### Map command

Use the Map command to open the Map Expert and insert a map into your report. Maps help you analyze your report data and identify trends more efficiently. For example, you could create a map that shows sales by region. You would then be able to:

- drill down on the map regions to view the underlying data,
- analyze the data using one of the five map types, and
- use the Analyzer tab to adjust the appearance and organization of the map (allowing you to better identify trends).

In order to place a generic, group-based map on your report, you must first have a group and a summary or subtotal field present in the report. However, Seagate Crystal Reports does provide several specialized map layouts (Detail, cross-tab, and OLAP) that do not require groups and summaries.

Note: The Map command is only available if you have installed the mapping component of Seagate Crystal Reports.

###### Related topics

Map Expert

Mapping

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