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Generating Point Geometries

Point Geometries in Akuko allow you to represent specific geographic coordinates as spatial entities in your data. Whether you're plotting locations on a map or conducting spatial analysis, Point Geometries are a powerful tool. Follow this guide to create Point Geometries within your Akuko Source.

Prerequisites​

Before you begin, ensure you have:

  • Access to Akuko: You should have an active Akuko account with the necessary permissions to create or modify Sources.

  • Two numeric dimensions, one holding latitude and one holding longitude. This is what a Point Geometry is built from. If your coordinates arrive combined in a single column, split them first using one of the guides linked below.

Step 1: Access Your Source​

  1. Log in to your Akuko account.

  2. From the Akuko dashboard, navigate to the "Sources" section.

  3. Select the Source where you want to generate Point Geometries.

Step 2: Create a Geometry​

  1. Within your Source, locate the "Geometries" section.

  2. Click the Add geometry button at the bottom of the panel.

Step 3: Define the Geometry​

  1. Name: Provide a descriptive name for your Point Geometry. This name helps you and your team identify it easily.

  2. Geometry Type: Choose Latitude / Longitude. This selection indicates that you want to create Point Geometries based on geographic coordinates.

  3. Latitude: Choose the dimension holding the latitude value.

  4. Longitude: Choose the dimension holding the longitude value.

caution

Both pickers must be set. They appear only after you choose the Latitude / Longitude type, and they are what the points are built from — there is no default and nothing is inferred from a dimension's name.

tip

Do not see your columns in these pickers? They list the Source's dimensions, so the coordinates have to exist as two separate dimensions first. See our guides for Extracting Latitude and Longitude from a Point column and Extracting Latitude and Longitude from an array column.

  1. Properties: Select the dimensions and measures you want to travel with each point — these are the values available for labels, tooltips and styling on the map. The latitude and longitude columns are included automatically, so you do not need to add them here.

Step 4: Save and Generate​

  1. Review your Geometry settings to ensure they match your requirements.

  2. Click Save. Akuko generates the Geometry and shows its progress; when it finishes, the Geometry gets an Id, shown at the top of the form.

Step 5: Utilize Your Point Geometries​

  1. Your Point Geometries are now available for use within your Source.

  2. You can incorporate them into your data stories by adding them as Layers in Map components within your Posts. This enables you to visualize specific locations on interactive maps.

Conclusion​

Generating Point Geometries in an Akuko Source is a straightforward process that empowers you to add spatial context to your data stories. Whether you're highlighting customer locations, tracking assets, or conducting geographic analysis, Point Geometries are a valuable tool in your data storytelling toolkit.

Explore the possibilities of spatial data representation and analysis by creating Point Geometries in your Akuko Source today!