Installation

1. Create a new Visual Studio project and select either Windows Forms or WPF Application.

2. Set References to LightningChart DLLs choosing the most suitable method for you:

   1. LightningChart trial package is downloaded and unzipped

      • In Solution Explorer, right-click the project node and click Add Reference.

      • In the Add Reference dialog box (or Reference Manager), use search field and start typing “LightningChartUltimate”.

      • Move mouse over a component to see a short description.

      • Select the component you want to reference, and then click OK.

      If you are not able to find them, the default installer directory is C:\Program Files (x86)\Arction\LightningChart Ultimate SDK v.8\LibNET4. Navigate to the install directory and select the DLLs from there.

   2. Manage NuGet Packages for Solution

   3. Package Manager Console

      • Check available Arction’s packages on NuGet profile page at the following link https://www.nuget.org/profiles/Arction
      • Open Package Manager Console by clicking Tools – NuGet Package Manager – Package Manager Console.

      • To install the latest LightningChart build for your project, run one the following command in the Package Manager Console and press Enter.
        For WindowsForms project:

        Install-Package LightningChartUltimateWinForms8
        

        For Windows Presentation Foundation:

        Install-Package LightningChartUltimateWPF8
        

3. At this point, the solution should build and run, ready to use LightningChart for visualisation.