ConvertDataUnitsToPhysical functionality should be able to return results relative to the entire chart, so that a user can place an object over it. REASON FOR DECLINATION This is supported out-of-the-box by the new RadChartView.
Having Series Mapping, a specific XCategory needs to be highlighted. REASON FOR DECLINATION This is supported out-of-the-box by the new RadChartView (use the LabelTemplateSelector of the axes).