chart control helper in MVC

问题

when using the chart helper in MVC5, how can I set properties that are hidden from the "original" Web.UI. chart control? Is the helper only a small subset or is there a way to assign it with themes? Some properties like BackImage can be set via template like shown here: similar question

When should I use normal Control and when helper?

this is the "classic" way in the controller:

 var myChartBack = new System.Web.UI.DataVisualization.Charting.Chart();
 myChartBack.BackImage = "/Pics/Pic.jpg";
 myChartBack.XY=Z (FullFeatureSetofControl etc.)
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来源：https://stackoverflow.com/questions/35105015/chart-control-helper-in-mvc