Selecting the Chart's Output

As a server control, Chart FX for .Java supports a method called getHtmlTag that allows the developer to select, among other things, the type of desired output for your charts. By default, Chart FX will generate a PNG image of the chart, yet you may configure the getHtmlTag method or the HtmlTag property to the desired format. Among the options, Chart FX for Java can generate the following chart formats:

.NET

Format: .NET format.
Comments: Component is required on the browser. Full managed code, no signatures are required. Full security.
Interactivity: Full interactivity (including user toolbar).
Accessibility: Windows .NET clients only. For more information related to the .NET Client Control format, please read "The Truth about Client Controls" pdf file available from our website.

PNG

Format: Raster format.
Comments: Best image format for producing charts.
Interactivity: Provides limited interactivity through image maps.
Accessibility: Supported in most current browsers.

JPEG

Format: Raster format.
Comments: Slightly faster than PNG, however, charts are not as crisp.
Interactivity: No interactivity.
Accessibility: Universal access.

SVG

Format: Vector format.
Comments: Enhances performance significantly; files are small and painted on the client.
Interactivity: Limited interactivity.
Accessibility: Accessible from many platforms.

Flash

Format: Macromedia Flash format.
Comments: Enhances performance significantly; files are generated and later viewed using rich client technology.
Interactivity: Limited interactivity.
Accessibility: Accessible from many platforms.

ActiveX

Format: ActiveX format.
Comments: Browser must be configured to allow the running of ActiveX components.
Interactivity: Full interactivity (including user toolbar).
Accessibility: Windows clients only.