The 2D Chart can display data as one of several basic chart types or sub-types. Sub-types are variations on a basic chart type, such as Bubble charts. More specialized chart types, such as Gantt charts, can also be created. In addition, many of the charts have the ability to change to other chart types independent of the properties, as long as the data requirements for both charts are equivalent. For example, the same data can be displayed as a XY-Plot and then later as a Bar chart.

This chapter introduces the 2D Chart types available in C1Chart, shows how to select specific chart types, and shows how to add 3D effects to applicable chart types.