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Forsta Reportal supports the use of 3-dimensional functionality charts. In the figure below, the 3D function is enabled .
Figure 1 - A Bar Chart in 3D
If “3D Enabled” is not selected, the chart is displayed in 2D. Note that you can also choose a 3D chart layout directly from the Chart Type menu.
Note: It is usually advisable to avoid 3D graphs as these are difficult to view and interpret. Do not use the 3D functionality merely to give a 2D graph "depth"; the depth gives the brain more to think about and so is confusing.
Light
A Simplistic lighting style always applies the same hue to the chart area elements (for example backwall, sidewalls, etc.), while a Realistic style will change the hues of the chart area elements depending on the angle at which the light source (which is perpendicular to the screen) strikes the chart area element.
X Rotation
The X Rotation property sets the angle of rotation around the horizontal axes for the 3D chart area. It is measured in degrees, with a positive value giving counter-clockwise rotation. The range is -90 to 90, with a default value of 30 degrees.
Y Rotation
The Y Rotation property determines the angle of rotation around the vertical axes for the 3D chart area. This is measured in degrees, with a positive value giving clockwise rotation. The range is –180 to 180, with a default value of 30 degrees.
Perspective
The Perspective property sets the percent of perspective for a 3D chart area. The range is 0% to 100%, and the default value is 0%. A perspective projection of any set of parallel lines that are not parallel to the projection plane converges to a vanishing point.
Area Wall Width
The Wall Width property determines the width /thickness) of the walls (for example the backwall, sidewalls, etc.) displayed in the 3D chart area. The range is 0 to 30 pixels.