JavaScript / HTML5 News

Remove Sensitive Information From PDFs

April 23, 2025
Document Solutions for PDF v8.1 adds redact annotation to permanently remove confidential data such as names, addresses, or financial details.

Document Solutions for PDF (DsPdf) by MESCIUS is a software development toolkit that provides .NET Core libraries and a JavaScript PDF viewer for manipulating and displaying PDFs. DsPdf enables developers to create, edit, annotate, and redact PDF documents directly within web applications. The included DsPdfViewer component offers a feature-rich, cross-platform solution for viewing and interacting with PDFs in modern browsers on various operating systems, including mobile devices.

The Document Solutions for PDF v8.1 update introduces robust redaction capabilities to the DsPdfViewer/Wasm, allowing users to add, edit, and apply redact annotations directly within the browser - without the need for a .NET server. This feature, available through the Professional DsPdfViewer license with WebAssembly (Wasm) SupportApi, ensures sensitive information can be securely removed or hidden with ease, enhancing compliance and document control in client-side PDF workflows.

To see a full list of what's new in version 8.1.0, see our release notes.

Document Solutions for PDF is licensed per developer and is available in several license options for differing distribution needs. Team licenses are also available for multiple developers within the same organization. See our Document Solutions for PDF licensing page for full details.

Document Solutions for PDF is available to buy individually or as part of Document Solutions .NET Bundle.

Visualize Trends with Dynamic Timeline Charts

April 23, 2025
amCharts 5 adds a distinctive Timeline chart for space-efficient and visually interesting linear data representation using serpentine and spiral layouts.

amCharts: Charts is a versatile and user-friendly JavaScript library designed for seamless data visualization across a wide range of applications. This ready-made solution helps users to integrate interactive charts without the need to learn complex new technologies. Featuring built-in support for TypeScript and ES6 modules, amCharts: Charts offers full compatibility with popular front-end frameworks such as Angular, React, and Vue.js. Its flexibility and ease of use make it an ideal choice for developers seeking a powerful yet simple drop-in solution to create engaging and informative data visualizations for dashboards and data analytics.

The amCharts 5.12.0 update introduces a new Timeline chart type, providing developers with a specialized component for visualizing linear datasets in a space-efficient manner. This chart facilitates the creation of two-dimensional plots that can be rendered along serpentine, spiral, or fully customized paths. By deviating from traditional linear axes, the Timeline chart offers a unique approach to presenting chronological or sequential data, potentially enhancing user engagement and providing alternative perspectives on data distribution without requiring complex configurations beyond standard XY chart principles. This new chart type inherits core functionalities from existing XY charts, ensuring a familiar development experience while offering a distinct visual representation option.

To see a full list of what's new in amCharts 5: Charts (version 5.12.0), see our release notes.

amCharts is licensed per developer on an annual or perpetual basis, with options for websites, SaaS and OEM distribution. See our amCharts 5: Charts licensing page for full details.

For more information, visit our amCharts 5: Charts product page.

Prevent Conflicts in Time-Sensitive Applications

April 22, 2025
Syncfusion Essential Studio JavaScript 2025 Volume 1 allows developers to enforce non-overlapping appointments in the Scheduler component.

Syncfusion Essential Studio JavaScript is a comprehensive UI library offering over 80 high-performance, lightweight, and responsive components to transform your web apps. Built from scratch with TypeScript, it boasts modularity and touch-friendliness, letting you pick and choose specific features while ensuring smooth mobile interaction. With rich themes, global accessibility features, and extensive documentation, it powers everything from basic buttons to interactive charts and data grids, simplifying frontend development across JavaScript, Angular, React, and Vue.

The Syncfusion Essential Studio JavaScript 2025 Volume 1 release adds a new feature to the Scheduler component to prevent overlapping appointments by setting the allowOverlap property to false. This enhancement ensures that users cannot schedule multiple events at the same time slot, thereby maintaining a clear and organized calendar.

To see a full list of what's new in 2025 Volume 1, see our release notes.

Syncfusion Essential Studio JavaScript 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.

Learn more on our Syncfusion Essential Studio JavaScript product page.

Connect Dashboards to Azure SQL Using Entra

April 17, 2025
DevExpress BI Dashboard 24.2 adds enhanced security and connectivity by integrating Microsoft Entra authentication for Azure SQL databases.

DevExpress BI Dashboard (part of DevExpress Universal) empowers you to craft interactive dashboards for desktop, web and mobile applications. It provides a visual designer for building dashboards without writing code, allowing you to drag-and-drop various data visualization widgets onto the canvas. These widgets connect to your data sources and update dynamically, offering real-time insights to end users. The tool also supports customization through properties and events, enabling you to tailor the look and feel of the dashboards to perfectly integrate with your application's design.

The DevExpress BI Dashboard 24.2 update enhances data security and simplifies connectivity by integrating Microsoft Entra authentication for Azure SQL databases. This update allows developers to use modern Active Directory-based authentication methods, such as ActiveDirectoryPassword, ActiveDirectoryIntegrated, ActiveDirectoryInteractive, and ActiveDirectoryDefault, ensuring that access to critical data is both secure and compliant with current enterprise standards.

To see a full list of what's new in version 24.2, see our release notes.

DevExpress BI Dashboard is included as part of DevExpress Universal which is licensed per developer and is available as a Perpetual License with a 12 month support and maintenance subscription. See our DevExpress Universal licensing page for full details.

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Enhance Data Sorting with Customizable Behavior

April 15, 2025
Wijmo adds tri-state column sorting to FlexGrid, allowing users to easily cycle through ascending, descending, and unsorted views.

Wijmo by MESCIUS is a comprehensive JavaScript library offering a suite of high-performance UI components and data grids specifically designed to streamline the development of modern enterprise applications. It emphasizes reduced development time and improved maintainability, along with a focus on performance through its efficient design and small module size. Wijmo integrates seamlessly with popular JavaScript frameworks like Angular, React, and Vue.js, and supports cutting-edge technologies like TypeScript, making it a versatile solution for building complex web applications.

Wijmo introduces enhanced grid sorting functionality within the FlexGrid control, providing developers with the capability to implement tri-state column sorting. This allows users to cycle through ascending, descending, and unsorted states with successive clicks on column headers, offering more granular control over data arrangement. This refined sorting mechanism improves the user experience in data-intensive applications by enabling more flexible and intuitive data exploration, ultimately leading to more efficient data analysis and manipulation within the grid interface.

Wijmo is licensed per developer. Developer Licenses are perpetual and include 1 year Subscription which provides upgrades, including bug fixes and new features. See our Wijmo licensing page for full details.

Learn more on our Wijmo product page.