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Integrate Data into Your .NET 8 Apps

January 24, 2024
Devart dotConnect ADO.NET Data Providers empower .NET 8 developers to effortlessly incorporate information from diverse sources.

Devart dotConnect is a range of high-performance ADO.NET data providers for various databases and cloud applications, enabling efficient data connectivity for building web and mobile applications. It provides high-performance connectors for databases such as SQL Server and Oracle, as well as Cloud services such as Salesforce and QuickBooks.

The latest releases add support for .NET 8. This allows developers to benefit from the performance improvements, cross-platform compatibility, and new APIs in the latest version of Microsoft's leading development framework.

The dotConnect ADO.NET Data Providers are licensed per developer and are available as a Perpetual License with a 12 month support and maintenance subscription. See our dotConnect licensing pages for BigCommerce, DB2, Dynamics 365, FreshBooks, Magento, Mailchimp, MySQL, Oracle, PostgreSQL, QuickBooks, Salesforce, Salesforce Marketing Cloud, SQL Server, SQLite, SugarCRM, Zoho CRM, and Universal.

For more information about the dotConnect ADO.NET Data Providers visit our product pages:

Send Emails with Attachments from .NET Apps

January 23, 2024
Use MIME (Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions) to deliver richer, more engaging emails with images, videos and audio.

MIME (Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions) enables the seamless exchange of diverse data beyond plain text. This industry standard acts as a bridge, allowing you to transmit rich content like images, videos and audio via email and other messaging platforms. Furthermore, MIME's multipart structure empowers the inclusion of multiple attachments within a single message, enhancing the efficiency and versatility of communication.

Several .NET comms and messaging components support the MIME format, including:

  • SecureBlackbox by /n software can effortlessly compose and parse MIME messages with robust encoding and encryption for secure email communication.
  • Rebex Secure Mail for .NET seamlessly handles diverse email formats like MIME, Outlook MSG, and TNEF for comprehensive messaging integration.
  • Clever Internet .NET Suite for C#, VB.NET, ASP.NET by Clever Components leverages powerful MIME capabilities for crafting rich emails with attachments and HTML content.
  • SocketTools .NET Edition by Catalyst Development Corp. helps you craft and parse custom MIME messages, enabling flexible control over your email communications.

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

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Manage and Automate Spreadsheet Tasks in .NET 8

January 23, 2024
Aspose.Cells for .NET V24.1 adds .NET 8 support, empowering developers with seamless spreadsheet automation capabilities.

Aspose.Cells for .NET is a robust programming library that empowers developers to manipulate, automate, and convert spreadsheets within their .NET applications. It eliminates dependence on Microsoft Excel while providing comprehensive control over data, formatting, charts, and even conversion to various file formats like PDF, JSON, and image formats, making it a powerful tool for streamlining spreadsheet-related tasks across platforms and environments.

The Aspose.Cells for .NET V24.1 release adds support for .NET 8. This allows developers to enjoy the performance boosts, enhanced cross-platform compatibility, and new APIs in the latest version of Microsoft's popular development framework.

To see a full list of what's new in Aspose.Cells for .NET 24.1, see our release notes.

Aspose.Cells for .NET is offered as Developer Small Business, Developer OEM, Site Small Business, and Site OEM licenses, catering to a range of business needs. Licenses are perpetual, and include 1 year of support and maintenance. Subscription renewals are also available. See our Aspose.Cells for .NET licensing page for full details.

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Easily Find Relevant Data in WPF Grid Apps

January 22, 2024
A search function empowers users to navigate large grid-based datasets efficiently, saving time and boosting productivity.

Searching within a grid enables users to quickly find specific data points by entering search criteria. For large datasets, navigating to specific data points can be a monumental task, often requiring time-consuming manual scrolling. Grid search allows users to pinpoint desired data within seconds, boosting productivity and streamlining analysis. This eliminates the need for tedious browsing and empowers users to quickly identify trends, patterns, and outliers, enabling deeper insights and informed decision-making.

Several WPF grids support searching including:

  • DevExpress WPF Data Grid (part of DevExpress WPF) provides filter searching for massive datasets, highlighting matching results.
  • FlexGrid for WPF (part of ComponentOne Studio WPF by MESCIUS) offers effortless keyword and advanced filtering across all columns or specific ones.
  • Telerik UI for WPF GridView (part of Telerik UI for WPF) includes intuitive searching for streamlined navigation, with search-as-you-type functionality.
  • Xceed DataGrid for WPF features custom searching for precise grid exploration, and can search every visible column regardless of its data type.
  • Syncfusion WPF DataGrid (part of Syncfusion Essential Studio Enterprise) allows you to quickly search the data displayed in the grid, with customizable highlighting.

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

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Unveil Data Insights with Surface Charts

January 22, 2024
Help users understand complex data interactions by adding intuitive 3D visualizations to your WPF applications.

Surface charts are graphical representations that depict three-dimensional data in a two-dimensional format, typically using a grid of rows and columns. These charts provide a visual representation of how two independent variables (typically represented on the X and Y axes) influence a dependent variable, represented by the height or color of the surface. The primary benefit of surface charts lies in their ability to reveal complex relationships within datasets, making it easier for analysts and decision-makers to grasp patterns and trends. Surface charts offer a valuable tool for analyzing data in fields such as scientific research, engineering, finance, and various other domains.

Several WPF chart controls offer Surface charts including:

  • DevExpress WPF Chart (part of DevExpress WPF) allows you to create surface charts with smooth gradients, interactive rotations, and endless customization options.
  • ComponentOne Charts for WPF (part of ComponentOne Studio WPF by MESCIUS) offers interactive 3D surface charts, featuring customizable gradients, rotations, and lighting.
  • LightningChart .NET lets you use surface charts to sculpt data landscapes, uncover hidden patterns, and personalize with interactive rotations, zooms, and customization options.
  • Infragistics WPF Charts (part of Infragistics Ultimate UI for WPF) allows you to transform multidimensional data into visually compelling surface charts.
  • Syncfusion WPF Chart (part of Syncfusion Essential Studio Enterprise) provides you with immersive 3D surface charts, with customizable shading, lighting, and rotations.

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

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