Visualizing trends in three dimensions can make data analysis more intuitive and compelling. In this article you will learn how to create a Line3D chart in Excel using C# with Aspose.Cells for .NET. Whether you are building a financial dashboard, a scientific report, or an internal KPI tracker, the following guide shows you how to produce a fully‑functional 3‑D line chart that can be saved as an Excel workbook, PDF, or image.

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C# Excel Library to Create Line3D Charts

Aspose.Cells for .NET is a comprehensive Excel manipulation library that enables developers to create, edit, and render Excel files without Microsoft Office. The library includes full support for 3‑D chart types, including Line3D, Bar3D, Surface, and more.

Key advantages of using Aspose.Cells for .NET:

  • Rich API – Access every Excel feature programmatically.
  • High Performance – Process large workbooks with minimal memory footprint.
  • Multiple Export Formats – Save to XLSX, PDF, PNG, JPEG, and others.
  • No COM Interop – Works on any platform that supports .NET Standard/.NET Core.

Getting Started

  1. Download the latest version from the Aspose.Cells releases page.

  2. Install via NuGet:

    PM> Install-Package Aspose.Cells

  3. Add a reference to Aspose.Cells in your project and start coding.

Create a Line3D Chart in Excel using C#

Below is a complete, ready‑to‑run examples that demonstrate how to build a Line3D chart from scratch and how to customize it.

Explanation of the key steps

StepPurpose
1Initialise a new Workbook and get the first Worksheet.
2Fill the worksheet with sample quarterly sales data.
3Create a Line3D chart object positioned on the sheet.
4‑5Add three series – one for each year – and bind them to the data ranges.
6Customize line colors, enable markers, and set the category axis.
7Save the workbook; the chart is embedded and viewable in Excel.

Get a Free License

To try Aspose.Cells without restrictions, obtain a temporary free license from the Aspose temporary license page. The license file can be applied at runtime:

// Apply a temporary license (optional for evaluation)
License license = new License();
license.SetLicense("Aspose.Cells.lic");

Using a license removes the evaluation watermark and unlocks the full API.

Line3D Chart Excel: Free Resources

Continue learning with these free resources:

Conclusion

Creating a Line3D chart with Aspose.Cells for .NET is straightforward. The library offers full control over data binding, series styling, 3‑D rotation, secondary axes, and image export. By integrating the code samples above into your applications, you can deliver dynamic, high‑impact visualizations without requiring Microsoft Excel on the server.

If you encounter any challenges or have questions, feel free to visit the Aspose.Cells support forum for assistance.

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