# Heatmap

The "Heatmap" module visualizes values through color areas on a map.

This form of display is well-suited for recognizing and clearly visualizing patterns in complex data. One possible application would be, for example, the visualization of the presence of people in one or more buildings.

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<table data-full-width="true"><thead><tr><th width="72.79998779296875"></th><th width="192"></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>[A]</strong></td><td>Description</td><td>This text is displayed when the custom widget is later connected to assets</td></tr><tr><td><strong>[B]</strong></td><td>Variant</td><td>Choose whether the heatmap should be displayed for a floor or as a map.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>[C]</strong></td><td>Use periodic data</td><td>Only available when "Floor" is selected</td></tr></tbody></table>