Anychart creates dynamic and visually appealing charts without installation through an XML interface. Its flexibility in creating interactive charts in Macromedia Flash makes it the ideal choice for all types of data visualization.
Anychart is driven by an XML interface, which means that users have a variety of options when it comes to setting transparency, color, URL linking, captions, and much more. Moreover, you can make all the necessary customizations through an XML file, without requiring any modifications to the Flash source.
One of the standout features of Anychart is that it doesn't require installation since all graphing happens on the client side. Thus, your server need not render any image, and there's no need for any Active-X components. A Flash Player is installed on more than 97% of Internet-connected PC's, so you can be sure that your charts will work across most devices.
The app's interface is incredibly easy-to-use, and you can make an XML file manually or use a Configuration Tool that's included with any edition of AnyChart. Additionally, the software is compatible with virtually all scripting languages (ASP, PHP, ColdFusion, Perl, etc.). You can use any language you like to create XML source and pass it to a Flash object, or simply use an XML file from your server.
Anychart allows you to add your own background image and sound with ease. This means you can create charts that look precisely how you want them to look, even playing sound or using an image as a link. Furthermore, the app has a constantly growing number of supported chart types, including Pie, Bar, Line, and Candlestick, with new types being added regularly.
Overall, Anychart is a top-notch tool for anyone who needs to create charts that are both visually appealing and interactive. With its ease of use, flexible XML interface, and compatibility with most scripting languages, it's no wonder why so many people rely on it to create stunning graphs and charts.
Version 5.1.2.5:
* JavaScript Data Manipulation
* Apex Integration Kit
* CSV Data Input Support
* Drag Ability for Scrollable Charts
* Treemaps, Heatmaps.
* Radar, Polar
Version 4.0:
- New engine
- Multi Y scales
- Date/time scale support
- Real - time resizing feature
- Support of a chart combination
- Logarithmic scale
- Tooltips support
- Advanced visualization styles system
- Animation
- Rich customization of visual effects
- Any fill types for any chart element
Version 3.3:
* Pie chart captions with links
* Flash integration fixes
* Wildcards in hints and names
Version 3.00: Animated Charts, XML interface, SWF file size minimized.