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Protect ZIP Archives with Encryption Algorithms

January 17, 2024
IronZIP for .NET 2024.1.1 adds Traditional, AES128, and AES256 encryption methods, boosting archive security and compliance.

IronZIP for .NET is a powerful and easy-to-use C# ZIP archive library that can be integrated seamlessly into any .NET project. It enables developers to build archives from a multitude of file formats, such as images, text files, documents, audio, and already-compressed files. It also provides support for opening and exporting archives in ZIP, TAR, GZIP, and BZIP2 formats, as well as compressing archives with custom compression levels.

The IronZIP for .NET 2024.1.1 strengthens data security by offering various encryption options. It now supports the traditional password-based method as well as ultra-strong AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) ciphers with 128-bit and 256-bit keys, meeting diverse security needs within ZIP files. This empowers developers to safeguard sensitive data while adhering to tight regulations and industry best practices.

To see a full list of what's new in 2024.1.1, see our release notes.

IronZIP for .NET is available as a perpetual license, with 1 year of product updates and support services, and is licensed per developer. For different development and distribution requirements, Lite, Plus and Professional Licenses are available. See our IronZIP for .NET licensing page for full details.

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Set Up Data Connections to Snowflake Storage

January 16, 2024
Stimulsoft Reports 2024.1.1 adds a new data adapter that allows users to connect with Snowflake's powerful cloud storage.

Stimulsoft Reports is a versatile reporting tool that lets you create and generate reports of any complexity from scratch, whether for desktop, web, or mobile platforms. It provides a visual designer and royalty-free runtime that integrates seamlessly with various frameworks like ASP.NET, Java, and JavaScript, empowering applications to generate insightful reports with rich features and diverse export options.

The 2024.1.1 release of Stimulsoft Reports adds a new data adapter for Snowflake, a widely used cloud data storage services, adept at handling both semi-structured and structured data. Developers can now utilize Stimulsoft's robust reporting capabilities to analyze Snowflake data directly, eliminating the need for manual data extraction or intermediary tools. This translates to faster report generation, improved data accuracy, and seamless integration with Snowflake's powerful cloud storage and performance.

To see a full list of what's new in version 2024.1.1, see our release notes.

Stimulsoft Ultimate is licensed per developer and is available as a Perpetual license with 1 year support and maintenance. See our Stimulsoft Ultimate licensing page for full details.

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Enhance PDF Management with ChatGPT Powered AI

January 16, 2024
IronPDF for .NET 2024.1.20 adds support for OpenAI extensions, allowing you to create PDF documents with the help of artificial intelligence.

IronPDF for .NET empowers developers with a user-friendly C# library to generate, edit, and manage PDFs. It leverages a familiar HTML/CSS foundation for effortless PDF creation, while also offering robust features like text extraction, OCR, signing, and more. This comprehensive solution simplifies complex PDF development tasks, saving time and boosting productivity for .NET projects.

The IronPDF for .NET 2024.1.20 release unleashes the power of ChatGPT directly within your PDF workflows through the IronPdf.Extensions.AI NuGet package. This seamless integration with OpenAI unlocks a world of possibilities, from automating tasks and extracting insights with advanced AI models to summarizing documents, making intelligent queries, and even crafting PDFs fueled by artificial intelligence. This new functionality requires you to use your own OpenAI API key.

To see a full list of what's new in v2024.1.20, see our release notes.

IronPDF for .NET is licensed based on the number of developers, organization locations and projects, and is available as a Perpetual license with one free year of product updates and support services. See our IronPDF for .NET licensing page for full details.

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Edit PDFs Directly from Code with .NET

January 15, 2024
Programmatic PDF editing automates tasks, streamlines workflows, and unlocks greater control over your documents.

Editing PDFs programmatically allows developers to transcend manual manipulation and embrace code-driven control. By leveraging dedicated libraries and C#, applications can now extract data, update content, and dynamically generate complex documents, all without user intervention. This unlocks profound efficiency gains, automates repetitive tasks, and empowers developers to integrate sophisticated document automation directly into their .NET workflows.

Several .NET components support programmatic editing of PDFs including:

  • DevExpress PDF Document API (part of DevExpress Office File API) is a non-visual .NET library that allows you to generate, convert, merge, split, edit, password-protect, and digitally sign PDF files.
  • Document Solutions for PDF by MESCIUS (formerly GrapeCity) is a C# .NET PDF document API library that allows developers to programmatically create and manipulate PDF documents at scale.
  • IronPDF for .NET is a C# PDF library for generating and editing PDFs, converting HTML to PDF, and integrating PDFs into your .NET applications.
  • XFINIUM.PDF CROSS-PLATFORM EDITION is a .NET library that supports a wide set of features, ranging from simple PDF creation to form filling, content redaction or complex color conversions.
  • PDF4NET provides a comprehensive .NET library for creating, editing, and manipulating PDFs with ease and efficiency.

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

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Improve Code Quality with Unit Testing

January 11, 2024
TX Text Control 32.0 Service Pack 2 streamlines development workflow with intuitive testing capabilities built right into the library.

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. From Windows Forms and WPF for native apps to ASP.NET for web-based solutions, 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 TX Text Control .NET Version 32.0 Service Pack 2 release adds support for unit testing. You can now test your TX Text Control based software using NUnit, MSTest, or other testing frameworks. Unit tests help to ensure that code is well-written and well-structured, and leads to more modular and maintainable code.

To see a full list of what's new in version 32.0 Service Pack 2, see our release notes:

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 Server for ASP.NET is licensed per developer and is available as a Perpetual License with a 12 month support and maintenance subscription. Run time licenses are required for the deployment to production servers. See our TX Text Control .NET Server for ASP.NET licensing page for full details.

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