The Map tool displays records containing location data as pins on a world map. Nearby records are automatically clustered together, and you can zoom, pan, and click markers to explore your data geographically.

Why Use the Map Tool?

Geographic insights: See where your customers, assets, or activities are located
Distribution analysis: Understand how records are spread across regions
Location-based planning: Identify clusters or gaps in geographic coverage
Interactive exploration: Click markers to view record details without leaving the map

Prerequisites

To use the Map tool, your collection

Collection

A list of records in Kinabase, similar to a table in a spreadsheet or database.

must have at least one Location field

Field

A column in a Collection that stores a specific type of information for each Record, such as text, number, or date.

. Location fields store address information including coordinates (latitude and longitude).

If you don't see the Map icon in your toolbar, your collection may not have a Location field. Add one through Collection Configuration → Fields.

Individual markers: Single records shown as pin icons
Clusters: Groups of nearby records shown as circles with a count

3. Navigate the Map

Zoom in/out: Use the zoom controls or scroll to adjust the view
Pan: Click and drag to move around the map
Globe view: The map displays as an interactive globe that you can rotate

4. Interact with Markers

Hover over a marker to see a tooltip with the record's primary field and location
Click a marker to select the record and view its full details
Click clusters to zoom in and see individual markers

5. Switch Location Fields

If your collection has multiple Location fields, use the dropdown in the toolbar to switch between them. For example, you might have "Office Address" and "Home Address" fields.

Zoom Options

Use the zoom menu (magnifying glass icon) for quick navigation:

Zoom in: Magnify the current view
Zoom out: See a wider area
Zoom to fit: Automatically adjust the view to show all mapped records

What Data Can Be Mapped?

The Map tool displays records from fields that contain geographic coordinates:

Location Fields

Standard Location fields that include:

Address lines (line1, line2)
City, county, country
Postcode
Latitude and longitude (required for mapping)

Lookup Fields

Lookup fields that reference Location fields in related collections.

Records without latitude and longitude values will not appear on the map. Ensure your location data includes coordinates for accurate mapping.

Example Uses

Creative ways to use the Map

Customer mapping: See where your customers are located and identify geographic clusters
Asset tracking: Map equipment, vehicles, or property locations
Event planning: Visualise venue locations for events or meetings
Sales territories: Understand coverage across regions
Supplier network: Map supplier locations for logistics planning
Site management: Track project sites or office locations

Enabling the Map Tool

If you don't see the Map icon in your toolbar:

Open Collection Configuration (click ⋯ → Configure)
Navigate to Features → Data Visualisation Tools
Toggle on Map

The Map tool is only available for collections with at least one Location field containing coordinate data.

Tips

Filters apply: The Map respects your current view filters, so you can map subsets of your data
Clustering: Markers automatically cluster when zoomed out, making it easier to see distribution patterns
Missing coordinates: If records don't appear on the map, check that their Location fields have latitude and longitude values
Multiple locations: Use the field selector to switch between different Location fields in the same collection

Read our guide on Data Visualisation Tools to learn about other ways to explore your collection data.

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