A chart is a visual representation of quantitative relational data that can be used in ActiveReports to enhance information analysis and interpretation. Charts in ActiveReports are composed of elements, such as Axes, Series, Points, and Legends that bring meaning to the depicted information.
The following image illustrates the elements that make up the ActiveReports Chart control.
Chart Elements
Axis Label
A label along an axis that lets you label the units being shown.
Axis Title
The axis title allows you to provide a title for the information being shown on the axis.
Chart Backdrop
The chart backdrop is the background for the whole chart that is created. You can create your own backdrop using the different styles and colors available or you can use an image as a backdrop for your chart.
Chart Title
The chart title serves as the title for the chart control.
Grid Line
Grid lines can occur on horizontal and vertical axes and normally correlate to the major or minor tick marks for the axes.
Legend
The legend serves as a key to the specific colors or patterns being used to show series values in the chart.
Marker
The marker is used to annotate a specific plotted point in a data series.
Marker Label
The marker label allows you to display the value of a specific plotted point in a data series.
Major Tick
Major tick marks can occur on horizontal and vertical axes and normally correlate to the major gridlines for the axes.
Minor Tick
Minor tick marks can occur on horizontal and vertical axes and normally correlate to the minor gridlines for the axes.
Series
The series is a related group of data values that are plotted on the chart. Each plotted point is a data point that reflects the specific values charted. Most charts, such as the above bar chart, can contain more than one series, while others, such as a pie chart, can contain only one.