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CodeRush adds XAML Support

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 10:02:33 GMT

Extract a method in CodeRush.

Declaration navigation provider now available in XAML code.

CodeRush helps developers deliver quality features in less time, by boosting productivity while eliminating the repetition that erodes creativity. CodeRush will help you create sophisticated code blocks in seconds and extend code templates instantly. With CodeRush, you will be able to instantly place selected code inside Try/Catch blocks, Regions and your own custom wrappers with ease. You can even reverse the logic of selected code and revisit important points within your code instantly.

Updates in 13.1

Asynchronous Smart Tag Menu - Load smart tag menus asynchronously to decrease loading time.
Enhanced Automatic Initialization - Added a "Editor | Code Modification | Type initializers" option page that allows you to specify default values for type initializers.
Variable Declaration Enhancements - CodeRush can now declare local variables implicitly.
Smart Constructor Enhancements - Added an option that specifies whether Smart Constructors initialize unselected fields with default values.
XAML Support - Declaration navigation provider now available in XAML code.
Debug Visualizer Enhancements - Increased the number of automatically evaluated expressions. The need to "refresh" to obtain an expression value is now much rarer. CodeRush marks expressions causing an exception with a red icon. Place the mouse pointer over the icon to view the tooltip with exception details.

About DevExpress (Developer Express)

DevExpress (Developer Express) is a software development company based in the United States. It produces coding assistance tools and components for Delphi, C++ Builder and Microsoft Visual Studio developers. The major part of its product line is VCL, .NET WinForms and ASP.NET components that replicate the UI of Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office applications. Developer Express has won many industry awards for its products

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Did you know that you can also buy Microsoft Visual Studio along with an MSDN Subscription from us? Or that in Europe and Japan we also have all the Embarcadero products available to purchase, such as Delphi, C++ Builder and RAD Studio!

/n software Red Carpet adds WinRT Editions

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 10:03:14 GMT

Credit card authorization demo in /n software Red Carpet Subscription.

Internet connectivity for Windows 8 apps.

/n software Red Carpet Subscription gives you everything in one package including communications components for every major Internet protocol, SSL and SSH security, S/MIME encryption, Digital Certificates, Credit Card Processing, ZIP compression, Instant Messaging and e-business (EDI) transactions. It supports several platforms including .NET, Java, COM, C++ and Delphi, together with per developer licensing, free quarterly update CDs and free upgrades during the subscription term.

Updates in Q2 2013

ERP Integrator V2 for SAP - New components for SAP IDoc manipulation, ABAP code execution and SAP table management.
SharePoint Integrator V4 - SharePoint 2013 and integrated SharePoint Online connectivity, Unicode updates and improved paging.
BizTalk Adapters V4 - Includes new adapters for LDAP and SCP, BizTalk 2013 support and enhanced Unicode and internationalization.
WCF Channels V4 - Fully-managed .NET Transport Channels that integrate with Windows Communication Foundation.
WinRT Editions - All IP*Works! V9 Products and E-Business Integrators.

About /n software

Since 1995, /n software has established itself as a leading provider of cross-platform software components for communication, security, and e-business development. /n software is committed to providing enterprise-class tools and components enabling developers to rapidly build robust Internet enabled web and desktop applications. Software developers for nearly every Fortune 500 and Global 2000 company worldwide use /n software's products to build powerful connected applications. All /n software products are backed by an excellent record of accomplishment based on providing robust enterprise-class solutions backed by professional technical support.

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DevExpress DXperience 13.1 released

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 11:16:00 GMT

Image slider.

New WinForms Spreadsheet control, endless paging for ASP.NET apps and MVC image slider extensions.

DevExpress DXperience includes all the Developer Express Windows 8, Windows Forms, ASP.NET, Silverlight and WPF components plus IDE tools (CodeRush and Refactor!), eXpress Persistent Objects and eXpressApp Framework.

