Uploaded October 2020 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Learn how to add interactive zooming and panning to JavaScript charts using SciChart.js, the high-performance WebGL charting library.

This is Tutorial #3 in our SciChart.js series, showing developers how to create smooth, interactive charts for real-time, scientific, financial, and engineering applications.

In this tutorial, you’ll learn:

How to use the ChartModifier API to add interactivity

Drag-to-Zoom and Drag-to-Pan behavior

Zoom Extents / Zoom to Fit for quick chart scaling

Mousewheel Zoom for intuitive navigation

Best practices for high-performance, interactive charts in JavaScript

SciChart.js is engineered for GPU-accelerated charting, allowing developers to handle millions of points while maintaining smooth interactions and real-time updates.

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Documentation:
scichart.com/read-documentation

GitHub Repository:
github.com/abtsoftware

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scichart.com/getting-started-scichart-js

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