Feature Matrix
This page outlines which features are supported in the On-Prem SDK, using the Foursquare Studio product as a reference.
Features that exhibit identical functionality to the Foursquare Studio web application are listed as "Supported." If discrepancies exist between Studio and the On-Prem SDK, they are described in the table.
Features marked as "Excluded" have been intentionally cut from the On-Prem SDK. There are a couple of reasons for this:
- Backend dependent - The On-Prem SDK is designed to integrate with your organization's own back-end services, and as a result, intentionally excludes features that are dependent on Foursquare's Studio cloud services (user identity, cloud storage, publishing/loading of published maps, etc).
- Stability concerns - The On-Prem SDK comes with a high degree of stability. Some parts of Studio are evolving rapidly and has not yet become practical to offer these features in the On-Prem SDK. This will of course change over time.
- Vertical Features - A subset of features in Studio are targeting more vertical use cases specific to Foursquare customers and adjacent Foursquare products and services. The On-Prem SDK will remain a general geospatial visualization and analytics platform offering a general-purpose, horizontal feature set.
Data Import
The On-Prem SDK offers support for CSV, JSON, and GeoJSON file import. In addition, the On-Prem SDK also offers support for Raster and Vector tile import.
Database connectors are not supported by the On-Prem SDK.
| Feature | Status |
|---|---|
| CSV | Supported |
| JSON | Supported |
| GeoJSON | Supported |
| Raster Tiles | Supported |
| Vector Tiles | Supported |
| Database Connectors | Excluded |
| Database Query UI | Excluded |
Data/Map Export
Maps can be exported via their JSON map configuration, allowing the map to be loaded programmatically. In addition, data can be exported in either CSV or GeoJSON format, regardless of the original dataset's format. Users may also export a PNG image of the current map view.
Animated maps cannot be exported as videos from the On-Prem SDK.
| Feature | Status |
|---|---|
| Map Export | JSON Export |
| Data Export | CSV, GeoJSON Export |
| Image Export | PNG Export |
| Video Export | Excluded |
Layers
Most Studio layers are fully supported by the On-Prem SDK.
Several layers that utilize Studio cloud services are excluded from the On-Prem SDK.
| Feature | Status |
|---|---|
| Arc Layer | Supported |
| Cluster Layer | Supported |
| Polygon Layer | Supported |
| Grid Layer | Supported |
| H3 Layer | Supported |
| Heatmap Layer | Supported |
| Hexbin Layer | Supported |
| Icon Layer | Supported |
| Line Layer | Supported |
| Point Layer | Supported |
| S2 Layer | Supported |
| Raster Layer | Supported |
| Vector Layer | Supported |
| Trip Layer | A limited, basic trip layer is supported |
| 3D Layer | Excluded |
| Flow Layer | Excluded |
| Hex Tile Layer | Excluded |
| 3D Tile Layer | Excluded |
Color Scales
All color scale options are available in the On-Prem SDK.
| Feature | Status |
|---|---|
| Quantile Color Scale | Supported |
| Quantize Color Scale | Supported |
| Linear Color Scale | Supported |
| Ordinal Color Scale | Supported |
| Jenks Natural Break | Supported |
| Custom Breaks | Supported |
Filters
Filters are supported by the On-Prem SDK.
The ability to synchronize timeline filters has been excluded from the On-Prem SDK.
| Feature | Status |
|---|---|
| Base Filters | Supported |
| Timelines | Supported |
| Sync Timeline Filter | Excluded |
Analytics
Expressions, table joins, and group by operations are supported by the On-Prem SDK.
Several analytic offerings are excluded from the On-Prem SDK as they require a number of Studio cloud services.
| Feature | Status |
|---|---|
| Expressions | Supported |
| Join | Table joins |
| Group By | Supported |
| Spatial Join | Excluded |
| Suitability Analysis | Excluded |
| Cluster-outlier Analysis | Excluded |
| Spatial Operation | Excluded |
| Shapify | Excluded |
| Hex Tile Services | Excluded |
Interactions
The mouse-over tooltip, brush, and coordinate display are available in the On-Prem SDK.
The geocoder has been excluded from the On-Prem SDK as it relies on internet services to transform a user's text-based description to a pair of coordinates.
| Feature | Status |
|---|---|
| Tooltip | Supported |
| Brush | Supported |
| Coordinates | Supported |
| Geocoder | Excluded |
Charts
Charts are supported by the On-Prem SDK.
| Feature | Status |
|---|---|
| Big Number | Supported |
| Horizontal Bar | Supported |
| Tooltip Charts | Supported |
Map View Modes
The On-Prem SDK supports all map view modes available in Studio. Many map styles that are available by default on the standard Studio web application are not available from the On-Prem SDK.
| Feature | Status |
|---|---|
| Base map | Basic map styles and user-provided map styles with custom tile source. |
| Draw Polygon and Filter | Supported |
| Split Mode | Supported |
| 3D Mode | Supported |
| Globe Mode | Supported |
Asset Management
User and map management is currently not supported by the Studio On-Prem SDK. Asset management is available from Studio's dashboard portal, which is not within the Map SDK's scope.
| Feature | Status |
|---|---|
| User Authentication | Excluded |
| Save to Cloud | Excluded |
| Share map with Org | Excluded |
| Publishing | Excluded |
| Copy Map | Excluded |
| Replace Dataset (within Studio) | Excluded |
| Data Catalog | Excluded |
Customization
Customization options are available and can be defined based on customer requirements. These may include, but are not limited to:
- Custom Styling (basic theme, background color, buttons, and more)
- Customize the left-hand side panel to hide/unhide docs, help and logos
- Disable panels (layer panel, column panel, drawing controls, and more)
- Inject custom basemap styles
Analytics and Error Reporting
The On-Prem SDK has APIs that provide:
- Analytics and error reporting hooks via event handlers
- Control of user interface customizations
Updated 6 months ago