.NET News

Display PDF Files on Mobile Devices

January 12, 2024

DevExpress .NET MAUI 23.2 adds a new PDF viewer control that allows you to display PDF files in your MAUI apps.

DevExpress .NET MAUI is a collection of high-performance UI components specifically designed to build native cross-platform apps for iOS and Android using the .NET MAUI framework. From advanced data grids and charts to intuitive data editors and smooth PDF viewing, it empowers developers to quickly and easily craft feature-rich mobile experiences.

Version 23.2 adds a high-performance PDF Viewer control that allows you to display PDFs from diverse sources, navigate with ease through bookmarks and page layouts, search for text, zoom in for detail, and benefit from comprehensive documentation. This powerful control unlocks a robust and user-friendly way to integrate PDF functionality into your mobile applications. The .NET MAUI PDF Viewer requires an active DevExpress Universal Subscription.

To see a full list of what's new in version 23.2, see our release notes.

DevExpress .NET MAUI is included as part of DevExpress Universal which is licensed per developer and is available as a Perpetual License with a 12 month support and maintenance subscription. See our DevExpress Universal licensing page for full details.

For more information, visit our DevExpress .NET MAUI product page.

Build UML Class Diagrams with Ease

January 12, 2024

Syncfusion Essential Studio ASP.NET MVC 2023 Volume 4 now lets you drag-and-drop UML class shapes directly from the symbol palette.

Syncfusion Essential Studio ASP.NET MVC, available as part of Syncfusion Essential Studio Enterprise, is a comprehensive suite of web UI controls that empowers developers to craft rich, interactive ASP.NET MVC applications. Backed by the lightweight and modular Essential JS 2 library, it offers over 80 components ranging from data grids and charts to schedulers and pivot grids, while ensuring a seamless integration with the MVC framework for an efficient development experience.

The Syncfusion Essential Studio ASP.NET MVC 2023 Volume 4 (24.1.41) release now allows you to add UML class shapes to the symbol palette, making it easy to drag-and-drop shapes onto the canvas to create UML class diagrams. This allows you to streamline your workflow by minimizing context switching and potential inconsistencies.

To see a full list of what's new in version 2023 Volume 4 (24.1.41), see our release notes.

Syncfusion Essential Studio ASP.NET MVC 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.

For more information, visit our Syncfusion Essential Studio ASP.NET MVC product page.

Enhance Security, Privacy and Performance with SOCKS

January 12, 2024

.NET communications components with SOCKS support let you create secure, flexible, and network-aware applications.

SOCKS is a versatile internet protocol that acts as a link between your device and the rest of the internet. It acts as a trustworthy tunnel that routes all network traffic through an intermediary server, avoiding firewalls, geo-restrictions, and worries about anonymity. SOCKS provides a strong, protocol-agnostic approach to navigate the Internet's hidden corners, whether streaming torrents, gaming, scraping data, or enhancing security. SOCKS may route your traffic through encrypted tunnels and intermediary servers, concealing your IP address and circumventing geographical restrictions. It does not tamper with data and acts as a pure tunnel for your traffic, which is critical for sensitive applications.

Several Communication and Messaging .NET components support SOCKS, including:

SecureBlackbox (part of /n software Red Carpet Subscription) offers robust SOCKS5 server and client functionality with high-level APIs.
Rebex HTTPS is a powerful HTTPS/TLS client and server library with SOCKS4/SOCKS5 proxy option for secure internet communication.
PowerTCP Sockets for .NET is an extensive socket library with SOCKS proxy integration for advanced network communication.
Xceed SFTP for .NET offers secure file transfer with SFTP and SOCKS proxy support for robust data exchanges.

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

.NET Communication and Messaging Components

Build Advanced Charts and Graphs for .NET 8

January 12, 2024

LightningChart .NET 10.5.1.1 adds .NET 8 support, allowing developers to integrate data visualization functionality into their .NET 8 applications.

LightningChart .NET is a 2D and 3D data visualization SDK empowering developers with high-performance and flexibility. Boasting over 100 chart types, advanced technical indicators, and real-time rendering capabilities, it handles demanding scientific, financial, and engineering challenges, while its rich API and comprehensive support equip developers to craft informative and interactive dashboards.

The LightningChart .NET v10.5.1.1 release adds support for .NET 8, allowing developers to integrate advanced charts and graphs into their data visualization applications in the latest release of Microsoft's widely popular .NET ecosystem.

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

LightningChart .NET is licensed per developer and is available as a subscription, perpetual, floating, or site license with options for 1 or 2 years of support and upgrades. See our LightningChart .NET licensing page for full details.

For more information, see our LightningChart .NET product page.

Improve Code Quality with Unit Testing

January 11, 2024

TX Text Control 32.0 Service Pack 2 streamlines development workflow with intuitive testing capabilities built right into the library.

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. From Windows Forms and WPF for native apps to ASP.NET for web-based solutions, 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 Version 32.0 Service Pack 2 release adds support for unit testing. You can now test your TX Text Control based software using NUnit, MSTest, or other testing frameworks. Unit tests help to ensure that code is well-written and well-structured, and leads to more modular and maintainable code.

To see a full list of what's new in version 32.0 Service Pack 2, 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 Server for ASP.NET is licensed per developer and is available as a Perpetual License with a 12 month support and maintenance subscription. Run time licenses are required for the deployment to production servers. See our TX Text Control .NET Server for ASP.NET licensing page for full details.

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