Data visualization lets you present data in a way that simplifies data interpretation and data relationships. Charting is one type of data visualization in which you create two-dimensional representations of your data. Flex supports some of the most common types of two-dimensional charts (such as bar, column, and pie charts) and gives you a great deal of control over the appearance of charts.

A simple chart shows a single data series, where a series is a group of related data points. For example, a data series might be monthly sales revenues or daily occupancy rates for a hotel. The following chart shows a single data series that corresponds to sales over several months.

Another chart might add a second data series. For example, you might include the percentage growth of profits over the same four business quarters. The following chart shows two data series--one for sales and one for profit.

Flex Builder Professional is required to use Flex charting controls without watermarks.