Chart Data

rbuser

Using Delphi, ADO, I was able to view my Access data easily in a report.

When I try to set up a chart, I seem to need a specific type of dataset. My
ADO dataset not qualifying. What options are there to connect Access data
with a chart?

Thanks,
Steve

nicocizik

Hi Steve,

You can connect a chart to a dataset from within a report using the DBChart
component and connecting it to a DBPipeline on your form. For instance, if
you have an ADO dataset on your form, you would connect a TDataSource to
that dataset, and a TppDBPipeline to the datasource. Then place a DBChart
on your report, right click it and select Edit Chart. Add a series and
navigate to the Series | Datasource tab. Next select DataPipeline from the
list box at the top and define your data.

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Regards,

Nico Cizik
Digital Metaphors
http://www.digital-metaphors.com

rbuser

Hey Nico,

I do just that, but my only DataSource options are: Random, Function,
Dataset and Single Record.
Why is it missing? I have ver. 9.02. From my deisgner, I use the dbChart
component with the server symbol behind it. The other component (with the
table in the icon) just crashed my Delphi.

Regards,
Steve

nicocizik

Which version of TeeChart are you using? Note that the version that comes
with Delphi (Ver. 4.04) is not fully functional at Delphi design-time. You
will either need to purchase the pro version of TeeChart or us it at runtime
if you are using this version.

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Regards,

Nico Cizik
Digital Metaphors
http://www.digital-metaphors.com

rbuser

Okay, that makes sense. Thanks.