Starting in the 2006 Volume 2 release, when you drag a Chart to your form, a default preset is automatically loaded for the chart. This preset applies the optimum property values to the chart (e.g., smart Tickmarks, gradient effect, and automatic layout algorithm), so that you don’t have to bother manually setting these properties yourself.
Additionally, you can disable this feature and/or specify your own default preset using the Preferences dialog box, accessible from the Chart Wizard.