ComponentOne 3D Chart for WinForms
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    Chart 3D for WinForms Frequently Asked Questions
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    Below are some frequently asked questions (FAQs) about C1Chart3D:

    How do I change chart type?

    1. In the Properties window, expand the ChartGroups node.
    2. Press the ellipsis button next to the ChartGroupsCollection to display the ChartGroups Collection Editor.
    3. Select the desired chart type from the ChartType property drop-down list box.
    Note: When using 3D Chart, the following chart types will be available:
    • Scatter
    • Bar
    • Surface
    For more information about chart types, see Basic 3D Chart Types.

    How do I change the way chart data is plotted?

    1. In the Properties window, expand the ChartArea node in Properties.
    2. Expand the node of appropriate axis.
    3. In Grid Minor, set Max and Min (maximum and minimum interval to display on axis) and set UnitMajor (numerical interval on axis).

    For example: If Max is set to 20, Min is set to 0, and UnitMajor is set to 5, every fifth number will display 0, 5, 10, 15, and 20 on the axis. For more information, see Axis Bounds.

    How do I change colors displayed in the chart?

    To change a series color, complete the following:

    1. Right-click on the chart control.
    2. Select Chart Properties.
    3. Choose Data.
    4. Expand SymbolStyle node.
    5. Select desired color from Color drop-down list box.

    To change chart area color, complete the following:

    1. In the Properties window, expand the ChartArea node.
    2. Expand Style node.
    3. Select desired color from BackColor drop-down list box.

    To change axis color, complete the following:

    1. In the Properties window, expand the ChartArea node.
    2. Expand Style node.
    3. Expand Style.Font node.
    4. Select desired color from ForeColor drop-down list box.

    How do I change placement of the Legend?

    1. In the Properties window, expand the Legend node.
    2. Select East, West, North, or South from Compass drop-down list box.

    For more information, see Legend Positioning.

    How do I add or modify a Border?

    1. In the Properties window, expand the ChartArea node.
    2. Expand Style node.
    3. Expand Border node.
    4. Select style type from the BorderStyle drop-down list box.
    5. Select desired color from the Color drop-down list box.
    6. Increase number of Thickness property to make border more prominent or decrease number to make border less prominent.

    For more information, see 3D Chart Borders.