Format KML Output

I frequently use the Output tool to create KML files of points or polygons. Is there a way to do basic formatting in the KML file? I'd love to be able to choose a line or background color, for example. Especially if it could be dynamic for thematic maps. I've looked in the spatial and reporting tools some, searched, and couldn't find anything but I thought I'd ask since Alteryx never ceases to amaze me!

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CharlieS

Hi @EW

So I guess you've discovered that the Alteryx support for KML output starts and ends with a spatial object and a label for that spatial object. Luckily, KML is just an XML-structured text file. When I've prepared KML files for other applications outside Alteryx, I compiled the text for the spatial objects and all the additional features, then saved that as a text file with a ".kml" extension.

In case others are interested, here's a link to the KML documentation with examples of what the file format can support:

https://developers.google.com/kml/documentation/kml_tut

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CharlieS

Hi @EW

In case others are interested, here's a link to the KML documentation with examples of what the file format can support:

https://developers.google.com/kml/documentation/kml_tut

Thanks Charlie! I'll try that, was hoping there'd be a tool option. 🙂

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