Quick Start
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Download Turbo Chart.
Click here to download the demo version of Turbo Chart now.
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Install Turbo Chart
Copy the Turbochart.dll file into your windows\system32 directory (any directory may be used, this windows\system32 is the default directory for dll's and is a nice place to store something when you don't want it to go anywhere).
Go to start -> run
Type CMD in the open: input box.
Once the command prompt opens change directories to windows\system32 (type cd \windows\system32).
Type REGSVR32 TurboChart.dll
(*Note: alternative setups may be used)
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Reference COM obect in desired scripting language.
Refer to your documentation for what method is best used in setting up your COM Object. In most scripting langauges
a function or tag is used to generate the necessary component, however, in some environments such as Visual Basic or
Visual Basic for Applications, you must reference the file. See our sample code
library for a complete breakdown.
(* Note to add references in VBA use Tools -> References, select Turbo Chart
Graphics Library, and click OK.)
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Add primary charting methods to your code
Regardless of what type of graph you a generating, you will need to specify the path of image where the chart
should be saved, the background color and the title. See our sample code
library for the syntax appropriate for your language.
Once all your specific charting methods (see next step) and legend (if desired) are complete, be sure to end the chart method.
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Add specific charting methods to your code
Depending on what type of graph you want to generate, you should add the code necessary to start and finish the chart
along with any options you want to add. See our sample code
library for the syntax appropriate for your language.
You can also include the necessary methods to generate a Legend at this point.
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Display Chart
The program will generate a graphic in the format you requested at the desired path. Now simply open the chart, or use
a script to automatically display the file once it is finished.
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