Fill effect patterns?

My client needs to be able to print out their dashboards and since they only have access to a black and white printer, I have been asked to find a way to use some sort of fill effect pattern or skin on the bar and pie charts so items can be easily identified. I am at a loss on how to go about doing this. I using Xcelsius 2008 and would really appreciate any help. Thanks,
J

Hi Julie,
I agree with Liliana.
Though it is not possible directly, you can show the difference using RGB combinations.
Hope they have inject or laserjet B/W Printer. This should suffice.
if u want more clarity, please revert so that i can give u step by step procedure.
Set the same in the pie chart properties as follows :
Appearance-> Colors->Slices->Fill
With best wishes
BaaRaa.

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