I need an open-source based graphics library to generate jpg graphics from database such as data from MS SQL server. I guess where the data coming from does not matter. The graphics will be something like trend for curve, bar, pie...
What I found are couple of libraries available such as NPLOT and ZedGraph, Before I roll my leef on those, just want to get guru's opinions on this issue. Any other libraries better than these two?
U can make ur own bars, pies, etc, using GDI+ that is Implemented in the Graphics Classes on the framework. Just google it. but if u want a more professional look'n'feel u have to buy a component.. its the better way..
The Microsoft Chart Controls for Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 are free but not open source. The data binding support appears to be quite comprehensive and charts look quite nice as well.
My only experience with ZedGraph was from a couple of years back. It didn't play nice in our partial trust ASP.NET environments, so perhaps that's something to consider if you're attracted by it.
Kev