JavaScript Multi-Layer Map Example

Demonstrates how to create a Multi Map Example, by pairing our FastTriangleRenderableSeries with GeoJSON data-points turned to triangles with a constrained delaunay triangulation algorithm

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1import {
2    ZoomExtentsModifier,
3    ZoomPanModifier,
4    NumericAxis,
5    SciChartSurface,
6    NumberRange,
7    XyDataSeries,
8    MouseWheelZoomModifier,
9    FastLineRenderableSeries,
10    ETriangleSeriesDrawMode,
11    FastTriangleRenderableSeries,
12    SeriesSelectionModifier,
13    ESeriesType,
14} from "scichart";
15
16import { appTheme } from "../../../theme";
17
18const colors = [
19    "#543005",
20    "#8c510a",
21    "#bf812d",
22    "#dfc27d",
23    "#f6e8c3",
24    "#f5f5f5",
25    "#c7eae5",
26    "#80cdc1",
27    "#35978f",
28    "#01665e",
29    "#003c30",
30];
31
32function preserveAspectRatio(
33    width: number,
34    height: number,
35    minVisibleX: number,
36    maxVisibleX: number,
37    minVisibleY: number,
38    maxVisibleY: number
39) {
40    // Calculate current visible dimensions
41    const visibleWidth = maxVisibleX - minVisibleX;
42    const visibleHeight = maxVisibleY - minVisibleY;
43
44    // Calculate aspect ratios
45    const containerAspectRatio = width / height;
46    const visibleAspectRatio = visibleWidth / visibleHeight;
47
48    // Calculate center points for maintaining position
49    const centerX = (minVisibleX + maxVisibleX) / 2;
50    const centerY = (minVisibleY + maxVisibleY) / 2;
51
52    let newMinX, newMaxX, newMinY, newMaxY;
53
54    if (containerAspectRatio > visibleAspectRatio) {
55        // Container is wider - expand visible X range
56        const newVisibleWidth = visibleHeight * containerAspectRatio;
57        const widthDiff = newVisibleWidth - visibleWidth;
58
59        newMinX = minVisibleX - widthDiff / 2;
60        newMaxX = maxVisibleX + widthDiff / 2;
61        newMinY = minVisibleY;
62        newMaxY = maxVisibleY;
63    } else {
64        // Container is taller - expand visible Y range
65        const newVisibleHeight = visibleWidth / containerAspectRatio;
66        const heightDiff = newVisibleHeight - visibleHeight;
67
68        newMinX = minVisibleX;
69        newMaxX = maxVisibleX;
70        newMinY = minVisibleY - heightDiff / 2;
71        newMaxY = maxVisibleY + heightDiff / 2;
72    }
73
74    return {
75        minVisibleX: newMinX,
76        maxVisibleX: newMaxX,
77        minVisibleY: newMinY,
78        maxVisibleY: newMaxY,
79    };
80}
81
82export const drawExample = async (rootElement: string | HTMLDivElement) => {
83    // Create a SciChartSurface
84    const { wasmContext, sciChartSurface } = await SciChartSurface.create(rootElement, {
85        theme: appTheme.SciChartJsTheme,
86    });
87
88    const growBy = new NumberRange(0.1, 0.1);
89
90    sciChartSurface.xAxes.add(new NumericAxis(wasmContext, { growBy, isInnerAxis: true }));
91    sciChartSurface.yAxes.add(new NumericAxis(wasmContext, { growBy, isInnerAxis: true }));
92
93    const xAxis = sciChartSurface.xAxes.get(0);
94    const yAxis = sciChartSurface.yAxes.get(0);
95
96    // Add zoom/pan controls
97    sciChartSurface.chartModifiers.add(
98        new ZoomExtentsModifier(),
99        new ZoomPanModifier({ enableZoom: true }),
100        new MouseWheelZoomModifier(),
101        // new SeriesSelectionModifier({
102        //     enableHover: true,
103        //     onHoverChanged: (args) => {
104        //         console.log("onHoverChanged");
105        //         args.allSeries
106        //             .filter((series) => series.type === ESeriesType.TriangleSeries)
107        //             .forEach((series, index) => {
108        //                 // outlines[index].strokeThickness = series.isHovered ? 15 : 1
109        //             });
110        //     },
111        // })
112    );
113
114    sciChartSurface.genericAnimationsRun.subscribe(() => {
