This document explains how to use the default DevExpress Dashboard maps, or provide custom maps.

 

 

DevExpress Dashboard ships with a set of default maps showing various parts of the world. The following maps are included.

• World Countries - a world map.
• Europe - a map of Europe.
• Asia - a map of Asia.
• North America - a map of North America.
• South America - a map of South America.
• Africa - a map of Africa.
• USA - a map of the USA.
• Canada - a map of Canada.

To select the default map, use the Default Map button in the Design ribbon tab.

As an alternative, use the corresponding command in the maps context menu.

 

 

DevExpress Dashboard uses a Shapefile vector format to provide custom maps. Commonly, this format includes two file types.

• .shp file - holds map shapes (points/lines/polygons).
• .dbf file - contains attributes for each shape.

To open an existing shapefile, use the Load Map or Import Map button in the Ribbon, or the command in the context menu (Load Map... or Import Map...).

In the invoked dialog, locate the required .shp file.