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WebChart Smart Tag

In Visual Studio 2005 (.NET Framework 2.0), each Ultimate UI for ASP.NET control/component is equipped with a Smart Tag. By simply selecting the control/component, a Smart Tag anchor appears. When you click this anchor, a pop-up panel appears, providing you with quick and easy access to the most common properties and settings of the control/component.

The WebChart™ Smart Tag contains the following sections:

  • Actions — Provides quick access to the Chart Wizard and Quick Design, which allow you to create and configure charts.

  • Behavior — Provides easy access to properties that govern how the control behaves on the form.

  • Appearance — Provides common tasks involving the appearance, look, and feel of the control.

See below for a description of the item (e.g., drop-down list) in each section, as well as the item’s corresponding property in the properties grid.

The Smart Tag that displays for chart in Visual Studio design surface.
Actions Description Corresponding Property

Show Chart Wizard

Clicking this will display the Chart Wizard. You can also open the Chart Wizard by right-clicking the WebChart control and selecting Chart Wizard.

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Quick Design

Click Quick Design to access WebChart’s Quick Design. You can also access it by right-clicking the WebChart control and selecting Quick Design from the pop-up menu.

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Choose Preset

Use the drop-down list to quickly select a preset for the WebChart. This is the same functionality as if you opened the Quick Designer, expanded Presets, and clicked on Manage Presets.

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Behavior Description Corresponding Property

Change ChartType

Click the drop-down arrow and you will be presented with a graphical representation of the many chart types available to you.

Choose a Data Source

The drop-down list enables you to select which data source you want the WebChart to use. If you do not have a data source configured, select <New data source…​>.
Appearance Description Corresponding Property

Axis Margins

Click the drop-down arrow and a representation of the x- and y-axes will appear. Drag whichever axis for which you want to change the margin.