.NET 9 WinForms News

Simplify Data Collection Using Fillable PDF Forms

April 14, 2025
Design consistently formatted PDF forms with interactive elements, improving data collection while ensuring a professional presentation.

Creating PDF forms involves designing interactive documents that allow users to input data directly within the file, improving data collection and processing. This process typically entails embedding text fields, checkboxes, radio buttons, and dropdown menus into a digital document, making it easy for individuals to complete applications, surveys, or feedback forms electronically. Common use cases include online job applications, tax forms, registration documents for events or courses, and customer feedback surveys, all of which benefit from the secure and widely compatible nature of the PDF format.

Several .NET Winforms PDF components offer support for PDF form creation:

  • ComponentOne Studio WinForms PDF (part of ComponentOne Studio WinForms by MESCIUS) lets you design PDF forms with custom fields, optimizing data capture.
  • Syncfusion Windows Forms PDF (part of Syncfusion Essential Studio Enterprise) enables creation of PDF forms featuring configurable elements, simplifying user input collection.
  • Telerik UI PDF for WinForms (part of Telerik UI for WinForms) facilitates development of PDF forms with interactive controls, enhancing data entry and workflow automation.
  • XFINIUM.PDF CROSS PLATFORM EDITION allows creation of PDF forms with diverse field options, promoting digital document management and data collection.

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

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Integrate Spell Checking In .NET 9 Apps

April 9, 2025
TX Spell .NET 11.0 ensures full compatibility with .NET 9, including updated licensing, NuGet support, and integration with the newest features.

TX Spell .NET is a component that offers developers an easy way to integrate advanced spelling correction into their software. It supports multiple dictionaries, including custom word lists, and provides real-time spell checking for rich text editors, word processors, and other text-based applications. Whether for desktop, web, or cloud-based applications, it enhances text input quality with minimal development effort.

The TX Spell .NET 11.0 release fully supports .NET 9, integrating with the latest framework. This update includes adjustments to licensing, improved NuGet package compatibility, and other refinements to align with .NET 9’s evolving ecosystem. Developers can confidently use TX Spell .NET in modern applications, ensuring stability and compatibility with the latest runtime advancements.

TX Spell .NET for WinForms and ASP.NET and TX Spell .NET for WPF are licensed per developer and are available as a Perpetual License with a 12 month support and maintenance subscription. See our TX Spell .NET for WinForms and ASP.NET licensing page or TX Spell .NET for WPF licensing page for full details.

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Easily Retrieve Data from GraphQL APIs

April 3, 2025
Telerik Reporting 2025 Q1 supports native GraphQL integration with a dedicated data source for faster, easier access to GraphQL-powered data.

Telerik Reporting is a comprehensive and lightweight embedded reporting tool for .NET web and desktop applications. It enables developers and reporting users to create, design, and export visually appealing, interactive, and reusable reports to effectively present analytical and business data. It supports various technologies, including ASP.NET Core, Blazor, ASP.NET MVC, ASP.NET AJAX, HTML5/JS, Angular, WPF, WinForms, and WinUI.

The Telerik Reporting 2025 Q1 update introduces GraphQL native support with a dedicated GraphQLDataSource component, allowing developers to seamlessly connect reports to GraphQL APIs. This enhancement streamlines data retrieval by enabling precise queries that fetch only the necessary information, optimizing performance and reducing overhead. The Standalone Report Designer now includes an intuitive wizard that simplifies the setup process, guiding users through creating and configuring GraphQL data sources with minimal effort. By integrating GraphQL natively, Telerik Reporting enhances flexibility and efficiency, empowering developers to build dynamic, data-driven reports with greater ease and precision.

To see a full list of what's new in 2025 Q1 (19.0.25.211), see our release notes.

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

Telerik Reporting is available to buy in the following products:

Easily Extract Attachments from PDFs

April 2, 2025
TX Text Control .NET 33.0 simplifies extracting embedded files, making it easier to access documents and support electronic invoicing standards.

TX Text Control .NET is a royalty-free, fully programmable document editor that empowers developers to add rich WYSIWYG word processing to desktop and web applications across various platforms. It provides everything from comprehensive text formatting and mail merge to PDF creation and processing, all through a robust API and intuitive user interface.

The TX Text Control .NET 33.0 release enhances the DocumentServer PDF namespace, making it easier to extract attachments and embedded documents from PDFs. This feature is especially useful for bundling related materials - such as images, spreadsheets, or additional documents - without requiring separate file handling. A key application is electronic invoicing with standards like ZUGFeRD and XRechnung, where machine-readable data is embedded alongside human-readable invoices.

To see a full list of what's new in version 33.0, see our release notes.

TX Text Control .NET for Windows Forms and TX Text Control .NET for WPF are licensed per developer and are available as a Perpetual License with a 12 month support and maintenance subscription. See our TX Text Control .NET for Windows Forms licensing page or TX Text Control .NET for WPF licensing page for full details.

TX Text Control .NET is available to buy in the following products:

Simulate Motion with Precise Assembly Mates

March 26, 2025
Eyeshot 2025 lets you define how components move together, making it easier to model and test mechanical behavior in real time.

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 2025 release introduces Assembly Mates, enabling developers to define geometric relationships between components in a 3D assembly. As each mate is added, it restricts specific degrees of freedom, guiding how parts can move or rotate relative to each other. This makes it possible to simulate and visualize mechanical behavior in real time, offering a clearer understanding of component interaction before finalizing design constraints. By integrating mates directly into the modeling workflow, Eyeshot now supports a more dynamic and precise assembly modeling experience for engineering and CAD applications.

To see a full list of what's new in version 2025, 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.

Eyeshot is available to buy in the following products: