iReport Ultimate Guide - Nimsoft Library

iReport Ultimate GuideFigure 12-11 Chart sectionsBy selecting a node in the tree view, the properties available for that section are displayed in the property sheet. The propertiesare applied to all chart types, but the preview shows only one type. To preview the impact of the new theme on a differentchart type, select the type from the combo box in the tool bar of the Preview window.The properties are fairly self-explanatory so I will not describe them any further.12.5.1.1 Editing Chart Theme XML SourceThe Chart Theme Designer allows you to view and edit the XML source code for your chart theme via the XML tab in thePreview window. I suggest, however, that only those users quite experienced with XML architecture should modify a charttheme with direct edits of the source file.Below is a variation of the default Area Chart chart theme, shown as it would appear in the Designer tab view. Thecorresponding source code that would be displayed in the XML tab view can be found in Code Example 3-1, “A simpleJRMXL file example,” on page 32.232