Visualizing three‑dimensional data such as terrain, heat maps, or financial risk surfaces becomes effortless with Aspose.Cells for .NET. In this article you will learn how to create a SurfaceContourWireframe chart—a 3‑D surface chart that displays both contour lines and a wireframe mesh—directly from C# code.
The guide covers:
- Aspose.Cells .NET Library to Create SurfaceContourWireframe Charts
- Create a SurfaceContourWireframe Chart in Excel using C#
- Free Resources
- See Also
Aspose.Cells .NET Library to Create SurfaceContourWireframe Charts
Aspose.Cells for .NET is a comprehensive Excel automation library that enables developers to create, modify, and render Excel files without requiring Microsoft Office. The library provides full support for all chart types that Excel offers, including the 3‑D SurfaceContourWireframe chart.
Key benefits:
- Rich API – Access every chart property programmatically (title, axes, colors, style, etc.).
- High Performance – Works with large data sets and generates output quickly.
- Multi‑format Support – Save to XLSX, XLS, CSV, PDF, PNG, and more.
- No Office Dependency – Runs on any server or desktop environment.
Getting started:
Download the latest release from the Aspose.Cells .NET releases page.
Install the NuGet package:
PM> Install-Package Aspose.Cells
Now you are ready to create a SurfaceContourWireframe chart.
Create a SurfaceContourWireframe Chart in Excel using C#
Below is a complete, ready‑to‑run example that demonstrates how to:
- Create a workbook and fill it with sample 3‑D data.
- Add a SurfaceContourWireframe chart.
- Configure chart title, axis labels, and visual style.
- Save the workbook to an XLSX file.
Full Example – Basic SurfaceContourWireframe Chart
Explanation of key sections
| Section | What it does |
|---|---|
| Data preparation | Creates a matrix where rows = Y‑axis categories, columns = X‑axis categories, and cell values = Z‑axis (surface height). |
| Chart creation | Adds a ChartType.SurfaceContourWireframe object and positions it on the worksheet. |
| Data binding | Uses SetChartDataRange to bind the full table, then explicitly sets CategoryData and Values for clarity. |
| Styling | Sets titles for axes and applies simple background colors. |
| Saving | Writes the workbook to an XLSX file that can be opened in Excel. |
Get a Free License
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Free Resources
- Developer’s Guide – https://docs.aspose.com/cells/net/
- Online Demo & 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 article demonstrated how to generate a SurfaceContourWireframe chart in Excel using Aspose.Cells for .NET. With only a few lines of C# code you can:
- Populate 3‑D data.
- Create a fully functional SurfaceContourWireframe chart.
- Customize titles, axes, and visual styles.
- Export the result to an Excel workbook ready for further analysis or distribution.
Feel free to experiment with different data sets, color palettes, and chart options. For any questions, reach out via the Aspose.Cells support forum.