115        const result = preserveAspectRatio(
116            sciChartSurface.viewRect.width,
117            sciChartSurface.viewRect.height,
118            xAxis.visibleRange.min,
119            xAxis.visibleRange.max,
120            yAxis.visibleRange.min,
121            yAxis.visibleRange.max
122        );
123
124        xAxis.visibleRange = new NumberRange(result.minVisibleX, result.maxVisibleX);
125        yAxis.visibleRange = new NumberRange(result.minVisibleY, result.maxVisibleY);
126    });
127
128    let dataArray: any[] = [];
129    let outlines: number[][][] = [];
130
131    function setConvertedData(convertedData: any[]) {
132        outlines = [];
133        dataArray = convertedData;
134        convertedData.forEach((d) => {
135            outlines.push(d.outline);
136        });
137    }
138
139    const setMap = () => {
140        // outline
141
142        const series = dataArray.map((d, i) => {
143            const dataSeries = new XyDataSeries(wasmContext, {
144                xValues: d.areaData.map((p: any[]) => p[0]),
145                yValues: d.areaData.map((p: any[]) => p[1]),
146            });
147
148            const triangleSeries = new FastTriangleRenderableSeries(wasmContext, {
149                dataSeries: dataSeries,
150                drawMode: ETriangleSeriesDrawMode.List,
151                fill: colors[(i % colors.length) + 1],
152                opacity: 0.5,
153            });
154
155            return triangleSeries;
156        });
157
158        sciChartSurface.renderableSeries.add(...series);
159
160        // outline
161        const outlinesSC = outlines.map((outline) => {
162            const xVals = outline.map((d) => d[0]);
163            const yVals = outline.map((d) => d[1]);
164
165            //FastMountainRenderableSeries
166            const lineSeries = new FastLineRenderableSeries(wasmContext, {
167                dataSeries: new XyDataSeries(wasmContext, {
168                    xValues: xVals,
169                    yValues: yVals,
170                }),
171                stroke: "black", //appTheme.VividSkyBlue,
172                strokeThickness: 2,
173                opacity: 1,
174                // fill: "rgba(100, 149, 237, 1)",
175                // zeroLineY: calculatePolygonCenter(outline)[1],
176            });
177
178            return lineSeries;
179        });
180
181        sciChartSurface.renderableSeries.add(...outlinesSC);
182
183        sciChartSurface.zoomExtents();
184    };
185
186    const clearMap = () => {
187        sciChartSurface.renderableSeries.clear(true);
188    };
189
190    return { wasmContext, sciChartSurface, controls: { setMap, clearMap, setConvertedData } };
191};
192

Multi-Map Example - JavaScript

Overview

This example demonstrates a multi-map visualization using SciChart.js, combining FastTriangleRenderableSeries for filled regions and FastLineRenderableSeries for outlines. The implementation features dynamic data loading and aspect ratio preservation.

Technical Implementation

The chart uses ETriangleSeriesDrawMode.List mode to render geographic polygons as triangle meshes, with a color palette for differentiation. A custom preserveAspectRatio function maintains correct proportions during resizing. The example includes interactive modifiers like ZoomExtentsModifier and implements efficient data management through setConvertedData and clearMap methods.

Features and Capabilities

Key features include dynamic map rendering with color-coded regions, outline visualization, and real-time aspect ratio correction. The solution demonstrates handling complex geographic data structures while maintaining performance through WebGL rendering.

Integration and Best Practices

The implementation showcases proper SciChart surface lifecycle management and efficient data series handling. Developers can extend this for real-time geographic data visualization applications.

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