ASP.NET Core 8 News

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.

Break Down Complex Data with Subreports

February 28, 2024
Reduce information overload by implementing subreports, promoting modularity for easier maintenance and updates.

Subreports let you combine smaller reports into one, allowing you to present hierarchical or related data in a structured manner. They effectively function as modular components within a larger report, enhancing data organization and clarity. Subreports are useful for displaying detailed information associated with a main report's record, such as order items within an invoice or the sales history of a specific customer.

Several ASP.NET Core reporting controls offer support for subreports including:

  • DevExpress Reports (Multi-Platform) (part of DevExpress Reporting) empowers you to design and embed interactive subreports into your ASP.NET Core applications.
  • ActiveReports.NET by MESCIUS facilitates the creation of comprehensive reports with rich features, including the ability to integrate drilled-down data through subreports.
  • Telerik Reporting offers a robust reporting solution that allows you to seamlessly nest subreports within your reports, providing a hierarchical view of your data.
  • Stimulsoft Reports.Web enables you to generate web-based reports with dynamic subreports, catering to web application reporting needs.

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

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Seamlessly Integrate Your Brand in Reporting Apps

February 27, 2024
ActiveReports.NET v18 lets you fully customize the appearance of its JS Viewer and Web Designer components using themes.

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 brings robust theme support to its JS Viewer and Web Designer components, granting you extensive control over the user interface. Choose from a diverse selection of built-in UI themes for instant customization, or exercise fine-grained control by creating your own theme. This allows you to precisely match the components' appearance with your application's unique branding, ensuring a visually cohesive and professional user experience.

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.

Make and Receive Phone Calls from Your Apps

February 16, 2024
Red Carpet Subscription Vol. 1 2024 adds new components to streamline secure telecommunications access using industry-standard protocols.

Red Carpet Subscription by /n software is an all-inclusive package offering developers access to its entire library of development tools. This includes communication and security libraries for various protocols and platforms, network management tools, enterprise adapters, and any new products released during the subscription period.

Red Carpet Subscription Vol. 1 2024 adds IPWorks VoIP, empowering you to seamlessly manage inbound and outbound calls, host audio conferences, incorporate pre-recorded audio, and even leverage text-to-speech functionalities. Its seamless integration with Session Initiation Protocol (SIP), Session Description Protocol (SDP), and Real-time Transport Protocol (RTP) guarantees streamlined communication establishment and maintenance. The included IPPhone component allows you to construct a software-based phone replicating the functionality of traditional handsets. Design customized Interactive Voice Response (IVR) menus using the IVR component, facilitating automation and granting complete control over design and menu customization.

To see a full list of what's new in Red Carpet Subscription Vol. 1 2024, see our release notes.

Red Carpet Subscription is licensed per developer and is available as a Perpetual License with a 12 month support and maintenance subscription. See our Red Carpet Subscription licensing page for full details.

For more information, visit our /n software Red Carpet Subscription product page.