How to create a map with an image background layer

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You can use images as custom base maps in map visualizations. 

Environment

• Qlik Sense Enterprise on Windows 

The information in this article is provided as-is and to be used at own discretion. Depending on tool(s) used, customization(s), and/or other factors ongoing support on the solution below may not be provided by Qlik Support.

This can be achieved in two ways:

• Follow these instructions: Creating a map with an image background layer
• OR Insert a background image creating a "Content Library" in the Qlik Sense Management Console. See steps below. 

1. Open the Qlik Sense Management Console
2. Navigate to Content libraries
   
   

    

3. Click Create new
   

    

4. Name Library (eg: Images)
5. Click Apply 
6. Go to Content (right menu)
7. Upload the desired image
8. Return to Content and click the desired image(s).
9. Copy the URL path 
   
   

    

10. Open the Qlik Sense App
11. Add a map to your sheet
12. Go to Map settings and Base map. Select None
    
    

     

13. Go to Layers and Add layer
14. Click Add background layer
    
    

     

15. Copy the URL from your Content Library in the URL text box
    
    

     

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Creating a map with an image background layer