add_chart method

add_chart

Creates a new chart, initializes it with sample series data and settings, and adds it to the end of the shape collection.

Returns

The newly created IChart.

def add_chart(self, type, x, y, width, height):
    ...
ParameterTypeDescription
typeChartTypeThe type of chart to add.
xfloatThe x-coordinate of the new chart, in points.
yfloatThe y-coordinate of the new chart, in points.
widthfloatThe width of the chart, in points.
heightfloatThe height of the chart, in points.

Examples

The following example shows how to create Chart in PowerPoint Presentation.

add_chart

Creates a new chart, initializes it with sample series data and settings, and adds it to the end of the shape collection.

Returns

The newly created IChart.

def add_chart(self, type, x, y, width, height, init_with_sample):
    ...
ParameterTypeDescription
typeChartTypeThe type of chart to add.
xfloatThe x-coordinate of the new chart, in points.
yfloatThe y-coordinate of the new chart, in points.
widthfloatThe width of the chart, in points.
heightfloatThe height of the chart, in points.
init_with_sampleboolTrue to initialize the new chart with sample series data and settings;

false to create the chart with no series and only minimal settings, which makes creation

faster.

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