Updates in 13.1

WinForms Spreadsheet Control - Deliver Excel inspired capabilities with ease.
WinForms Map Control - Support for Bing Maps and OpenStreetMap data providers.
Live Tile Manager Component - Transfer data to Windows 8 tiles so that multiple tile frames can be set up for animation.
Endless Paging ASP.NET Apps - Indefinite data loading when paging or scrolling GridView, DataView, NewsControl and ImageGallery.
MVC Image Slider Extension - Touch gesture support with horizontal and vertical image orientation modes.
MVC File Manager Extension - File multi-select support with two view modes, Details and Thumbnails.
MVC Captcha Extension - Customizable element appearance with custom character sets.
WPF Chart Control Wizard - Quickly build charts of any complexity and customize existing charts.
Property Grid Control - Display and edit properties of any object.
Range Control - Help end-users select intervals and data ranges. When integrated with the DevExpress Scheduler Control, it behaves like a timeline track bar, and allows quick timeline navigation and selection of date intervals.
Windows UI Style Controls - FlipView, PageView and SlideView.
Touch-Friendly Date Picker Control - Edit both the date and time portions of the DateTime value.
Touch-Friendly Range Control - Easily define a DateTime range.

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DevExpress Silverlight improves Data Grid

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 11:14:52 GMT

A sample touch-ready app built using DevExpress Silverlight.

Arrange column headers into Bands and create multi-row layouts.

DevExpress Silverlight includes Data Grid, Menu-Toolbar, Layout Manager, Rich Text Editor, Data Editor, Spell Checker, Book and Upload controls. They offer full support for Visual Studio and application-wide theme support.

Updates in 13.1

Data Grid Enhancements - Arrange column headers into Bands and create multi-row layouts. Print selected rows and group summaries aligned by columns.
Map Control Enhancements - Automatically color map shapes (added manually or loaded from different shape formats) based on geographic data.
Visual Studio Template Gallery - A unified way to use DevExpress templates. It features filtering and searching mechanisms and contains sample images and descriptions for each template. It simplifies the way in which selections are made for individual projects.

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DevExpress Universal adds Document Server

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 11:12:35 GMT

Document server creating a PDF file.

Generate XLS, XLSx, DOC, DOCx, RTF, CSV and Snap Report files without using Microsoft Office automation.

DevExpress Universal Suite is a comprehensive software development toolset for .NET developers and contains the DevExpress DXperience and DXTREME products. It helps you build applications for Windows, Web, mobile and tablet, including WinForms, ASP.NET, WPF, Silverlight and Windows 8. It includes DXTREME, tools for building multi-channel applications for iPhone and Android smartphones and for iPad and Microsoft Surface tablets. It also includes CodeRush and the award winning eXpress Application Framework (XAF).

Updates in 13.1

Compression and Archive Generation - A .NET Compression Library, available in Medium-Trust environments that can perform stream and memory compression and decompression operations.
DevExpress Document Server - Generate XLS, XLSx, DOC, DOCx, RTF, CSV and Snap Report files without using Microsoft Office automation.
Spreadsheet Document Server - Create and manage spreadsheet reports within the Enterprise.
Rich Edit Document Server - A word processing engine designed to fully automate common word processing requirements.
Snap Document Server - Create and customize Snap documents on the server via its straightforward API.
Barcode Generation Library - Easily generate barcode images within your .NET application.
WinForms Spreadsheet Control - Deliver Excel inspired capabilities with ease.
WinForms Map Control - Support for Bing Maps and OpenStreetMap data providers.
Live Tile Manager Component - Transfer data to Windows 8 tiles so that multiple tile frames can be set up for animation.
Endless Paging ASP.NET Apps - Indefinite data loading when paging or scrolling GridView, DataView, NewsControl and ImageGallery.
MVC Image Slider Extension - Touch gesture support with horizontal and vertical image orientation modes.
MVC File Manager Extension - File multi-select support with two view modes, Details and Thumbnails.
MVC Captcha Extension - Customizable element appearance with custom character sets.
WPF Chart Control Wizard - Quickly build charts of any complexity and customize existing charts.
Property Grid Control - Display and edit properties of any object.
Range Control - Help end-users select intervals and data ranges. When integrated with the DevExpress Scheduler Control, it behaves like a timeline track bar, and allows quick timeline navigation and selection of date intervals.
Windows UI Style Controls - FlipView, PageView and SlideView.
Touch-Friendly Date Picker Control - Edit both the date and time portions of the DateTime value.
Touch-Friendly Range Control - Easily define a DateTime range.

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DevExpress WinForms adds Spreadsheet Control

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 11:14:11 GMT

A sample spreadsheet created using DevExpress WinForms controls.

