.NET 8 Blazor News

Organize Diagram Designs with Layers

June 17, 2024
NOV Diagram for .NET 2024.1 enhances design management for complex diagramming projects with the introduction of layer functionality.

NOV Diagram for .NET by Nevron is a comprehensive and feature-rich diagramming framework designed for .NET developers to create specialized diagramming and drawing applications. Including most of the functionality found in Microsoft Visio, it offers an array of features such as high-performance rendering, a rich set of predefined shapes, automatic layout algorithms, and extensive input/output capabilities. This tool facilitates the integration of complex visualizations directly into WinForms, WPF, Blazor, and Xamarin.Mac projects for developing sophisticated diagramming solutions while maintaining responsiveness and user interactivity.

The NOV Diagram for .NET 2024.1 update introduces a new layers feature which gives developers greater control over complex diagram designs. Enabling the segregation of different visual components into distinct layers allows for better organization, making it easier to manage intricate diagrams that require multiple overlapping elements. This functionality means that each page item can now be assigned to a layer, which can be independently manipulated, hidden, or locked without affecting others. This provides a more streamlined workflow and reduces the likelihood of errors during both development and runtime.

To see a full list of what's new in 2024.1, see our release notes.

NOV Diagram for .NET is licensed per developer and is available as a perpetual license with 1 year support and maintenance. See our NOV Diagram for .NET licensing page for full details.

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View Reports and PDF Documents in Blazor Apps

June 14, 2024
ComponentOne Studio Blazor Edition 2024 v1 adds the FlexViewer control with page navigation, search, touch support, scrolling, and file export.

ComponentOne Studio Blazor Edition by MESCIUS empowers developers to leverage their existing C# skills to build rich web applications. This comprehensive suite includes high-performance, native Blazor UI controls like FlexGrid, a powerful datagrid with data virtualization, and 50+ chart types for data visualization. It also offers essential input controls like Autocomplete and Combobox, boosting development efficiency and creating a seamless experience for both developers and users.

The ComponentOne Studio Blazor Edition 2024 v1 release introduces the new FlexViewer control. This Blazor Server control simplifies integrating report and PDF viewing into your Blazor applications. FlexViewer empowers users with intuitive features like page navigation, search, touch support, and continuous scrolling. It also enhances productivity by allowing file export in various formats including PDF, HTML, Excel, Word, and images. This makes FlexViewer ideal for scenarios like delivering financial reports, displaying legal documents, or showcasing product brochures – all within your Blazor applications.

To see a full list of what's new in 2024 v1, see our release notes.

ComponentOne Studio Blazor Edition is licensed per developer on a perpetual basis and includes a 12 month subscription. See our ComponentOne Studio Blazor Edition licensing page for full details.

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Deliver Richer Visual Analytics in .NET Apps

June 12, 2024
NOV Chart for .NET 2024.1 expands visualization capabilities with new Grid, Mesh, Triangulated, and Vertex surface chart types.

NOV Chart for .NET by Nevron is a comprehensive .NET charting component suite designed for cross-platform application development. It offers an array of 2D and 3D chart types, along with smart data labeling, an advanced chart axes model, numerous interactivity features and GPU-accelerated real-time rendering based on OpenGL. This library allows developers to seamlessly integrate rich, dynamic and interactive business, scientific, financial and presentation data visualizations into their .NET applications for more effective communication.

The NOV Chart for .NET 2024.1 update expands its surface series capabilities to include support for Grid Surface, Mesh Surface, Triangulated Surface, and Vertex Surface series types. Supporting custom colors per vertex, mesh and contour lines, flat contour rendering, real time, shader optimized rendering, and more, each series type offers unique capabilities for depicting data. This enables developers to deliver richer, more informative visual analytics, catering to a wide range of professional and scientific needs.

To see a full list of what's new in 2024.1, see our release notes.

NOV Chart for .NET is licensed per developer and is available as a perpetual license with 1 year support and maintenance. See our NOV Chart for .NET licensing page for full details.

NOV Chart for .NET is available in the following products:

Improve Input Quality with Data Validation

May 31, 2024
Grid controls with validation support ensure that data is accurate, reducing the risk of errors or inconsistencies, and improving user experience.

Data validation ensures the accuracy and integrity of information entered by users. It involves implementing rules to verify data against specific criteria, such as data type, format, or range. This helps prevent errors during data entry, improves data consistency, and safeguards against invalid information skewing analysis or downstream processes. Data validation is crucial in various scenarios, including managing financial records, maintaining customer databases, and ensuring data quality for scientific research.

Several Blazor grid controls offer data validation support including:

  • DevExpress Blazor Data Grid (part of DevExpress ASP.NET and Blazor) empowers you to define custom validation rules for individual cells or entire columns.
  • Telerik UI for Blazor Grid (part of Telerik UI for Blazor) ensures data integrity through built-in editors with real-time validation feedback.
  • FlexGrid for Blazor (part of ComponentOne Studio Blazor Edition by MESCIUS) offers a comprehensive validation API for enforcing data type and format restrictions.
  • Syncfusion Blazor DataGrid (part of Syncfusion Essential Studio Enterprise) facilitates data accuracy with customizable validation rules and inline error messages.

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

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Simplify Data Exploration to Focus on Key Trends

May 31, 2024
Blazor UI suites with pivot grid controls empower users to explore and summarize large datasets, uncovering key metrics and hidden trends.

A pivot grid is a powerful data analysis tool that allows you to dynamically summarize and reorganize large datasets. By dragging and dropping fields, you can quickly create a new table that groups and calculates values based on different categories, revealing trends and patterns within your data. This interactive functionality makes pivot grids ideal for gaining insights and informing data-driven decisions. Common use cases include financial analysis, marketing campaign evaluation, and sales performance exploration.

Several Blazor UI suites feature a pivot grid control including:

  • DevExpress ASP.NET and Blazor lets you create interactive pivot grids for Blazor applications, enabling users to analyze data from multiple dimensions.
  • Telerik UI for Blazor enables you to build feature-rich Blazor pivot grids with advanced data analysis capabilities, allowing for in-depth exploration of your data.
  • Infragistics Ignite UI empowers you to deliver Blazor applications with efficient and customizable pivot grids, providing users with a tailored data exploration experience.
  • Syncfusion Essential Studio Enterprise allows you to easily integrate Blazor pivot grids with various data sources and perform complex aggregations.

For an in-depth analysis of features and price, visit our Blazor UI suites comparison.

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