Latest Contributions by DonnaBuhr

Hi Llyn, I am pleased to inform you that your idea to upload your own excel file with zip code or county data to create custom heat maps is implemented in the current version of Business Analyst Web.   This feature is now available in Custom Data Setup.  In the Custom Data Setup workflow, select "Import file" to add your sample file.  On Step 2 of Custom Data Setup, select "Geographic boundaries".  On Step 3, select ZIP Code as the geographic boundary level and select Zip Code as the geography name or ID column and click Next. Fix any invalid ZIP Code and click Add Matches. The custom data will be imported and you can complete the Custom Data Setup by following the steps and click Save.  Once the custom data is setup, you will have options to use the data in Color-coded Maps, Smart Map Search, Suitability Analysis and Reports.  You can find a Step-by-step Custom Data Setup guide in the Business Analyst Help Documentation here - https://doc.arcgis.com/en/business-analyst/web/custom-data-setup.htm  Thank you for using Business Analyst Web App and for your valuable feedback.  Please keep these great ideas coming.   Best regards, Donna ... View more

Hi Kieran, I am pleased to inform you that your request for the Canadian PRIZM data to be available in reports is implemented in the current version of Business Analyst Web.  A Prizm Segmentation Area Profile classic report is now available, as well as the Prizm Segmentation Summary infographic for Canada. You can also perform mapping analysis using the "Dominant PRIZM Segment Number" in Color-coded Maps and Smart Map Search.    We hope this meets your Business Analyst feature request. Please let us know if you have other great ideas.  Thank you for the helpful feedback.  Best regards, Donna ... View more

Hi Michelle, I wanted to inform you that a Map Legend has been added in Business Analyst Web that allows layers to be moved up or down. In addition to rearranging layers, the Map Legend includes other helpful features, such as edit labels, remove layers, adjust the transparency and cluster points.   We hope you like the functionality of the Map Legend.  Please let us know if you have other suggestions to improve the application.   Thank you for using Business Analyst Web and for your valuable feedback. Best regards, Donna ... View more

Hi Linn, I wanted to inform you that a new Legend has been added in Business Analyst Web that we think you will like.  Now when you add your Shapefiles, you can open the legend to view the layers and map content.  The Map Legend has new functionality as well, such as edit labels, remove and rearrange layers, adjust the transparency and cluster points.   We hope this meets your request to add a legend based on the shapefiles added.  Please let us know if you have other great ideas.  Thank you for using Business Analyst Web and for your valuable feedback. Best regards, Donna ... View more

Hi Bill, I have an update on your comment about the limit in Comparison Reports. The number of sites has now been increased to 1,000 in Comparison Reports and 100 in Classic Reports. Hope this helps your use case.   Thank you for using Business Analyst Web and for your helpful feedback. Best regards, Donna ... View more

Hi Bonnie, Based on your valuable feedback, a "Credit estimate" calculator is added to the Run Classic reports page. You will find the "Credit estimate" located to the left of the "Run All" button in the lower right corner of the app.  After your sites are added and the desired reports have been selected, click on the "Credit estimate" to view the estimated credit usage for running the selected reports.   Thank you for using Business Analyst Web and for the great idea! Best regards, Donna     ... View more

Hi Buck, Thank you for your valuable feedback.  Based on your suggestion, a Data Note is added to both reports explaining how the data is calculated.   Business Locator Data Note: Business Summary Data Note: This was a very good idea that will help many users better understand how the data is calculated.  Thank you for using Business Analyst. Best regards, Donna  ... View more

Hi Jay,   I am pleased to let you know that your idea to save the state of the map is implemented in Business Analyst Web App.  There is a "Autosave" toggle that allows you to save the state of your map from session to session.   Thank you for submitting your great idea and valuable feedback that helps us improve Business Analyst.   Please let us know if you have more great idea.   Thank you for using Business Analyst Web App! Best regards, Donna ... View more

Hi Jo, It's been awhile since we last spoke.  I hope you are doing well.   We are sorry that you are experiencing issues with the imported data not being reflected in the ArcGIS layer.  I am not sure what may be causing the problem.  Therefore, it would be better if a support case is entered so we can properly investigate and track the issue.  You can create the case yourself, or if you prefer, Peter Klingman will be pleased to enter one for you.   We value your feedback, and it's always a pleasure to hear from you.   Thank you for using Business Analyst and for being such a valued customer. Best regards, Donna ... View more

Hi Abel, You should be able to create the desired custom variable by the following workflow: Open the Create Custom Variable dialog and select Advanced Options In Step 1, Browse for the desired data variable, and drag and drop the variable below into Step 3 where you will "Assemble your custom variable"  In Step 2 "Choose operators", Click on the multiplication * symbol The multiplication operator will be added into step 3 to the right of the selected variable Now, in Step 2 "Choose operators", Click on the Number # symbol The number field box will be added into step 3 to the right of the multiplication * Click inside the number box and enter the desired number (multiplier)  Click the Save button to Name and Save your custom variable  Please let me know if this workflow accomplishes your desired customer variable and properly answers your question.   Thank you for using Business Analyst Web. Best Regards, Donna ... View more

Hi Jack, Thank you for your suggestion to include site attributes in Comparison Reports. We are always looking to improve Business Analyst Web and this is a good idea.  We will take your suggestion into consideration as a possible feature enhancement.   We appreciate your valuable feedback, ideas and comments.   Thank you for using Business Analyst Web! Donna ... View more

Hi Nancy, Just to clarify, are you asking for the ability to select Census Designated Place (CDP) boundaries to use in the Smart Map Search feature of the Business Analyst Web App?  CDP geographies are not included in Business Analyst Web; however, you can add a Web Map Layer of Census Places in the Add Data workflow and use the data in Smart Map Search.  Once you have added the Web Map, open the Smart Map Search workflow – select “Browse all variables” to open the Data Browser, and you will find the Web Map data in the Standard data tab – Map Layers. Please let me know if this information is helpful; or if you have a different use case, or additional questions.    Thank you for your feedback, ... View more

Hi Nancy, Just to clarify, are you asking for the ability to select Census Designated Place (CDP) boundaries to use in the Smart Map Search feature of the Business Analyst Web App?  CDP geographies are not included in Business Analyst Web; however, you can add a Web Map Layer of Census Places in the Add Data workflow and use the data in Smart Map Search.  Once you have added the Web Map, open the Smart Map Search workflow – select “Browse all variables” to open the Data Browser, and you will find the Web Map data in the Standard data tab – Map Layers. Please let me know if this information is helpful; or if you have a different use case, or additional questions.    Thank you for your feedback, ... View more

Hi Jack, Our apologies for the delayed response, but we just realized that we had not gotten back with you on the Infographic export to PDF issue.  The problem you experienced exporting an Infographic with a map should be resolved.  Please let us know if you are still having problems with the export to PDF.   Thank you, Donna Buhr ArcGIS Business Analyst Team     ... View more

Hi Jack, You are correct that the meta data for the existing and added sites must all be aligned to use the attributes in Suitability Analysis.  The attributes from the added sites must exactly match the existing imported site attributes, with the same variable name type and attribute type.  It is sometimes difficult to see the difference just by viewing the Excel file because there may be some formatting differences between the existing sites and the added ones.  You might try creating a new Excel sheet and copying all the sites, including the new sites so that all cells and columns having matching names, formatting and types.  Thank you for using Business Analyst Web, Donna ... View more