Read and write XLSx, XLS, CSV and TXT Files.

DevExpress WinForms includes XtraGrid Suite, XtraBars Suite, XtraPivotGrid Suite, XtraScheduler Suite, XtraReports Suite, XtraTreeList Suite, XtraVerticalGrid Suite, XtraCharts Suite, XtraLayoutControl Suite, XtraNavBar, XtraEditors Library, XtraPrinting Library and XtraSpellChecker. DevExpress Winforms Subscription includes 1 Year Subscription for all DevExpress WinForms products included in the suite.

Updates in 13.1

WinForms Map Control - Support for Bing Maps and OpenStreetMap data providers.
WinForms Spreadsheet Control - Deliver Excel inspired capabilities with ease.
Live Tile Manager Component - Transfer data to Windows 8 tiles so that multiple tile frames can be set up for animation.
TreeListLookUpEdit - A lookup editor that utilizes the TreeList for its drop-down list.
SparklineEdit - Sparklines are used to visualize data in a highly condensed manner allowing end-users to quickly consume and compare data.
PopupGalleryEdit - A new drop-down editor that displays a GalleryControl within its popup.
DevExpress Image Picker and Icon Library - A collection of icons and images created by the DexExpress design team.
Grid Pixel Scrolling - The WinForms grid now provides pixel-based vertical scrolling.
WinForms Data Source Wizard - Available via a Smart Tag or the clickable label on any DevExpress data-aware control, this wizard helps you set up your Data Source in three easy steps.
Visual Studio Template Gallery - A unified way to use DevExpress templates. It features filtering and searching mechanisms and contains sample images and descriptions for each template. It simplifies the way in which selections are made for individual projects.

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DevExpress WPF adds Chart Control Wizard

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 11:13:27 GMT

A sample chart created using DevExpress WPF.

Quickly build charts of any complexity and customize existing charts.

DevExpress WPF includes a grid control with support for table as well as card data layouts along with many view types for 2D and 3D charting. It also includes advanced data editors with comprehensive data validation and masked input support, a fully-functional navigation system allowing you to build toolbars, menus, status bars and context menus, a docking window library, three types of navigation bars and data export library allowing you to export to many popular file formats.

Updates in 13.1

Chart Control Wizard - Quickly build charts of any complexity and customize existing charts.
Property Grid Control - Display and edit properties of any object.
Range Control - Help end-users select intervals and data ranges. When integrated with the DevExpress Scheduler Control, it behaves like a timeline track bar, and allows quick timeline navigation and selection of date intervals.
Windows UI Style Controls - FlipView, PageView and SlideView.
Touch-Friendly Date Picker Control - Edit both the date and time portions of the DateTime value.
Touch-Friendly Range Control - Easily define a DateTime range.
WPF Wizards and Design-Time Extensions - Set common properties and modify the layout of controls (for instance, add a column to the Grid Control and BarItem to the RibbonControl).
Scaffolding Wizards - Allow you to create MVVM applications with ease. All wizards are available from the DevExpress Template Gallery.
Instant Layout Assistant - Create complex layouts with a few clicks.
Themes and Visual Effects - Border highlighting effects, glow color customization and a new TouchlineDark theme designed to support touch screen devices.
Visual Studio Template Gallery - Provides a unified way to use DevExpress templates. It features filtering and searching mechanisms and contains sample images and descriptions for each template. It simplifies the way in which selections are made for individual projects.
WPF Data Source Wizard - Available via a Smart Tag or the clickable label on any DevExpress data-aware control, this wizard helps you set up your Data Source in three easy steps.

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DevExpress ASP.NET adds Endless Paging Apps

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 11:15:37 GMT

Endless paging app created using DevExpress ASP.NET.

Indefinite data loading when paging or scrolling GridView, DataView, NewsControl and ImageGallery.

DevExpress ASP.NET is a multi-purpose toolset that includes ASP.NET and MVC controls for navigation, data editing, file management, image selection, reporting and charting. Create compelling business solutions that emulate the look and capabilities of Microsoft Outlook and present data to your end users in an easy-to-use and customizable way.

