.NET 7 WPF News

Integrate Native Report Viewing into Angular Apps

January 2, 2024
DevExpress Reporting 23.2 adds a new high performance Angular report viewer that leverages native platform rendering.

DevExpress Reporting is a powerful, versatile tool for building reports in the .NET ecosystem. It lets you design professional-looking reports with a visual editor, connect to various data sources, and customize them with charts, graphs, and interactive elements. Whether you're creating invoices, sales summaries, or complex dashboards, DevExpress Reporting offers the flexibility and features to bring your data to life in a clear and insightful way. It integrates seamlessly with WinForms, WPF, Web, and Blazor applications, making it a popular choice for developers who need a robust reporting solution.

The DevExpress Reporting 23.2 release introduces a native Angular Report Viewer. This new component seamlessly integrates into your Angular applications, eliminating the need for Knockout.js. Built for performance, it leverages native platform rendering for lightning-fast document visualization. Property management is simplified, replacing observable complexities with a straightforward event-based mechanism. To optimize development, you can now utilize native Angular components as templates for report viewer elements. Embrace a streamlined, efficient, and Knockout-free reporting experience with the Native Angular Report Viewer.

To see a full list of what's new in version 23.2, 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.

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Sync Events with Microsoft 365 Calendars

December 29, 2023
The DevExpress WPF 23.2 Scheduler component can now seamlessly synchronize user appointments with Microsoft 365 (Outlook) calendars.

DevExpress WPF is a powerful suite of controls that enhances your WPF development toolkit. It offers data grids, ribbon menus, rich text editors, spreadsheets, charts, and more – all with beautiful themes and touch-friendly interfaces. DevExpress WPF empowers you to build professional-looking, responsive applications that meet modern user expectations, saving you time and effort while adding polish and functionality.

The DevExpress WPF 23.2 update helps you stay organized and on top of your schedule. The WPF Scheduler component now seamlessly connects with Microsoft 365 (Outlook) Calendars. Effortlessly export appointments, import events, and even merge calendars and resolve conflicts with ease.

To see a full list of what's new in version 23.2, see our release notes.

DevExpress WPF is licensed per developer and is available as a Perpetual License with a 12 month support and maintenance subscription. We can supply new subscriptions, subscription renewals, and additional licenses. See our DevExpress WPF licensing page for full details.

DevExpress WPF is available to buy in the following products:

Enhance Data Input Accuracy in WPF Apps

November 30, 2023
Masked text boxes restrict user input to a predefined format, ensuring consistent and error-free information entry.

A masked text box is a data editor that requires the user to input data in a specific format. This control is particularly useful in forms where consistency and accuracy of data are critical, such as phone numbers or social security numbers. The mask ensures that the input conforms to a predefined pattern, reducing errors and streamlining data entry processes.

Several WPF data editor components provide masked input text boxes including:

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

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Let Users View PDFs in your WPF Apps

November 24, 2023
Integrate a native PDF viewer into your application, eliminating the need for third-party software.

A PDF viewer allows users to seamlessly open, view and interact with PDF documents directly within a software application. This eliminates the need to switch between separate programs, enhancing user convenience and streamlining workflows.

Several WPF PDF viewer components provide viewing capabilities including:

  • DevExpress WPF PDF Viewer (part of DevExpress WPF) lets users view, navigate, and manipulate PDF documents within your WPF applications.
  • ComponentOne Studio WPF PDF (part of ComponentOne Studio WPF) by MESCIUS can display, save, and print PDF documents with ease in your WPF applications.
  • Telerik UI PDF for WPF (part of Telerik UI for WPF) empowers your WPF applications with comprehensive PDF viewing and annotation capabilities.
  • Syncfusion WPF PDF (part of Syncfusion Essential Studio Enterprise) seamlessly integrates PDF viewing, annotation, and form filling into your WPF applications.
  • XFINIUM.PDF includes a lightweight and high performance PDF viewer for WPF applications with zooming support.

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

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Improve Office File Report Rendering with SkiaSharp

November 24, 2023
Telerik Reporting R3 2023 SP1 adds SkiaSharp-based rendering for reports created as Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint documents.

Telerik Reporting is a comprehensive and lightweight embedded reporting tool for .NET web and desktop applications. It enables developers and reporting users to create, design, and export visually appealing, interactive, and reusable reports to effectively present analytical and business data. It supports various technologies, including ASP.NET Core, Blazor, ASP.NET MVC, ASP.NET AJAX, HTML5/JS, Angular, WPF, WinForms, and WinUI.

Telerik Reporting R3 2023 SP1 introduces SkiaSharp-based rendering for Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint documents. SkiaSharp is a 2D graphics API for .NET, based on Google's Skia Graphics Library. This cross-platform API means your rendered documents will look the same on all platforms that support it, such as Microsoft Windows, Apple macOS/iOS, Android, and Linux. SkiaSharp can leverage the hardware acceleration capabilities of modern devices so your reports will be rendered faster and more smoothly.

To see a full list of what's new in R3 2023 SP1, see our release notes.

Telerik Reporting is available to buy in the following products: