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Verbessern von Berichtslayouts mit dem AI Report Wizard

Juni 11, 2026
ActiveReports.NET v20.1 integriert KI-gesteuerte Smart Data Regions, die konsistente Layouts mit verbesserter Lesbarkeit und weniger manueller Bearbeitung erstellen.

ActiveReports.NET by MESCIUS is a reporting solution for the Microsoft .NET platform that enables developers to create and deliver data-driven reports in web, desktop, and cloud applications. It supports multiple report types, including section, page, and RDL (Report Definition Language) reports, and provides visual designers, a robust rendering engine, and export options such as PDF and Excel. Designed to integrate with modern .NET and ASP.NET Core applications, it helps teams build interactive, enterprise-grade reporting features into their software.

The ActiveReports.NET v20.1 update includes AI Driven Smart Data Regions, enabling developers to generate cleaner and more consistent report layouts automatically. By applying standardized date formatting, removing duplicate columns, and using structured grouped table layouts with appropriate headers, footers, and page breaks, it reduces the need for manual report refinement while improving readability and navigation. This enhancement helps development teams deliver professional quality reports more efficiently and ensures more consistent results from AI generated report designs.

To see a full list of what's new in v20.1, see our release notes.

ActiveReports.NET is licensed per developer. Dependent on geographic location it is available as either an Annual (Timed) Subscription License or as a Perpetual Developer License which comes with 1 year of software updates and support. Each developer requires a license to design, develop, or maintain applications. The Annual Subscription License must be renewed each year to continue to work with the software. Published applications are royalty free and do not expire. Optional pipeline licenses available for CI/CD build servers. See our ActiveReports.NET licensing page for full details.

Learn more on our ActiveReports.NET product page.

Verbinden von KI mit TX Text Control-Inhalten

April 17, 2026
Der neue MCP Server ermöglicht KI-Assistenten einen direkten Zugriff auf aktuelle Dokumente, API-Referenzen und zugehörige Ressourcen innerhalb von Entwicklungsumgebungen.

TX Text Control .NET is a royalty-free, fully programmable document editor that empowers developers to add rich WYSIWYG word processing to desktop and web applications across various platforms. It provides everything from comprehensive text formatting and mail merge to PDF creation and processing, all through a robust API and intuitive user interface.

The new Text Control MCP Server introduces a read-only Model Context Protocol (MCP) endpoint designed to integrate authoritative product knowledge into AI-assisted processes. By adding a single URL to an assistant’s configuration, developers can enable access to blog content, documentation, API references, and more, all without leaving the editor. This approach improves the relevance and accuracy of AI-generated responses, making it easier to work with up-to-date information across the entire Text Control ecosystem.

TX Text Control .NET for Windows Forms and TX Text Control .NET for WPF are licensed per developer and are available as a Perpetual License with a 12 month support and maintenance subscription. See our TX Text Control .NET for Windows Forms licensing page or TX Text Control .NET for WPF licensing page for full details.

TX Text Control .NET is available to buy in the following products:

Verbinden von Berichten mit Cloud-Tabellenkalkulationsdaten

April 16, 2026
FastReport .NET Ultimate kann direkt auf von Google Sheets-Live-Daten innerhalb von Berichten zugreifen, was die Integration in cloud-gehostete Quellen ermöglicht.

FastReport .NET Ultimate is a comprehensive reporting solution for developers working within the Microsoft .NET ecosystem. It supports the creation, design, and delivery of rich, interactive reports across Windows Forms, ASP.NET, MVC, and .NET Core applications. The Ultimate edition includes server deployment capabilities and extensive export options, such as PDF, Excel, Word, and HTML. It connects to various data sources, including SQL databases and business objects, providing flexibility for enterprise-level reporting. With the integrated FastReport Online Designer, users can edit reports directly in their browsers, enabling efficient collaboration and modern, full-featured report design across both desktop and web platforms.

The latest FastReport .NET Ultimate update introduces support for Google Sheets as a data source, allowing reports to connect directly to cloud-based spreadsheets. It enables developers and data professionals to work with up-to-date information without manual data transfers, making it easier to incorporate shared or frequently updated datasets into reports. It simplifies access to external data while maintaining the familiar reporting experience, making it particularly useful for teams already relying on Google Sheets for data management.

FastReport .NET Ultimate is licensed per named user and is available as a perpetual license with a one-year subscription for updates and support. See our FastReport .NET Ultimate licensing page for full details.

For more information, visit our FastReport .NET Ultimate product page.

Wir feiern 20 Jahre Partnerschaft mit AlterNET Software

April 15, 2026
ComponentSource und AlterNET Software arbeiten seit fünf Jahren zusammen, um Entwickler beim Erstellen funktionsreicher .NET-Anwendungen zu unterstützen.

ComponentSource and AlterNET Software have built a long standing partnership focused on making advanced .NET development tools more accessible to developers worldwide. AlterNET Software provides UI controls and frameworks for code editing, scripting, and UI design, enabling developers to extend applications with custom functionality across WinForms, WPF, and other .NET platforms.

A key part of this collaboration is their product AlterNET Studio, which brings together code editing, scripting, debugging, and UI design features into a single toolkit that developers can embed directly into their applications.

Through this partnership, ComponentSource expands its range of specialized developer tools, helping it stand out beyond standard UI libraries while supporting global distribution, licensing, and access to AlterNET Software products.

Learn more about AlterNET Software.

Hervorheben wichtiger Inhalte in PDF-Dateien

April 15, 2026
Heben Sie wichtige Texte in .NET WPF PDF-Anwendungen mit klarer visueller Betonung hervor, die Überprüfung, Feedback und Dokumentenlesbarkeit unterstützt.

Highlight text annotation in PDF WPF .NET controls is a feature that visually marks text with a colored overlay to draw attention to important content without modifying the original document. For software developers, it helps deliver clearer document review experiences by making key passages easier to identify, supporting user feedback and content emphasis, and improving readability and interaction in PDF-based business applications.

Several .NET WPF PDF components offer highlight text annotation including:

  • Telerik UI for WPF PdfProcessing (part of Telerik UI for WPF) lets you create text markup annotations that highlight important PDF passages for clearer review.
  • ImageGear for .NET by Accusoft lets you add highlight markup in WPF PDF applications, supporting visual review, annotation workflows, and document collaboration.
  • XFINIUM.PDF WPF Edition facilitates adding, editing, removing, and flattening highlight annotations, giving developers flexible control over PDF review scenarios directly.
  • Syncfusion WPF PDF (part of Syncfusion Essential Studio Enterprise) allows you to add, customize, and track highlight annotations, including color, opacity and author details.

For an in-depth analysis of features and price, visit our comparison of .NET WPF PDF components.

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