Updates in 13.1

MVC Image Slider Extension - Touch gesture support with horizontal and vertical image orientation modes.
MVC File Manager Extension - File multi-select support with two view modes, Details and Thumbnails.
MVC Captcha Extension - Customizable element appearance with custom character sets.
Endless Paging ASP.NET Apps - Indefinite data loading when paging or scrolling GridView, DataView, NewsControl and ImageGallery.
Thumbnail View - Loads images from a bound data source or a folder.
ASP.NET Image Slider Enhancements - Slideshow mode, binding to binary data and template support.
Metropolis Blue Theme - The DevExpress theme collection has been extended with the newest app-wide theme.
Visual Studio Template Gallery - A unified way to use DevExpress templates. It features filtering and searching mechanisms and contains sample images and descriptions for each template. It simplifies the way in which selections are made for individual projects.
SharePoint 2013 Support - You can now use DevExpress ASP.NET Controls and SharePoint Extensions with SharePoint 2013.

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ComponentSpace SAML updated

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 09:54:47 GMT

Connecting to an FTP server with the FTP test application.

ComponentSpace SAML is a fully featured, easy to use implementation of SAML assertions for .NET and ASP.NET applications. Fully compliant with the OASIS Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML) specification, the component offers .NET developers an easy way to manipulate SAML assertions from within their applications. The component is designed specifically for .NET and is written in 100% managed C# code. ComponentSpace SAML Component is 64-bit, .NET Framework 4 and Visual Studio 2010 compatible.

The following editions are available:

Updates in 2.5.0.3

Support for Web farms using SAML databases.
Set configuration programmatically.
Support for XML as SAML attribute values.

About ComponentSpace

ComponentSpace has a breadth of knowledge in Microsoft technologies covering everything from Web applications through to Windows device drivers. Its focus is on the Microsoft .NET framework and tools including Web applications and services, Windows components and applications, ADO.NET and SQL Server database design and mobile applications.

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Rainbow PDF Converter widens Compatibility

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 09:54:04 GMT

Convert documents using Rainbow PDF Server Based Converter.

Rainbow PDF Server Based Converter converts your files on demand or in a batch at high speed whether used in a Web environment or called from an internal server. It can convert documents in environments where Microsoft Office is not installed and all file conversions are performed entirely within Antenna House's direct creation engine.

Updates in v5.0

Support for Smart Art.
Convert encrypted Microsoft Office files.
Support for Microsoft Office 2013 files.

About Antenna House

Antenna House has been developing computer software since 1984. The company offers advanced document conversion and file viewing software. They currently operate out of 4 international locations and welcome new partners from around the globe.

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ImageGear for .NET improves Office support

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 10:39:05 GMT

Display images using ImageGear for .NET.

Render Headers and Footers, Text Forms and Table of Contents in Microsoft Office Open XML Word files.

ImageGear for .NET lets you add OCR, barcode, PDF, image viewing, annotations and image processing to your applications. You can view and edit over 100 image file types including TIF, JPEG, PDF and CAD.

Updates in v20.4

Microsoft Office Support - Rendering of Microsoft Office Open XML Word files has been improved to support Headers and Footers, Alternate Content, Text Frames, Table of Content and Line Shapes.
ASP.NET Updates - Added support for rendering CAD files and Polygon annotations.

About Accusoft

Accusoft is one of the largest providers of imaging software development kits (SDKs) and image viewers. Imaging technology solutions include barcode, compression, DICOM, editing, forms processing, OCR, PDF, scanning, video and viewing. Multiple 32bit and 64bit platforms are supported including Windows, Windows Mobile, Linux, Sun Solaris, Mac OSX and IBM AIX.

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InstallShield 2013 Simplifies Server Installations

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 10:40:56 GMT

Creating Trialware using InstallShield 2013 Premier.

Use multi-tier templates to deploy Web/Server applications as a single cloud-ready package.

InstallShield allows you to create flexible installations quickly and easily across all Windows operating systems. First-time developers find it easy to create installations, while power users find its depth and flexibility perfect for developing complex software installations. InstallShield makes it easy for development teams to be more agile, flexible and collaborative when building reliable Windows Installer (MSI) and InstallScript installations for desktop, server, Web and mobile applications.

