About Chart FX 7 for Java

An advanced charting solution for Java.

Chart FX 7 for Java provides developers an in-the-box solution for a wide variety of data visualization needs. Chart FX 7 for Java also includes 3 specialized data analysis tools: Chart FX Maps, Chart FX Statistical and Chart FX Gauges and design time plug-ins for both NetBeans and Eclipse IDEs. Adding mapping functionality to your project will enable you to combine cutting edge map representations with the dynamic functionality of Chart FX for Java. Chart FX 7 for Java's statistical capabilities include additional chart types, a myriad of pre-defined statistical studies, new classes for statistical calculations and much more and with Chart FX Gauges you will be able to easily create digital dashboards. Chart FX 7 for Java builds on the enterprise-quality technology base of Chart FX for Java 6.5 by adding a framework-independent, Ajax-based runtime UI which will allow your charts, maps and statistical representations to provide rich user interface elements that have zero footprint or plugin requirements. Chart FX 7 for Java is intended to be used by Java 1.5+ users.

Chart FX 7 for Java Overview

Chart FX 7 for Java provides Java 1.5+ developers an in-the-box solution for a wide variety of data visualization needs. Chart FX 7 for Java adds a new DHTML rendering engine that uses the Ajax web development technique to produce chart images that allow full interactivity and support state in web applications. This automatically updates the chart with the new data without a complete page refresh, only updating the portion of the chart that changed. The charts are fully secure as there are no binary files to download. This allows end users to interact with charts in any browser on any platform, making your application available to a wider audience.
Chart FX 7 for Java provides a run-time data analysis tools for your end users; these include drill downs, tooltips, drag and drop axis configuration and highlighting, among others. Among all these tools, highlighting is a feature that allows end users to position the mouse in any chart element allowing Chart FX for Java to instantly dim out other elements in the chart. This feature allows end users to quickly detect trends and other important elements in the chart. For example, when a user positions the mouse on top of a 3D area chart, Chart FX for Java will not only display a tooltip but will also dim other series in the chart so end users can focus attention on that specific series and its attributes. Similarly, when the user positions the mouse over a chart axis, Chart FX for Java will activate a dynamic filter that highlights the value and the chart points that plot above that specific value, as the user continues to move the mouse along the axis, Chart FX for Java will reapply that filter highlighting the appropriate data.

Chart FX 7 for Java Installation
Chart FX for Java Installation provides design time plug-ins for both NetBeans and Eclipse IDEs so you can quickly add and configure charts and other graphical displays to your application. Using Chart FX for Java Designer is as easy as loading a plug-in into your IDE of choice or running the standalone designer directly. Once the designer is loaded, you can easily manipulate the look and feel of your Charts, Gauges and Maps through an intuitive yet powerful UI. Designing visually rich chart objects is a snap using the Chart FX Designer or Chart FX for Java's design-time plugins for NetBeans and Eclipse.
Chart FX for 7 Java features a new API. Now it is easier to access complex functionality and quicker to integrate to your Java applications as objects and classes are more recognizable and easier to code.

Chart FX 7 for Java also includes 3 specialized data analysis tools: Chart FX Maps, Chart FX Statistical and Chart FX Gauges.

Chart FX 7 for Java Maps
Chart FX for Java Maps is an add-on that complements the Chart FX for Java core. Adding the Maps Extension to your project will enable you to combine cutting edge graphical map representations with the dynamic functionality of Chart FX for Java. Chart FX Maps provides a full library of maps covering continents, countries, U.S. states, counties and zip code. All maps are perfectly scalable, through the use of Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) technology.

You can create your own custom SVGs for use in Chart FX for Java Maps. Whether it's a seating chart, an architectural diagram or a technical illustration, Chart FX for Java Maps allows for complete map extensibility.

Chart FX 7 for Java Statistical
Chart FX for Java Statistical adds statistical analysis capabilities to your Java charting applications. Chart FX for Java Statistical integrates to your preferred Java development environment providing additional chart types, a myriad of pre-defined statistical studies, new classes for statistical calculations and much more.

Chart FX Statistical also provides end users with a customizable statistical legend. This legend is used to display analysis studies and calculations that are performed on sample data. It also serves an interface for end users to display interactive analysis studies added to the chart.

Chart FX 7 for Java Gauges
Chart FX Gauges delivers a set of Java components that allow developers to quickly and effectively integrate gauges into their client and web-based applications. Each individual element that goes into creating a gauge is meticulously crafted by professional graphic artists. These elements combine to create a photorealistic gauge complete with shadows, lighting and glare effects. Chart FX Gauges introduces a graphical properties list providing a rich and intuitive design-time experience. All gauge elements can be configured visually, in the properties list, without the need for modal dialogs or separate designers. Chart FX for Java Gauges supports AJAX.