The Chart FX Annotation Extension

The Chart FX Annotation Extension allows you to include floating objects in the chart. It also provides a User Interface so your users can create objects and highlight different areas in the chart. Using the Annotation Extension, you can add text, arrows, different shapes and even images that you can freely move around the chart area. This allows you to direct the attention of an end user directly to a particular portion of the chart. Below is an example of an annotation arrow and text object used in a chart:

Integrating Annotation in your Project

When using annotation objects in your applications, you will need to include the chartfx.annotation.jar library. This library contains all the resources need to create annotation objects.