The following editions are available:

Updates in 2013

Desktop Virtualization - Build both physical installations and virtual application packages from the same build process (included with Premier Edition).
Enterprise Virtualization Technologies - Ensure your software is compatible with Microsoft App-V 5.0, VMware ThinApp and Citrix XenApp.
Simplify Installations of Complex Web/Server Applications - Automate installing roles and features, run PowerShell scripts, and use multi-tier templates to deploy Web/Server applications as a single cloud-ready package.
Microsoft Best Practices - Validate installations against Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012 best practices from Microsoft.
Windows 8 Start Screen - Define which application shortcuts get pinned to the Windows 8 Start Screen.
New Wizard Design - Deliver modern install experiences with new Wizard design capabilities.
64-bit installers - Create pure 64-bit installations that use 64-bit custom actions.

InstallShield 2011 Users Please Note - InstallShield 2011 will become "end of life" on June 30th, 2013. After this date, there will no longer be an upgrade path from InstallShield 2011 to InstallShield 2013. Please contact us for more information and to upgrade.

About Flexera Software

Flexera Software is a leading provider of strategic solutions for Application Usage Management. The company helps application producers and their customers strategically manage application usage to achieve continuous compliance, optimized usage and maximized value.

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.Net Forms Resize improves Performance

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 11:02:36 GMT

.Net Forms Resize sample window displaying various UI elements.

New resize engine improves performance by 30%.

.Net Forms Resize is a fast, small and lightweight .NET component that gives your Visual Studio applications resolution independence. It supports standard .Net Windows Forms, MDI child and MDI parent Forms and includes DPIAutoResize features to make your application DPI resolution independent. This resizer component can be easily added to already designed forms with a single line of code.

Updates in V7.0.4842

Improved handling of TextBox, ListBox and CheckedListBox controls.
Optimized resizing of container controls with docked child controls.
Added new assembly targeting .NET Framework 4.5.
Added support for Visual Studio 2012, Microsoft Windows 8 and Microsoft Windows Server 2012.
New resize engine improves performance by 30%.
Improved support for DevExpress, ComponentOne Studio and Infragistics NetAdvantage WinForms controls.

About Softgroup

Softgroup is an Italian company with more than ten years experience developing ERP products and software components. The company is made up of experts and developers that are able to produce highly evolved software.

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ActiveReports 7 adds WPF Viewer

Thu, 23 May 2013 10:18:24 GMT

Design reports using ActiveReports 7.

A custom control that allows to view section and page report layouts.

ActiveReports 7 includes a page layout designer that offers precise design tools for complex form reports such as tax forms, insurance forms, multi-page prospectus and investment forms. Updated Barcode, Matrix, Calendar and Table controls plus data visualization features make complicated transactional, analytical and BI reports easy to create and easy to read. All of these features are within reach in a set of redesigned viewer and designer controls that have a consistent look and feel and a powerful, extensive API that continues the coding traditions of the ActiveReports product line.

Updates in 7 SP1

WPF Report Viewer.
PDF/A export option for report archiving.

About ComponentOne

ComponentOne headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leader in the Microsoft Visual Studio component industry. The company believes the key to successful implementation of business solutions is providing customers with a premier studio of innovative components and tools. On July 1, 2012, ComponentOne and GrapeCity joined forces, creating ComponentOne, a division of GrapeCity. The US GrapeCity PowerTools division was renamed to ComponentOne.

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HelpSmith improves Conditional Compilation

Thu, 23 May 2013 10:14:25 GMT

HelpSmith user interface.

Easily compile different versions of the same help system.

HelpSmith is an innovative help authoring tool allowing you to create CHM HTML Help files, Web Help, Printed Manuals, and PDF documents from the same source help project. The stand-alone and easy-to-use environment includes a Unicode word-processor with dynamic styles and live spell checker, support for Templates and Variables, advanced approach to working with graphical and video files, automatic correction system, and many other useful tools.

Updates in 4.1

Conditional Compilation Functionality - Makes it possible to compile different versions of the same help system easily.
Build Tags - Use build tags and define when specific help topics or individual content blocks should be included into the output help system.

About Divcom Software

Divcom Software is a privately-held software development company specializing in help authoring solutions. Their products are licensed in more than 80 countries and are acknowledged worldwide for their simplicity of usage, power and efficiency. Renowned for their excellent customer service, the company is a member of the Intel(R) Software Partner program. Divcom Software's customer-base includes Microsoft, Intel, General Motors, Toshiba, Alcatel, Hitachi, Dell, Siemens, and other notable companies.

