The basic appearance of the Surface and Bar chart types is controlled by the combination of two properties: IsMeshed and IsShaded. These properties are located in the Chart3DGroup Collection Editor (IsMeshed and IsShaded under the Elevation node) that can be accessed through the ChartGroups property in the .NET Properties window.

Using IsMeshed

When the IsMeshed property is set to True for Surface or Bar charts it displays each chart type as the following:

• Surfaces: The chart displays the X-Y grid projected onto the 3D surface in a 3D view with a Z-axis. The chart honors rotation and perspective control.
• Bars: The chart draws the outline of all bars.

Surface Example	Bar Example

Using IsShaded

When the IsShaded property is set to true for Surface or Bar charts it displays each chart type as the following:

• Surfaces: The chart displays the data as a flat shaded surface in a 3D view with a Z-axis. Top and bottom shading colors may be set. The chart honors rotation and perspective control.
  
• Bars: The chart draws the bars as a flat shade.
  

Using IsMeshed and IsShaded

Use a combination of the IsMeshed and IsShaded properties to set the chart's basic appearance.

In this example the IsShaded and the IsMeshed properties are both set to True to display a Shaded and Meshed Surface 3D and Bar chart.

Surface Example	Bar Example