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Preview Reports with AI-Powered Data

February 6, 2026
DevExpress Reporting 25.2 enables generating test data using AI to preview and validate reports without connecting to live data sources.

DevExpress Reporting is a comprehensive suite of reporting tools that empowers developers to create visually stunning and highly customizable reports for various applications. With its rich feature set, including data binding, layout design, printing, and exporting capabilities, DevExpress Reporting enables the efficient creation of reports that meet the most demanding business requirements.

The DevExpress Reporting 25.2 update allows developers to generate AI-generated test data to preview reports directly within the Visual Studio and End-User Report Designers for WinForms and WPF. By removing the need to connect to a live data source during design, it supports faster iteration and easier layout validation. This is particularly valuable when production data is unavailable or when sharing report templates that must not include sensitive information.

To see a full list of what's new in version 25.2, see our release notes.

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

DevExpress Reporting is available to buy in the following products:

Generate Compliant E-Invoicing Documents

February 5, 2026
List & Label 31.001 adds support for ZUGFeRD 2.4, enabling invoices to be created as reports suitable for human review and automated processing.

List & Label by combit is a software development toolkit that helps developers to integrate comprehensive reporting functionalities into their desktop, web, and cloud applications. It offers features such as data binding, complex data visualization, and a user-friendly report designer, along with printing, exporting, and previewing capabilities. List & Label operates independently of programming languages and data sources, providing developers with the flexibility to design and deliver informative reports within their development environment.

The List & Label 31.001 update adds support for ZUGFeRD 2.4, enabling standards-compliant electronic invoices to be generated as part of existing reporting and document output processes. Developers can produce invoices that combine a conventional PDF layout with embedded XML data compatible with EN 16931, allowing the same document to be used for both visual review and automated processing. This allows current e-invoicing requirements to be met without introducing separate invoice formats or additional export logic.

To see a full list of what's new in version 31.001, see our release notes.

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

List & Label is available in the following products:

Turn Grid Data into Clickable Links

February 3, 2026
Hyperlinks in grid cells improve navigation and context by connecting users directly to related records, pages, or actions from within the grid view.

Hyperlinks in grid cells allow data within a grid to be presented as clickable links, enabling users to navigate directly to related pages, records, or actions from a single view. This reduces the need for extra navigation steps, and makes relationships between data clearer and more intuitive. Key benefits include faster access to detailed information and a more interactive user experience. Common use cases include linking order numbers to order details, customer names to profile pages, or grid entries to related documents, reports, or edit screens.

Several .NET WinForms grid controls offer hyperlink cell types, including:

For an in-depth analysis of features and price, visit our .NET WinForms grid controls comparison.

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Export Chart Data to CSV from WinForms

February 2, 2026
Give WinForms apps the ability to export charts to CSV format, making chart data available for use in reports, spreadsheets, and external systems.

Exporting charts to CSV (Comma-Separated Values) allows users to extract underlying chart data into a simple, portable text format that can be easily opened in spreadsheet applications or processed by other tools. This feature is particularly useful for reporting, data analysis, auditing, and integration apps, as it decouples the visual presentation of data from the raw numerical or categorical information it represents. By enabling quick access to chart data in a structured format, exporting to CSV enhances interoperability across systems and supports a wider range of use cases.

Several WinForms charting components allow you to export to CSV, including:

  • TeeChart for .NET Pro Edition by Steema Software offers built-in export capabilities that allow developers to save chart data directly to CSV with customizable formatting options.
  • .netCHARTING is a comprehensive charting library that provides the ability to export charts to various image and document formats in WinForms applications.
  • ProEssentials by GigaSoft integrates into WinForms apps and offers chart export to various formats and includes options for exporting underlying data in editable text form.

For an in-depth analysis of features and price, visit our comparison of WinForms chart components.

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Build, Read and Manage PDFs in WinForms Apps

January 22, 2026
Make it easy to view, create, search, and print PDFs directly in WinForms applications, supporting consistent and dependable document processes.

PDF reading and writing features form a core part of modern PDF components, allowing applications to view, generate, edit, and share PDF documents consistently across platforms. These capabilities cover common tasks such as displaying and searching documents, as well as creating and exporting PDFs programmatically with reliable rendering and standards compliance.

Common features include:

  • Creating PDFs allows applications to generate new PDF documents from code, data, or templates, supporting structured content, formatting, and metadata.
  • Printing/Saving to PDF enables users or systems to output documents to PDF format for sharing or archiving, with control over layout and print settings.
  • Printing PDFs to a printer provides direct printing capabilities, allowing PDF documents to be sent to physical printers with control over output settings.
  • Localization ensures PDF content, UI elements, and formatting adapt to different languages and regional conventions.
  • Right to Left (RTL) support provides correct layout and text flow for languages such as Arabic and Hebrew, ensuring accurate reading and presentation.
  • Searching text allows users to quickly find words or phrases within a document, improving navigation and usability for large or complex PDFs.
  • PDF Readers/PDF Viewers deliver accurate on-screen rendering of PDF files, supporting navigation, zooming, and page interaction.
  • Saving a PDF to a stream enables applications to write PDF output directly to memory or network streams, supporting efficient storage, transmission, and integration with external systems.

For an in-depth analysis of features and price, visit our WinForms PDF components comparison.

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