Visualizing data trends in three dimensions can make reports more engaging and easier to interpret. In this guide you will learn how to create an Area3D chart in an Excel workbook using C# and Aspose.Cells for .NET. The snippet below is complete, well‑commented, and can be compiled directly in any .NET project.
This article covers the following topics:
- C# Excel Library to Create Area3D Charts
- Create an Area3D Chart in Excel using C#
- Get a Free License
- Free Resources
- Conclusion
- See Also
C# Excel Library to Create Area3D Charts
Aspose.Cells for .NET is a powerful library that enables developers to create, modify, and render Excel files without Microsoft Office. It provides full support for all chart types, including the three‑dimensional Area chart.
Key benefits of using Aspose.Cells for chart creation:
- Rich API – Full control over chart type, data series, axes, and formatting.
- High Performance – Handles large workbooks efficiently.
- Cross‑Platform – Works on Windows, Linux, and macOS with .NET Core / .NET 6+.
- No COM Interop – No need for Excel to be installed on the server.
Getting Started
Download the latest release from the Aspose.Cells download page.
Install the NuGet package:
PM> Install-Package Aspose.CellsAdd a reference to
Aspose.Cellsin your C# project.
Create an Area3D Chart in Excel using C#
Below is a complete, ready‑to‑run example that demonstrates how to:
- Create a new workbook.
- Populate it with sample data.
- Add an Area3D chart.
- Customize titles, axis labels, and series appearance.
- Save the workbook to an XLSX file.
Explanation of the Code
| Step | What the code does |
|---|---|
| 1 | Instantiates a new Workbook and accesses its first Worksheet. |
| 2 | Writes header cells and sample sales data for three products across four quarters. |
| 3 | Adds an Area3D chart positioned between rows 6‑26 and columns 0‑10. |
| 4 | Creates three data series (one per product) and links them to the corresponding cell ranges. |
| 5 | Sets optional visual enhancements: plot‑area fill, legend placement, and axis titles. |
| 6 | Saves the workbook as Area3DChart_Output.xlsx. |
Run the program, open the generated file in Excel, and you will see a three‑dimensional Area chart that clearly displays the sales trend of each product over the four quarters.
Get a Free License
Aspose.Cells offers a temporary free license that removes evaluation watermarks and enables full API access. Obtain it from the Aspose temporary license page. Apply the license in your code before creating any workbook:
// Load the temporary license file (License.lic) placed in the executable folder.
var license = new License();
license.SetLicense("License.lic");
Free Resources
- Developer’s Guide – https://docs.aspose.com/cells/net/
- Free Online Apps – https://products.aspose.app/cells/family
- API Reference – https://reference.aspose.com/cells/net/
- How‑to Articles – https://blog.aspose.com/categories/aspose.cells-product-family/
Conclusion
This post demonstrated how to generate a 3‑D Area chart in an Excel workbook using Aspose.Cells for .NET. With just a few lines of C# code you can add sophisticated visualizations to your reports, dashboards, or automated data‑export pipelines. The library’s rich API makes it straightforward to customize chart appearance, work with large data sets, and produce professional‑grade Excel files without requiring Microsoft Office.
If you have questions or need further assistance, feel free to visit the Aspose.Cells support forum.