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NMath improves Debugging

Wed, 22 May 2013 09:55:00 GMT

Random number generation in NMath.

New version adds Matrix and Vector visualizers for debugging in Visual Studio 2012.

NMath provides numerical components for math, financial, engineering and scientific applications on the .NET platform. It includes general vector and matrix classes, complex number classes, random number generators, numerical integration and differentiation mathematical methods.

Updates in V5.3

IEnumerable support for matrix classes, facilitating their use with LINQ.
An in-place solve option for LU factorization.
Improved support for NMath configuration within ASP.NET web applications.
Matrix and Vector visualizers for debugging in Visual Studio 2012.
Performance increases in several areas, due to an upgrade to Intel MKL 11.0 Update 3.

About CenterSpace Software

CenterSpace Software was founded in December, 2002. Its mission is to develop enterprise class numerical component libraries for the .NET platform. The team has extensive experience developing high-performance, analytic software tools. The NMath Suite from CenterSpace Software provides building blocks for mathematical, financial, engineering, and scientific applications on the .NET platform. CenterSpace has customers in 48 countries around the world, primarily in financial, engineering, scientific, and academic markets.

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SharpShooter Reports V6.5 released

Wed, 22 May 2013 09:50:30 GMT

A report created using SharpShooter Reports.Enterprise.

Includes new WinRT report viewer supporting mouse and touch gestures.

SharpShooter Reports lets you generate complex reports from multiple data sources. Reports can be exported to PDF, HTML, EMF, BMP, JPG, GIF, TIFF, PNG, Excel, Excel (XML), CSV, TXT or RTF. It includes an end user designer which can be used for both report templates and rendered documents, you can also view the created reports in Windows or Web applications using viewers.

The following editions are available:

Updates in 6.5

SharpShooter Reports.WinRT- A native WinRT XAML component with Windows 8 styled interface that supports mouse and touch gestures. It easily integrates into Windows Store applications.
SharpShooter Reports.WPF - WPF report viewer is now able to highlight rows, handle clicks and hover-over mouse events.
Path - New path feature makes it possible to mark report elements for further manipulation, such as highlighting.
Export Options - Adds the ability to split documents into sheets. Also, minor changes in PDF and WMF export filters add more stability and reliability.

About Perpetuum Software

Perpetuum Software emerged in 2002 to develop professional software components for the .NET Framework. Their mission is to let developers create complex reporting and data visualization systems. Today Perpetuum Software is a company actively managed by a team of experienced professionals. The company has offices in Europe (Italy), USA (Florida, Tampa), Latin America (Brazil, Sao Paolo) and Russia (Barnaul). For more than 10 years over 6,000+ clients from 70+ countries have been using Perpetuum Software products.

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Universal Barcode Font Kit updated

Mon, 20 May 2013 09:20:03 GMT

Barcode created using Universal Barcode Font Kit.

Universal Barcode Font Kit provides a versatile way to create barcodes from within any application that supports DLL, OCX or .NET components. It supports most barcode types including 2 of 5, Code 39, Code 128, EAN, GS1-128, UPC, Intelligent Mail, ISBN, PostNet and RM4SCC. The tools display data using barcode fonts. The fonts are provided as TrueType, OpenType and PostScript types in three different weights and five height/width ratios.

Updates in V6.5

Added support for USPS Intelligent Mail Package barcodes.

About dLSoft

dLSoft was created in 1988 for the specific purpose of creating barcode and labeling software for Microsoft Windows. The company provides labeling applications and barcoding components for a range of Windows developer environments, including ActiveX, Delphi, Java and .NET

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Universal 2D Barcode Font Kit V3.2 released

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:12:55 GMT

Barcode created using Universal 2D Barcode Font Kit.

Universal 2D Barcode Font Kit supports Aztec, Datamatrix, PDF417 and QR Code barcode symbols. It includes DLL, OCX and .NET components for converting data strings into barcodes. Universal 2D Barcode Font Kit supports Normal, Compact and Full Range modes of Aztec symbols, Square and Rectangular Datamatrix symbols, PDF417, Micro PDF417 and Truncated PDF417 symbols, including ISO 15434 formats.

