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grType (Function)

In french: grType

Identifies or modifies the type of chart.

Versions 15 and later

This function is now available for WEBDEV sites in Linux.

Caution: A specific configuration is required to use this function in Linux. For more details, see The charts.

New in version 15

This function is now available for WEBDEV sites in Linux.

Caution: A specific configuration is required to use this function in Linux. For more details, see The charts.

This function is now available for WEBDEV sites in Linux.

Caution: A specific configuration is required to use this function in Linux. For more details, see The charts.

Versions 16 and later

This function is now available for WINDEV applications in Linux.

New in version 16

This function is now available for WINDEV applications in Linux.

Versions 17 and later

This function is now available for iPhone/iPad applications.

New in version 17

This function is now available for iPhone/iPad applications.

Versions 18 and later

This function is now available in Windows Store apps mode.

New in version 18

This function is now available in Windows Store apps mode.

Versions 19 and later

This function is now available for Android applications.

New in version 19

This function is now available for Android applications.

Versions 21 and later

This function is now available in Universal Windows 10 App mode.

New in version 21

This function is now available in Universal Windows 10 App mode.

Versions 23 and later

This function is now available for PHP sites.

New in version 23

This function is now available for PHP sites.

This function is now available for PHP sites.

Example

// Modify the type of "MyChart"
grType("MyChart", grPie)

Syntax

Finding out the type of chart Hide the details

<Result> = grType(<Chart name>)

<Result>: Constant

Indicates the type of chart:
gr3DSAreaStacked 3D chart of stacked areas.
This constant is only available in WINDEV applications for Windows and Linux.
gr3DSAreaDepth 3D chart of areas shown one behind the other.
This constant is only available in WINDEV applications for Windows and Linux.
gr3DSLine 3D line chart.
This constant is only available in WINDEV applications for Windows and Linux.
gr3DSCylinderColStacked 3D stacked bar chart.
The bars are represented by cylinders.
This constant is only available in WINDEV applications for Windows and Linux.
gr3DSCylinderColClustered 3D clustered column chart.
The bars are represented by cylinders.
This constant is only available in WINDEV applications for Windows and Linux.
gr3DSCylinderColDepth 3D column chart in depth: the series are represented in perspective.
The bars are represented by cylinders.
This constant is only available in WINDEV applications for Windows and Linux.
gr3DSColumnStacked 3D stacked bar chart.
The bars are represented by 3D rectangles. This type of chart does not support the negative values.
This constant is only available in WINDEV applications for Windows and Linux.
gr3DSColumnClustered 3D clustered column chart.
The bars are represented by 3D rectangles.
This constant is only available in WINDEV applications for Windows and Linux.
gr3DSColumnDepth 3D column chart in depth: the series are represented in perspective.
The bars are represented by 3D rectangles.
This constant is only available in WINDEV applications for Windows and Linux.
gr3DSMinMax 3D Stock chart displaying the difference between the minimum and maximum stock values
This constant is only available in WINDEV applications for Windows and Linux.
gr3DSScatter 3D Scatter chart.
This constant is only available in WINDEV applications for Windows and Linux.
gr3DSPie 3D Pie chart.
This constant is only available in WINDEV applications for Windows and Linux.
grArea Area chart (see example of Area chart).
grBarCharts Stock chart (see example of Stock chart).
This constant is not available.
grCandlestick Candlestick stock chart (see example of Stock chart).
This constant is not available.
grCurve Line chart (see example of Line chart)
grDonut Donut chart. See example of Donut chart.
This constant is not available.
Versions 17 and later
grFunnel
New in version 17
grFunnel
grFunnel Funnel chart.
This constant is not available.
Versions 16 and later
grBubbleChart
New in version 16
grBubbleChart
grBubbleChart Bubble chart (see example of Bubble chart).
This constant is not available.
Versions 21 and later
grHeatMap
New in version 21
grHeatMap
grHeatMap Heatmap chart (see example of Heatmap chart).
This constant is not available.
grSemiCircular Semi-circular chart (see example of Semi-circular chart).
This constant is not available.
grColumn Column chart (see example of Column chart)
grColumnStacked Stacked Column chart. This type of chart does not support the negative values.
grMinMax Stock chart displaying the difference between the minimum stock value and the maximum stock value (see example of Stock chart).
This constant is not available.
grScatter Scatter chart (see example of Scatter chart).
This constant is not available.
Versions 23 and later
grScatter3D
New in version 23
grScatter3D
grScatter3D 3D Scatter chart (see example of 3D Scatter chart).
This constant is not available.
Versions 24 and later
grPyramid
New in version 24
grPyramid
grPyramid Pyramid chart (see example of a Pyramid chart).
This constant is not available.
grRadar Radar chart (see example of Radar chart).
grPie Pie chart (see example of Pie chart).
Versions 20 and later
grSunburst
New in version 20
grSunburst
grSunburst Sunburst chart. See example of Sunburst chart.
This constant is not available.
Versions 18 and later
grSurface
New in version 18
grSurface
grSurface Surface chart (see example of Surface chart).
This constant is not available.
Versions 19 and later
grWaterfall
New in version 19
grWaterfall
grWaterfall Waterfall chart (see example of Waterfall chart).
Versions 26 and later
grRangeArea
New in version 26
grRangeArea
grRangeArea interval field type graph (see example of an interval zone graph).
This constant is not available.

