Visualizing data in three dimensions can dramatically improve the readability of quantitative reports. In this article you will learn how to create a Column3D chart in Excel using C# and Aspose.Cells for .NET. With just a few lines of code you can produce professional‑looking 3‑D column charts that can be saved to XLSX, PDF, or image formats.
This article covers the following topics:
- C# Excel Library to Create Column3D Charts
- Create a Column3D Chart in Excel using C#
- Get a Free License
- Column3D Chart Excel: Free Resources
- Conclusion
- See Also
C# Excel Library to Create Column3D Charts
Aspose.Cells for .NET is a comprehensive Excel manipulation library that eliminates the need for Microsoft Excel on the server. It provides a rich API for creating, editing, and exporting charts, including the Column3D chart type.
Key advantages of using Aspose.Cells:
- Full‑featured API – Access every Excel capability programmatically.
- High performance – Process large workbooks quickly and with low memory consumption.
- Multi‑format support – Read/write XLSX, XLS, CSV, PDF, PNG, JPEG, and more.
- No Excel installation required – Perfect for web, cloud, and backend services.
Getting started is simple:
PM> Install-Package Aspose.Cells
Or download the latest release from the Aspose.Cells .NET releases page.
Create a Column3D Chart in Excel using C#
Below is a complete, ready‑to‑run C# console application that demonstrates how to:
- Create a new workbook.
- Populate sample data.
- Insert a Column3D chart.
- Customize the chart title, axis titles, and appearance.
- Save the workbook to XLSX and export the chart to PNG.
Explanation of the Code
| Step | What the code does |
|---|---|
| 1 | Instantiates a new Workbook and retrieves the first Worksheet. |
| 2 | Populates the worksheet with quarterly sales data for two products. |
| 3 | Adds a Column3D chart to the sheet and positions it (rows 6‑26, columns 0‑10). |
| 4 | Creates two series (Product A and Product B) and links them to the data ranges. |
| 5 | Sets titles for the category (X) and value (Y) axes and adjusts the 3‑D rotation for a better visual perspective. |
| 6 | Saves the workbook as an XLSX file. |
| 7 | Exports the chart itself to a PNG image, demonstrating how the chart can be used outside of Excel. |
Run the program; you will find Column3DChart_Output.xlsx and Column3DChart.png in the execution folder.
Get a Free License
To try Aspose.Cells without limitations, obtain a temporary free license:
- Visit the Aspose temporary license page.
- Follow the instructions to register and download the license file.
- Load the license at the start of your application:
var license = new Aspose.Cells.License();
license.SetLicense("Aspose.Cells.lic");
Using a license removes evaluation watermarks and unlocks full functionality.
Column3D Chart Excel: Free Resources
- Developer’s Guide – https://docs.aspose.com/cells/net/
- Online Demo & Converter – 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
Creating a Column3D chart with Aspose.Cells for .NET is straightforward and requires only a handful of API calls. The library handles all the heavy lifting—data binding, chart rendering, and exporting—so you can focus on delivering insightful visual reports. Explore additional chart types and customization options to make your Excel automation even more powerful.
If you have questions or need assistance, visit our free support forum where the community and Aspose experts are ready to help.