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Export Reports to DOCX with ASP.NET Core

December 19, 2023
Provide flexibility for users by giving your applications the ability to export reports to the familiar DOCX format.

Data dissemination often requires flexibility and accessibility. Exporting reports to DOCX format serves this need by seamlessly translating the insights gleaned from your report into a familiar, editable document. This format preserves the structural integrity and visual aesthetic of your report while leveraging the ubiquitous editing capabilities of Microsoft Word. This dual benefit makes DOCX export ideal for several scenarios: disseminating reports to diverse audiences, seamlessly integrating reports into larger documents, and ensuring both data clarity and professional presentation. It essentially establishes a bridge between the structure of reporting tools and the adaptable environment of Word documents, empowering you to share your findings with maximum impact and ease.

Several ASP.NET Core reporting components allow you to export to DOCX format, including:

  • DevExpress Reports (Multi-Platform) (part of DevExpress Reporting) is a feature-rich reporting platform for web, desktop and mobile apps, which enables users to export reports to DOCX.
  • ActiveReports.NET by MESCIUS allows you to create reports and export them to editable DOCX files for seamless sharing and collaboration. This is a feature of ActiveReports.NET Professional Edition.
  • Telerik Reporting is a lightweight reporting solution for web and desktop applications that provides the ability to save reports in the DOCX format.
  • List & Label Enterprise Reporting Edition by combit is a comprehensive reporting solution that offers a wide range of export options including DOCX.

For an in-depth analysis of features and price, visit our comparison of ASP.NET Core reporting controls.

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Generate and Read QR Codes in .NET Apps

December 19, 2023
IronQR for .NET enables developers to add powerful QR code functionality to their desktop, mobile and cloud projects with minimal effort.

IronQR for .NET by Iron Software is a new C# library specifically designed for .NET developers who want to effortlessly integrate QR code functionality into their applications. Whether you need to generate or read QR codes, IronQR offers a user-friendly API that minimizes coding complexity and streamlines the development process. It offers customization options including the ability to resize, add margins and borders, recolor, and embed logos. Additionally, it provides fault tolerance mechanisms, enabling developers to ensure the reliability of their QR codes by choosing the appropriate QR version, implementing null checking, checksum validation, and error message generation.

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

IronQR for .NET is available to buy in the following products:

Create, Read and Extract ZIP Archives in .NET Apps

December 15, 2023
IronZIP for .NET is a new C# compression library that enables developers to easily add archive management to their .NET applications.

IronZIP for .NET is a powerful and easy-to-use C# ZIP archive library that can be integrated seamlessly into any .NET project. It allows developers to build archives from a variety of file formats, including 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.

Designed for C#, F#, and VB.NET, IronZIP fully supports .NET Standard, Core, .NET 6, and .NET 7, and integrates with popular IDEs like Microsoft Visual Studio and JetBrains ReSharper. With IronZIP for .NET, developers can add archive management functionality to their applications, enabling them to create, read, and extract archives on desktop, mobile, and cloud platforms.

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

IronZIP for .NET is available to buy in the following products:

Build International Reports with RTL Support

December 12, 2023
Make sure your reports display correctly in languages that are written from right-to-left, such as Arabic and Hebrew.

RTL (Right-to-Left) support refers to the ability to accommodate languages that are read from right to left, such as Arabic, Hebrew, Persian, Urdu, Kashmiri, Pashto, Uighur, Sorani Kurdish, and Sindhi. This feature ensures that reports can be created, displayed and printed correctly in RTL languages, which is essential for global applications and for users of RTL languages. It involves mirroring the layout and ensuring proper alignment and ordering of text.

Several ASP.NET Core Reporting components provide RTL (Right-to-Left) support including:

  • DevExpress Reports offers native RTL support for bi-directional text layouts.
  • ActiveReports.NET by MESCIUS offers an intuitive reading experience for users of right-to-left languages.
  • Telerik Reporting provides seamless right-to-left language support, enhancing user experience and accessibility.
  • Stimulsoft Reports.Web ensures a fluent and visually appealing experience for right-to-left languages.

For an in-depth analysis of features and price, visit our ASP.NET Core Reporting Component comparison.

Compare ASP.NET Core Reporting Components

Telerik Separates ASP.NET Core and MVC Suites

December 5, 2023
Telerik UI for ASP.NET Core and Telerik UI for ASP.NET MVC are now available to purchase individually, giving developers greater flexibility.

Telerik is a leading software company that offers development tools for web, mobile, and desktop applications. It also provides tools and subscription services for cross-platform application development. Telerik products are used by developers all over the world to create high-quality, user-friendly applications.

Previously, the company's ASP.NET Core and ASP.NET MVC products were only available as part of a bundled package that also included the Kendo UI JavaScript library. However, Telerik is now offering these products individually, giving developers greater flexibility and control over their choice of development tools.

Both products offer 110+ UI components to help developers create high-quality, user-friendly applications, including a wide range of components, such as grids, charts, trees, and editors.

Developers who need access to additional platforms such as Blazor, MAUI, WinForms, WPF, and JavaScript in addition to ASP.NET Core and MVC may be interested in the multi-platform Telerik DevCraft product range: