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How to use the DataFlex Chart Library

Introduction (0m 45s)

Chart Library overview (1m 11s)

Setting up a chart (11m 53s)

Setting up a multiseries chart (3m 53s)

Changing an existing chart (8m 32s)

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How to use the DataFlex Chart Library

Lesson 1 - Chart Library overview

Introduction

The lesson focuses on giving an overview of the Chart Library.

What the Chart Library Is

The Chart Library is a wrapper around existing JavaScript charting libraries.
It supports popular libraries such as Chart.js, Syncfusion, and Highcharts.
This abstraction lets you work with charts from DataFlex without directly handling the JavaScript implementation.

What the Chart Library Allows You to Do

Visualize data in the form of charts.
Easily analyze information and identify trends (e.g., seeing in which month product sales were highest).

Key Features

Simple API:
- Creating a chart is straightforward—fill a small struct and call a procedure.
- The chart then renders in the browser with minimal effort.
Flexible Providers & Chart Types:
- You can switch between charting libraries (Chart.js, Highcharts, Syncfusion).
- You can also change chart types (line chart, bar chart, pie chart, etc.) without major code changes.

What’s Coming Next

The next lesson will cover how to set up a chart and populate it with data.