Using Area3DStyle.LightStyle

Question

Hi,

I am using the

MSChartControl.ChartAreas(0).Area3DStyle.LightStyle = LightStyles.Realistic

But the chart gets automatic a level of gray added.

Is there a way to change this color????

Answer 1

hi Willie

you can change the ChartArea BackColor

however, depending on the rotation there will still be an area of gray on the side which I don't believe you can change

Answer 2

Hi,

i tried setting the

        MSChartControl.ChartAreas(0).BackColor = System.Drawing.Color.Red

But it does not show up in the chart. It stays gray...

Answer 3

well, try this in an app with a chart control on the form

Private Sub Form1_Load(ByVal sender As System.Object, ByVal e As System.EventArgs) Handles MyBase.Load
        Dim rndm As New Random
        For i As Integer = 1 To 5
            Chart1.Series(0).Points.AddY(rndm.Next(1, 11))
        Next

        Chart1.ChartAreas(0).Area3DStyle.Enable3D = True
        Chart1.ChartAreas(0).Area3DStyle.LightStyle = DataVisualization.Charting.LightStyle.Realistic
        Chart1.ChartAreas(0).BackColor = Color.Red
    End Sub