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Complete Forms Effortlessly with Built-In PDF Editing

October 21, 2025
Enable users to complete, validate, and submit form fields directly within PDF documents for faster, more accurate digital workflows.

Filling out PDF form fields allows users to enter information directly into interactive elements within a PDF document such as text boxes, checkboxes, dropdowns, and signature fields. This functionality transforms static PDFs into dynamic fillable forms that can be completed digitally, reducing the need for printing or manual data entry. The ability to fill, validate, and submit forms directly within a PDF viewer improves efficiency, accuracy, and user experience while supporting accessibility and cross-platform use. Common use cases include completing applications, registration forms, surveys, contracts, and approval documents, making it an essential feature for businesses looking to streamline document-driven workflows.

Several .NET WinForms PDF Viewers feature support for form filling, including:

  • DevExpress WinForms PDF Viewer (part of DevExpress WinForms) lets you complete and submit interactive PDF forms directly within applications.
  • Telerik UI PDF for WinForms (part of Telerik UI for WinForms) enables users to enter, validate, and manage form data seamlessly within PDFs.
  • PDFView4NET Windows Forms Edition allows you to fill, edit, and save PDF form fields with ease, supporting dynamic, data-driven document interaction.
  • Syncfusion Windows Forms PDF (part of Syncfusion Essential Studio Enterprise) facilitates efficient form filling, validation, and submission inside PDF documents.

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

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Turn Structured Data into Impactful Visuals

October 21, 2025
Bar and column charts transform complex datasets into accessible, readable graphics, great for both business users and data analysts.

Column and bar charts form fundamental visualization tools in many charting suites. These chart types use vertical (column) or horizontal (bar) bars to represent quantitative data across categories, making them ideal for straightforward comparisons. Typically, you can display single or multiple series, stack values to show cumulative totals, or group categories to highlight differences. Their simplicity and clarity make column and bar charts a staple in dashboards, business reports, and analytics applications where rapid insight is required.

Several ASP.NET Core chart controls offer support for column & bar charts including:

  • DevExpress ASP.NET Core Chart (part of DevExpress ASP.NET and Blazor) includes support for both column and bar series, with examples for stacked variations.
  • ComponentOne Charts for ASP.NET MVC (part of ComponentOne Studio ASP.NET MVC by MESCIUS) supports both column and bar charts and offers stacked and floating bars.
  • Telerik ASP.NET Core Chart (part of Telerik UI for ASP.NET Core) supports column and bar series, allowing developers to choose orientation and stack/group features.
  • Infragistics ASP.NET Core Charts (part of Infragistics Professional) offers a range of chart types including bar and column, allowing for 2D and 3D variations and layering.

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

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Perform Inline Mathematical Operations

October 17, 2025
Integrate a dropdown calculator component into WPF applications to provide efficient, in-context numerical data entry without external tools.

Dropdown calculators are interactive user interface components that integrate a compact calculator directly into a standard dropdown control, allowing users to perform quick calculations or adjust numerical values without navigating away from the current input field. This interaction pattern is particularly useful in data-heavy applications where users frequently need to input or modify numerical data, such as e-commerce pricing, financial tools, form-based systems, or configuration panels. By integrating calculation capabilities directly into the dropdown, these components reduce the need for external tools, help maintain focus, and improve the overall speed and accuracy of user input.

Several WPF data editor collections offer a dropdown calculator, including:

  • DevExpress WPF Data Editors (part of DevExpress WPF) enables an embedded dropdown calculator, letting users compute and adjust numeric values inline during input.
  • Telerik UI for WPF Data Editors (part of Telerik UI for WPF) includes a dropdown button that launches a calculator panel, enabling real-time calculation and value updates.
  • Actipro Editors for WPF by Actipro Software allows the integration of a dropdown calculator interface for inline arithmetic while editing number-type values.
  • Xceed Toolkit Plus for WPF Data Editors (part of by Xceed Toolkit Plus for WPF by Xceed Software) features a dropdown calculator to support inline mathematical operations.

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

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Refine Report Design with Updated Ribbon Controls

October 17, 2025
FastReport .NET Ultimate 2026.1 brings a modern, intuitive Ribbon UI to your reports for faster design and a more polished user experience.

FastReport .NET Ultimate is a comprehensive reporting solution for developers working within the Microsoft .NET ecosystem. It supports the creation, design, and delivery of rich, interactive reports across Windows Forms, ASP.NET, MVC, and .NET Core applications. The Ultimate edition includes server deployment capabilities and extensive export options, such as PDF, Excel, Word, and HTML. It connects to various data sources, including SQL databases and business objects, providing flexibility for enterprise-level reporting. With the integrated FastReport Online Designer, users can edit reports directly in their browsers, enabling efficient collaboration and modern, full-featured report design across both desktop and web platforms.

The FastReport .NET Ultimate 2026.1 update introduces an improved Ribbon interface and a new 'RibbonDesignerControl', giving developers a more intuitive and efficient report design experience. The redesigned Ribbon UI offers a cleaner, more structured layout that simplifies access to tools and settings, improving usability and reducing development time. This addition allows developers to integrate the same modern Ribbon interface directly into their own applications, providing a consistent and familiar design environment for end users. This enhancement supports smoother workflows, greater customization, and a more professional user experience across both desktop and web reporting solutions.

To see a full list of what's new in version 2026.1, see our release notes.

FastReport .NET Ultimate is licensed per named user and is available as a perpetual license with a one-year subscription for updates and support. See our FastReport .NET Ultimate licensing page for full details.

For more information, visit our FastReport .NET Ultimate product page.

Simplify PDF Form Design with Full Field Control

October 16, 2025
Design professional PDF forms with freedom to add, edit, remove, and rename fields while customizing colors and layouts.

Adding and modifying form fields in PDF editing provides full control over form design and content. It lets users insert, modify, delete, or rename interactive fields such as text boxes, checkboxes, and signature areas to keep forms accurate and up to date. Visual customization, including adjusting field colors and layouts, helps create professional, branded documents. Common uses include updating HR application forms, refining finance templates, and simplifying legal agreements for faster completion.

Several ASP.NET Core PDF components allow you to add, edit and remove form fields from PDF forms, including:

  • Document Solutions for PDF by MESCIUS lets you easily add, edit, remove, and rename interactive form fields to create precise, dynamic PDF documents.
  • Telerik UI PDF for ASP.NET Core (part of Telerik UI for ASP.NET Core) allows developers to customize PDF form fields effortlessly, ensuring accuracy and professional presentation.
  • ImageGear for .NET facilitates complete control over PDF form fields, enabling seamless creation, modification, and organization of interactive document elements.
  • Syncfusion ASP.NET Core PDF (part of Syncfusion Essential Studio Enterprise) enables users to update PDF forms by adding, editing, renaming, or removing fields as needed.

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

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