Kinetic Map — Support
Overview
Section titled “Overview”Kinetic Map is a Power BI custom visual that plots operational data on a satellite basemap using MIL-STD-2525C unit and event symbols. Points are entered as MGRS grid references or lat/long coordinates. It emits and receives standard Power BI filters, integrating with slicers and other visuals on the same report page — including the Kinetic Timeline.
Download
Section titled “Download”Latest release v1.4.1.0released August 25, 2026
| Visual | File | Size | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kinetic Map | KineticMap.pbiviz | 0.3 MB | Download |
Import into Power BI via Insert → Get more visuals → Import a visual from a file. Also available: all releases and theGettysburg sample report.
Installation
Section titled “Installation”- Download the
.pbivizfile from the latest release. - In Power BI Desktop, go to Insert → Get more visuals → Import a visual from a file.
- Select the downloaded
.pbivizfile and click Open.
Data fields
Section titled “Data fields”| Field well | Description |
|---|---|
| Name | Unit or event label displayed beneath the symbol. |
| MGRS | Grid reference string (e.g. 16SBK1234567890). Takes priority over Lat/Lon. |
| Lat / Lon | Decimal-degree coordinates; used when MGRS is not bound. |
| Symbol Type | MIL-STD-2525C SIDC string that controls the symbol glyph. |
| Affiliation | Friendly, Hostile, Neutral, or Unknown — sets the symbol frame color. |
| Organization | Used for color-by-organization grouping. |
| Color | Hex or named color to override the symbol fill. |
| Date | Date/time value — enables movement trails and timeline filtering. |
| Filter | Category field for the filter overlay panel (paid feature). |
| Priority | Numeric z-order for overlapping symbols. |
Licensing
Section titled “Licensing”The following features require a Kinetic license:
- Non-Esri basemap providers (Mapbox, Stadia, custom tile URL)
- Movement trails
- MGRS grid overlay
- Filter overlay panel
- Offline tile pre-cache
- Advanced MIL-STD-2525C symbol types
To enter your license key, open the visual’s Format pane in Power BI and locate the License card. Paste your key (format: KIN-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX) into the License Key field.
To obtain a license, visit license.kineticmaps.com/pricing.
Common issues
Section titled “Common issues”Symbols not appearing
Section titled “Symbols not appearing”Confirm that at least one of the MGRS or Lat/Lon field wells is bound. MGRS strings must be valid (no spaces, correct zone/band/square format). Check that no date filter is excluding all rows.
Basemap not loading
Section titled “Basemap not loading”The default Esri World Imagery basemap requires network access to *.arcgisonline.com. If your Power BI environment blocks external URLs, contact your administrator. BYO-key basemap providers require a valid API key in the Basemap card and a Kinetic license.
Movement trails not visible
Section titled “Movement trails not visible”Trails require the Date field well to be bound, Show movement trails enabled in the Movement trails card, and a valid Kinetic license.
License key not accepted
Section titled “License key not accepted”Ensure the key is entered exactly as issued (format: KIN-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX) with no leading or trailing spaces. Keys are case-insensitive. Contact support if the issue persists.
Contact support
Section titled “Contact support”For bug reports and feature requests, open an issue on the Kinetic releases GitHub page.
For licensing questions, email support@kineticmaps.com.