Released: Dec 10, 2010

Updates in this release

Updates in 2010.3

• New barcode – You can now add a new barcode to reports. The name of the barcode is Royal TPG Post KIX 4-State. This barcode is used for postal purposes in the Netherlands.
• Request from User - The report generator can now request the value of variables from the user in the window of the report viewer.
• AutoSize - The new version of the report generator now supports CanGrow, CanShrink, and AutoWidth properties. Properties can be used to automatically change the size of text.
• All types of charts - The previous version of the report generator supported only a few types of diagrams. Now the product supports all types of charts.
• Totals - Now the calculation of totals of the report is no longer a problem. All total functions are supported.
• Functions - In the new version Stimulsoft have added support for a large number of functions. Now almost all the functions for working with data are supported.
• Sorting - Now the report generator supports the ability to sort the data before output. You can use the Sort property of DataBand to specify sorting rules. Also sorting in a group does work. In this case, the SortDirection property of the GroupHeader is used.
• Expressions in a report - Supports not only references to the database column, but also expressions using variables, data fields, functions, etc.
• Primitives – Stimulsoft have  implemented geometric primitives in the report generator. The following primitives are supported: Vertical line, Horizontal line, Rectangle, Rounded Rectangle.
• Variables in a report - Variables in a report are now available. They can be used in expressions. You can set them from code, pass either as parameters or through the URL in the form of a POST request.
• Formatting - Formatting of text expressions is available in the new version. Supported format types are: Number, Date, and Time.