Pentaho Analyzer is also a great tool to build graphical visualizations by leveraging the capabilities of OLAP. This recipe will show how to create a Geo Map by using Pentaho Analyzer to show the distribution of sales over the territory. Note that this recipe makes use of Pentaho Analyzer, a tool available only in the EE version of Pentaho.
The following steps detail how to create a geographical visualization in order to identify the distribution of sales in the territory:
Create a new Pentaho Analysis report by clicking on the Create New button in the Home perspective and then clicking on Analysis Report, or by choosing Analysis Report from the New option under the File PUC menu.
The Select Data Source dialog box appears. Select Cookbook Sample Schema and click on OK.
Click on the switch to chart format icon button, located in the top-right corner of the Pentaho Analyzer canvas or press Ctrl + Alt + C.
The chart format view appears...