Create a map

Create a map that can be used in a map hierarchy.

1. Navigate to Reports > Administration > Maps, and click New.
2. Fill in the following fields as appropriate.

   Table 1. Report Maps form

   Field	Description
   Key	Specify a unique key that links this map to other maps. For default maps, the key is the hc-key value. The key must be included in the geoJSON of the parent map.
   Name	Enter a name for the map.
   Level	Specify the level for this map in the map hierarchy.
   JSON definition	Define the geoJSON for the map. You can download predefined maps from Highcharts, or use any map that follows geoJSON standards. For more information, see the GeoJSON site.
   Parent	Select a parent map for this map. The parent-child relationships define drill levels in a map hierarchy.
   Active	Clear this check box to make the map unavailable when creating map reports.
   Geographical map	If your map is not geographical, clear this check box. For example, clear this check box for a floor map.

3. Right-click the form header and select Save.
4. To add conditions that filter the data in the map:
   1. Click New in the Map conditions related list.
   2. Fill in these fields.

      Table 2. Map condition form

      Field	Description
      Active	Select this check box to apply this condition.
      Table	Specify the table that these conditions apply to. Conditions cannot be shared across tables.
      Map source	Select the map source that the condition applies to.
      Conditions	Add filter conditions to apply to this map.

   3. Click Submit.
5. (Optional) In the Report Maps related list, create a child map to extend the map hierarchy.
6. Click Update to save the map.