Updates in V3.2

Automatic encoding mode for QR Code to efficiently create symbols.

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ProEssentials updated

Mon, 13 May 2013 10:07:26 GMT

A Chart created using ProEssentials.

ProEssentials is a set of charting components for both client-side and server-side development. It includes WinForm, WebForm, ActiveX, VCL and DLL interfaces for Graph, Scientific Graph, 3D Scientific Graph, Polar and Pie Chart objects. ProEssentials comes with everything you need in one package to develop with Visual Studio .NET, VB6, VC6, ASP, ASP.NET and Delphi, using a variety of interfaces.

Updates in v7.2

Improved image details.
Speed improvements.
International resources.
SVG exporting.

About GigaSoft

GigaSoft was founded in 1993, their charting products prioritize stability, speed and rendering intelligence. GigaSoft is trusted by several Fortune 500 companies and has exemplary track record for customer satisfaction.

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Altova XMLSpy updated

Fri, 03 May 2013 11:02:00 GMT

An organization chart shown in XML code view and schema view.

Altova XMLSpy is an XML editor and XML development environment for modeling, editing, transforming and debugging all XML-based technologies. It allows you to create advanced XML and Web applications and is flexible enough to allow you to work in a way that best suits the complexity of the document. Altova XMLSpy offers a leading XML editor and graphical XML Schema editor, code generation in Java, C#, or C++, file converters, debuggers, profilers, database integration, support for XSLT, XPath, XQuery, WSDL, SOAP, XBRL and Open XML (OOXML), plus Visual Studio and Eclipse plug-ins.

The following editions are available:

Updates in 2013 Release 2

FOP 1.1 support - New processor for PDF generation.

About Altova

Altova accelerates development and integration projects with software, services, and solutions that enhance productivity and maximize results. Altova is the choice of over 1.5 million clients worldwide and virtually every Fortune 500 company. With customers ranging from vast development teams in the world's largest organizations to progressive one-person shops, Altova's line of software applications and custom-tailored professional and educational services fulfills a broad spectrum of business needs. Altova is an active member of the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) and is committed to delivering standards-based platform-independent development solutions that are powerful, affordable, and easy-to-use. Altova was founded in 1992 and has headquarters in Beverly, Massachusetts and Vienna, Austria.

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Altova MissionKit improves Database support

Thu, 02 May 2013 09:37:03 GMT

An organization chart shown in XML code view and schema view.

New release adds support for Informix 11.70, PostgreSQL 9.2.1, MySQL 5.5.28, IBM DB2 10.1 and SQL Server 2012.

Altova MissionKit is an ideal product suite for the XML developer who needs sophisticated XML development, data integration and XSLT stylesheet design capabilities. It provides standards-compliant support for all XML related technologies including XSLT 1.0/2.0, XML Schema and XQuery.

The following editions are available:

Updates in 2013 Release 2

FOP 1.1 support - New processor for PDF generation.
Deploy to FlowForce Server - Easily deploy mapping projects to FlowForce Server for automation.
MapForce Server Development - Allow users to automate execution of MapForce mappings on a local system, with faster performance and reduced memory footprint.
Support for New Databases - Informix 11.70, PostgreSQL 9.0.10/9.1.6/9.2.1, MySQL 5.5.28, IBM DB2 9.5/9.7/10.1, SQL Server 2012, Sybase ASE (Adaptive Server Enterprise) 15/15.7 and Access 2010/2013.
Support for Deploying StyleVision Designs to FlowForce Server - Automate multi-channel document and report generation.
Support for Creating and Editing Oracle PL/SQL Packages - PL/SQL packages are a core Oracle feature and can be found in existing databases when connecting with DatabaseSpy.
Support for Logical Files in IBM iSeries Databases - Implements functionality with a wider range of IBM DB2 databases.

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DevPartner Studio improves Internationalization

Wed, 01 May 2013 12:36:18 GMT

Review code using DevPartner Studio Professional Edition.

BoundsChecker control API extended to handle 64-bit processes.

DevPartner makes your software run as efficiently as possible by identifying the performance hot spots that eat up processor capacity. It's tools locate where applications don't release memory properly, so developers can quickly plug memory leaks. It allows you to ensure consistency, clarity and cleanliness with built in code cleansing tools that check code as it is produced to root out dirty code.

