.NET 7 WPF News

Create Filter Expressions with Intuitive Filtering

December 9, 2024
Telerik UI for WPF 2024 Q4 (2024.4.1111) adds advanced grid filtering, enabling complex expressions with an intuitive Filter Editor.

Telerik UI for WPF is a robust suite of over 150 user interface components designed for Windows Presentation Foundation, enabling developers to build modern, high-performance desktop applications. It includes controls like data grids, charts, schedulers, and editors, optimized for seamless integration and support for MVVM (Model-View-ViewModel) patterns. With features like built-in theming, responsive layouts, and customizable styling, it simplifies the creation of visually appealing, intuitive interfaces. Ideal for enterprise-grade or consumer-facing apps, Telerik UI for WPF accelerates development while ensuring professional-quality results.

The Telerik UI for WPF 2024 Q4 (2024.4.1111) update enhances RadGridView with a new filtering mode that supports complex expressions, providing developers with greater control and precision when working with data. This feature introduces an intuitive Filter Editor that combines a clear Data Filter View for visualizing applied criteria with the powerful RadDataFilter control for adding, editing, and managing filters. Key usability enhancements, such as optional wrapping for readability, quick enable/disable options for filters, and streamlined access to editing tools, make it easier to implement dynamic, customizable filtering experiences in applications, empowering developers to deliver highly responsive and user-centric interfaces.

To see a full list of what's new in 2024 Q4, see our release notes.

Telerik UI for WPF is licensed per developer and is available as a perpetual license with a one year support subscription, which is available in three tiers: Lite, Priority or Ultimate. See our Telerik UI for WPF licensing page for full details.

Telerik UI for WPF is available individually or as part of the following products:

Transform Spreadsheets into High-Quality PDFs

December 6, 2024
Spread.NET 18 delivers high-resolution PDF exports with Excel-compatible features and advanced rendering options.

Spread.NET by MESCIUS is a versatile spreadsheet component for .NET applications, enabling developers to integrate Excel-compatible functionalities into Windows Forms, WPF and ASP.NET. With features like advanced data visualization, pivot tables, conditional formatting, and customizable formulas, Spread.NET handles large data sets efficiently and allows seamless Excel import/export. This tool is ideal for applications needing robust data analytics and reporting, such as financial software and business intelligence solutions, enhancing user experience with a familiar spreadsheet interface.

The Spread.NET 18 update enhances PDF export capabilities by delivering high-resolution outputs with improved image quality and rendering precision. This update aligns closely with Excel-compatible printing features, ensuring accurate representation of rich text, flat style modes, transparent shapes and header/footer images in PDF documents. Developers can now save individual sheets, entire workbooks or directly print to PDF, providing greater flexibility and efficiency. With these improvements, the PDF export functionality meets professional-grade standards, making it a reliable tool for creating polished, high-quality outputs directly from .NET spreadsheets.

To see a full list of what's new in version 18, 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.

Improve Spreadsheet Editing with Undo and Redo

November 25, 2024
Provide WPF spreadsheet application users with the ability to easily correct mistakes and recover changes.

Undo and redo functionality in a spreadsheet allows users to reverse or reapply actions made during editing, providing a straightforward way to correct mistakes or recover changes. The undo option enables users to step back through recent actions, such as data entry, formatting, or formula adjustments, while redo restores any actions reversed by the undo function. This capability provides a safety net, allowing users to recover from unintended modifications, thereby enhancing productivity as it minimizes errors and streamlines the editing process.

Several WPF spreadsheet components allow you to redo and undo editing changes, including:

  • DevExpress WPF Spreadsheet (part of DevExpress WPF) lets users undo and redo changes to cells, formulas, and formatting, ensuring flexibility and error recovery.
  • Spread WPF (part of Spread.NET by MESCIUS) facilitates efficient editing and formatting with robust undo/redo capabilities, minimizing the risk of accidental data loss.
  • Telerik WPF Spreadsheet (part of Telerik UI for WPF) allows you to undo and redo actions efficiently, offering a reliable way to manage iterative adjustments.
  • Syncfusion WPF Spreadsheet (part of Syncfusion Essential Studio Enterprise) offers undo/redo functionality to streamline data editing processes.

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

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Enhance Surface Chart Visuals with Theming Support

November 4, 2024
Syncfusion Essential Studio WPF 2024 Volume 3 enables customizable colors, fonts, and layouts for branded, visually cohesive surface charts.

Syncfusion Essential Studio WPF, available as part of Syncfusion Essential Studio Enterprise, is a powerful suite of over 95 UI controls, 50+ charts, and document processing libraries designed to boost the development of high-performance line-of-business applications for the Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) framework. With built-in themes, touch-friendly interfaces, and seamless Visual Studio integration, it empowers developers to craft modern, feature-rich, and cross-platform experiences with ease.

The Syncfusion Essential Studio WPF 2024 Volume 3 release adds theming support to the Surface Chart. By enabling the modification of color palettes, font styles, axis labels, and overall layout, theming empowers users to create visually striking and informative charts that align with specific branding guidelines or user preferences. This flexibility not only improves the chart's aesthetic quality but also contributes to a more engaging and intuitive user experience.

To see a full list of what's new in 2024 Volume 3, see our release notes.

Syncfusion Essential Studio WPF is available as part of Syncfusion Essential Studio Enterprise which is licensed per developer starting with a Team License of up to five developers. It 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 WPF product page.

Provide an Intuitive Way to Select Specific Times

October 29, 2024
Enhance user experience with a robust, customizable time picker solution that makes it easier to select precise times.

A time picker (time editor) component allows users to select a specific time from a predefined range. It often presents a visual representation of time, such as a clock face or a digital display, and provides intuitive controls for adjusting hours, minutes, and sometimes seconds. This component simplifies time input and selection processes, enhancing user experience and reducing potential errors in applications that require precise time specification, such as scheduling tools, appointment booking systems, and time-based data entry forms.

Several WPF data editor collections feature a time editor, including:

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

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