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Practical C# Charts and Graphics

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This is, by far, the best C# graphics book I've read, and in this case, really used. Working code is the basis of the book, and this code is accompanied by excellent explanations. All the code in the book is available online. I'm using the book in graphics projects both at work and at school, and I'm delighted to see well-explained working code rather than rehashes of Help. It is rare to find such a practical, useful book. Many thanks to Dr. Xu.

The title says it all: this book is about teaching you how to do charting in C# and it does it very well. From 2D to 3D, most typical charts are covered. The math transforms and data-structures are gradually introduced to give you a fully working charting library that you'll know in and out. Very valuable.

Note: I initially had trouble finding the code for download. An email to the author quickly resolved the issue. Thanks for the support.

This is a great resource. Like other have said, it fills in a blank space in NOT JUST the C# world, but programming in general. 3-D Charts are usually just sold by those who know how to make them - very little exists for those who want to know the best algorithms for making them. This book (and accompanying code) is a fairly comprehensive resource on efficient algorithms in that area.

The accompanying code (Chart3d / 2d lib) is very nice. There are a few dohs! in the Chart3Dlib that I've noticed, that are easily fixed (modifying the original data while performing graphing computations). Comments are present, and the code is well written and understandable.

Pratical C# Charts and Graphics is an excellent book for those who are interested in learning and using graphic plotting and charting skills. The various problems (examples)introduced require a fair level of mental dexterity and previously learned C# programming skills. Some examples require a good understanding of Trigonometry and Geometry.

I would recommend that it be used both as a learning and reference tool.

I find this book is fantastic. It contains a lot of information not found elsewhere. The graph control is a great help in developing graph related software. The control is easy to use and provides great graphs with details for the axis controls, labels etc. The author was very helpful in solving a problem I had.

Stan

If you learn well by example, then this book is for you. The book is organized around code examples and well thought out explanations. The down loadable example library is a great resource, with fully working charts and graphs that you can plug into the application. Jack Xu is a great author and stands behind his book; I had a few questions and he was happy to clarify by e-mail. Highly recommended

I bought this book years ago and I wondered if it was still selling. I see that it is. I have to admit, my book was peed on by the cat and I still wont let this book go. Its the best C# Graphics book I have ever read, and I had a ton of them. I got rid of all the other books, but still kept this peed on book. Sad I know.

What it shows you is code on how functions are used to make a sphere or how to scale your object or Prim as some would call it now days. Back when I got this book I was not aware of what all was involved in the trigonometry that a graphics program must use. This book even shows you the trig math along with the source code. I love this book !

NOTE : You can still get the source code to the book from the website of the book at the time I am writing this.

The book is a useful introduction to the creation of the chart. The author uses his own formula for converting world coordinates in device coordinates. It is especially useful Chapter 5 which nicely describe the introduction to 3D transformation. In the chapter on 3D charts are described only some exotic charts, while not often used.

If you want to get the source code of the book you can not do that over the site of publisher. You have to go to the website of the author of the book and give your personal information. That's pretty rude from the author because the source code is part of the book that I paid.

This is a great book to have if you want to add charts and graphics to your C# applications.

I also bought Practical Numerical Methods with C# and this one also suffers from the fact it has typos. This book even has omissions in the code text. Where is the proofreader!!! But I can live with it, if you know what you are doing you can easily add the few lines that are missing, and I could very easily change the heavy use of properties in the code into the new automatic property syntax.

Clear text, easy understanding for the C# developer.

It teaches from basic levels to high, explaining every step taken. If you follow the book from the start, in the end, you'll have in hands a powerful 3D charting library that you understand from the bits.

The best book I've bought this year.

This book covers every topic in computer graphics. I'd recommend it for the computer graphics student and/or enthusiast.