SMARTDRAW LESSON 3 - Charts
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Making Charts - Simpler and more compelling
The charting modules within SmartDraw make creating bright charts with unlimited flexibility probably mean that once you've grasped the principles you will never create another chart the old way.
Charting With Smart Draw
Pie Charts

Ok this chart is just the starting point. If we now decide to change the sector percentages all you ahve to do is click on the chart, type in the new percentages and bingo its done.
New Text / Write module
In this first chart there is only one line - the chart line can be moved to the exact location just by dragging the nodes and releasing. Then extra series can be added as below.
In this one we've made the series line stand out by increasing the thickness of the lines - you could also change the colour.

In this more complete chart we've simulated some data and annotated the drawing. It only takes a few moments and everything is customisable. You can even import data from a spreadsheet.
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