For a comparison between ActiveReports and Data Dynamics Reports, see the blog posting and the Comparison section on the web site.
Advanced data visualization features in Data Dynamics Reports are summarized in the blog posting. More detailed information on these .NET charts and programming samples can be found in the online product documenation.
Area Charts (3D version shown)
Use an Area Chart to compare trends in two or more data series either over a period of time or in specific categories, allowing the data to be viewed side by side.
Bar Charts (3D version shown)
Use Bar Charts to compare values of items across categories, allowing the data to be viewed conveniently in a 3D format.
Bezier Charts
Use a Bezier or spline chart to compare trends over a period of time or in certain categories. It is a line chart that plots curves through the data points in a series.
Doughnut Charts (3D version shown)
A 3D doughnut chart shows how the percentage of each data item contributes to a total percentage, allowing the data to be viewed in a 3D format.
Gantt Charts
The Gantt chart is a project management tool used to chart the progress of individual project tasks. The chart compares project task completion to the task schedule.
Line Charts (3D version shown)
Use a 3D line chart to compare trends over a period of time or in certain categories in a 3D format.
Stacked Area Chart
A stacked area chart is an area chart with two or more data series stacked one on top of the other. Use this chart to show how each value contributes to a total.
Stacked Bar Chart
Use a 3D bar graph to compare values of items across categories, allowing the data to be viewed conveniently in a 3D format. A stacked bar graph is a bar graph with two or more data series stacked on top of each other. Use this graph to show how each value contributes to a total.
In the next article, we will look at XY Charts and Financial Charts supported by ActiveReports and Data Dynamics Reports products. We will also cover a little bit of theory on where and how to use those charts.
