In ActiveReports, you can create a simple bar chart by placing a chart control on the report and adding some data points.

Placing a chart control on the report

To place a chart control on the report

1. Resize the section in which you want to place the chart by clicking and dragging the bottom edge.
2. Click the Charting icon in the ActiveReports toolbox and draw it onto the report.

Adding data points to the chart

To add data points to the chart

1. With the chart control highlighted, click the Customize... hyperlink below the Properties Window. This brings up the Chart Designer dialog box.
2. Click the Series button on the left side of the Chart Designer.
3. With Series1 selected, click the Points tab on the right side of the Chart Designer.
4. Add points to the series by clicking the Add new item icon. 
5. For each point that you add, supply an XValue and YValue in the Point Properties box.
6. Delete Series2 and Series3, leaving only the first one. 
7. Click the Finish button to see these values reflected in a simple bar chart.

 

 

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