.NET FAQs Unleashed!

 
Skip Navigation Links
Home
Articles
SQL Interview QuestionsExpand SQL Interview Questions
Whats the difference betweenExpand Whats the difference between
Questions on OOPSExpand Questions on OOPS
Questions on .NET FrameworkExpand Questions on .NET Framework
ASP.NET Interview QuestionsExpand ASP.NET Interview Questions
ASP.NET 2.0 Interview QuestionsExpand ASP.NET 2.0 Interview Questions
C# Interview QuestionsExpand C# Interview Questions
ADO.NET Interview QuestionsExpand ADO.NET Interview Questions
ASP.NET Security QuestionsExpand ASP.NET Security Questions
.NET Interview One Liners Expand .NET Interview One Liners
Ajax Interview Questions
Design Pattern Questions
Acronyms in .NET
SQL Connection Strings
Open Source
Discussion Board
About

MY ARCHIVED SITES
Moredotnet
Aspnetinfo



Click here to join dotnetuncle
Click to join dotnetuncle


 

    



    



The free .NET 3.5 Chart Component for building dynamic dashboards, graphs and more!

By Vishal Khanna

11th June, 2009

All those still working with .NET 2.0, wake up as this component only works with .NET 3.5. And I bet, it won't really take much of your effort in moving up the ladder from framework 2.0 to 3.5, as its merely an addition of classes on top of a slightly modified runtime engine. Move ahead and check out the asp:Chart component.

The latest charting component, that comes with the Microsoft .NET 3.5 Framework SP1. You'll need to install two things for this to get working:

1 - Microsoft .NET 3.5 Framework SP1

2 - The Chart Component itself

So whats so special about this Chart component. First, it saves you big time on third party charting components like .... You know what I'm talking about (teler... dotnetch...dund...etc.)... and secondly, its not only the bucks that are saved, but it also pushes the management to make easier decisions as cost factors ain't involved. I call them recession friendly charting components. Third, its easy to use, powerful as third party components are, and its directly from the big boss - Microsoft!

What all can be be plotted? Well, name it, bar charts, pie charts, line charts, point charts, the list goes on and on. Comes with free support from forums at www.asp.net from the geek community. Its not only a mere 2D, but has extensive 3D powers as well.

Remember, before you install the chart component, you need to have installed .NET 3.5 Framework SP1.

Here's where you may download and install the .NET 3.5 SP1 framework :  http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=ab99342f-5d1a-413d-8319-81da479ab0d7&displaylang=en

And once the .NET 3.5 SP1 is installed, you are ready to go ahead to download and install the charting component at http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=130F7986-BF49-4FE5-9CA8-910AE6EA442C&displaylang=en

It works as simple as any other DLL referenced inside your BIN folder. I'm going to end writing here, because now I'm sure you'll be ready to get a roll on top of this exciting new charting component and create your own dashing dashboards! There are lots of notes you may read, that comes along with the chart component.

Cheers!!!!!