[Data view] Default geo-field

[thomasneirynck]

Describe the feature:

Data views have a default time-field. It would be great if users could configure a default geo field.

Describe a specific use case for the feature:

This would be incredibly useful to be able to create default Maps (similar how Kibana can show default time-series visualizations).

e.g. automatically show a map in Lens, Discover, ....

[elasticmachine]

Pinging @elastic/kibana-gis (Team:Geo)

[elasticmachine]

Pinging @elastic/kibana-app-services (Team:AppServicesUx)

[mattkime]

This doesn't sound difficult but we could use more details about what is desired and how it might work from a UX perspective. Also, how does this relate OKRs / larger goals? So we can prioritize this correctly.

[jsanz]

I see this as a natural follow-up to the concept of a default time field in data views but for the spatial dimension; that is, wherever a UI element can benefit from accessing the geospatial aspect of a data view.

• Discover shows a date histogram because there is a default time field, it could very well also show a map.
• Lens could suggest a geospatial representation aggregating by a dragged field
• Elastic Maps would of course have a user-defined default when adding a new data view instead of taking the first alphabetically

I'd say this feature aligns with the objective of improving users' experience.

My 🪙 🪙

[ppisljar]

Thank you for contributing to this issue, however, we are closing this issue due to inactivity as part of a backlog grooming effort. If you believe this feature/bug should still be considered, please reopen with a comment.

[jsanz]

This issue was triggered as a potential task to improve usability of the Maps app. I think it's OK to reopen and keep it around.

[elasticmachine]

Pinging @elastic/kibana-presentation (Team:Presentation)

[elasticmachine]

Pinging @elastic/kibana-data-discovery (Team:DataDiscovery)

[ThomThomson]

In order to provide better transparency of priorities, issues that will not be prioritized within the next 24 months are being closed.
Tracking request in Maps ice box #154870