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Devart Adds Full Microsoft .NET 10 Support

January 23, 2026

Devart dotConnect enhances data access by leveraging .NET 10 for improved performance and support for modern development tools.

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 Online.

The Devart dotConnect ADO.NET data providers now support .NET 10. By embracing the latest version of Microsoft's popular framework, developers gain access to the most up-to-date language features, performance enhancements, and improved tooling provided by .NET 10.

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 Adobe Commerce, BigCommerce, DB2, Dynamics 365, FreshBooks, Mailchimp, MySQL, Oracle, PostgreSQL, QuickBooks Online, Salesforce, Salesforce Marketing Cloud, SQL Server, SQLite, SugarCRM, Zoho Books, Zoho CRM, Zoho Desk, and Universal.

Devart dotConnect ADO.NET data providers are available for the following databases and Cloud services:

Build, Read and Manage PDFs in WinForms Apps

January 22, 2026

Make it easy to view, create, search, and print PDFs directly in WinForms applications, supporting consistent and dependable document processes.

PDF reading and writing features form a core part of modern PDF components, allowing applications to view, generate, edit, and share PDF documents consistently across platforms. These capabilities cover common tasks such as displaying and searching documents, as well as creating and exporting PDFs programmatically with reliable rendering and standards compliance.

Common features include:

Creating PDFs allows applications to generate new PDF documents from code, data, or templates, supporting structured content, formatting, and metadata.
Printing/Saving to PDF enables users or systems to output documents to PDF format for sharing or archiving, with control over layout and print settings.
Printing PDFs to a printer provides direct printing capabilities, allowing PDF documents to be sent to physical printers with control over output settings.
Localization ensures PDF content, UI elements, and formatting adapt to different languages and regional conventions.
Right to Left (RTL) support provides correct layout and text flow for languages such as Arabic and Hebrew, ensuring accurate reading and presentation.
Searching text allows users to quickly find words or phrases within a document, improving navigation and usability for large or complex PDFs.
PDF Readers/PDF Viewers deliver accurate on-screen rendering of PDF files, supporting navigation, zooming, and page interaction.
Saving a PDF to a stream enables applications to write PDF output directly to memory or network streams, supporting efficient storage, transmission, and integration with external systems.

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

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Enable PDF Redaction in .NET Applications

January 21, 2026

Improve data control by enabling users to redact PDF files accurately and securely with PDF viewer components for .NET.

PDF redaction is the process of permanently removing sensitive or confidential content from PDF documents, ensuring that the information cannot be recovered or exposed after the file is shared. This feature is essential in legal, financial, medical, and corporate environments where data privacy and compliance with regulations such as GDPR or HIPAA are critical. Redaction can include the deletion of text, images, annotations, or metadata, and often involves replacing the removed content with black bars or blank spaces to indicate intentional removal.

Several .NET PDF viewer components allow you to redact PDF content, including:

DevExpress WinForms PDF Viewer (part of DevExpress WinForms) provides interactive redaction capabilities and lets users mark and apply redactions within the PDF interface.
Document Solutions for PDF by MESCIUS includes a viewer that can visually redact PDFs and integrates with .NET.
XFINIUM.PDF CROSS PLATFORM EDITION supports redaction across platforms with advanced options for removing content, giving developers control over privacy.
Syncfusion ASP.NET Core PDF Viewer (part of Syncfusion Essential Studio Enterprise) works with the .NET PDF library to display redacted PDFs processed on the server.

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

Compare .NET PDF Viewer Components

Improve Navigation with a Ribbon Layout

January 21, 2026

Enhance usability and productivity with a modern ribbon UI that organizes commands clearly and delivers fast, context-aware access.

Ribbons provide a structured, visual command interface that organizes application features into clearly labeled tabs and groups, improving discoverability, efficiency, and usability. By surfacing frequently used and context-aware commands, ribbons reduce navigation time and deliver a familiar, professional user experience. Commonly used in productivity software, data-driven applications, design tools, and enterprise systems, ribbon interfaces are ideal for applications with rich functionality where users need quick, intuitive access to a wide range of tools.

Several .NET WinForms UI suites offer ribbon control including:

DevExpress WinForms lets you build Office-style ribbon interfaces with contextual tabs, galleries, customization, and touch-friendly navigation for complex desktop applications.
Telerik UI for WinForms allows you to create flexible ribbon controls with rich styling, responsive layouts, and improved command organization.
Infragistics Ultimate UI for Windows Forms facilitates advanced ribbon experiences with high-performance rendering, adaptive behavior for enterprises.
Syncfusion Essential Studio UI Component Suite allows you to implement customizable ribbon interfaces with extensive controls and themes.

For an in-depth analysis of features and price, visit our comparison of .NET WinForms UI suites.

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Add Clickable Links to PDF Documents

January 19, 2026

Support clickable links in PDFs to let users jump to sections, pages, or external URLs without leaving the document viewer.

Hyperlink navigation in a PDF component allows users to interact with clickable links embedded within a document, enabling transitions to other pages, external URLs or specific document sections. For software developers integrating PDF functionality, this capability enhances the user experience by supporting intuitive document navigation, reducing the need for manual scrolling or searching. It is particularly useful in technical documentation, forms or reports where references to related content are common, allowing for faster access to relevant information and improved usability in both web and desktop applications.

Several .NET PDF components offer hyperlink navigation including:

DevExpress PDF Document API for .NET (part of DevExpress Office File API) lets you create hyperlinks in PDF files, supporting internal bookmarks and external destinations.
Telerik UI for WPF PdfProcessing allows you to define link annotations that guide users to pages, named destinations or external sites in a structured PDF document.
Aspose.PDF for .NET facilitates the insertion and detection of hyperlink elements, enabling dynamic navigation within the document or to external resources.
Syncfusion WinForms PDF (part of Syncfusion Essential Studio Enterprise) supports creating and editing hyperlinks, making it easy to direct users to relevant content.

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

Compare .NET PDF components