Formatting 3D Effects  

Use

You can display almost all charts in three dimensions. There are different options depending on the chart type.

·        For column and bar charts, you can display the value ranges as rectangles, pyramids, cones, or cylinders.

·        For pie and doughnut charts, you can set the angle of inclination and the height of the pie segments or rings.

Settings for Pyramid, Cone, or Cylinder Charts

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       1.      Format the chart as a column or bar chart by choosing Global Settings ® Chart Type ® Columns or Bars or a variant thereof (see Changing the Chart Type).

       2.      Choose Global Settings ® Dimension ® PseudoThree or Three.

       3.      Choose the required entry under <chart type> ® BlockStyle.

Pyramid and cone value ranges are displayed as rectangles in 2D charts.

Setting the Angle of Inclination for Pie and Doughnut Charts

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       1.      Format the chart as a pie or doughnut chart by choosing Global Settings ® Chart Type ® Pie or Doughnut or Split Pie (see Changing the Chart Type).

       2.      Choose Global Settings ® Dimension ® PseudoThree or Three.

       3.      Enter the required angle of inclination into the property <chart type> ® 3D Ration. 0 gives the most angled view, 10 gives a side view.

Setting the Height of Pie and Doughnut Charts

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You set the height of a pie or doughnut chart by entering the required value in pixels into the property <chart type> ® 3D Thickness.