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Retrieve Data from Grids with AI Assist

March 31, 2026
Syncfusion Essential Studio UI Component Suite adds the Smart DataGrid, enabling natural-language prompts with AI sorting, filtering and grouping.

Syncfusion Essential Studio UI Component Suite is a comprehensive collection of user interface controls designed to support the development of modern, high-performance applications across web, desktop, and mobile platforms. It provides a wide range of components, from data grids and charts to schedulers and rich text editors, all built with a consistent API and strong integration across frameworks such as .NET, JavaScript, and Flutter. With a focus on reliability, scalability, and ease of use, it enables development teams to accelerate application delivery while maintaining flexibility and control over the user experience..

The Syncfusion Essential Studio UI Component Suite 2026 Volume 1 update introduces the Smart DataGrid, enabling developers to integrate natural language driven data interaction into modern WPF applications. This feature allows users to query, sort, filter, group, and highlight data through simple prompts, reducing the need for complex query logic and custom UI implementations. By supporting advanced scenarios such as multi condition filtering and contextual grouping, it improves development while maintaining flexibility and control. As a result, developers can deliver more intuitive data experiences faster, improve application usability, and reduce the overall effort required to implement rich data handling capabilities.

To see a full list of what's new in 2026 Volume 1 (33.1.44), see our release notes.

Syncfusion Essential Studio UI Component Suite is available as part of Syncfusion Essential Studio Enterprise which is licensed per developer and 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 Enterprise product page.

Generate PDFs Programmatically in WPF

March 27, 2026
Allow WPF applications to create PDFs directly from code with precise control over document structure, layout, and content rendering.

Creating PDFs programmatically involves generating Portable Document Format files from application data, user input, or existing content such as text, images, or HTML. Developers implementing this capability allow the production of consistent, platform-independent documents that preserve layout and formatting across devices. It is widely used for reporting, document archiving, invoicing, and content distribution, offering benefits such as precise control over document structure, automation of document workflows, and the ability to integrate document generation directly into applications.

Several WPF PDF components allow you to create PDFs, including:

  • ComponentOne WPF PDF (part of ComponentOne Studio WPF by MESCIUS) provides a .NET API for programmatically creating PDF documents in WPF applications.
  • Telerik UI for WPF PdfProcessing (part of Telerik UI for WPF) includes a framework-independent library for generating PDF files programmatically from scratch.
  • IronPDF for .NET by Iron Software also supports WPF and provides the ability to generate PDF documents by rendering HTML, URLs, or other existing content into PDF format.
  • Syncfusion WPF PDF (part of Syncfusion Essential Studio Enterprise) includes a WPF PDF library for creating, modifying, and saving PDF documents with layout control.

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

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Gain Document Understanding with AI Summaries

March 27, 2026
Syncfusion Essential Studio PDF Viewer SDK 2026 Volume 1 adds an AI document summarizer for fast comprehension and information retrieval.

The Syncfusion Essential Studio PDF Viewer SDK is a high performance solution that enables developers to integrate advanced PDF viewing capabilities into web, desktop, and mobile applications. It supports features such as document navigation, annotations, form filling, digital signatures, and collaborative review, allowing users to interact with PDF content efficiently. Designed for reliability and smooth rendering of complex documents, it provides a consistent experience across platforms.

The Syncfusion Essential Studio PDF Viewer SDK 2026 Volume 1 update introduces a document summarizer that enhances how developers deliver efficient document interaction by integrating AI-generated summaries and contextual question-answering directly within PDF viewing applications. This feature enables end users to quickly extract key information and insights from large or complex documents, reducing time spent navigating content and improving overall productivity.

To see a full list of what's new in Syncfusion Essential Studio PDF Viewer SDK 2026 Volume 1, see our release notes.

Syncfusion Essential Studio PDF Viewer SDK is licensed per developer on a one year timed subscription basis, with runtime royalty free redistribution included when the subscription is current, and includes one year of unlimited technical support and updates. See our Syncfusion Essential Studio Spreadsheet Editor SDK licensing page for full details.

Learn more on our Syncfusion Essential Studio PDF Viewer SDK product page.

Enhance Reporting with Gauge Visuals

March 26, 2026
Add gauges to reports to deliver clear, real-time visual insights that simplify complex data and highlight performance against targets.

Adding gauges to reports means incorporating visual indicators such as dial or meter style graphics that display key metrics against defined ranges or targets, making performance instantly understandable at a glance. This approach enhances report clarity by transforming complex or dense data into intuitive visuals, helping users quickly assess whether values fall within acceptable, warning, or critical thresholds. As a result, gauges support faster, more informed decision making, improve stakeholder communication, and create more engaging, user friendly reports. Common use cases include tracking sales performance against quotas, monitoring system health or uptime, visualizing budget utilization, and displaying KPI progress in executive dashboards where quick insights are essential.

Several .NET WPF Reporting controls include Gauges including:

  • DevExpress Reporting lets you embed customizable gauge controls in reports to visualize KPIs, enabling clear performance tracking and faster data driven decisions.
  • Telerik Reporting allows you to incorporate interactive gauges into reports, presenting real time metrics with intuitive visuals that enhance clarity and user engagement.
  • List & Label Enterprise Reporting Edition by combit facilitates adding gauge elements to reports, helping users highlight key values, thresholds, and performance trends effectively.
  • Stimulsoft Reports.WPF enables you to design rich reports with gauge components, delivering precise visual feedback on metrics for improved monitoring and analysis.

For an in-depth analysis of features and price, visit our comparison of .NET WPF Reporting Controls.

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Improve Navigation with In-Cell Hyperlinks

March 20, 2026
Enhance spreadsheet usability in WPF apps with built-in hyperlink support that enables efficient navigation between linked data and resources.

Hyperlink support in a spreadsheet allows a cell to reference an external resource, such as a web page, email address, file, or another location within the workbook. This capability enables users to connect data with relevant context, making it easier to navigate between related information and systems. By embedding links directly into cells, spreadsheets can serve not only as data stores but also as interactive interfaces, improving usability, reducing the need for manual lookup, and supporting more efficient processes across applications and datasets.

Several WPF spreadsheet components allow you to add hyperlinks within cells, including:

  • DevExpress WPF Spreadsheet (part of DevExpress WPF) enables hyperlinks in cells or ranges via its worksheet hyperlink collection, supporting both UI and API use.
  • Spread.NET by MESCIUS provides hyperlink support in WPF through a cell-level property and hyperlink object model defining link targets and types.
  • Telerik UI for WPF Spreadsheet (part of Telerik UI for WPF) supports hyperlinks by linking them to cell ranges, enabling web, email, or workbook links via its API.
  • Syncfusion WPF Spreadsheet (Syncfusion Essential Studio Enterprise) supports Excel-style hyperlinks, allowing assignment to cells through its API and UI.

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

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