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Edit PDFs Directly from Code with .NET

January 15, 2024
Programmatic PDF editing automates tasks, streamlines workflows, and unlocks greater control over your documents.

Editing PDFs programmatically allows developers to transcend manual manipulation and embrace code-driven control. By leveraging dedicated libraries and C#, applications can now extract data, update content, and dynamically generate complex documents, all without user intervention. This unlocks profound efficiency gains, automates repetitive tasks, and empowers developers to integrate sophisticated document automation directly into their .NET workflows.

Several .NET components support programmatic editing of PDFs including:

  • DevExpress PDF Document API (part of DevExpress Office File API) is a non-visual .NET library that allows you to generate, convert, merge, split, edit, password-protect, and digitally sign PDF files.
  • Document Solutions for PDF by MESCIUS (formerly GrapeCity) is a C# .NET PDF document API library that allows developers to programmatically create and manipulate PDF documents at scale.
  • IronPDF for .NET is a C# PDF library for generating and editing PDFs, converting HTML to PDF, and integrating PDFs into your .NET applications.
  • XFINIUM.PDF CROSS-PLATFORM EDITION is a .NET library that supports a wide set of features, ranging from simple PDF creation to form filling, content redaction or complex color conversions.
  • PDF4NET provides a comprehensive .NET library for creating, editing, and manipulating PDFs with ease and efficiency.

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

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Improve Code Quality with Unit Testing

January 11, 2024
TX Text Control 32.0 Service Pack 2 streamlines development workflow with intuitive testing capabilities built right into the library.

TX Text Control .NET is a royalty-free, fully programmable document editor that empowers developers to add rich WYSIWYG word processing to desktop and web applications across various platforms. From Windows Forms and WPF for native apps to ASP.NET for web-based solutions, it provides everything from comprehensive text formatting and mail merge to PDF creation and processing, all through a robust API and intuitive user interface.

The TX Text Control .NET Version 32.0 Service Pack 2 release adds support for unit testing. You can now test your TX Text Control based software using NUnit, MSTest, or other testing frameworks. Unit tests help to ensure that code is well-written and well-structured, and leads to more modular and maintainable code.

To see a full list of what's new in version 32.0 Service Pack 2, see our release notes:

TX Text Control .NET for Windows Forms and TX Text Control .NET for WPF are licensed per developer and are available as a Perpetual License with a 12 month support and maintenance subscription. See our TX Text Control .NET for Windows Forms licensing page or TX Text Control .NET for WPF licensing page for full details.

TX Text Control .NET Server for ASP.NET is licensed per developer and is available as a Perpetual License with a 12 month support and maintenance subscription. Run time licenses are required for the deployment to production servers. See our TX Text Control .NET Server for ASP.NET licensing page for full details.

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Enhance .NET 8 Apps with Code Editing, Scripting, and UI Design

January 10, 2024
AlterNET Studio 9.5 updates all core libraries, NuGet packages, and demo projects to support .NET 8.

AlterNET Studio provides a set of component libraries that enables users of your applications to write scripts in C#, Visual Basic, TypeScript, JavaScript and Python programming languages to extend your application with custom functionality; run and debug these scripts with a fully-featured debugging engine and design visual user interfaces with the graphical Form Designer.

The AlterNET Studio 9.5 release adds support for Microsoft .NET 8, allowing developers to enjoy the performance boosts, enhanced cross-platform compatibility, and new APIs in the latest version of Microsoft's popular development framework. All AlterNET Studio core libraries, NuGet packages, and demo projects have been updated to support .NET 8.

To see a full list of what's new in version 9.5, see our release notes.

AlterNET Studio is licensed per developer and is Run-time royalty free. Licenses are perpetual and include a subscription providing software updates for 12 months, which can be renewed in order to continue receiving updates. Site and OEM License options are also available. See our AlterNET Studio licensing page for full details.

For more information, visit our AlterNET Studio product page.

Let Users Print Reports Directly from Your Apps

January 9, 2024
WPF reporting controls with printing capabilities allow users to generate paper copies for analysis, long-term archiving, and efficient distribution.

Turning data into tangible insights is critical for businesses, and reporting tools can bridge the gap with robust printing capabilities. These tools support various paper sizes, orientations, and quality settings, ensuring accurate and professional representation of reports in physical form. Additional features like printer selection and print preview streamline the process, further enhancing efficiency.

Several WPF reporting components support printing including:

  • DevExpress Reporting provides Enterprise-grade report functionality with high fidelity printing including print preview and numerous options.
  • ActiveReports.NET by MESCIUS (formerly GrapeCity) offers flexible print settings for fine-grained control over output.
  • List & Label Enterprise Reporting Edition by combit includes comprehensive printing options including direct-to-printer and batch printing.
  • FastReport WPF empowers seamless report printing across formats and printers through advanced page splitting, tiling, and scaling capabilities.

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

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Add an Excel-like Ribbon to Your .NET Spreadsheets

January 2, 2024
Spread.NET 17 features a new Ribbon control that lets you add contextual tabs, buttons and menus to your spreadsheet apps.

Spread.NET by MESCIUS is a powerful tool for building Excel-like applications in your .NET projects. It lets you create interactive spreadsheets, grids, dashboards, and even forms within WinForms, ASP.NET, and WPF applications. With its rich feature set, including a robust calculation engine, formula support, and Excel compatibility, Spread.NET empowers developers to build data analysis tools, budgeting apps, scientific dashboards, and more, all within the familiar .NET environment.

The Spread.NET v17 release adds a new Ribbon control to modernize your spreadsheet's look and feel. Inspired by Excel, this intuitive interface organizes commands into clear, contextual tabs and groups, making it easy for users to find the tools they need. This modern upgrade not only boosts productivity but also brings a familiar feel to your spreadsheets, streamlining the entire user experience.

To see a full list of what's new in version 17, see our release notes.

Spread.NET is licensed per developer and is available as a Perpetual License with a 12 month support and maintenance subscription. We can supply any Spread.NET license including new licenses, maintenance renewals, and upgrade licenses. See our Spread.NET licensing page for full details.

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