You can edit the properties of 3-D charts. For example, you can change the viewing angle and the fill of the walls of a 3-D chart.
In this section, you'll learn about
changing the viewing angle of 3-D charts
managing viewing angles
changing the fill and border of 3-D chart walls
Changing the viewing angle of 3-D charts
You can change the appearance of a 3-D chart by modifying its viewing angle. You can apply a preset viewing angle from the list provided in Quattro Pro, or you can create a custom look by rotating, panning, and moving the chart. You can also change the length and thickness of the chart walls.
To apply a preset viewing angle to a 3-D chart
1 Click a 3-D chart.
2 Click Chart 3-D options.
3 Choose a viewing angle from the list.
To rotate a 3-D chart
1 Click a 3-D chart.
2 Click Chart 3-D options.
3 Click Advanced options >>.
4 Click the Rotate tab.
5 Click any of the following:
X arrows-let you rotate the chart around the x-axis
Y arrows-let you rotate the chart around the y-axis
Z arrows-let you rotate the chart around the z-axis
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You can also rotate a 3-D chart by clicking the purple arrows to the left of the X, Y, and Z arrows, or by dragging the chart in the preview window.
To pan a 3-D chart
1 Click a 3-D chart.
2 Click Chart 3-D options.
3 Click Advanced options >>.
4 Click the Pan tab.
5 Click any of the following:
X arrows-let you move the chart to the left and right
Y arrows-let you move the chart up and down
Zoom arrows-let you zoom in on and out of the chart
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You can also pan a 3-D chart by clicking the purple arrows to the left of the X, Y, and Zoom arrows, or by dragging the chart in the preview window.
To move a 3-D chart
1 Click a 3-D chart.
2 Click Chart 3-D options.
3 Click Advanced options >>.
4 Click the Move tab.
5 Click any of the following:
X arrows-let you move a chart along the x-axis
Y arrows-let you move a chart along the y-axis
Z arrows-let you move a chart along the z-axis
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You can also move the chart by clicking the purple arrows to the left of the X, Y, and Z arrows or by dragging the chart in the chart preview window.
To change the length of a 3-D chart wall
1 Click a 3-D chart.
2 Click Chart 3-D options.
3 Click Advanced options >>.
4 Click the Walls tab.
5 In the Length area, click any of the following:
X arrows-let you change the length of a wall along the x-axis
Y arrows-let you change the length of a wall along the y-axis
Z arrows-let you change the length of a wall along the z-axis
If you want to adjust the length of all the chart walls proportionally, enable the Link check box in the Length area.
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You can also change the length of a 3-D chart wall by clicking the purple arrows to the left of the X, Y, and Z arrow buttons, or by dragging the chart walls in the preview window.
To change the thickness of a 3-D chart wall
1 Click a 3-D chart.
2 Click Chart 3-D options.
3 Click Advanced options.
4 Click the Walls tab.
5 In the Thickness area, click any of the following:
X arrows-let you change the thickness of a wall along the x-axis
Y arrows-let you change the thickness of a wall along the y-axis
Z arrows-let you change the thickness of a wall along the z-axis
If you want to adjust the thickness of all the chart walls proportionally, enable the Link check box in the Thickness area.
Tip
You can also change the thickness of a 3-D chart wall by clicking the purple arrows to the left of the X, Y, and Z arrow buttons.
Managing viewing angles
After you create a custom viewing angle, you can save it so that you can use it for new charts. You can also rename and delete viewing angles.
To save a viewing angle
1 Click a 3-D chart.
2 Click Chart 3-D options.
3 Click Advanced options >>.
4 Create the viewing angle you want.
5 Click Save as.
6 In the Enter 3-D viewing angle preset name dialog box, type a name in the Preset name box.
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You can edit the viewing angle you save by choosing it from the presets list box, making any changes, and clicking Save.
To rename a viewing angle
1 Click a 3-D chart.
2 Click Chart 3-D options.
3 Click Advanced options >>.
4 Choose a viewing angle from the list box under the chart preview window.
5 Click Rename.
6 In the Enter 3-D viewing angle preset name dialog box, type a name in the Preset name box.
To delete a viewing angle
1 Click a 3-D chart.
2 Click Chart 3-D options.
3 Click Advanced options >>.
4 Choose the viewing angle from the list box under the chart preview window.
5 Click Delete.
Changing the fill and border of 3-D chart walls
You can apply a pattern or gradient fill to a 3-D chart wall. A pattern fill consists of two colors arranged to form a design. A gradient fill creates smooth transitions between two colors by gradually changing their transparency as it progresses from one color to another.
You can also apply a texture or picture fill to a 3-D chart wall. Quattro Pro provides a selection of texture and picture fills that you can use.
Gradient fill and picture fill properties can be changed. For example, you can choose from three different gradient types: linear, circular, and rectangular. Each gradient type creates a unique transition between the two colors.
You can also change the border of the 3-D chart wall, by specifying the border's width and color.
To apply a pattern fill to a 3-D chart wall
1 Click a 3-D chart, and click a chart wall.
2 Right-click the selected wall, and click 3-D wall properties.
3 Click the Fill tab.
4 Click Pattern.
5 In the Colors area, open the Foreground color picker, and click a color.
6 Open the Background color picker, and click a color.
If you want to reverse the foreground and background colors, click Reverse colors.
7 Click a pattern on the pattern palette.
To apply a gradient fill to a 3-D chart wall
1 Click a 3-D chart, click a chart wall.
2 Right-click the selected wall, and click 3-D wall properties.
3 Click the Fill tab.
4 Click Gradient.
5 In the Colors area, open the Foreground color picker, and click a color.
6 Open the Background color picker, and click a color.
If you want to reverse the foreground and background colors, click Reverse colors.
7 Click a gradient style on the gradient palette.
To apply a texture fill to a 3-D chart wall
1 Click a 3-D chart, and click a chart wall.
2 Right-click the selected wall, and click 3-D wall properties.
3 Click the Fill tab.
4 Click Texture.
5 Choose a texture category from the Category list box.
6 Click a texture style on the texture palette.
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You can apply a custom texture not included with Quattro Pro by clicking Browse and choosing a texture.
To apply a picture fill to a 3-D chart wall
1 Click a 3-D chart, and click a chart wall.
2 Right-click the selected wall, and click 3-D wall properties.
3 Click the Fill tab.
4 Click Picture.
5 Choose a picture category from the Category list box.
6 Click a picture on the picture palette.
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You can apply a custom picture not included with Quattro Pro by clicking Browse and choosing a picture.
To modify the gradient fill properties of a 3-D chart wall
1 Click a 3-D chart, and click a chart wall.
2 Right-click the selected wall, and click 3-D wall properties.
3 Click the Fill tab.
4 Click Gradient.
5 Click Gradient settings.
6 In the Gradient settings dialog box, change any options.
To modify the picture fill properties of a 3-D chart wall
1 Click a 3-D chart, and click a chart wall.
2 Right-click the selected wall, and click 3-D wall properties.
3 Click the Fill tab.
4 Click Picture.
5 Click Picture settings.
6 In the Picture settings dialog box, change any options.
