Design
an Interactive Map with KWIC's Map Builder.
All links below open in a new window.
KWIC maps present two types of data:
The background colors, representing intervals based on
the NYS median rate, present the county rates (from light
to dark for increasing values) for a selected indicator.
The foreground proportional circles present the county
relative numbers for a selected indicator or demographic
characteristic.
Maps are best viewed at the screen setting of 1024 x
768.
Requires Flash 6.0 or higher plug-in.
Once an indicator is selected, NYS statistics – including
the minimum, maximum, median, and average of the rates; and
minimum, maximum, and total of the numbers – are presented
in the top left hand corner box.
Clicking on a county or customizing a region, presents a
profile – including all mappable indicators –
in the bottom left hand corner box.
Additional features of the Map Builder are:
Adjust Data Intervals – The default intervals,
based on the NYS median rate, can be customized or changed
to equal quartiles.
Make Comparisons Across Years – By locking
the intervals, maps become comparable across years.
Customize a Region – Use the rectangular
or circular selection or hold down the shift key and click
on counties to define a region and produce a region profile.
Save a Customized Region - Select the Save Selection
in the Selection Tools to store and later recall a selected
county or customized region.
Export Profile Data – Once a region is
selected, the resulting profile can be copied and pasted
into an excel worksheet.
Display Demographic Data Over Indicators –
For demographic data, proportional circles can be displayed
over indicators and other demographic indicators. For indicator
data, proportional circles can only be displayed over the
respective indicator.
Print Maps – A printer-friendly version
of a map is available with the necessary supporting documentation.
Zoom in on the Big Apple – Click the apple
in the Zoom and Pan options and enlarge the New York City
area.
Need Help – Learn about the features and
functionality of the Map Builder by clicking the light bulb
in the lower right corner.
Add much, much more – display histograms,
add roads, county names, legislative districts layers...
Note: Map Builder requires Macromedia
Flash 6.0 or higher plug-in. Map Builder should prompt you
to download and install plug-in automatically
if required. If not visit www.macromedia.com
Maps are best viewed at the screen setting of 1024 x 768.
