# 3D Chart Fundamentals

## Content

Successful charting requires familiarity with basic chart processes and vocabulary, specifically as they relate to the 3D Chart control.

### 3D Chart Terminology

The following image shows the terms used to describe chart elements:
![](https://cdn.mescius.io/document-site-files/images/46396fd1-914e-43da-9cb0-e66dcc0ae61b/imagesext/image12_16.png)

The following topics cover basic information that anyone who uses the 3D Chart should be familiar with.

## See Also

[Basic 3D Chart Types](/componentone/docs/win/online-chart3d/3dchartfundamentals/basic3dcharttypes)

[Meshed and Shaded Charts](/componentone/docs/win/online-chart3d/3dchartfundamentals/meshedandshadedchart)

[Contour and Zoned Charts](/componentone/docs/win/online-chart3d/3dchartfundamentals/contourandzonedchart)

[3D Chart Data Layouts](/componentone/docs/win/online-chart3d/3dchartfundamentals/3dchartdatalayouts)