Building a User Interface

Building a User Interface in Atlas

In this lesson, we’ll use Builder Mode to create a fully functional and interactive map interface. By combining components like feature lists, filters, and charts, you’ll learn how to design a dynamic application that showcases real estate data.

🖼️ Setting Up the Layout

1. Add Sections

   • Add a section on the left and another on the right.
   • These sections will hold the components of your interface.

2. Rename Your Project

   • Give your project a descriptive name, such as “Apartments in Denmark.”

📋 Adding Components

Right Section: Feature List

1. Add a Feature List

   • Select the Feature List component and link it to your dataset.
   • Choose a layout, such as Cards, to display the data.

2. Customize the Fields

   • Add Images: Use the image field from your data table.
   • Title: Replace the URL with a meaningful title.
   • Metrics:
     • Main Metric: Monthly rent.
     • Submetric: Availability date.

3. Enable Dynamic Features

   • Cross Filtering: Filters will update other components dynamically.
   • Filter by Viewport: The list will adjust based on the map’s zoom level.

Left Section: Filters and Charts

1. Add Filters

   • Monthly Rent Filter:
     • Select a range filter for the rent field.
     • Adjust the histogram to display fewer steps (e.g., 20).
   • Square Meter Filter:
     • Use another range filter for apartment size.

2. Add a Chart

   • Add a Pie Chart to display the distribution of apartments by the number of rooms.
   • Customize colors, categories, and operations (e.g., count).

🔗 Cross Filtering

Cross filtering ensures that all components interact dynamically:

• Adjusting one filter will update the visible data in other components, the map, and the feature list.

👀 Preview Your Interface

• Click the Preview button in the top-right corner to see how the interface will look to your end users.
• Test the filters and explore how they interact with the feature list and map.

And that’s it! You’ve created a complete, interactive map interface in Atlas Builder Mode. Try experimenting with different layouts and filters, and I’ll see you in the next lesson!