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Employ Responsive Visual Input Controls in .NET

July 18, 2025
By equipping their apps with rating and trackbar data editor controls, .NET developers can provide intuitive and efficient data entry for end-users.

In .NET applications that require data editing, visual UI elements play a vital role in improving how users input and adjust data. For data entry such data visualization components as trackbars, range sliders, zoom controls, and rating elements offer an interactive alternative to text fields or dropdowns, making data input and feedback mechanisms more intuitive and precise. Whether it's setting numerical thresholds or filtering data sets based on user-defined limits, adjusting the view scale of charts, timelines, or graphical data displays, or quickly capturing feedback, these controls contribute to a more responsive and user-friendly interface. These components are especially valuable in scenarios that require fine-tuned input or subjective scoring, helping users make quick adjustments without disrupting the end-user's workflow.

Common features include:

  • Range Trackbars enable the selection of a continuous value range via two draggable handles, allowing end-users to select a range of values.
  • Rating controls offer a graphical interface, typically with stars or bars, for users to provide qualitative feedback or evaluations.
  • Trackbars allow users to select a single value within a set range using a draggable slider, often used for numerical or percentage input.
  • Zoom Trackbars provide a way to zoom in and out interactively using zoom bars similar to those found in Microsoft Office applications.

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

Explore Data Visualization and Trackbars

Navigate Easily with Anchored Rows and Columns

July 17, 2025
Freeze Panes enhances spreadsheet clarity by keeping key rows and columns visible, enabling easier navigation and accurate data analysis.

Freeze Panes in spreadsheets is a feature that keeps selected rows or columns visible while you scroll through your data. This helps maintain context in large spreadsheets by keeping headers or labels in view, making it easier to read, analyze, and enter information accurately. Common use cases include freezing the top row in a budget sheet to keep month names visible, or locking the first column to see item names while reviewing data across many columns. It is especially valuable in financial reports, sales tracking, and project management tools where clarity and precision are essential.

Several ASP.NET Core spreadsheet controls offer freeze pane support including:

  • Syncfusion ASP.NET Core Spreadsheet (part of Syncfusion Essential Studio Enterprise) allows you to lock headers in place with Freeze Panes, improving data readability.
  • Telerik ASP.NET Core Spreadsheet (part of Telerik UI for ASP.NET Core) facilitates Freeze Pane functionality, ensuring critical rows or columns remain visible.
  • Aspose.Cells for .NET lets you freeze rows and columns programmatically to keep headers visible while navigating large Excel files effortlessly.
  • DevExpress ASP.NET Core Spreadsheet (part of DevExpress ASP.NET and Blazor) enables developers to freeze rows or columns, maintaining context and improving usability.

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

Compare ASP.NET Core Spreadsheet Controls

Apply Report Parameter Changes Instantly

July 17, 2025
List & Label now includes a property which enables a report to be automatically refreshed when a parameter has been changed.

List & Label by combit is a software development toolkit that empowers developers to integrate comprehensive reporting functionalities into their desktop, web, and cloud applications. It offers features such as data binding, complex data visualization, and a user-friendly report designer, along with printing, exporting, and previewing capabilities. List & Label operates independently of programming languages and data sources, providing developers with the flexibility to design and deliver informative reports within their development environment.

List & Label now includes an "Apply immediately" property for report parameters, which when set, automatically re-renders the report immediately after the property in question is changed. This feature removes the need to manually refresh the report when updating the parameters, making it particularly useful in interactive reporting scenarios where users need to see updated results as they adjust filters or settings in real time.

List & Label is licensed per developer and is available as a Perpetual License with a 12 month support and maintenance subscription. See our List & Label licensing page for full details.

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Speed Up Data Entry with Intelligent Auto Fill

July 16, 2025
Syncfusion Essential Studio Windows Forms 2025 Volume 2 adds Auto Fill and Fill Series to the Excel Library for faster, pattern-based cell population.

Syncfusion Essential Studio Windows Forms (available as part of Syncfusion Essential Studio Enterprise) is a powerful UI component suite designed to enhance your WinForms development. It boasts over 100 high-performance controls, ranging from essential grids and charts to advanced schedulers and diagrams, enabling you to craft visually appealing and feature-rich applications with ease. Its extensive customization options and built-in themes allow for tailored user experiences, while touch-friendly design ensures seamless interaction across devices.

The Syncfusion Essential Studio Windows Forms 2025 Volume 2 update introduces Auto Fill and Fill Series support in the Excel Library, enabling developers to programmatically populate cell ranges based on detected patterns, sequences, or trends. This enhancement improves spreadsheet generation by reducing manual data entry and allows for efficient creation of structured data such as incremental numbers, dates, or custom-defined sequences. It improves automation in Excel-based workflows, supports consistent data output, and integrates smoothly into existing .NET applications for more dynamic and intelligent document processing.

To see a full list of what's new in 2025 Volume 2 (30.1.37), see our release notes.

Syncfusion Essential Studio Windows Forms 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.

Learn more on our Syncfusion Essential Studio Windows Forms product page.

Accelerate the Setup of Modular WinForms Apps

July 15, 2025
DevExpress WinForms v25.1 adds a new template that automates key layout and UI decisions to speed up your WinForms development.

DevExpress WinForms is a comprehensive suite of 190+ UI controls and development tools designed for building high-performance desktop applications. It offers a broad array of customizable controls, from data grids and ribbon interfaces to advanced charts, maps, and diagramming components. This empowers developers to rapidly create functionally rich applications, while adhering to accessibility guidelines and touch-enabled technology for modern Windows environments.

The DevExpress WinForms v25.1 update adds a new Application Builder template that is designed to reduce the overhead of starting a modular or multi-view desktop application. By automating key setup tasks - such as defining navigation structures and integrating essential UI components - it eliminates much of the repetitive groundwork that typically slows down early development. This allows developers to bypass boilerplate code and focus directly on business requirements and user interaction. The result is faster prototyping, cleaner architecture, and a more efficient development process for complex WinForms applications.

To see a full list of what's new in version 25.1, see our release notes.

DevExpress WinForms is licensed per developer and is available as a Perpetual License with a 12 month support and maintenance subscription. See our DevExpress WinForms licensing page for full details.

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