The following editions are available:

Updates in V11.01.00

Discrete Memory Block Tracking expanded to capture initial allocations.
BoundsChecker control API expanded to handle 64-bit processes.
Single-feature licensing for performance, memory, coverage and system footprint tools.
Simplified Chinese localization added as install-time, product-wide option.

About Micro Focus

Micro Focus, a member of the FTSE 250, provides innovative software that allows companies to dramatically improve the business value of their enterprise applications. The company enables business applications to respond rapidly to market changes and embrace modern architectures with reduced cost and risk. Micro Focus has more than 30 years of expertise and more than 15,000 customers including more than 70 of the Fortune Global 100 companies and one million licensed users. Compuware and Micro Focus recently signed an agreement for Micro Focus to acquire the Compuware Quality Solutions product line.

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TX Text Control improves Headers and Footers

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 09:58:33 GMT

Document created using TX Text Control.

Add different headers and footers for odd and even numbered pages.

TX Text Control is a royalty-free word processing control that offers developers a broad range of word processing features in one reusable component. It is ideally suited to all applications that demand powerful, but flexible word processing features.

Updates in X9

New Frame Style with Information Area - A new frame style is available for activated headers and footers. A dividing line includes a label indicating the type of header or footer (even, odd, first page, etc).
Support for Barcodes from TX Barcode .NET (optional product, sold separately) - Use TX Barcode .NET to integrate barcodes into documents. A barcode can be positioned like an image or textframe, either geometrically or as a single character. (WPF and Windows Forms only).
Odd and Even Pages - Add different headers and footers for odd and even numbered pages. You can also define a different header and footer for facing pages.
MS Word Compatible Page Numbering - For each section in the document, page numbers can either be continued from the previous section or can be restarted with a certain number. Additionally, a new type of page numbering has been implemented to show the total number of pages. This field is updated automatically when pages are added or removed.
Context Menus and Icon - Built-in, ready-to-use and customizable context menus. In order to provide ready-to-use context menus, TX Text Control ships with more than 400 large and small icons.
Table Insert Dialog - Table properties can be adjusted including number of columns, number of rows and column width.
Microsoft Word Content Controls Support - Content controls are converted to TX Text Control ApplicationFields when Microsoft Word (.DOCX) documents are loaded.
Anchor Position Control Characters - Shows the anchor position of an anchored object. Anchored objects are positioned relative to a paragraph.
MailMerge Supports Charts and Barcodes Natively - Merge data into the DataVisualization.ChartFrame and DataVisualization.BarcodeFrame objects. Barcodes are essentially processed like merge fields. If the name of a BarcodeFrame object is the same as a table column, data will be updated and rendered. (WPF and Windows Forms only).

About Text Control

Text Control is a leading manufacturer of word processing components for Microsoft development technologies. The company was created in 1991 and is self-owned and independent of investor decisions. With more than 45,000 licenses sold, in more than 80 countries, TX Text Control is the clear market leader in word processing components. A large number of Fortune 500 companies use TX Text Control in their products and TX Text Control is part of several standard software packages.

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Codejock Skin Framework updated

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 09:42:49 GMT

Skinning example using Codejock Skin Framework Visual C++ MFC.

Codejock Skin Framework Visual C++ MFC Codejock SkinFramework provides Windows developers with a highly sophisticated application skinning framework technology that was developed with Windows Themes (Visual Styles) in mind. Achieving a completely themed application can be accomplished with only a few lines of code. Codejock SkinFramework provides maximum compatibility with existing Windows Visual Styles that can be used on any Windows platform. Several predefined Visual Styles are provided.

Updates in 2013

Windows 8 skinning.
Disable skinning of child windows/controls.
Added support for GetMenuItemRect().
Added support for WM_MENURBUTTONUP.
Added support for TPM_RECURSE.

About Codejock Software

Codejock Software was formed in 1998 with the goal of making software development easier and more cost effective. Their primary focus was to provide Windows developers with professional user interface components for their desktop applications. Today, they continue to lead the way by providing cutting-edge interface components that empower customers with the tools to quickly deliver a polished presentation. Their line of development tools continue to evolve as enhancements and product releases are driven by both the trends in software development and the requests of customers.