To draw into the data area of the chart, you'll need to wite a custom chart element. See my numerous posts on the subject to this list, or some of the examples at http://www.quietlyscheming.com/ For the region of the chart...By default, a chart takes the space given to it by its parent, subtracts out the space needed for the optimal layout and size for the axis labels, and uses the remaining space for the data area. If you're seeing fluctuations in the space used by the data, it's most likely due to fluctuations in the range of your data...i.e., if it starts at 0-80, then goes to 0-120, it's going to take a little more space for the extra digit on the labels. The area used by the axes is called the 'gutter' in chart terminology. While the chart calculates these on its own by default, you can assign explicit values for some or all of the chart gutters. When you do that, the chart will do its best to fit the labels in the gutter sizes specified. Specify all four gutter size, and you've effectively locked in a size for the data area (given a fixed size for the whole chart). So checkout the gutterLeft, gutterTop, etc. styles. Ely.
________________________________ From: flexcoders@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of polonycjunk Sent: Thursday, November 30, 2006 7:13 AM To: flexcoders@yahoogroups.com Subject: [flexcoders] Charting Questions Hi, I would like to add borders to the inside rectangular region of the charts. Would anyone know how to accomplish this task? I am able to modify the gridLines inside the chart, modify the thickness of the horizontal and vertical axis, but can't seem to find a way to put borders along the 4 axes. Also, how can you specify a fixed length of the rectangular region in the chart? It looks the size of this area fluctuates a tiny bit when working with real-time charts. Thanks for any input provided.
