.NET 7 WPF News

Create Web, Desktop, and Mobile Apps for .NET 8 with Telerik

November 21, 2023
The latest updates add support for .NET 8, enabling users to build modern applications and reporting solutions targeting the new .NET release.

Progress Telerik is a leading software publisher that provides a range of tools and solutions to help developers build and deploy modern applications. Its product range include UI libraries, reporting tools and testing frameworks. Telerik products are used by millions of developers around the world to build a wide variety of applications.

The following Telerik products have been updated with support for .NET 8, allowing developers to build web, desktop, mobile and reporting apps in the latest version of Microsoft's popular framework:

Visualizing Data by Adding Charts to WPF Spreadsheets

November 20, 2023
Transform complex data into compelling visualizations using .NET WPF spreadsheet components. Enhance data analysis and insights with interactive charts and graphs.

Charts are integral to spreadsheets, enabling users to transform data into visually compelling representations. These graphical formats, such as pie, line, bar, and area charts, effectively convey complex information by highlighting trends, patterns, and anomalies. Spreadsheet software with advanced charting capabilities empowers users to create dynamic charts that adapt seamlessly to data updates, making them invaluable tools for reporting, presentations, and data analysis.

Several .NET WPF spreadsheet components provide chart support including:

  • DevExpress WPF Spreadsheet (Part of DevExpress WPF) helps you visualize spreadsheet data effectively with a comprehensive collection of charts for WPF.
  • Infragistics WPF Spreadsheet (Part of Infragistics Ultimate UI for WPF) enhances WPF spreadsheet data analysis and insights with a wide range of customizable charts and graphs.
  • Spread.NET WPF by MESCIUS (formerly GrapeCity) creates impactful data visualizations with a variety of built-in charts for WPF spreadsheets.
  • Telerik WPF Spreadsheet (Part of Telerik UI for WPF) elevates data presentation in WPF spreadsheets with a rich collection of interactive charts and graphs.

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

Compare .NET WPF Spreadsheet Components

Generate Reports in .NET and Deploy on macOS and Linux

November 3, 2023
Learn how to create and edit DevExpress Report documents within the Visual Studio Code IDE.

DevExpress Reporting is a powerful and flexible reporting solution for .NET developers. It allows you to create reports of any complexity, from simple data tables to complex dashboards and interactive visualizations. DevExpress Reporting supports a wide range of data sources, including SQL databases, Entity Framework, and custom objects. It also offers a variety of export options, including PDF, XLSX, HTML, and RTF.

DevExpress Reporting is also available as part DevExpress DXperience and DevExpress Universal, a suite of over 600 UI controls and libraries for building high-impact business solutions for Windows Forms, WPF, ASP.NET, Blazor and more.

Create and Modify DevExpress Reports in Visual Studio Code (VS Code) on macOS and Linux (CTP).

The DevExpress Visual Studio Code Report Designer Extension allows you to create and edit DevExpress Report documents within the Visual Studio Code IDE.

A recent blog post by the DevExpress Reporting Team guides you through the setup process on macOS and illustrates how you can leverage the extension's capabilities to develop and modify existing reports.

Read the full blog now to learn more about this powerful capability.

Help Users Create Reports More Quickly and Efficiently

October 9, 2023
ActiveReports.NET 17.2 adds pre-configured Report Parts which allow end users to easily generate complex reports without having to master the technicalities of report design.

ActiveReports.NET is a reporting tool that allows developers to design and deliver reports with intuitive, reliable, and user-friendly report designers and controls. Features include the ability to create reports in a variety of formats, such as PDF, Excel, and HTML. ActiveReports.NET is also highly customizable, with an extensive API and advanced feature library.

ActiveReports.NET v17.2 introduces Report Parts, which can be created from any report item, including tables, charts, text boxes, and images. These Report Parts are created by developers and added to the ActiveReports toolbox for end-users to drag and drop onto the design surface. This makes it easy for end-users to create complex reports without having to learn the intricacies of report design. Developers can specify the properties of the Report Part, such as its data binding, formatting, and visibility so that they that are tailored to the specific needs of their users.

To see a full list of what's new in version 17.2, see our release notes.

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

Exporting Charts to PDF using .NET 7 WPF

October 7, 2023
Distribute charts in a secure, portable, well-supported format by exporting to PDF.

Exporting charts to PDF enables developers to save charts as PDF documents, ensuring their appearance and data are preserved for sharing, printing, or archival purposes. It allows seamless integration of charting capabilities within WPF applications and facilitates the generation of high-quality, portable chart representations in PDF format.

Here is a selection of WPF chart controls that offer PDF export support:

  • ChartDirector for .NET by Advanced Software Engineering is a comprehensive charting library that supports numerous chart types and includes built-in PDF export functionality.
  • TeeChart WPF (part of TeeChart for .NET Standard Business Edition by Steema Software) is a feature-rich charting component that includes PDF export capabilities.
  • NOV Chart for .NET by Nevron provides a wide range of charting options and supports exporting to PDF.

Additionally, the following charting components are available as part of multi-function component suites:

  • DevExpress WPF Chart (Part of DevExpress WPF) provides rich charting capabilities and supports PDF export along with other export formats.
  • Infragistics WPF Charts (Part of Infragistics Ultimate UI for WPF) includes powerful charting controls with PDF export functionality.
  • Telerik WPF Chart (Part of Telerik UI for WPF) offers a wide range of chart types and seamless PDF export capabilities.
  • ComponentOne Charts for WPF (Part of ComponentOne Studio for WPF by GrapeCity) supports PDF export and provides extensive customization options.

For an in-depth analysis of features and price, visit our comparison of .NET 7 charts.

Compare .NET 7 Charts