.NET 8 WPF News

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.

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Provide Intuitive Interfaces with Touch Support

June 11, 2024
Touch-enabled .NET 8 WPF data editor controls empower developers to build engaging UIs for a wide range of modern devices.

Data editors with touch support revolutionize user interaction by enabling intuitive gestures, taps, and swipes. This fosters a seamless experience, particularly on touchscreens found in smartphones, tablets, and even touch-enabled laptops. Developers can leverage this functionality to create applications with effortless navigation, data manipulation, and command execution through touch. This broader accessibility empowers a wider range of users, enhancing usability and fostering a more engaging and efficient interaction that capitalizes on the hardware capabilities of modern devices.

Many .NET 8 WPF collections contain Data Editors with Touch Support including:

  • ComponentOne WPF Input and Editors (part of ComponentOne Studio WPF by MESCIUS) supports touch inputs, allowing users to efficiently interact using taps and swipes.
  • DevExpress WPF Data Editors (part of DevExpress WPF) lets you utilize touch gestures for intuitive data entry and manipulation on touchscreen devices, enhancing user interaction.
  • Telerik UI for WPF Data Editors (part of Telerik UI for WPF) enables seamless touch navigation and data editing, providing a responsive user experience on touchscreens.
  • Actipro Editors for WPF facilitates touch-enabled data editing, offering a natural and responsive interface for users on touchscreen devices.

For an in-depth analysis of features and price, visit our comparison of .NET 8 WPF Data Editors.

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Let Users Easily Navigate PDF Documents

May 31, 2024
GoTo actions enhance navigation and usability by allowing users to jump to specific pages or destinations, improving efficiency and user experience.

A GoTo action in a PDF component is a clickable link or button that directs users to a specific destination within the same PDF or even a different one. This feature enhances user experience by offering quick jumps to designated parts of the document, references, or connected information. For instance, a table of contents with GoTo actions lets readers instantly access the desired chapter by clicking on the relevant entry. Benefits of the GoTo Action include streamlined document navigation, improved content accessibility, and enhanced interactivity, making it an ideal feature for developing dynamic, user-friendly PDF applications.

Several .NET WPF PDF Components offer GoTo Action including:

  • Telerik UI PDF for WPF (part of Telerik UI for WPF) lets you create internal hyperlinks to specific PDF locations, enhancing document navigation and accessibility.
  • ImageGear.NET by Accusoft facilitates the creation of internal links in PDFs, improving user experience by enabling quick jumps to specified locations.
  • XFINIUM.PDF WPF allows you to add internal PDF links for seamless navigation to designated pages or sections within the document.
  • ComPDFKit PDF SDK for Windows supports internal PDF hyperlinks, streamlining access to targeted content and enhancing overall document interactivity.

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

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Allow Users to Visually Navigate Dates

May 28, 2024
Calendar data entry components provide an easy way for users to accurately choose dates within your .NET 8 WPF application.

Calendar data entry components provide a familiar interface that allows users to visually navigate through days, months, and years, making it easier to find specific dates. They can also support features like multi-date selection or blackout dates for unavailable options. This functionality improves data entry accuracy and reduces the need for manual code to manage date operations, streamlining development workflows and potentially reducing errors.

Many .NET 8 WPF data editor collections contain calendar functionality including:

For an in-depth analysis of features and price, visit our comparison of .NET 8 WPF Data Editors.

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Reveal Hidden Relationships in Categorical Data

May 28, 2024
Use cross-tabs in reports to identify patterns and trends that might be missed in raw data or basic summaries.

Cross tabs, also known as crosstabulations or contingency tables, are a data visualization technique used in reporting to reveal relationships between two or more categorical variables. By organizing data in a grid with categories on rows and columns, Cross tabs allow users to quickly spot patterns that might not be obvious in standard report formats. This is particularly useful for tasks like understanding user demographics or segmenting customer behavior.

Several .NET WPF Reporting Controls offer cross tabs including:

  • DevExpress Reporting empowers you to design visually stunning reports with cross-tabs for in-depth data analysis.
  • ComponentOne FlexReport WPF (part of ComponentOne WPF Edition by MESCIUS) offers a WPF-based reporting toolset featuring cross-tabs for interactive data exploration.
  • Telerik Reporting facilitates the creation of feature-rich reports with cross-tabs to uncover data patterns and trends.
  • List & Label Professional Reporting Edition by combit allows you to generate reports with cross-tabs for clear and concise data presentation.

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

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