In this chapter, we will cover:
- Creating a system chart
- Creating a user chart
- Creating a stacked comparison chart
- Creating a multi-series chart
Charts are referred to as visualizations in the Microsoft CRM SDK documentation. They provide the ability to graphically represent data being stored in Dynamics CRM. A CRM entity can have many different charts created for it. A chart can appear on a dashboard, as part of a list component, or even as a standalone control on a form.
Tip
This chapter is using the latest version of Dynamics CRM 2011, which includes the November 2011 update that has new charting features. For users of Dynamics CRM 2011 Online, the update is referred to as the R7 Update. For users of Dynamics CRM 2011 on-premises, the update is referred to as rollup #5. The items and steps outlined in this chapter require you to have the latest version of Dynamics CRM 2011 installed, either online or on-premises.