.NET 7 WPF News

Enhance Report Clarity with Interactive Charts

September 26, 2024
Empower users to visualize complex data effortlessly, boosting insights and decision-making through dynamic, real-time chart integration.

Charts within reports are graphical representations of data that allow users to visually interpret trends, comparisons, and patterns. They can take various forms, such as bar charts, line charts, or pie charts, and are typically integrated into dashboards or reporting tools to provide clear insights at a glance. By simplifying data visualization, charts enhance user experience and make it less taxing for users to understand complex information. Charts can be dynamically updated with real-time data, allowing for more responsive and insightful reporting in applications.

Several .NET WPF reporting controls offer support for charts including:

  • DevExpress Reports lets you create visually engaging reports with customizable charts, offering real-time data visualization and enhanced decision-making capabilities.
  • ActiveReports.NET allows you to design dynamic reports with a wide variety of chart options, simplifying complex data into actionable insights.
  • Stimulsoft Reports facilitates the generation of interactive reports with flexible charting features, helping users make data-driven decisions more efficiently.
  • MindFusion.Reporting enables you to craft detailed reports with integrated charts, providing clear, concise visual representations of complex datasets.

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

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Customize Reports with Real-Time Data Manipulation

September 25, 2024
.NET WPF report controls with calculated fields functionality enables more dynamic and insightful reporting without modifying the original dataset.

Calculated Fields in .NET WPF Reporting controls enable developers to dynamically compute values based on data from the report's dataset. These fields are not part of the original data source but are created by applying expressions, functions, or formulas to existing data. By leveraging calculated fields, developers can customize reports with real-time data manipulation, allowing for more sophisticated analysis and presentation without altering the underlying data model. The key benefits include reducing the need for external data processing, improving performance by handling computations within the report, and offering more flexibility in how data is displayed and interpreted.

Several .NET WPF reporting controls offer calculated field functionality including:

  • DevExpress Reports allows you to seamlessly design cross-platform reports with calculated fields for precise data transformation and aggregation.
  • ActiveReports .NET by MESCIUS lets you create dynamic, custom reports by integrating powerful calculated fields, enhancing data presentation and analysis.
  • Telerik Reporting facilitates detailed report customization utilizing calculated fields to compute complex expressions and enhance data-driven reports.
  • TX Text Control .NET for WPF Enterprise by Text Control integrates calculated fields, providing dynamic data computations within formatted, WPF-based reporting documents.
  • List & Label Enterprise Reporting Edition by combit enables advanced reporting with customizable calculated fields, empowering users to derive insights from complex data.

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

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Easily Rotate Material Textures Across 3D Geometries

September 24, 2024
Eyeshot 2024.3 adds a new material texture rotation feature that enhances control over the alignment and orientation of textures on 3D models.

Eyeshot by devDept Software empowers you to integrate robust CAD functionalities into your .NET applications. Supporting both Windows Forms and WPF natively, it offers a comprehensive suite of tools accessible through the Visual Studio toolbox. These include design for 2D/3D geometry creation and editing, drawing for automatic 2D view generation, simulation for geometry validation, and manufacture for CNC toolpath generation and simulation.

The Eyeshot 2024.3 release introduces a powerful new feature that enhances the realism of 3D modeling with support for material texture rotation. This update allows users to rotate textures applied to 3D surfaces, giving them greater control over the appearance and alignment of materials. Whether you're creating architectural designs, engineering models, or product visualizations, this feature makes it easier to achieve the desired aesthetic by adjusting how textures wrap around complex geometries.

To see a full list of what's new in version 2024.3, see our release notes.

Eyeshot is licensed per developer and is available as an annual license, with either Lite or Priority support. See our licensing pages for Eyeshot Pro, Eyeshot Ultimate, and Eyeshot Fem for full details.

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Allow Users to Control Print Output

September 4, 2024
.NET WPF Print & Preview controls allow users to adjust page layout, margins, and other settings before printing from your application.

Print & Preview .NET WPF controls provide a comprehensive solution for printing and previewing content within your WPF applications. These controls offer a user-friendly interface for users to review their content before committing to printing, ensuring accuracy and preventing costly errors. Additionally, they support various printing options, including page orientation, margins, and scaling, allowing developers to customize the printing experience to meet specific requirements.

Many .NET WPF UI Suites contain Print & Preview controls including:

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

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Disable Filtering When Searching Grids in WPF

August 23, 2024
Telerik UI for WPF 2024 Q3 adds the flexibility to disable data filtering during grid searches, enabling more customizable search options.

Telerik UI for WPF is an extensive UI library specifically designed for building modern and feature-rich business applications using the Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) framework. It offers many customizable controls, ranging from data-driven grids and charts to specialized navigation and input components. The suite emphasizes performance and user experience, providing data virtualization for handling large datasets efficiently and ensuring visually appealing interactions.

The Telerik UI for WPF 2024 Q3 (2024.3.806) update enhances the DataGrid control by implementing "Search as You Type" behavior without filtering the items. This new option provides users with greater control over the grid search process with the ability to disable data filtering when performing search operations. By enabling users to tailor the filtering behavior, this feature ensures that search results are not inadvertently limited by active filters, potentially revealing more relevant data that would otherwise be hidden.

To see a full list of what's new in 2024 Q3, 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 to buy in the following products: