Mapping on an OLAP cube (OLAP layout)

Using the OLAP layout, you can map on an OLAP grid. In order to create an OLAP map, you must first have an OLAP grid in your report. For more information about OLAP grids, see Creating an OLAP report.

To map on an OLAP cube

1. Select the OLAP grid on which you want to map.
2. On the Insert menu, click Map.
3. The Map Expert dialog box appears.

   

4. On the Data tab, in the Layout area, click OLAP.
5. In the Placement area, click Header or Footer to specify where to place your map.
6. In the Data area, select the summary and geographic fields that you want to use for your map.
7. Click the Type tab.
8. Click the map type that best illustrates your data (Ranged, Dot Density, or Graduated). See Map types.
9. In the Options area, apply formatting options to your map.
10. Click the Text tab.
11. In the Map title field, enter a title for your map.
12. In the Legend area, you can click one of the following options:
    • Full legend to show a detailed legend on your map
    • Compact legend to show a condensed legend on your map
    • No legend to exclude the legend from your map.
13. If you click Full legend, click Made by map to have Seagate Crystal Reports create a legend title based on your map, or click Specify to enter your own legend title and subtitle.
14. Click OK.

    Your map is placed in the Header or Footer section of the report, depending on your selection in Step 4.