Chart Models

In addition to element customization via WPF Templates, DXCharts for WPF allows you to change how series points and markers look by using Models. Models define the shape of a 2D or 3D element and are automatically adjusted by our charting control so that correct dimensions are applied to it. This means your bar chart doesn't necessarily have to display rectangular bars. Bars can be represented by any shape, like a triangle or a pseudo-3D column, resized to match the required bar height and width.

Built-in Models

DXCharts for WPF provides different sets of built-in models for some charts types and elements. For instance, the following images displays just a few of model types available for bar charts.

The next image demonstrates a few built-in models used with 3D Donut charts.

Lastly, here are several examples of marker models available with DXCharts.

Custom Models

Where appropriate, we've included multiple built-in models for a given chart type. This will be enough in the majority of chart customization scenarios, but we are of course not limiting you to the built-in set. You can create custom models and our demo shows you two ways in which to display bars in the shape of chairs or pencils.