FusionCharts for Flex is a data visualization component for Adobe® Flex® solutions. It allows to embed interactive charts, graphs and gauges in your Flex solutions using methods that you are already familiar with.
Powered by FusionCharts v3 and FusionWidgets v3 framework, the industry leader in Adobe Flash based data visualization - FusionCharts for Flex offers over 46 charts and 13 widgets (gauges), in both 2D and 3D. And, it works with Flex Builder 2, Flex Builder 3 and Flash Builder 4.
FusionCharts v3 had been coded in ActionScript 2 (Flash 8 - AVM1). So, if you're wondering how we converted them to Flex components – we’ll devote some time in explaining the process.
We haven’t ported them to ActionScript 3 (AVM2); instead, we have modified the existing FusionCharts v3 SWF files – so that, they can load efficiently in your Flex solutions and then be controlled by your Flex code. To facilitate cross communication between AVM1 and AVM2 we have used FlashInterface (big thanks to those guys). As such, you don’t have to bother about cross AVM issues. All you need to do – is load the FusionCharts SWF, provide the data, and control it from your Flex project.
FusionCharts internally uses XML as its only data source. Therefore, we've provided Flex APIs that can automatically convert data stored in Array, XML List, Model, etc. to FusionCharts XML format. Hence, manual coding is not required.
We are not asking you to dump your licenses of Adobe Flex Charting – that would be a bold statement to make. Instead, we are asking you to use both products mutually to cover all your charting needs.
Each product has its own niche. FusionCharts for Flex covers some aspects of charting that are not covered by Flex Charting. For instance, Flex Charting neither supports real-time charts nor does it supports gauges. With FusionCharts for Flex however, you get the advantage of using gauges as well as real-time charts. If you're looking for greater variety of charts and plenty of chart configuration options – we may prove to be of great help to you. Also, some charts in FusionCharts suite are highly interactive, like the pie and doughnut charts which allow rotation and slicing of individual pies.
Listed below are a few justifications of why you should or shouldn't use FusionCharts for Flex:
Pros: