How to use data binding with the file Import?

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In this article, we will look at how data binding allows you to automatically pass values from your file into the Mapcreator Next interface.

When working with icons, you may notice a table icon next to some fields. This icon marks fields that can be automatically filled when you import a compatible file (KML, GPX, GeoJSON, XLSX, CSV ). Usually, these are text fields and color codes.

In the example below, we import a spreadsheet with the average annual temperature for several European capitals. The spreadsheet contains three types of data: location columns to place the icons correctly; a column with temperature values; and columns with color codes for the icon and text.

To use a value from the spreadsheet, you should click the table icon and select the desired column. Alternatively, you can type the column name after the $ sign.

Please note that for text fields, you can specify multiple columns at once. You can also mix them with the regular text. As in the examples with the degree symbol ° for the icon and a comma between city and country names.

This is not the only article about spreadsheets:

The basic principles of the spreadsheet import are covered in this article.

To learn how spreadsheets can optimize your work on the interactive maps, see this article.