FAQ

How do I add data from a MySQL database?
Highcharts runs on the client side only, and is completely ignorant of how your server is set up. This means that if your server is running PHP and MySQL, o...
Fri, 7 Jun, 2019 at 12:10 PM
Your map of my country does not include a disputed area
We do our best not to take sides in border conflicts, however we realize the need for maps including disputed areas. To solve this, we try to keep our defaul...
Fri, 7 Jun, 2019 at 12:11 PM
Can I style the series marker?
Yes, it is possible to style the marker using marker.fillColor, marker.lineColor, marker.radius  and many other options described in Highcharts marker API. ...
Tue, 11 Jun, 2019 at 11:55 AM
Why is updating data slower than setting a new data set?
When dealing with data, we recommend to use series.setData(data, redraw, animation, updatePoints).  This way you can set updatePoints=false which drastical...
Wed, 19 Jun, 2019 at 1:46 PM
How to load Highcharts and its modules in LitElement (lit-element)?
Using lit-element Highcharts and its modules can be loaded like that: import 'highcharts'; import 'highcharts/modules/exporting'; import...
Fri, 15 May, 2020 at 11:38 PM
Can I use Highcharts in an offline environment or private network?
Yes, you can download the zip archive with the Highcharts code from our website or install the highcharts package from NPM. After doing this you can load Hi...
Mon, 2 Sep, 2019 at 12:33 PM
I was using Highchart Stock 4 with highstock-all.js. How to upgrade to the newest version?
In the old highstock-all.js module, the following modules were included: highcharts-3d.js exporting.js solid-gauge.js funnel.js no-data-to-display.js ...
Fri, 15 May, 2020 at 11:27 PM
Can I use features from Highcharts Stock in Highcharts?
Yes, most Highstock features can be applied to standard charts. From a licensing point of view, using features of the Highstock package obviously requires a...
Fri, 15 May, 2020 at 10:59 PM
How to add a custom SVG elements to the chart
Highcharts library is equipped with a powerful rendering module that acts as a wrapper for JavaScript access to SVG in modern browsers and VML in IE < 9...
Thu, 24 Mar, 2022 at 2:11 PM
How to create a heatmap with multiple gradient colors?
The colorAxis.stops on the heatmap are used for more fine-grained control of the color. They are especially useful when we want to include more colors in ou...
Thu, 24 Mar, 2022 at 3:19 PM