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Default the Dataset Default Reference Base Map to something other than [None]

hello!
Currently when using any spatial data or tool, by default, i have to select a reference base map each time:

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This can be confusing for new users - as they may not realise within the browse tool (and other spatial tools) that you have to select this, especially with it being such a small setting at the top of the browse tool.

 

Now this can be solved by going into the User Settings, and changing this in the default settings:

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However as mentioned, for new users this really isn't clear, and can be a roadblock in development. It would be fantastic if Alteryx defaulted the reference base map to Alteryx Light (or, any of them, other than [None]) to make these tools useable out of the box.

 

 

Thanks,
TheOC



3 Comments
ddiesel
13 - Pulsar
13 - Pulsar

This also confused me when I first started with spatial.

AlteryxCommunityTeam
Alteryx Community Team
Alteryx Community Team
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SeanAdams
17 - Castor
17 - Castor

every click we save, and every small hiccup / confusion eliminated gets people to analytics faster.

 

Keep these fit-and-finish ones coming @TheOC