Horizon Analyst

Overview

Horizon Analyst is a sophisticated companion application that extends Horizon's analytical capabilities through advanced data visualization and bi-directional communication. This powerful tool provides specialized features for in-depth spatial data examination, interactive reporting, and enhanced data analysis workflows that seamlessly integrate with your main mapping interface.

Core Features

Analysis Tools

• Bi-directional Data Exchange: Real-time communication between Horizon and Analyst through SignalR integration
• Advanced Visualization: Comprehensive charting capabilities including pie charts and bar graphs for attribute analysis
• Interactive Table Analysis: Enhanced table visualization with column configuration and data filtering
• Dynamic Data Selection: Flexible geometry-based data filtering with multiple input methods
• Report Generation: Customizable reports based on spatial queries and attribute analysis
• Multi-Window Support: Independent browser window operation for enhanced workflow flexibility

Interface Options

• Separate Window Mode: Opens in dedicated browser window for dual-monitor setups
• Integrated Communication: Maintains persistent connection with main Horizon application
• Responsive Layout: Adapts to various screen sizes and window configurations
• Synchronized Data Updates: Real-time updates when data changes in either application
• Context Preservation: Maintains analysis state across window interactions

Setup Process

Initial Access

1. Navigate to the Report Tools panel in the right sidebar
2. Select Horizon Analyst from the report type dropdown
3. Click the Open Horizon Analyst button (launch icon) to open the companion app in a new browser window
4. Position the window as needed (supports dual-monitor setups)

Panel Controls

The Horizon Analyst panel contains two dropdowns and a toolbar for defining and sending geometry to the Analyst application.

Dropdowns

Control	Purpose
Layers for Shapes	Select a visible map layer to use as the source for shape selection. Supports Feature Layers, CSV layers, and Map Image Layer sublayers. Click the dropdown to refresh the layer list.
Report	Select the report type to display in the Analyst application.

Toolbar Buttons

Button	Icon	Description
Select Shape	cursor / cursor-selection	Click a polygon feature on the map from the selected layer to use as the analysis geometry. Only visible when a layer is selected.
Draw Polygon	polygon	Draw a custom polygon boundary on the map by clicking vertices. Double-click to complete.
Draw Rectangle	rectangle	Draw a rectangular boundary with two clicks.
Edit Shape	edit-geometry	Modify an existing drawn or selected shape. Disabled until a shape is on the map.
Filter Features	webhook	Send the current geometry to Horizon Analyst to filter and update the report data. Disabled until a shape is on the map.
Reset	reset	Clear all graphics from the map and reset the panel.
Open Horizon Analyst	launch	Open the Horizon Analyst companion application in a new browser window.

Data Analysis

Basic Operation

1. Select desired report
2. Configure column visibility
3. Review data presentation

Chart Analysis

1. Select analysis attribute
2. Review generated charts
3. Interact with visualizations

Communication Features

Horizon to Analyst

1. Select/draw geometry in Horizon
2. Click filter button
3. View data in Analyst

Analyst to Horizon

1. Select table data
2. Use "Zoom to Selected"
3. View in Horizon map

Troubleshooting

Issue	Solution
Connection lost	Refresh both windows
Chart display issues	Verify attribute selection
Performance delays	Reduce selection size
Zoom issues	Check data selection

Video Tutorials

Data Transfer to Analyst

Data Transfer from Analyst

Data Analysis Tutorial

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