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Let Users View PDFs in your WPF Apps

November 24, 2023
Integrate a native PDF viewer into your application, eliminating the need for third-party software.

A PDF viewer allows users to seamlessly open, view and interact with PDF documents directly within a software application. This eliminates the need to switch between separate programs, enhancing user convenience and streamlining workflows.

Several WPF PDF viewer components provide viewing capabilities including:

  • DevExpress WPF PDF Viewer (part of DevExpress WPF) lets users view, navigate, and manipulate PDF documents within your WPF applications.
  • ComponentOne Studio WPF PDF (part of ComponentOne Studio WPF) by MESCIUS can display, save, and print PDF documents with ease in your WPF applications.
  • Telerik UI PDF for WPF (part of Telerik UI for WPF) empowers your WPF applications with comprehensive PDF viewing and annotation capabilities.
  • Syncfusion WPF PDF (part of Syncfusion Essential Studio Enterprise) seamlessly integrates PDF viewing, annotation, and form filling into your WPF applications.
  • XFINIUM.PDF includes a lightweight and high performance PDF viewer for WPF applications with zooming support.

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

Compare WPF PDF Viewer Components

Improve Office File Report Rendering with SkiaSharp

November 24, 2023
Telerik Reporting R3 2023 SP1 adds SkiaSharp-based rendering for reports created as Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint documents.

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.

Telerik Reporting R3 2023 SP1 introduces SkiaSharp-based rendering for Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint documents. SkiaSharp is a 2D graphics API for .NET, based on Google's Skia Graphics Library. This cross-platform API means your rendered documents will look the same on all platforms that support it, such as Microsoft Windows, Apple macOS/iOS, Android, and Linux. SkiaSharp can leverage the hardware acceleration capabilities of modern devices so your reports will be rendered faster and more smoothly.

To see a full list of what's new in R3 2023 SP1, see our release notes.

Telerik Reporting is available to buy in the following products:

Connect .NET Apps to Oracle Database 23c

November 24, 2023
dotConnect for Oracle by Devart makes it easy to integrate your application with the newest iteration of Oracle Database.

dotConnect for Oracle is a high-performance ADO.NET data provider and Object Relational Mapping (ORM) enabled data provider for Oracle databases. It provides a complete solution for developing Oracle-based database applications, offering a range of features that enhance productivity and simplify the development process.

Version 10.2.0 adds support for Oracle Database 23c, meaning you can now connect your .NET applications to the latest version of Oracle's popular database. Oracle Database 23c empowers developers with simplified AI integration and enhances its converged database capabilities, while maintaining its reputation for high availability, performance, and security.

To see a full list of what's new in version 10.2.0, see our release notes.

For more information, visit our dotConnect for Oracle product page.

Connect .NET Apps to SQL Server 2022

November 23, 2023
dotConnect for SQL Server by Devart lets you take advantage of the new features and enhancements introduced in the latest SQL Server release.

dotConnect for SQL Server is a powerful and versatile data access provider for SQL Server that offers a range of features and benefits to developers. It is based on ADO.NET technology and provides a complete solution for developing SQL Server-based database applications.

Version 5.0.0 adds support for SQL Server 2022, meaning you can now benefit from the latest features and enhancements when connecting your .NET apps to SQL Server. These improvements include temporal tables and queries, which allow developers to analyze historical data efficiently and effectively, as well as support for Azure Synapse Link.

To see a full list of what's new in version 5.0.0, see our release notes.

For more information, visit our dotConnect for SQL Server product page.

Improve Blazor App UX with a Navigation Bar

November 23, 2023
Telerik UI for Blazor V5.0 helps you build a visually pleasing navigation experience with its new AppBar component.

Telerik UI for Blazor is a comprehensive UI library that provides over 110 native Blazor components for building modern and feature-rich web applications. This professional-grade solution offers a complete set of components to satisfy all user interface requirements, saving time and effort in UI design.

Telerik UI for Blazor R3 2023 SP1 (v5.0.0) introduces the AppBar component, empowering developers to create personalized navigation bars that seamlessly integrate with their application's design. The AppBar is fully customizable with control over height, width, position, theme color, and layout, the ability to choose between sticky, fixed, or static behavior, and the option to define and reorder navigation items for an optimal navigation flow. The new component delivers a seamless and visually appealing navigation experience that allows users to effortlessly navigate your application, switch between screens, and maintain contextual awareness throughout their journey.

To see a full list of what's new in R3 2023 SP1 (v5.0.0), see our release notes.

Telerik UI for Blazor is available to buy in the following products: