KB47979: How to use a custom image as a map marker on an ESRI map in MicroStrategy Web 9.4.1 and 9.5.1

In Strategy Web 9.4.1 the ESRI map widget will display markers as a diamond, like shown below.
 

 
 
It is possible to use a custom image instead of the default marker.
 
ACTION:
  
Follow the instructions below to use a custom image as a map marker on an ESRI map widget in a report or Report Services document:
 
Note: The following steps are only applicable when the ESRI map widget is configured to display Image Markers, like shown below.

• Run the report or the document in Editable mode.
• Right-click the metric header > select Thresholds > Advanced Thresholds, like shown below.
   
  

• Add a condition on the metric with the desired values. Or, to display the image for all values, select "Is Not Null", like shown below.
  

• Open the Format options by selecting the "Cell formatting" icon, like shown below.
  

• In the Format options, check "Replace Data" and select 'Image' in the drop-down, like shown below.
  

• Place the image reference in the box, for example:
  
  Sample Code/Error
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• Notice the image displays for the metric values in the grid, like shown below.
  

• Run the report or document with the ESRI map configured; the markers will now display with the custom image.
  

Note: Custom images only apply to Report Services reports and documents. Customizing map markers on an ESRI map visualization in Visual Insight is not supported.
KB47979