3 Replies Latest reply on Aug 7, 2018 8:54 AM by Edward Li

Resetting map view when changing filter

James Gan Sep 11, 2017 7:20 PM

One of the quirks IMO with the mapping feature in tableau is that it by defaults locks the map view when when you either zoom/pan into the map even though you change the filters. As an example, we have users who are wanting to explore the area around a catchment area but when they select a different shopping centre, they would like the map to automatically re-centre around the new centre.

I am aware you can do this by selecting either the HOME or Reset button but I am wondering whether there is an option/setting somewhere that can bypass the need to do this and the map view will automatically reset if you change the filter?

1. Re: Resetting map view when changing filter

haitham Farouk Sep 11, 2017 10:49 PM (in response to James Gan)

Hi, james

You will not find this a problem when work with dashboard and filter the map by other sheets, as you can see in the below images:

make sheet1 as filter to sheet2 by selecting a mark from sheet1

and

and when (unselect all) the map reset by default ... with map sheet with no other sheets you still have the (Fix Map) pin to reset...

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James Gan Sep 11, 2017 11:27 PM (in response to haitham Farouk)

Unfortunately in this instance i am not filtering the map by another sheet.
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Edward Li Aug 7, 2018 8:54 AM (in response to James Gan)

I also have this issue. I have a map filtered for multiple different things, to include geographic area.

My map is currently pinned to reset so if I filter for a specific area, and then a different area, it will SOMETIMES change over. Not every time. This is unacceptable for my clients who will be using my map.
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