ASP.NET Core 7 News

Automatically Generate a TOC for your PDF

November 13, 2023
IronPDF for .NET 2023.11.7 streamlines the process of creating tables of contents for your PDF documents.

IronPDF for .NET enables developers to create, modify, and export PDF documents written in C#, F#, and VB.NET for Microsoft .NET Core and .NET Framework. You can use HTML or combine it with CSS, images, and JavaScript, with rendering very similar to that of Google Chrome.

The 2023.11.7 release of IronPDF for .NET allows a table of contents (TOC) to be automatically generated for the document. Typically placed at the beginning of the document, this list of headings and corresponding page numbers makes it easy for readers to find specific information quickly.

To see a full list of what's new in v2023.11.7, see our release notes.

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

Generate Reports in .NET and Deploy on macOS and Linux

November 3, 2023
Learn how to create and edit DevExpress Report documents within the Visual Studio Code IDE.

DevExpress Reporting is a powerful and flexible reporting solution for .NET developers. It allows you to create reports of any complexity, from simple data tables to complex dashboards and interactive visualizations. DevExpress Reporting supports a wide range of data sources, including SQL databases, Entity Framework, and custom objects. It also offers a variety of export options, including PDF, XLSX, HTML, and RTF.

DevExpress Reporting is also available as part DevExpress DXperience and DevExpress Universal, a suite of over 600 UI controls and libraries for building high-impact business solutions for Windows Forms, WPF, ASP.NET, Blazor and more.

Create and Modify DevExpress Reports in Visual Studio Code (VS Code) on macOS and Linux (CTP).

The DevExpress Visual Studio Code Report Designer Extension allows you to create and edit DevExpress Report documents within the Visual Studio Code IDE.

A recent blog post by the DevExpress Reporting Team guides you through the setup process on macOS and illustrates how you can leverage the extension's capabilities to develop and modify existing reports.

Read the full blog now to learn more about this powerful capability.

Save Completed PDF Forms Directly to Your Documents

November 1, 2023
TX Text Control .NET Server for ASP.NET Document Viewer 32.0.2 lets users save documents with filled form fields, making it easier to collaborate and share information.

TX Text Control .NET Server for ASP.NET is a comprehensive server-side document processing library for ASP.NET and ASP.NET Core. Features include PDF processing, electronic signatures, file conversion, and reporting / mail merge. It supports client-side frameworks such as JavaScript, Angular, ASP.NET Core, ASP.NET MVC, and ASP.NET WebForms.

Document Viewer 32.0.2, included with TX Text Control .NET Server for ASP.NET, adds the ability to save documents with completed form data and annotations. This makes it easier than ever to collaborate on and share documents, as users can now fill in form fields, save their changes, and send the document to others for review or approval.

To see a full list of what's new in version 32.0.2, see our release notes.

For more information, visit our TX Text Control .NET Server for ASP.NET product page.

Help Users Create Reports More Quickly and Efficiently

October 9, 2023
ActiveReports.NET 17.2 adds pre-configured Report Parts which allow end users to easily generate complex reports without having to master the technicalities of report design.

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.

Send Secure, Encrypted Communications between Applications

October 6, 2023
IPWorks SNMP 22.0.8669 adds support for SSL/TLS over TCP to securely encrypt communications.

IPWorks SNMP is a comprehensive toolkit for building secure network management solutions. It supports a complete range of network management capabilities including advanced SNMPv3 security features, trap handling, MIB parsing, and more. IPWorks SNMP is available in editions for virtually every development platform, including .NET, Java, C++, and Delphi in both UDP-based and TCP-based versions.

IPWorks SNMP v22.0.8669 has added SSL/TLS over TCP, a cryptographic protocol that provides secure communication over a computer network. By using SSL/TLS, IPWorks SNMP can now encrypt all communications between the SNMP agent and the SNMP manager, protecting them from eavesdropping and tampering. Many industries and organizations have regulations that require the use of encryption for sensitive data. With the addition of SSL/TLS support, IPWorks SNMP can help organizations comply with these regulations.

For more information, visit our IPWorks SNMP product pages.