatically based on the number of markers in a given area, the more markers, the larger the pie chart.

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Additionally clicking on the legend will cause the map to filter results down to just the selected group, updating the pie charts dynamically. To enable pie charts on your map, just select a group column and turn on the clustering feature (both under advanced options.) Please let us know your feedback on this new feature by posting comments below.

Posted by on March 3, 2011 in mapping

Comments

  • Ann says:
    March 4, 2011 at 4:05 pm

    I do not like the circle with the number of sites in that area. I prefer to have the individual site markers. How do I get those back?

  • admin says:
    March 4, 2011 at 10:14 pm

    Ann – the ability to disable the clusters is under “Advanced Options” in Step #2

  • Meagan says:
    March 7, 2011 at 4:10 pm

    Hi, I sent an email request regarding more information on the premium service. Could you shoot me back an email ASAP? Thanks!

  • admin says:
    March 10, 2011 at 1:31 am

    Meagan – We will get back to you ASAP, thanks!

  • Tim says:
    March 11, 2011 at 1:29 pm

    I need some more info about the premium seervice as well.

  • Rolf says:
    March 16, 2011 at 3:08 pm

    Before the Pie Charts feature was added, the clusters on ungrouped maps used to be different colors based on the number of items in the cluster (i.e., very large clusters were red, smaller clusters were yellow, etc.)

    Now, all my clusters on ungrouped maps are either red or semi-transparent (hard to read!) red. See screenshot and notice how difficult it is to read the number inside the low-density semi-transparent red clusters when the map is in satellite view: http://i.imgur.com/L4KsS.png

    So my question is, how can I get it back to the way it used to be? Meaning: Different-colored clusters based on density when map is not grouped. The semi-transparent red that you’re currently using for lower-density clusters makes the cluster and the number inside it very difficult to see. The old way (when lower density clusters were yellow, green, etc.) was better because the number stood out against satellite maps.

  • Ebony says:
    March 17, 2011 at 8:33 pm

    Oh no! This feature was automatically updated to some maps of ours that have always had the individual site markers (ex. http://batchgeo.com/map/summerfood2010_palmbeach1 ) How can I edit my map to change it back to the old format? Our maps are used for communities to find the nearest summer nutrition sites for children who likely go without meals in the summer months. The pie charts are not helpful (and actually kind of confusing) for our purposes.

  • admin says:
    March 17, 2011 at 10:16 pm

    Ebony – You can disable clustering at any time using the edit screen. If you are having trouble accessing the edit screen try our help page: http://batchgeo.com/help/

  • Ebony says:
    March 21, 2011 at 9:23 pm

    The only options I see are MAP ADDRESS, EXPIRATION, LOCATOR, ADVERTISEMENTS, RENDER METHOD (“Map + Data” or “Map Only”), VALIDATE & SET OPTION, UPDATE MAP, SAVE, CANCEL, AND DELETE. None of those give me any indication as to whether/how they would disable the clustering function. I didn’t see anything on the help page that dealt with the clustering either. :-(

  • admin says:
    March 21, 2011 at 11:22 pm

    Rolf – duly noted, we will try to reconcile the changes with the issues you brought up.http://blog.batchgeo.com/wp-admin/edit-comments.php?comment_status=moderated#comments-form

  • Asahel BUsh says:
    March 24, 2011 at 11:52 pm

    This is off topic but related to grouping… My map has 7 groups, but I noticed recently BatchGeo changed so that the 7th group (along with all subsequent groups) is renamed “Others”, whereas previously it seemed to have capacity for 7 different groups. Are there any plans to increase the number of groups (I need 8)?
    (P.S. I also emailed about the premium service but didn’t receive a reply.)

  • Glenn Gutmacher says:
    March 28, 2011 at 4:07 pm

    Fully agree with Rolf comment #6 – these relative size and color dots based on density or size of the total value in a metro area fall under the category called heatmaps. If you offered the ability to create a heat map, you would have a much more compelling offering for those who analyze data.

  • Jamie says:
    March 29, 2011 at 4:06 pm

    My question is also off topic, but related to grouping. How do I get the page to reset and show all of my groups after I click on a single group. I wanted to see how many sites we had under one particular theme, but now I can’t get back to see all of the sites. Ideas?

  • Vincenzo says:
    September 14, 2011 at 2:09 pm

    Hi,

    I need to know how many colours are available for the pointers used to group by in the free version and in the pro one.

    Thanks,
    Vincenzo

  • admin says:
    September 14, 2011 at 7:58 pm

    Hi Vincenzo – there’s currently no difference between the pro and free version in terms of number of colors but we are looking to change that in the future.

  • Vincenzo says:
    September 19, 2011 at 10:04 am

    Hi,

    thanks for your response.
    This means that the only way to have it is to use the Maptive suggested in your website?

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