Creating a point layer map chart with size legend
In this video, you’ll learn how to create a point layer map in Qlik Sense to visualize measures such as sales by city.
We’ll cover step by step how to:
- Add a point layer to your Qlik Sense map
- Use dimensions (e.g., city) to plot points
- Size bubbles dynamically by a measure (e.g., sum of sales)
- Customize bubble colors and outlines
- Adjust legend size and enable labels
- Format and position text inside bubbles
This tutorial is perfect for Qlik Sense users who want to create interactive, visually rich point-based maps for dashboards.
⏱️ Chapters
🗺️ 00:06 – Introduction: Creating a Map in Qlik Sense
➕ 00:12 – Adding a Point Layer
📍 00:20 – Setting Dimension (City) & Sizing Bubbles by Measure
🎨 00:28 – Customizing Bubble Size, Color & Outline
📊 00:45 – Adjusting Legend Size & Show Label Option
🔢 00:59 – Formatting & Aggregating the Sum of Sales
📝 01:08 – Centering Text Inside Bubbles
✅ 01:13 – Completed Map with Point Layer & Size Legend
🏁 01:19 – Conclusion