Custom areas of interest are initially set to display shading by default. We recognize that users may prefer to view their maps without this shading for various reasons. This article walks through how to remove shading from your area of interest.
In this example, we are trying to visualize a heat map, and the shading of the AOI is making it harder to visualize. So let's get rid of the blue shading.
Access the AOI Settings
There are three different ways to access to AOI settings:
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- Shift + Click on the AOI on the map
- Click the gear next to the "Custom Area" in the filters
- Click the pencil next to "Area of Interest" in the filters, then click "Edit Shapes"
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On the next screen, click on the AOI settings at the bottom:
In the AOI Appearance Settings, uncheck the box next to "Enable" on the fill settings on the right, then click save settings at the bottom.
You can also change the line color for the outline by clicking the color box in the line settings on the left or change the thickness of the line. The default is 2px.
If there were multiple shapes loaded, this process could be repeated for all shapes in the select shapes dialog box. In this example, we only have one shape so we can click "Confirm Selection" in the bottom right.
Now, the shading is no longer present in the custom AOI, the image below shows both our original image and a zoomed image. The outline of the AOI will still be present, but the shading is gone.
Here is another example without the heatmap turned on:
Conclusion
By adjusting the AOI settings, you can significantly enhance the clarity of your visualizations, making it easier to interpret the data presented. Additionally, customizing the line color and thickness can further improve the overall presentation.
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