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The Map Shape zone assigns geographical boundaries to a map based on variables in the data table. The map shape value determines the x and y axes.
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Boundaries such as U.S. state names, Canadian provinces, and Japanese prefectures are installed with JMP. You can also create your own boundaries (geographical or otherwise) and specify them as a Map Role column property in the data table.
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The Color zone applies color based on a variable to geographical shapes.
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The Size element scales map shapes according to the size variable, minimizing distortion.
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You can add background maps to any JMP graph through the Set Background Map window. You can use built-in background maps or connect to a Web Map Service (WMS) to display specialty maps like satellite images, radar images, or roadways. Right-click in a graph and select Graph > Background Map to choose from the following images and boundaries:
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Simple Earth and Detailed Earth maps are installed with JMP.
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NASA server provides maps using a WMS to show their most up-to-date maps.
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Street Map Service provides street maps. The OpenStreetMap and Open Database License links provide further information on the Street Map Service.
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Web Map Service lets you enter the URL for a website that provides maps using the WMS protocol. You can also specify the map layer.
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