Using HighchartsPHP library in CakePHP

Question

I am trying to use ghunti\'s HighchartsPHP wrapper in CakePHP so I can use it in my project.

In the demo it says to edit the config.php and include the scri

Answer 1

Your controller should be like this:

<?php
App::import('Vendor', 'HighchartsPHP/Highchart');

class ChartsController extends AppController {

    public function index() {        

        $chart = new Highchart();

        $chart->chart = array(
            'renderTo' => 'container', // div ID
            'type' => 'line'
        );

        $chart->series[0]->name = 'Tokyo';
        $chart->series[0]->data = array(7.0, 6.9, 9.5);

        $this->set( compact( 'chart' ) );
    }

}

and index.ctp:

<?php $chart->printScripts(); ?>

<script type="text/javascript">
    <?php echo $chart->render("chart");?>
</script>