title: BIRT: Getting started with the Chart API
body: <p>So I need a few simple pointers with the BIRT chart API.</p>
  
  <p>I am trying to draw a simple line chart of a numeric value over time. I have a vector of (Date,Double) pairs as input. I have read through the examples in org.eclipse.birt.chart.examples but not yet gained enough traction with the API to start making use of it. Just composing a org.eclipse.birt.chart.model.impl.ChartWithAxesImpl has me stumped.</p>
  
  <p>The eventual destination is an Eclipse editor, and that I can do. Is there a tutorial or book anyone can recommend that might get me going with the BIRT chart side?</p>
  
  <p>I should be very grateful</p>
  
  <p>M.</p>