How To: Color Points Based on a Data Field ​

This tutorial provides step-by-step instructions to color map points based on data fields in Honeycomb Data Explorer. Watch the video or follow the step-by-step instructions below.

Prerequisites ​

• Access to Honeycomb Data Explorer
• A basic map with point data already created
• Data containing categorical or continuous fields for coloring (e.g., shipping modes)

Step-by-Step Guide ​

1. Access Point Layer Settings ​

1. Click "Edit Map" to open the sidebar
2. Navigate to "Map Layers"
3. Select your point layer

2. Configure Layer Visibility ​

1. Locate the visibility settings
2. Adjust the opacity:
   • Set to 100% for maximum visibility
   • Lower values create transparency

3. Customize Point Appearance ​

1. Adjust basic point settings:
   • Change point radius for desired size
   • Set minimum pixel size for zoom-out visibility

4. Set Up Color Scheme ​

1. Locate the "Color Mode" setting
2. Change from "Single Color" to "Color Scheme"
3. Select the field to base colors on:
   • For categorical data (e.g., shipping modes), choose categorical fields
   • For numerical data, choose continuous fields

5. Choose Color Palette ​

1. Select an appropriate color scheme:
   • For categorical data:
     • Use distinct color sets (e.g., "Paired" color scheme)
     • Match number of colors to number of categories
   • For continuous data:
     • Use gradient color schemes
     • Consider color scales that show progression

Advanced Features ​

Integration with Other Components ​

For enhanced interactivity, you can combine colored points with a horizontal bar chart or a histogram component. These components let the user filter by a specific category.

Tips ​

• Choose contrasting colors for better visibility
• Consider color-blind friendly palettes
• Adjust point size based on data density
• Pair with filtering components for interactive analysis

Next Steps ​

After coloring your points, you can:

• Add interactive components for filtering
• Add titles and descriptions
• Toggle between light/dark mode in the settings pane

You have now successfully colored map points based on data fields in Honeycomb Data Explorer. This visualization helps identify patterns and categories within your location data.