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Features and Functions

  • Is there a feature within PolicyMap that allows you to randomly generate points within a select boundary or region for random sampling?
  • How do you download data without selecting a location?
  • Are there any accessibility features that can help someone who is colorblind differentiate between the data ranges for a layer?
  • Can I create a custom region using a list of GEOIDs or FIPS codes?
  • Is there a way to download a list of block groups and census tracts for a geography in a single download?
  • Is there a way to download data for multiple geographies at once?
  • How can I create a spreadsheet file with multiple variables for a given geography?
  • Is there a way to search my uploaded point dataset for a specific point?
  • Is there a way to share maps so that two or more people can work on it simultaneously?
  • I have established custom ranges but when I go to print, the ranges change. Is there anything I can do to stop that from happening?
  • Can I create a heat map for points that I've uploaded via the Data Loader?
  • I am not able to import my spreadsheet when using the Data Loader. The wheel keeps spinning and nothing happens. What is causing this?
  • How can I download a list of census tracts within my custom region?
  • Can I change the data variable and year in multilayer maps?
  • I am working with specific neighborhoods in a city. I would like to highlight each of these neighborhoods using a custom boundary -- is there a way to do this?
  • Why do I need to zoom in to show multiple layers on the map?
  • Can colors on a multilayer map be customized?
  • Can I add different data sets and indicators to a report?
  • Is there a way for me to filter points from an uploaded dataset?
  • What is the difference between US data vs Map Extent?
  • If I share a map via a link with others, are they able to see any changes I make to the map after sharing it with them?
  • Is there a way to aggregate custom regions? I'd like to combine several custom regions that I've created into a single large custom region.
  • Is there a way for me to view change over time for my specified area?
  • Is there a way for me to remove the data that is not within my custom region?
  • Is there a way for me to see how my custom region compares to the overall region in which it resides?
  • I created a custom region with multiple counties, but the Community Health Report will not generate. What am I doing wrong?
  • Is there a way to upload data points from two separate Excel CSV files onto one Map?
  • I have a premium subscription but it won't let me view Community Health Reports. How can I fix this?
  • Is it possible to create my own data layer?
  • Is it possible to display the names of point data such as schools or grocery stores on the map?
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