Chart Types (Chart Controls)

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The Chart control contains various chart types. Each chart type defines a unique set of requirements based on its features, including:

  • The number of Y values to plot.

  • Number of series allowed.

  • Chart types it cannot be combined with.

  • Customization features.

  • Marker support.

  • 3D support.

In This Section

  • 100% Stacked Area Chart
    Displays multiple series of data as stacked areas. The cumulative proportion of each stacked element is always 100% of the Y axis.
  • 100% Stacked Bar Chart
    Displays multiple series of data as stacked bars. The cumulative proportion of each stacked element is always 100% of the Y axis.
  • 100% Stacked Column Chart
    Displays multiple series of data as stacked columns. The cumulative proportion of each stacked element is always 100% of the Y axis.
  • Area Chart
    Emphasizes the degree of change over time and shows the relationship of the parts to a whole.
  • Bar Chart
    Illustrates comparisons among individual items.
  • Box Plot Chart
    Consists of one or more box symbols that summarize the distribution of the data within one or more data sets.
  • Bubble Chart
    A variation of the Point chart type, where the data points are replaced by bubbles of different sizes.
  • Candlestick Chart
    Used to display stock information using high, low, open and close values.
  • Column Chart
    Uses a sequence of columns to compare values across categories.
  • Doughnut Chart
    Similar to the Pie chart type, except that it has a hole in the center.
  • Error Bar Chart
    Consists of lines with markers that are used to display statistical information about the data displayed in a graph.
  • FastLine Chart
    A variation of the Line chart that significantly reduces the drawing time of a series that contains a very large number of data points.
  • FastPoint Chart
    A variation of the Point chart type that significantly reduces the drawing time of a series that contains a very large number of data points.
  • Funnel Chart
    Displays in a funnel shape data that equals 100% when totaled.
  • Kagi Chart
    Displays a series of connecting vertical lines where the thickness and direction of the lines are dependent on the action of the price value.
  • Line Chart
    Illustrates trends in data with the passing of time.
  • Pie Chart
    Shows how proportions of data, shown as pie-shaped pieces, contribute to the data as a whole.
  • Polar Chart
    A circular graph on which data points are displayed using the angle, and the distance from the center point.
  • Radar Chart
    A circular chart that is used primarily as a data comparison tool.
  • Range Chart
    Displays a range of data by plotting two Y values per data point, with each Y value being drawn as a line chart.
  • Range Bar Chart
    Displays separate events that have beginning and end values.
  • Renko Chart
    Displays a series of connecting vertical lines where the thickness and direction of the lines are dependent on the action of the price value.
  • Spline Chart
    A Line chart that plots a fitted curve through each data point in a series.
  • Spline Range Chart
    Displays a range of data by plotting two Y values per data point, with each Y value drawn as a line chart.
  • Step Line Chart
    Similar to the Line chart type, but uses vertical and horizontal lines to connect the data points in a series forming a step-like progression.
  • Stock Chart
    Displays significant stock price points including the open, close, high, and low price points.

See Also

Reference

System.Windows.Forms.DataVisualization.Charting
System.Web.UI.DataVisualization.Charting

Other Resources

Technical Reference