Overview

Maps is the central workspace of the Vianova VIP platform, serving as your personal dashboard where all created visualizations, analyses, and projects are stored and managed. This is your starting point for both creating new analyses and accessing previous work.

Map Creation Options

[Map Creation] Demo in video : Duplicate OR create a new map

Create New Map (From Scratch)

Purpose: Build a completely custom analysis from zero

Step-by-step Process:

1. Click "Create Map" button (green button in top right)
2. Start with empty map
3. Add Data Layers: Choose your datasets from Data Library or upload new data (BYOD)
4. Create Elements: Define study zones or areas of interest or go to your Element Library
5. Build Widgets: Generate visualizations using AI-powered tools
6. Apply Filters: Refine data to focus on specific criteria
7. Configure Tooltips: Customize information displayed on data points
8. Choose Colors: Set color schemes for layers and visualizations
9. Save Map: Your complete analysis is automatically saved

Duplicate Existing Map

Purpose: Leverage previous work as foundation for new analysis

Step-by-step Process:

1. Locate desired map in Maps list
2. Click duplicate icon (📋) in Actions column
3. System creates exact copy with title of your duplicate map + copy
4. Customize New Map:
   1. Delete unnecessary layers or add new ones
   2. Add new widgets and elements
   3. Modify filters and settings
   4. Update analysis focus

Saved Map Management Features

Comprehensive Map Storage

What Gets Saved

Auto-Save Functionality : Maps automatically save current state

• Persistent layer, elements, filter (such as a specific date range) and view settings
• Created widgets and visualizations
• Applied filters and their settings
• Last viewing state

Map Information Display

• Name: Descriptive map title
• Creator: User who created the map
• Created At: Initial creation date and time
• Last Update: Most recent modification timestamp
• Actions: Available operations (duplicate, delete, etc.)

Search Functionality

• Search Bar: "Search for maps" at top of interface

Collaboration Features

• Multi-User Access: See maps created by team members
• Creator Attribution: Clear identification of map authors
• Version Control: Track when maps were last modified
• Team Sharing: Access to organizational maps