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.
- Point Chart
Uses points to represent data points.
- Point and Figure Chart
Disregards the passage of time and only displays changes in prices.
- Polar Chart
A circular graph on which data points are displayed using the angle, and the distance from the center point.
- Pyramid Chart
Displays data that, when combined, equals 100%.
- 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.
- Range Column Chart
Displays a range of data by plotting two Y values per data point.
- 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 Area Chart
An Area 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.
- Stacked Area Chart
An Area chart that stacks two or more data series on top of one another.
- Stacked Bar Chart
Displays series of the same chart type as stacked bars.
- Stacked Column Chart
Used to compare the contribution of each value to a total across categories.
- 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.
- Three Line Break Chart
Displays a series of vertical boxes, or lines, that reflect changes in price values.
See Also
Reference
System.Windows.Forms.DataVisualization.Charting
System.Web.UI.DataVisualization.Charting