.NET 8 WPF News

Refine Data Precision with TimeOnly Filters

January 2, 2025
DevExpress WPF v24.2 adds enhanced TimeOnly Column Filters for efficient time-based data analysis with Excel-inspired filtering options.

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 v24.2 update introduces enhanced TimeOnly Column Filters, providing users with a streamlined and precise way to analyze time-specific data. This feature enables users to efficiently filter grid data based solely on time values using an intuitive, Excel-inspired interface. By offering dedicated time interval rules within the column filter popup, developers can deliver a more focused and user-friendly experience for end users working with time-based datasets. This enhancement simplifies data exploration, improves productivity, and ensures that time-related insights can be identified quickly and accurately within WPF applications.

To see a full list of what's new in version 24.2, 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.

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Enhance Grid Navigation with Row/Column Scrolling

December 31, 2024
ComponentOne Studio WPF 2024 v2 enhances FlexGrid with the ability to scroll by row or column for a more intuitive user experience.

ComponentOne Studio WPF by MESCIUS is a comprehensive suite of controls designed to enhance the development of WPF applications. It offers a range of powerful and flexible UI components such as data grids, charts, and data visualization tools that integrate seamlessly into WPF projects. This suite enables developers to create modern, responsive, and visually appealing applications with greater efficiency, leveraging robust features and customization options. Its components are optimized for performance and ease of use, allowing for the rapid development of high-quality WPF applications that meet complex business requirements.

The ComponentOne Studio WPF 2024 v2 update introduces a new ScrollMode property to FlexGrid, enabling developers to implement scrolling by row or column instead of the default pixel-based behavior. This enhancement ensures that rows and columns are fully visible, preventing partial display and improving data readability within the grid. By offering a more precise and structured navigation experience, this feature supports applications where clarity and user focus are critical. This addition provides developers with greater flexibility to customize the grid's behavior, allowing them to tailor the user experience to meet specific application requirements.

To see a full list of what's new in 2024 v2, see our release notes.

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

ComponentOne Studio WPF is available individually or as part of ComponentOne Studio Enterprise.

Leverage Object-Oriented Data Sources in Reports

December 17, 2024
.NET report controls with IEnumerable data connectivity allow dynamically binding in-memory collections or runtime-generated data to reports.

IEnumerable data connectivity allows for easy binding of reports to in-memory collections or objects that implement the IEnumerable interface, such as lists and arrays. This technique makes use of LINQ-compatible data structures, allowing developers to dynamically populate reports with data from a variety of sources, including APIs, business logic, and complicated data transformations, without relying on traditional databases. This provides increased flexibility in data provisioning, easier integration with object-oriented application architectures, and the ability to manage data from runtime-generated collections, all of which improve the adaptability and maintainability of reporting systems.

Several .NET reporting components offer IEnumerable data connectivity including:

  • DevExpress Reports (Multi-Platform) lets you bind IEnumerable data sources seamlessly, offering flexibility for cross-platform reporting with dynamic data handling.
  • ActiveReports.NET by MESCIUS facilitates IEnumerable connectivity for lightweight, in-memory data reporting, supporting complex business logic and non-database scenarios.
  • Telerik Reporting enables direct binding to IEnumerable collections, simplifying integration of runtime data into professional reports for .NET applications.
  • List & Label Enterprise Reporting Edition by combit lets you use IEnumerable sources for custom data-driven reporting, emphasizing scalability and real-time data updates.
  • Stimulsoft Reports.Net supports IEnumerable binding to streamline reporting from dynamic data collections, enhancing adaptability for diverse .NET applications.

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

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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.