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What is a chart and why is it important?

A chart is a visual representation of a dataset returned by either a method or query.

What do I need to know to begin learning about charts?

You should already be familiar with the following:

• How to use S3
• Application architecture, specifically the application server: metadata cache, database cache, and business tier
• Database standards
• Basic C# language
• Creating queries in the entity
  
• Adding properties from the business object to the entity

What do I need to know to start working with charts?

You need to understand the following:

• Chart Types and Functions
• Data Retrieval and Required Files

What can I do with a chart?

You can perform the following chart tasks:

• Create and Configure Chart Prerequisite Files for .cs Charts
• Create a Pie Chart Based on the .cs Dataset
• Create a Line Chart Based on the .cs Dataset
• Create a Bar Chart Based on the .cs Dataset
• Create a Stacked Bar Chart Based on the .cs Dataset
• Create a Column Chart Based on the .cs Dataset
• Create a Stacked Column Chart Based on the .cs Dataset
• Create a Donut Chart Based on the .cs Dataset
• Create and Configure Chart Prerequisite Files for Database Charts
• Create a Pie Chart Based on the Database
• Create a Line Chart Based on the Database
• Create a Bar Chart Based on the Database
• Create a Stacked Bar Chart Based on the Database
• Create a Column Chart Based on the Database
• Create a Stacked Column Chart Based on the Database
• Create a Donut Chart Based on the Database

What do all these words mean?

• Chart Glossary

What do all these fields and buttons do?

• Universal S3 Controls
• Chart Properties Controls
• Series Properties Controls
• Right Click Menu Controls
• Column Properties Controls
• Panel Properties Controls
• TabSheet Properties Controls

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