ChartDirector Ver 3.1 (PHP Edition Edition)

Pie Charts


In this section, we will discuss how to create pie charts using ChartDirector through a number of examples.

TitleDescription
Simple Pie ChartDemonstrates the basic steps in creating pie charts.
3D Pie ChartExtends the Simple Pie Chart example by drawing the chart to 3D, adding a title, and exploding a sector.
Multi-Depth Pie ChartDemonstrates a 3D pie chart where sectors have different 3D heights.
Side Label LayoutDemostrates the side label layout method for positioning the sector labels.
Circular Label LayoutDemostrates the circular label layout method for positioning the sector labels.
Pie Chart with LegendDemonstrates how to add a legend box to a pie chart.
Pie with Small SectorsDemonstrates how to handle sector label layout for pie charts with many small sectors.
Icon Pie ChartDemonstrates using CDML and parameter substitution to include icons in sector labels.
Icon Pie Chart (2)Extends the Icon Pie Chart example to demonstrate using CDML to include multiple fonts and colors in chart title, sector labels and to draw logo.
Text Styles and ColorsDemonstrates how to control text styles, text colors, background colors and text box border effects.
Metallic Background ColoringDemonstrates gradient coloring and how to use gradient colors to create metallic look and feel.
Coloring and WallpaperDemonstrates different coloring schemes and background effects.
Sectors with BordersDemonstartes how to create sectors with borders.
3D AngleIllustrates the effect of different 3D angles.
3D DepthIllustrates the effect of different 3D depths.
3D Shadow ModeIllustrates an alternative 3D drawing method that uses shadows.
Start Angle and DirectionIllustrates different sector layout angles and directions.