3D Effects

Using the projection and viewpoint settings, you have the ability to display your 3D chart at or from any angle needed to provide the desired view or call attention to a specific chart section.

Projection

Determine the projection for a 3D chart using three factors: the ZDepth ratio, the projection type, and the projection DX and DY values.

ZDepth ratio The Z depth ratio is the level of depth the Z axis has in the chart. Values range from 0 (for a 2D chart) to 1.0.
ProjectionType The type of projection used for the chart. In order to show charts three dimensionally, the ProjectionType in the ChartArea Collection editor must be set to Orthogonal. To access this dialog box, click the ellipsis button next to the ChartAreas (Collection) property in the Properties Window.

ProjectionDX The origin position of the Z axis in relation to the X axis. This property is valid only when the ProjectionType is Orthogonal.
ProjectionDY The origin position of the Z axis in relation to the Y axis. This property is valid only when the ProjectionType is Orthogonal.
HorizontalRotation The HorizontalRotation property allows you to set the degree (-90° to 90°) of horizontal rotation from which the chart is seen.
VerticalRotation The VerticalRotation property allows you to set the degree (-90° to 90°) of vertical rotation from which the chart is seen.

See Also

3D Charts