Export Options

To export data, click the “Download” button above any FRED map and then select “CSV” (comma separated values [.csv]).  A “Download Data” window will open.  The dates can be modified by either clicking in the Date field and manually entering a date … Continue reading

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Embedding FRED Maps on Your Website or Blog

One of the best features of our FRED maps is the ability to easily embed them in your own blog or website. The embedded maps retain the interactive tooltips and zoom capability. Click on the “Share Map” button located below … Continue reading

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Page Short URL

Use this feature to share a link of your map. Click on the “Share Map” button located below the map, then select “Custom Map Link.” After selecting “Custom Map Link,” a pop-up window displays with two options for your map: … Continue reading

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Sharing Options

By clicking on the “Share Map” button located below the map, you can obtain a unique link to share the map (“Custom Map Link”) or embed the map image in your website or blog (“Embed in Website”).

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Change the Colors

Above the map, click the “EDIT MAP” button. Click on a color box located in the FORMAT section and a color picker will display. There are multiple ways that you can change the colors on your map; enter a HEX … Continue reading

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Edit the Number of Color Groups

Above the map, click the “EDIT MAP” button. Click on the “Number of color groups” dropdown located in the FORMAT section and select an option from 2 through 9. The number of color boxes will update automatically, as well as … Continue reading

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Edit the Frequency and Aggregation Method

Above the map, click the “EDIT MAP” button. The EDIT MAP panel opens. Click on the “Modify frequency” dropdown and select an option. The map will update automatically. Frequency aggregation converts higher-frequency data series into lower-frequency data series (e.g., from … Continue reading

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Change the Date

There are 2 convenient options for changing the observation data on a map. Option 1: Above the map, click in the Date field and manually enter a date (in the YYYY-MM-DD format). The map will update automatically. Option 2: Click … Continue reading

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How can I find maps in FRED?

Maps in FRED are available for data series with geographic characteristics. Simply click the VIEW MAP button above the upper right corner of the graph to see the big picture. The interactive maps have zooming, mouse-over, and full screen functions. … Continue reading

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FRED in Action Videos

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