CHAPTER 6

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Specialized 2D Charts

In the previous chapter, we discussed 2D line charts, which you can use to visualize data in real-world WPF applications. In this chapter, I’ll show you how to create certain special or application-specific charts in WPF. These charts are typically found in commercial charting packages or spreadsheet applications. I’ll discuss a variety of special charts that display statistical distributions of data or discrete data, including bar, stair-step, stem, error bar, and area charts. You’ll also learn how to create charts in other coordinate systems, such as pie and polar charts.

Bar Charts

The bar chart is useful ...

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