MAP
Overview
Map input values to output values (for example, map zip codes to cities).
Creating a MAP formula
To create a MAP formula:
- With a chart open, select the DOCUMENT RIBBON
- Click on the
Fields button - Click on [[image /fieldmgr/addformula.png] Add formula
- Select the MAP menu item
- Input String or integer between " " that is desired to be mapped from. (e.g. If field has zipcodes then "94949") followed by a colon ( : ) then write what desired name of output is between " "
- If multiple unique values are desired to be mapped then a comma ( , ) is used to separate inputs
- Select the Field that is being mapped from using the Field drop-down menu
- Click OK
- Rename the formula (e.g. ZiptoCity)
- Click OK to complete the rename function
- Click OK (green button at the top)
MAP Example
A MAP formula named ZiptoCity with input of:
- "94949": "Novato" , "95070" : "Saratoga"
- And the Zip Code field selected (as the mapping field)
Would display Novato (for Zip Code of 94949) and Saratoga (for Zip Code of 95070).
Reviewed 9/4/2017