ASP.NET Core 8 News

Undo and Redo Changes in Gantt Charts

April 10, 2024
Syncfusion Essential Studio ASP.NET Core 2024 Volume 1 lets you revert and reapply changes in the Gantt chart, making it easier to fix errors.

Syncfusion Essential Studio ASP.NET Core, available as part of Syncfusion Essential Studio Enterprise, empowers developers with a comprehensive suite of over 80 enterprise-grade UI components specifically designed for building modern and highly functional web applications. Leveraging the latest advancements in ASP.NET Core, it offers exceptional performance and scalability, streamlining development by eliminating the need for extensive custom coding. From data visualization tools like interactive charts and grids to sophisticated navigation elements and responsive layouts, Essential Studio equips developers with the building blocks to create rich user experiences, improve application efficiency, and accelerate time-to-market.

The Syncfusion Essential Studio ASP.NET Core 2024 Volume 1 (25.1.35) release adds undo and redo functionality to the Gantt chart component, making it easy for users to revert or reapply changes. Modifications in task scheduling, resource allocation, and other changes will be tracked, allowing for quick correction of mistakes and refinement of project plans.

To see a full list of what's new in version 2024 Volume 1 (25.1.35), see our release notes.

Syncfusion Essential Studio ASP.NET Core is available as part of Syncfusion Essential Studio Enterprise which is licensed per developer starting with a Team License of up to five developers. It is available as a 12 Month Timed Subscription License which includes support and maintenance. See our Syncfusion Essential Studio Enterprise licensing page for full details.

For more information, visit our Syncfusion Essential Studio ASP.NET Core product page.

Access Relevant Actions without Leaving the Grid

April 2, 2024
Context menus provide access to helpful commands for editing or copying specific information, all without needing to navigate elsewhere.

Context menus in grids are user-activated dropdown menus that appear when the users right-clicks a cell. They provide quick access to relevant actions for the selected data, like copying cells, editing rows, or performing custom operations specific to the grid's content. This functionality enhances user experience by offering contextual options without having to navigate away from the grid.

Several ASP.NET Core Grid controls offer context menus including:

  • DevExpress ASP.NET Core Data Grid (part of DevExpress ASP.NET and Blazor) empowers you to design context menus with custom actions for your grid data.
  • Telerik UI for ASP.NET Core Grid (part of Telerik UI for ASP.NET Core) enables context-sensitive menus for data interaction, including editing and exporting.
  • Syncfusion ASP.NET Core DataGrid (part of Syncfusion Essential Studio Enterprise) facilitates customizable context menus with built-in options for editing, copying, and exporting grid content.
  • Wisej.NET DataGridView allows you to design interactive context menus for your entire application.

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

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Add OIDC / SSO Support to Your .NET 8 Solutions

March 27, 2024
ComponentSpace adds .NET 8 compatibility to its OpenID and SAML libraries, boosting developer productivity and security.

ComponentSpace is a software company specializing in developer tools for the Microsoft platform, particularly focused on secure single sign-on (SSO) solutions. Founded in 1995, they boast one of the world's leading deployments of SAML libraries, enabling developers to easily integrate secure login experiences leveraging SAML and OpenID Connect into their ASP.NET and ASP.NET Core applications.

ComponentSpace's recent product releases have added support for .NET 8 with example projects specifically targeting the latest version of Microsoft's .NET 8 framework. ComponentSpace components can now seamlessly integrate with applications developed using the latest version of the .NET framework, ensuring that developers can leverage the newest features and improvements provided by .NET 8 without worrying about compatibility issues.

.NET 8 support and example projects have been added to the following ComponentSpace products:

ComponentSpace products are licensed per developer. Licenses are perpetual and royalty-free and are available for single developers, four developers, and sites. Source Code is available as an option for Site Licenses. Priority Support is also available which provides enhanced technical support and software updates for 1 year. For more information see:

Embed Web Content into Your Dashboards

March 12, 2024
Stimulsoft Dashboards.WEB 2024.2 adds a new Web Content element that allows users to embed videos, web pages, and more into their dashboards.

Stimulsoft Dashboards is a versatile suite of tools for crafting interactive data visualizations for web and desktop applications. It empowers developers to embed intuitive dashboards across various platforms, using the platform-specific components or a centralized cloud designer. With rich data analysis elements, extensive customization options, and pre-built templates, Stimulsoft Dashboards helps you transform complex data into clear, actionable insights for any audience.

The Stimulsoft Dashboards.WEB 2024.2 update adds a new Web Content element which can be used to seamlessly integrate multimedia content using links and embed codes. This allows you to incorporate videos, webpages, and other interactive elements, keeping users engaged and informed.

To see a full list of what's new in version 2024.2, see our release notes.

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

Stimulsoft Dashboards.WEB is available to buy in the following products:

Streamline Reporting and Dashboards with a Wizard

February 29, 2024
ActiveReports.NET v18 boosts report creation speed with a powerful new wizard that guides you through setup and data binding.

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 v18 introduces a powerful Report Wizard to streamline the creation of RDLX, Page, and Dashboard reports. This intuitive wizard expertly guides you through the entire report design process, from initial configuration to seamless data binding. Whether you're crafting detailed financial reports, visually rich data dashboards, or any other type of document-based presentation, the wizard ensures a smooth experience. This new feature helps you transform raw data into clear, actionable insights with ease.

To see a full list of what's new in version 18, see our release notes.

ActiveReports.NET is licensed per developer and is available with or without a 12 month support and maintenance subscription. See our ActiveReports.NET licensing page for full details.

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