TeeChart ActiveX

TeeChart ActiveX, latest version 2018, is an impressive development tool from Steema Software that stands out in the IDE subcategory. This powerful component library, which has a file size of 52.3 MB, supports both 32-bit and 64-bit ActiveX components catering to a wide array of environments such as Visual Studio .Net, Visual Basic, Delphi, and Visual Studio 6.

Notably, TeeChart ActiveX is data-aware with capabilities for direct access to ADO data sources, and it also allows for direct access to URL addressable Charts. The extended ASP support with %22stream to browser%22 Chart export feature facilitates seamless web charting. The program also supports an impressive range of export formats including JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP, SVG, PDF, Excel formats, among others.

TeeChart ActiveX isn't just about export flexibility. It also boasts a robust suite of chart and tool components, including 14 palette components and 48 chart tools. Users have access to 70 chart styles (in 2D and 3D), 54 mathematical functions, and run-time editors, offering extensive customization and utility. For those interested in more advanced visualization, OpenGL 3D support is available. The run-time Chart Data Grid and Navigator, along with the extensive demos and online help, makes it incredibly user-friendly at design and run-time.

For those concerned with compatibility, TeeChart ActiveX supports VBA and Active Server Pages (ASP), and it remains royalty-free in compiled desktop applications. Upgrading from previous versions like 2016 or 2013.0 is streamlined thanks to the project upgrade utility.

Pros:

1. Wide variety of Chart types in 2D, 3D, and OpenGL 3D
2. Supports extensive export formats for both images and data
3. Data aware with direct access to ADO data sources
4. Significant customization with numerous chart tools and palette components
5. Royalty-free in compiled desktop applications

Cons:

1. Relatively large file size (52.3 MB)
2. Might be complex for beginners due to the multitude of features

For anyone looking to download a powerful, comprehensive charting tool that is free from royalty burdens in applications, TeeChart ActiveX is a solid choice in the Development Tools category.

You may want to check out more software, such as Advantage TDataSet Descendant for Delphi/C++Builder, conaito PPT2Flash SDK or SplitPaneDemo, which might be related to TeeChart ActiveX.