ChangeChartType
Tries to change the series type. Returns true if successful.
Syntax
expression.ChangeChartType(sType);
expression - A variable that represents a ApiChartSeries class.
Parameters
| Name | Required/Optional | Data type | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| sType | Required | ChartType | Chart type. |
Returns
boolean
Example
This example changes the type of the first series of ApiChart class and inserts the new type into the document.
var oWorksheet = Api.GetActiveSheet();
oWorksheet.GetRange("B1").SetValue(2014);
oWorksheet.GetRange("C1").SetValue(2015);
oWorksheet.GetRange("D1").SetValue(2016);
oWorksheet.GetRange("A2").SetValue("Projected Revenue");
oWorksheet.GetRange("A3").SetValue("Estimated Costs");
oWorksheet.GetRange("B2").SetValue(200);
oWorksheet.GetRange("B3").SetValue(250);
oWorksheet.GetRange("C2").SetValue(240);
oWorksheet.GetRange("C3").SetValue(260);
oWorksheet.GetRange("D2").SetValue(280);
oWorksheet.GetRange("D3").SetValue(280);
var oChart = oWorksheet.AddChart("'Sheet1'!$A$1:$D$3", true, "comboBarLine", 2, 100 * 36000, 70 * 36000, 0, 2 * 36000, 5, 3 * 36000);
oChart.SetTitle("Financial Overview", 13);
var oFill = Api.CreateSolidFill(Api.CreateRGBColor(51, 51, 51));
oChart.SetSeriesFill(oFill, 0, false);
oFill = Api.CreateSolidFill(Api.CreateRGBColor(255, 111, 61));
oChart.SetSeriesFill(oFill, 1, false);
var oSeries = oChart.GetSeries(0);
var sSeriesType = oSeries.GetChartType();
oWorksheet.GetRange("F1").SetValue("Old Series Type = " + sSeriesType);
oSeries.ChangeChartType("area");
sSeriesType = oSeries.GetChartType();
oWorksheet.GetRange("F2").SetValue("New Series Type = " + sSeriesType);