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Elevate Data Visualization with 3D Maps

October 10, 2024
Stimulsoft Reports.WPF 2024.4.1 empowers users with 3D views and customizable map options, enhancing geographical data analysis.

Stimulsoft Reports.WPF is a powerful reporting component for Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) that provides rich rendering, viewing, printing, and exporting capabilities, allowing users to easily create, customize, and execute complex reports with minimal code, featuring a designer, data binding, WYSIWYG printing, and support for multiple export formats.

The Stimulsoft Reports.WPF 2024.4.1 release adds 3D support for maps in reports which allows for a more engaging and detailed visualization of geographic data. This feature can be easily turned on or off through the component editor or by using the Show 3D property, offering greater flexibility and making it easier to analyze spatial data with enhanced clarity.

To see a full list of what's new in 2024.4.1, see our release notes.

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

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Utilize Themed Data Editors in .NET 8 WinForms Apps

October 9, 2024
Customize your data input controls using themes to create applications with a consistent and more readable design aesthetic for data entry.

Data editors are user interface components designed to facilitate the viewing, input, modification, and management of data within applications. The visual appearance and styling of these components can often be customized to improve readability, user focus, and comfort during data manipulation and analysis tasks. This can include adjusting factors colors, fonts, layouts, and overall design aesthetics. Theming not only enhances the visual appeal of the data editor but also improves its usability and accessibility for users, whilst also creating a more cohesive and personalized experience which can be aligned with the organization's branding.

Several .NET 8 WinForms data editor collections allow you to apply themes, including:

For an in-depth analysis of features and price, visit our comparison of .NET 8 WinForms data editor collections.

Compare .NET 8 WinForms Data Editors

Create Customizable Charts for .NET Blazor

October 9, 2024
MindFusion.Charting for .NET Blazor lets you seamlessly add, style, and render charts and dashboards with ease.

MindFusion.Charting for .NET Blazor is a robust solution that allows developers to effortlessly incorporate a diverse array of interactive and customizable charts and dashboards into Blazor applications. Supporting a wide range of chart types, from basic bar and line charts to more complex visualizations, it simplifies the creation of data-driven web applications. With flexible styling, user-friendly APIs, and smooth rendering, this library is perfect for building dynamic and visually engaging charting solutions in Blazor projects.

MindFusion Charting for .NET Blazor is ideal for building interactive, data-driven applications where dynamic visualization is key. It can be used for dashboards, reports, financial data analysis, performance tracking, and real-time monitoring. With its wide range of chart types, customization options, and user interaction features like pan, zoom, and hit testing, it enables developers to create intuitive, visually appealing interfaces for a variety of industries, including finance, healthcare, education, and business intelligence.

MindFusion.Charting for .NET Blazor is licensed per developer and is available as a perpetual license with 1 year subscription and support. See our MindFusion.Charting for .NET Blazor licensing page for full details.

For more information, visit our MindFusion.Charting for .NET Blazor product page.

Automate PowerPoint to PDF Conversion in .NET

October 7, 2024
Streamline workflows by eliminating the need for manual file conversions, ensuring consistent formatting and enhancing document security.

Using a .NET component to convert PowerPoint presentations (PPTX) to PDF enables developers to automate the transformation process directly within their applications. This enhances portability by ensuring consistent formatting across devices and platforms, while also offering security features like password protection and encryption to protect sensitive content. Common applications include archiving slides for long-term storage, and securely sharing presentations without requiring the recipient to have PowerPoint installed. This functionality simplifies presentation handling, ensuring both reliability and security during distribution.

Several .NET PDF controls that support PowerPoint to PDF conversion including:

  • Syncfusion WPF PDF (part of Syncfusion Essential Studio Enterprise) lets you efficiently convert PowerPoint presentations to PDF, preserving layouts for high-quality results.
  • GroupDocs.Conversion for .NET facilitates seamless PowerPoint to PDF conversions, ensuring accuracy in text, images, and design across all platforms.
  • ImageGear for .NET (by Accusoft) allows you to convert PowerPoint files to PDFs with precise detail retention, supporting various customization options.
  • Office Server Document Converter (by Antenna House) converts PowerPoint presentations to PDFs quickly, maintaining structure, fonts, and visual integrity.

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

Compare .NET PDF Components

Gain Control Over Bulk Files with File Range Selection

October 4, 2024
Syncfusion Essential Studio ASP.NET Core 2024 Vol 3 introduces range selection to File Manager for faster, more intuitive file handling.

Syncfusion Essential Studio ASP.NET Core, available as part of Syncfusion Essential Studio Enterprise, empowers developers with a comprehensive suite of over 80 enterprise-grade UI components specifically designed for building modern and highly functional web applications. Leveraging the latest advancements in ASP.NET Core, it offers exceptional performance and scalability, streamlining development by eliminating the need for extensive custom coding. From data visualization tools like interactive charts and grids to sophisticated navigation elements and responsive layouts, Essential Studio equips developers with the building blocks to create rich user experiences, improve application efficiency, and accelerate time-to-market.

The Syncfusion Essential Studio ASP.NET Core 2024 Volume 3 release introduces the File Manager range selection component which enables users to select multiple files or folders by simply dragging the mouse pointer over them, similar to the functionality in Windows File Explorer. This feature enhances productivity by providing an intuitive, familiar drag-to-select method that offers precise control over bulk file operations, speeding up workflows and improving file management efficiency.

To see a full list of what's new in 2024 Volume 3, see our release notes.

Syncfusion Essential Studio ASP.NET Core is available as part of Syncfusion Essential Studio Enterprise which is licensed per developer starting with a Team License of up to five developers. It is available as a 12 Month Timed Subscription License which includes support and maintenance. See our Syncfusion Essential Studio Enterprise licensing page for full details.

Learn more on our Syncfusion Essential Studio ASP.NET Core product page.