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Einfaches und konsistentes Branding Ihrer Dokumentation

Oktober 10, 2023
MadCap Flare 2023 r2 integriert einen neuen Branding-Editor, der die Erstellung eines einheitlichen Brandings und die Anwendung auf Ihre Dokumente erleichtert, um die Darstellung Ihres Unternehmens an die Markenrichtlinien anzupassen.

MadCap Flare is used to create, manage and publish technical documentation and other types of content. It is a single-source publishing tool, which means that you can create content once and then publish it to multiple formats, such as PDF, HTML and EPUB.

The new version adds a Branding Editor which provides a central location to manage all of your branding elements, including logo, colors, fonts and images. It can also be used to create custom branding hooks, which allow you to apply branding elements to specific areas of your output. Once you have created your branding, you can apply it to your output with just a few clicks. The Branding Editor will automatically update all of your output to reflect the new branding.

To see a full list of what’s new in version 2023 r2, see our release notes.

For more information, visit our MadCap Flare product page.

Exportieren von Rasterdaten nach Excel mit .NET 7 WinForms

Oktober 10, 2023
Erleichtern Sie die Freigabe und den Zugriff auf Ihre Rasterdaten durch Hinzufügen von Excel-Exportfunktionen.

Exporting to Excel allows users to output grid-based data including formats, cell styles and formulas to a widely-compatible Excel file. This industry standard file type makes it easier to analyze, share, and distribute the data to a wider audience in a familiar format.

Several grid components for .NET 7 WinForms offer Excel export, including:

  • DevExpress WinForms Data Grid (part of DevExpress WinForms) is a comprehensive grid component with built-in Excel export functionality, preserving formatting, cell styles, and formulas.
  • Infragistics WinDataGrid (part of Infragistics Ultimate UI for Windows Forms) is a feature-rich grid component for WinForms that supports seamless export to Excel, ensuring data structure and formatting are preserved.
  • FlexGrid for WinForms (part of ComponentOne Studio WinForms by GrapeCity) is a flexible grid control with Excel export capabilities that maintain the original formatting and structure.
  • Telerik UI for WinForms GridView (part of Telerik UI for WinForms) is a powerful grid component that simplifies the export process, allowing users to easily save grid data to Excel workbooks.

For an in-depth analysis of features and price, visit our comparison of .NET 7 WinForms grids.

Compare .NET 7 WinForms Grids

Sicheres Testen von Installationen direkt in der Windows-Sandbox

Oktober 9, 2023
Advanced Installer 21.1 ermöglicht es Ihnen, eine sichere und isolierte Umgebung für Ihre Installationstests zu verwenden.

Advanced Installer by Caphyon is a powerful and easy-to-use Windows Installer authoring tool that helps you create reliable installation packages for your software applications. It can be used to create MSI, EXE, and MSIX packages.

Microsoft Windows Sandbox is a virtualization feature that creates a temporary, isolated desktop environment where you can run software safely, without risking your host operating system. It is similar to a virtual machine, but it is much more lightweight and starts up much faster.

Testing installation packages with Advanced Installer 21.1 is as simple as selecting the "Run in Windows Sandbox" option. Windows Sandbox is much faster than traditional virtual machines, so you can test your installations much more quickly. It is also a secure environment that isolates your tests from your host system, so any problems that occur during testing will not impact your production environment. It is also easy to use and manage, so you can create and discard sandboxes as needed without having to worry about managing or deleting virtual machines.

To see a full list of what’s new in version 21.1, see our release notes

For more information, visit our Advanced Installer product pages:

Helfen Sie Benutzern, Berichte schneller und effizienter zu erstellen

Oktober 9, 2023
ActiveReports.NET 17.2 enthält vorkonfigurierte Berichtabschnitte, mit denen Endbenutzer auf einfache Weise komplexe Berichte erstellen können, ohne die technischen Details des Berichtentwurfs beherrschen zu müssen.

ActiveReports.NET is a reporting tool that allows developers to design and deliver reports with intuitive, reliable, and user-friendly report designers and controls. Features include the ability to create reports in a variety of formats, such as PDF, Excel, and HTML. ActiveReports.NET is also highly customizable, with an extensive API and advanced feature library.

ActiveReports.NET v17.2 introduces Report Parts, which can be created from any report item, including tables, charts, text boxes, and images. These Report Parts are created by developers and added to the ActiveReports toolbox for end-users to drag and drop onto the design surface. This makes it easy for end-users to create complex reports without having to learn the intricacies of report design. Developers can specify the properties of the Report Part, such as its data binding, formatting, and visibility so that they that are tailored to the specific needs of their users.

To see a full list of what's new in version 17.2, see our release notes.

For more information, visit our ActiveReports.NET product page.

Exportieren von Diagrammen in PDF mit .NET 7 WPF

Oktober 7, 2023
Verteilen Sie Diagramme in einem sicheren, portablen und unterstützten Format, indem Sie sie als PDF exportieren.

Exporting charts to PDF enables developers to save charts as PDF documents, ensuring their appearance and data are preserved for sharing, printing, or archival purposes. It allows seamless integration of charting capabilities within WPF applications and facilitates the generation of high-quality, portable chart representations in PDF format.

Here is a selection of WPF chart controls that offer PDF export support:

  • ChartDirector for .NET by Advanced Software Engineering is a comprehensive charting library that supports numerous chart types and includes built-in PDF export functionality.
  • TeeChart WPF (part of TeeChart for .NET Standard Business Edition by Steema Software) is a feature-rich charting component that includes PDF export capabilities.
  • NOV Chart for .NET by Nevron provides a wide range of charting options and supports exporting to PDF.

Additionally, the following charting components are available as part of multi-function component suites:

  • DevExpress WPF Chart (Part of DevExpress WPF) provides rich charting capabilities and supports PDF export along with other export formats.
  • Infragistics WPF Charts (Part of Infragistics Ultimate UI for WPF) includes powerful charting controls with PDF export functionality.
  • Telerik WPF Chart (Part of Telerik UI for WPF) offers a wide range of chart types and seamless PDF export capabilities.
  • ComponentOne Charts for WPF (Part of ComponentOne Studio for WPF by GrapeCity) supports PDF export and provides extensive customization options.

For an in-depth analysis of features and price, visit our comparison of .NET 7 charts.

Compare .NET 7 Charts