# 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.


> type=note
> **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](/componentone/docs/win/online-chart3d/3dchartfundamentals/basic3dcharttypes).

### 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](/componentone/docs/win/online-chart3d/3daxes/axisbounds).

### 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](/componentone/docs/win/online-chart3d/3dchartelements/3dchartlegend/legendpositioning).

### 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](/componentone/docs/win/online-chart3d/3dchartelements/3dchartborders).