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Add Dimensions to Shaded VectorViews

June 2, 2025

EyeShot 2025.2 adds new Shaded VectorView which allows dimensioning on shaded views, combining rich visuals with drafting-ready precision.

EyeShot by devDept is a comprehensive 3D graphics toolkit designed for .NET developers building engineering and CAD (Computer-Aided Design) applications. It offers a robust set of components for creating, editing, and rendering complex 2D and 3D geometry directly within Windows Forms and WPF environments. With support for advanced modeling features, viewport controls, and industry-standard file formats, EyeShot simplifies the integration of interactive graphics into technical software. It is well-suited for developers working in areas like mechanical design, architecture, and simulation who need high-performance rendering and precise modeling capabilities.

The EyeShot 2025.2 update introduces Shaded VectorView, a major enhancement that replaces the legacy RasterView mode. This new feature enables precise dimensioning directly on shaded views. Shaded VectorView maintains consistent line weights, addressing a long-standing limitation where raster-based views could appear visually inconsistent. By merging the visual fidelity of shaded rendering with the clarity of vector graphics, this upgrade delivers a more unified and production-ready experience for engineers and designers alike.

To see a full list of what's new in version 2025.2, see our release notes.

Eyeshot is licensed per developer and is available as an annual license, with either Lite or Priority support. See our licensing pages for Eyeshot Pro, Eyeshot Ultimate, and Eyeshot Fem for full details.

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Unify PDF Content with Combined Documents

May 29, 2025

Merge multiple PDF documents to maintain consistent formatting, simplify navigation, reduce storage and improve sharing.

Merging PDFs involves combining two or more separate PDF files into a single cohesive document, preserving the original formatting and quality of each page. This process improves file management by reducing clutter and making it easier to locate and share information, while also minimizing storage overhead. Benefits include consistent headers and footers across pages and simplified collaboration through a single master file for review and annotation. Common use cases include uniting research articles for academic literature reviews, and creating unified project portfolios or client presentations.

Several .NET WPF components offer PDF merging including:

LEADTOOLS PDF lets you merge multiple PDF documents programmatically with precise page ordering, robust error handling, and flexible merge settings.
IronPDF for .NET allows you to merge PDF files in C# or VB.NET environments, supporting custom bookmarks, compression, and encryption.
Syncfusion WPF PDF (part of Syncfusion Essential Studio Enterprise) facilitates merging PDFs with intuitive UI controls and seamless bookmark preservation.
Telerik UI PDF for WPF (part of Telerik UI for WPF) lets you merge PDF pages using drag-and-drop and supports configurable headers and high-fidelity rendering.

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

Compare .NET WPF PDF components

Accelerate C# Development with Full C# 13 Support

May 29, 2025

Actipro SyntaxEditor for WPF v25.1 adds full C# 13 support delivering accurate parsing, real-time diagnostics and smarter refactoring.

Actipro SyntaxEditor is a sophisticated WPF code editor control designed to provide developers with a seamless way to integrate advanced code editing capabilities into their .NET applications. It offers syntax highlighting for numerous programming languages, code outlining, automated IntelliPrompt (code completion and information tooltips), background parsing, error reporting, and more. This delivers a familiar user experience for developers used to the powerful code editors found in popular IDEs.

The Actipro SyntaxEditor v25.1 update improves the .NET Languages Add-on with full support for C# 13, ensuring every new language construct is parsed correctly and presented accurately in the editor. By incorporating raw string literals, file-scoped namespaces, list patterns, required members and parameter null checking, it allows IntelliSense to provide precise code completions and signature help for the latest API surface. Real-time error detection flags invalid C# 13 syntax, reducing the feedback loop between editing and compilation. Refactoring operations such as renaming, extraction and code generation now understand modern construct semantics to preserve code integrity without manual intervention. This makes it simpler to adopt the most recent C# advancements within any WPF-based IDE or editor.

To see a full list of what's new, see our Actipro SyntaxEditor for WPF release notes.

Actipro SyntaxEditor is licensed per developer and is available as a Perpetual license with 1 year support and maintenance. See our Actipro SyntaxEditor for WPF licensing page for full details.

Actipro SyntaxEditor for WPF is available individually, or as part of Actipro WPF Studio.

Let Users Resize Dialog Prompts With Ease

May 23, 2025

Actipro WPF Essentials v25.1 now supports resizable dialog layouts, enhancing accessibility and reducing custom code.

Actipro WPF Essentials is a robust suite of user interface controls designed specifically for Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) applications. It includes a set of advanced components that enhance the standard WPF experience, focusing on both usability and visual appeal. The product provides developers with high-performance tools such as sophisticated docking windows, property grids, and enhanced controls like task panes and themes, making it easier to build rich, interactive desktop applications.

The Actipro WPF Essentials v25.1 update adds support for resizable user prompts, making it easier to implement adaptable dialog boxes. With just one configuration change, developers can now allow end users to adjust prompt sizes, improving usability and accessibility. This feature removes the need for custom resizing logic and ensures consistent behavior across different applications, supporting more responsive and user-friendly interfaces.

To see a full list of what's new in v25.1, see our release notes.

Actipro WPF Essentials is licensed per developer and is available as a Perpetual license with 1 year support and maintenance. See our Actipro WPF Essentials licensing page for full details.

Actipro WPF Essentials is available in the following products:

Add Clarity and Context to PDF Files

May 22, 2025

Annotations enable users to highlight key sections, provide comments, or suggest edits to PDF documents, ensuring feedback is as clear as possible.

PDF annotation capabilities in PDF components provide powerful tools for users to interact with and enhance digital documents. These features are essential across industries where document review, feedback, and collaboration are critical, such as legal, education, engineering, and publishing. By integrating annotation support, developers enable users to mark up content visually, add commentary, and highlight important information, all without altering the underlying document content. Annotations are typically stored separately from the base file data, ensuring document integrity while allowing flexible interaction.

Common features include:

Free Text annotations allow users to insert editable text anywhere on the page, useful for adding clarifications or context.
Freehand Draw (Ink Annotations) let users sketch directly onto the page for informal notes or diagrammatic feedback.
Highlight Text annotations help draw attention to key passages by applying a translucent overlay.
Lines annotations provide a precise way to mark connections or callouts, often used in technical reviews.
Rectangles annotations offer a clean method to emphasize or outline specific areas of interest.
Stamp annotations enable users to apply predefined or custom graphical markers, such as approval seals or confidentiality warnings.
Sticky Note annotations allow users to attach small pop-up comments to any part of the document for easy reference.
Strikethrough annotations visually indicate content that may need deletion or reconsideration.
Underline Text annotations subtly emphasize text without obscuring it.