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# Using DataScape

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**Visualize data variants**

In the **Explore** tab, click **Add Variant** and select which variants you wish to visualize. Click **Save Changes**. You can load multiple datasets at once and toggle their visibility using the layer controls.

Use the map controls to zoom into a specific area. Click the **⋮** next to any variant to view its legend and see a breakdown of the last query. Click the **Boundaries** tab to select specific boundaries.

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**Create a custom polygon**

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Click on the polygon icon to **Create Shape.**
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Click on the map and draw the polygon.
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Select the cursor tool.
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Click the polygon to view the queries found inside that area.
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**Export your results**

Once you have the results you need click **Export** and your file downloads immediately.

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**Tips for using DataScape**

* **Start with a small area** before running queries across a large geography - it's faster and easier to validate results.
* **Layer datasets** to spot spatial relationships visually before querying them in BigGeo AI.
* **Use DataScape to explore, BigGeo AI to ask.** DataScape is best for visual discovery; BigGeo AI is best for specific questions and record-level answers.

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