Work With Charts Python
This guide shows how to work with charts python using Aspose.Slides FOSS for Python.
Prerequisites
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Runtime | Python |
| Package | aspose-slides-foss |
| Install | See the Installation guide |
Steps
- Install the package:
pip install aspose-slides-foss- Use the
Chartclass for the core operation.
import aspose.slides_foss as slides
from aspose.slides_foss.charts import ChartType
from aspose.slides_foss.export import SaveFormat
with slides.Presentation() as prs:
slide = prs.slides[0]
chart = slide.shapes.add_chart(ChartType.CLUSTERED_COLUMN, 100, 100, 500, 400)
# add_chart() seeds the chart with sample series/category data
series = chart.chart_data.series[0]
print(f"Series: {series.name.as_literal_string}, {len(series.data_points)} point(s)")
prs.save("chart.pptx", SaveFormat.PPTX)Tips and Best Practices
- Check the API reference for the latest class signatures
- Handle file I/O exceptions when reading or writing files
- Dispose of resources properly after use
