HOW TO: Use Microsoft Chart Controls in ASP.NET

Solution

• Using Microsoft's Chart Controls In An ASP.NET Application: Getting Started by Scott Mitchell (4GuysFromRolla.com) - walks through getting started using the Chart Controls, from version requirements to downloading and installing the Chart Controls, to displaying a simple chart in an ASP.NET page.
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  • Plotting Chart Data - examines the multitude of ways by which data can be plotted on a chart, from databinding to manually adding the points one at a time.
  • Rendering the Chart - the Chart Controls offer a variety of ways to render the chart data into an image. This article explores these options.
  • Sorting and Filtering Chart Data - shows how to programmatically sort and filter the chart's data prior to display.
  • Programmatically Generating Chart Images - learn how to programmatically create and alter the chart image file.
  • Creating Drill Down Reports - see how to build drill down reports using the Chart control.
  • Adding Statistical Formulas - learn how to add statistical formulas, such as mean, median, variance, and forecasts, to your charts.
  • Enhancing Charts With Ajax - improve the user experience for dynamic and interactive charts using Ajax.
  • Serializing Chart Data - see how to persist a chart's data and appearance to a persistent store.
• Microsoft Chart with ASP.NET 3.5 - Part 1 by Jayaram Krishnaswamy (DotNetSlackers.com) - shows how you may use the new MS Chart control in an ASP.NET web application.
  Related: Microsoft Chart with ASP.NET 3.5 - Part 2
• Data Binding Microsoft Chart Control by Alex Gorev - showcases all the possible data binding options for the Microsoft Chart controls and the scenarios when they should be used.
• Pie Chart in ASP.NET Websites Using New Microsoft Chart Controls by David Hayden - shows how to easily include 3D Pie Chart in your ASP.NET web applications.
• ASP.NET 4 "Quick Hit" - Chart Control (Video) by Joe Stagner (ASP.NET Website) - learn how to use the ASP.NET Chart Control to create simple, intuitive, and visually compelling charts.

Note: Built-in charting control support is available in .NET 4.0.

Related Resources

• MSDN: Samples Environment for Microsoft Chart Controls - contains over 200 samples for both ASP.NET and Windows Forms. The samples cover every major feature in Chart Controls for .NET Framework. They enable you to see the Chart controls in action as well as use the code as templates for your own web and windows applications.
• MSDN: Chart Controls for .NET Framework Forum