<Chart name>: Character string (with or without quotes)

Name of chart to use. This name corresponds to:
the chart name defined by programming with grCreate.
the name of Chart control found in the window editor, page editor or report editor.
Only the Chart controls are available.
Only the interactive Chart controls are available.

Modifying the type of chart Hide the details

grType(<Chart name> , <Type of chart>)

<Chart name>: Character string (with or without quotes)

Name of chart to use. This name corresponds to:
the chart name defined by programming with grCreate.
the name of Chart control found in the window editor, page editor or report editor.
Only the Chart controls are available.
Only the interactive Chart controls are available.

<Type of chart>: Constant

Specifies the new type of chart:
gr3DSAreaStacked 3D chart of stacked areas.
This constant is only available in WINDEV applications for Windows and Linux.
gr3DSAreaDepth 3D chart of areas shown one behind the other.
This constant is only available in WINDEV applications for Windows and Linux.
gr3DSLine 3D line chart.
This constant is only available in WINDEV applications for Windows and Linux.
gr3DSCylinderColStacked 3D stacked bar chart.
The bars are represented by cylinders.
This constant is only available in WINDEV applications for Windows and Linux.
gr3DSCylinderColClustered 3D clustered column chart.
The bars are represented by cylinders.
This constant is only available in WINDEV applications for Windows and Linux.
gr3DSCylinderColDepth 3D column chart in depth: the series are represented in perspective.
The bars are represented by cylinders.
This constant is only available in WINDEV applications for Windows and Linux.
gr3DSColumnStacked 3D stacked bar chart.
The bars are represented by 3D rectangles. This type of chart does not support the negative values.
This constant is only available in WINDEV applications for Windows and Linux.
gr3DSColumnClustered 3D clustered column chart.
The bars are represented by 3D rectangles.
This constant is only available in WINDEV applications for Windows and Linux.
gr3DSColumnDepth 3D column chart in depth: the series are represented in perspective.
The bars are represented by 3D rectangles.
This constant is only available in WINDEV applications for Windows and Linux.
gr3DSMinMax 3D Stock chart displaying the difference between the minimum and maximum stock values.
This constant is only available in WINDEV applications for Windows and Linux.
gr3DSScatter 3D Scatter chart.
This constant is only available in WINDEV applications for Windows and Linux.
gr3DSPie 3D Pie chart.
This constant is only available in WINDEV applications for Windows and Linux.
grArea Area chart (see example of Area chart).
grBarCharts Stock chart (see example of Stock chart).
This constant is not available.
grCandlestick Candlestick stock chart (see example of Stock chart).
This constant is not available.
grCurve Line chart (see example of Line chart).
grDonut Donut chart. See example of Donut chart.
This constant is not available.
Versions 17 and later
grFunnel
New in version 17
grFunnel
grFunnel Funnel chart.
This constant is not available.
Versions 16 and later
grBubbleChart
New in version 16
grBubbleChart
grBubbleChart Bubble chart (see example of Bubble chart).
This constant is not available.
Versions 21 and later
grHeatMap
New in version 21
grHeatMap
grHeatMap Heatmap chart.
This constant is not available.
grSemiCircular Semi-circular chart (see example of Semi-circular chart).
This constant is not available.
grColumn Column chart (see example of Column chart).
grColumnStacked Stacked Column chart. This type of chart does not support the negative values.
grMinMax Stock chart displaying the difference between the minimum stock value and the maximum stock value (see example of Stock chart).
This constant is not available.
grScatter Scatter chart (see example of Scatter chart).
This constant is not available.
Versions 23 and later
grScatter3D
New in version 23
grScatter3D
grScatter3D 3D Scatter chart (see example of 3D Scatter chart).
This constant is not available.
Versions 24 and later
grPyramid
New in version 24
grPyramid
grPyramid Pyramid chart (see example of a Pyramid chart).
This constant is not available.
grRadar Radar chart (see example of Radar chart).
grPie Pie chart (see example of Pie chart).
Versions 20 and later
grSunburst
New in version 20
grSunburst
grSunburst Sunburst chart. See example of Sunburst chart.
This constant is not available.
Versions 18 and later
grSurface
New in version 18
grSurface
grSurface Surface chart (see example of Surface chart).
This constant is not available.
Versions 19 and later
grWaterfall
New in version 19
grWaterfall
grWaterfall Waterfall chart (see example of Waterfall chart).
This constant is not available.
Versions 26 and later
grRangeArea
New in version 26
grRangeArea
grRangeArea interval's area graph (see example of an interval zone graph).
This constant is not available.

grType has no action on the chart if this parameter corresponds to the current type of chart.

Remarks

Changing the type of chart

When changing the type of chart, the parameters of former chart that cannot be reproduced in the new chart are reinitialized.
Changing the type of chart may produce unexpected effects. For example, when a Pie chart (grPie constant) is changed into a Scatter chart (grScatter constant), all the points are aligned on the X axis (horizontal axis).
The type of chart can be changed from the popup menu. However, the display options produce different visual effects for each type of chart.
The parameters defined by grType will be taken into account during the next call to grDraw.

Related Examples:

Unit examples (WINDEV): The Chart functions

[ + ] Using the main chart designer features of WINDEV:
- Create a Pie, Column or Line chart
- Define the display area of a chart
- Define the chart options (legend, percentage, ...)
- Draw a line on a chart

Business / UI classification: Neutral code

Component: wd260grf.dll