.NET News

Build Smarter Apps with Modern Language Models

February 5, 2025
LM-Kit.NET is now available on ComponentSource, offering Artificial Intelligence (AI) capabilities for seamless integration into .NET applications.

LM-Kit.NET is a powerful new AI toolkit for .NET developers, enabling seamless integration of language models with optimized on-device processing. It supports text generation, translation, data extraction, multimodal processing, and AI agent orchestration while reducing latency and enhancing data privacy. With native C# and VB.NET SDKs, it allows for scalable, high-performance AI applications across industries like customer support, content automation, and intelligent search.

Now available from ComponentSource, LM-Kit.NET provides .NET developers with an efficient way to integrate AI-driven capabilities while maintaining performance and data privacy. By processing language models directly on-device, it minimizes reliance on cloud services, reducing latency and computational overhead. Its native SDKs for C# and VB.NET simplify the implementation of advanced AI features, making it easier to build intelligent applications for industries such as customer support, content automation, and enterprise search. Designed for scalability and efficiency, LM-Kit.NET helps developers create high-performance AI solutions without compromising security or resource management.

LM-Kit.NET is licensed per deployed commercial application per year. The license is subscription-based and must be renewed every year to continue using the Software. See our LM-Kit.NET licensing page for full details.

Learn more on our LM-Kit.NET product page.

Convert HTML to PDF Seamlessly in Web Apps

February 4, 2025
PDF viewer components with HTML to PDF support let developers generate high-quality PDFs from web content for easy sharing.

PDF viewer components with HTML to PDF support enable seamless conversion of web content into high-fidelity, shareable documents directly within a web application. This functionality allows developers to display, manipulate, and interact with PDFs in a web interface while preserving the integrity and layout of complex documents. By dynamically rendering reports, invoices, and other HTML-based content into a standardized format, it simplifies distribution, ensures print-ready consistency, and enhances user experience. With no need for additional plugins or software, this integration streamlines document management workflows and guarantees uniform presentation across devices and platforms.

Several ASP.NET Core PDF viewer components allow you to convert HTML to PDF including:

  • Telerik UI PDF for ASP.NET Core (part of Telerik UI for ASP.NET) lets you convert HTML to PDF, ensuring accurate rendering and seamless document interaction.
  • Document Solutions for PDF by MESCIUS facilitates the conversion of HTML to PDF, maintaining content integrity and enhancing user experience in web interfaces.
  • Syncfusion ASP.NET Core PDF (part of Syncfusion Essential Studio Enterprise) allows you to effortlessly transform HTML content into high-quality PDFs within your web applications.

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

Compare ASP.NET Core PDF Viewer Components

Simplify Customization with Light and Dark Modes

February 4, 2025
DevExpress Blazor v24.2 adds Light and Dark Modes with WCAG-compliant contrasts and streamlined theming for a modern, accessible design.

DevExpress Blazor (part of DevExpress ASP.NET and Blazor) helps you create high-impact user experiences for both Blazor Server and Blazor WebAssembly using C#. The Blazor UI Component Library ships with a comprehensive set of native components (including a DataGrid, Pivot Grid, Scheduler, Chart, Data Editors and Reporting).

The DevExpress Blazor v24.2 update introduces Light and Dark Modes designed to enhance accessibility and streamline customization. These themes comply with WCAG guidelines, ensuring appropriate color contrasts for improved usability across diverse user bases. Appearance settings, including colors, are structured as CSS variables, providing developers with a unified and efficient approach to customization across component libraries. This update simplifies the implementation of consistent theming, enabling developers to deliver modern, adaptable interfaces that meet user preferences and accessibility standards.

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

DevExpress ASP.NET and Blazor is licensed per developer and is available as a Perpetual License with a 12 month support and maintenance subscription. See our DevExpress ASP.NET and Blazor licensing page for full details.

DevExpress Blazor is available in the following products:

Import and Export CSV Files Using WinForms

February 4, 2025
Leverage Spread.NET by MESCIUS to enhance your WinForms projects with integrated Excel spreadsheet import and export capabilities in C# or VB.

Spread.NET helps you create spreadsheets, grids, dashboards, and forms. It includes a powerful calculation engine with 450+ functions and the ability to import and export Excel spreadsheets. Leverage the extensive .NET spreadsheet API and powerful calculation engine to create analysis, budgeting, dashboard, data collection and management, scientific, and financial applications.

In this blog post, MESCIUS Product Marketing Specialist Mackenzie Albitz guides you through the four essential steps to import and export Excel spreadsheets on your way to creating robust .NET WinForms spreadsheet applications with Spread.NET. These steps include:

  • Configure a .NET WinForms Spreadsheet Application
  • Import a CSV File into a .NET Spreadsheet
  • Convert a CSV File into an Excel XLSX File using C# or VB.NET
  • Export a .NET Spreadsheet Instance to a CSV File
  • Handle CSV Files with a UI Spreadsheet Ribbon Toolbar

Sample code is included in the blog and you can download the sample app in either C# or VB.

Read the full blog post to discover how to use the full capabilities of the Spread.NET WinForms component.

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.

Optimize Report Design with Seamless Data Access

January 31, 2025
Stimulsoft Reports.WEB 2025.1.1 introduces a data dictionary directly into component editors, enabling users to access and utilize key data elements.

Stimulsoft Reports.WEB is a cross-platform reporting solution designed for integration within web applications. It leverages a client-server architecture for report generation, viewing, printing, and exporting directly in web browsers. Its powerful .NET report engine offers efficient report processing, a user-friendly HTML5 report designer for building reports with various data sources and visualizations, and an interactive HTML5 viewer for seamless report display within web applications. This integration allows developers to implement robust reporting functionalities without browser plugins or additional client-side dependencies.

The Stimulsoft Reports.WEB 2025.1.1 release adds a data dictionary to various component editors in the Web report designer, making it easier to access data dictionary elements when editing report components. This enhancement simplifies the report creation process, making it more intuitive and efficient for users.

To see a full list of what's new in 2025.1.1, see our release notes.

Stimulsoft Reports.WEB is licensed per developer and is available as a perpetual license with 1 year support and maintenance. See our Stimulsoft Reports.WEB licensing page for full details.

Stimulsoft Reports.WEB is available individually or as part of Stimulsoft Ultimate.