How to export a 3D chart to PDF using Orson Charts?

Use the export utilities provided in the API, such as Chart3DExportUtils, to render charts to PDF format by specifying output streams and settings, as detailed in the Javadocs for server-side reporting.

Orson Charts vs JFreeChart for 3D visualizations?

Orson Charts is specialized for 3D charts with interactive viewers, while JFreeChart focuses more on 2D charts; choose Orson for advanced 3D needs but expect more setup for JavaFX via extensions.

Is Orson Charts compatible with Java 17 or later?

Yes, it requires JDK 11 or later, so it works with Java 17, but ensure dependencies like the Orson Charts FX extension are updated for compatibility with newer JavaFX versions.

Can I use Orson Charts in a Spring Boot web application?

Yes, for server-side chart generation and export to formats like SVG or PNG, but not for client-side rendering in browsers without Java applets or additional conversions.

How to add tooltips to charts in Orson Charts?

Enable tooltip support via the chart viewer configuration, using event listeners to display data values on mouse hover, as shown in the demo projects for interactive features.

What are the system requirements for running Orson Charts demos?

Requires JDK 11+ and, for JavaFX demos, the Orson Charts FX extension and compatible JavaFX runtime, with separate demo projects available on GitHub for setup examples.

Orson-Charts

GPL-3.0Javav2.1.1

A 3D chart library for Java applications, supporting JavaFX, Swing, and server-side export to multiple formats.

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What is Orson-Charts?

Orson Charts is a 3D chart library for Java applications that generates a wide variety of interactive 3D charts for use in JavaFX, Swing, or server-side environments. It solves the need for advanced 3D data visualization in Java-based projects, offering export capabilities to formats like PDF, SVG, PNG, and JPEG for reporting purposes.

Target Audience

Java developers building desktop applications with JavaFX or Swing that require interactive 3D charts, as well as those needing server-side chart generation for reports.

Value Proposition

Developers choose Orson Charts for its comprehensive 3D charting capabilities, ease of use, and flexibility across multiple Java UI frameworks and export formats, all backed by a clean and well-documented API.

Overview

A 3D chart library for Java applications (JavaFX, Swing or server-side).

Use Cases

Best For

Adding interactive 3D charts to JavaFX desktop applications
Embedding 3D visualizations in Swing-based Java applications

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Generating server-side charts for PDF or SVG reports

Creating surface plots and complex 3D data representations

Building data dashboards with rotation and zoom controls

Exporting charts to multiple image and document formats

Not Ideal For

Web applications built with JavaScript frameworks like React or Angular
Projects needing only basic 2D charts without 3D visualization overhead
Real-time dashboards requiring lightweight, fast-updating charts
Commercial projects seeking permissive licensing (e.g., MIT) over GPL

Pros & Cons

Pros

Diverse Chart Types

Supports pie, bar, line, area, scatter, and surface plots, enabling comprehensive 3D data representation as listed in the README's key features.

Interactive Viewing Controls

JavaFX and Swing viewers offer mouse-enabled 360-degree rotation and zoom, enhancing user exploration of 3D charts directly in desktop apps.

Multi-Format Export

Exports charts to PDF, SVG, PNG, and JPEG, facilitating seamless integration into reports and server-side applications, per the README.

JSON Data Handling

Includes JSON import and export capabilities, simplifying data interchange and configuration for chart datasets.

Well-Documented API

Features comprehensive Javadocs and a clean API, making it easier for developers to customize and extend charts, as emphasized in the overview.

Cons

JavaFX Extension Dependency

JavaFX support requires a separate project (Orson Charts FX), adding complexity and extra setup for desktop applications.

Java-Platform Lock-In

Limited to Java environments (JDK 11+), making it unsuitable for cross-platform web or mobile apps without Java runtimes.

Performance Overhead

3D rendering can be resource-intensive, potentially slowing down server-side applications or apps with high-frequency updates.

GPL Licensing Restrictions

Licensed under GNU GPL v3 or later, which may impose copyleft requirements that are restrictive for some proprietary or commercial use cases.

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