ChartMaker for LiveCode
by www.FlexibleLearning.com

RESOURCE CENTER

Click the links to view or download any of these resources...

'All part of the service...'		Download

Getting Started...
EULA ref 21022011	Included in the download: The terms and conditions of use.	HTML

Where do the stacks go?	See also video tutorial Included in the download: Instructions about where to place ChartMaker files so they work with and extend your use of LiveCode. Page two is to help you with your first steps.	PDF

New version updating	Included in the download: Instructions about how to safely update the files when a new version of ChartMaker is released.	PDF

Help sheets...
My keys don't work	Read this if your keys don't work, or if you have any queries about... • The trial version • Registration • Updates and Upgrades	HTML

'Check for Updates' doesn't work	If you get an error when you click 'Check for Updates...', this tells you what to do.	PDF

My charts jump around	How to lock a chart's position and minimize movement when a chart is refreshed or updated.	HTML

Line Chart display choices	How to use XisNumeric, XgridAlign and Categories to display the chart the way you want.	HTML

MinMax display options	How to use Yorigin, RangeMin and RangeMax to display the chart the way you want.	HTML

Trend and Aim line options	How to use TrendLine to selectively display trend and aim lines.	HTML


Screencast video tutorials...
These short video tutorials are presented in Windows, but they are equally applicable if you are using ChartMaker on a Mac. Your computer may need your permission to open the page and/or display the video.

HOW TO...
• Installing ChartMaker	Where to place the files you have downloaded (see also Where do the stacks go?)	WMV 01:48

• ChartMaker Utility #1 The Toolbar	How to customise the Utility window, find help, tips and syntax, set up preferences, restore old charts, access support resources, and check for updates	WMV 02:22

• ChartMaker Utility #2 Create and Save	How to import data, create a chart, and save to your personal archive	WMV 01:39

• ChartMaker Utility #3 Output	How to save a chart as an image file and to the clipboard.	WMV 01:18

• ChartMaker Utility #4 Applying Syntax	How to implement a chart in your own work using the syntax created by the Utility.	WMV 01:42

• ChartMaker Utility #5 Restoring Charts	How to restore and modify an existing chart.	WMV 01:53

• ChartMaker Tutorial #6 Printing charts to PDF	How to print a chart to PDF by scripting.	WMV 02:38

• What's New in build 49	A demonstration of the new features introduced including two new chart styles, dropShadows for pie, bar and column charts, and graduated tinting for borders.	WMV 02:11

Documentation Archive...
3.0 build 63 02.15	Documentation Included in the download: How to use and integrate the library in your own LiveCode projects with tips, the complete syntax reference and coding examples... everything you need to know to make the most of ChartMaker.	zip
	Release Notes What's New in Build 63 for reference.	HTM

2.1 build 58 09.12	DEPRECATED update. Documentation available for reference. Release Notes: What's New in Build 58 for reference.	zip HTM

2.1 build 57 05.12	DEPRECATED update. Documentation available for reference. Release Notes: What's New in Build 57 for reference.	zip HTM

2.1 build 56 11.11	DEPRECATED update. Documentation available for reference. Release Notes: What's New in Build 56 for reference.	zip HTM

2.1 build 55 10.11	DEPRECATED update. Documentation available for reference. Release Notes: What's New in Build 55 for reference.	zip HTM

2.1 build 49 04.11	DEPRECATED update. Documentation available for reference. Release Notes: What's New in Build 49 for reference.	zip HTM

2.1 build 47-48 04.11	DEPRECATED update. Documentation available for reference. Release Notes: What's New in Build 47-48 for reference.	zip HTM

2.1 build 46 04.11	DEPRECATED update. Documentation available for reference. Release Notes: What's New in Build 46 for reference.	zip HTM

2.1 build 45 03.11	DEPRECATED update. Documentation available for reference. Release Notes: What's New in Build 45 for reference.	zip HTM

2.0 build 39 01.11	DEPRECATED update. Documentation available for reference	zip

2.0 build 38 11.10	DEPRECATED update. Documentation available for reference	zip

2.0 build 37 06.10	DEPRECATED update. Documentation available for reference	zip

ChartMaker Playgrounds...
'Playgrounds' are interactive examples that are not locked so you can modify parameters, observe the results and examine the scripts. They are included in the download. Copies are available here...
Playgound 1	Entry Level: Selectively applying different series to present charts in a slideshow.	CM file

Playgound 2	Intermediate Level: Dynamic data and applying constants to update chart displays.	CM file

Playgound 3	Advanced Level: Data binding across multiple charts with transposition and alternative chart display options.	CM file

Playgound 4	Entry Level: Updating chart values by screen data entry.	CM file

Playgound 5	Entry Level (requires v2.1): Exporting charts to pdf, the clipboard and as an image file.	CM file

Playgound 6	Intermediate Level (requires v2.1): Exporting charts to pdf with option settings.	CM file

Playgound 7	Entry Level (requires v2.1): Applying max and min ranges to a data set.	CM file

Playgound 8	Entry Level (requires v2.1): Scatter charts, trend levels and 3-D Drop Shadow	CM file

Playgound 9	Intermediate Level (requires v2.1 Build 56): Trapping chart clicks	CM file

Playgound 10	Entry Level (requires v2.1 Build 57): How to include horizontal and/or vertical Marker Lines	CM file