Vue.js News

Leverage Powerful Financial Charts in JavaScript

June 4, 2024
LightningChart JS Trader v2.0 expands its technical analysis capabilities with support for Heikin Ashi, Renko, Kagi, and Point-and-Figure charts.

LightningChart JS Trader is a JavaScript/TypeScript library developed by LightningChart that specifically targets the creation of financial and trading applications. It provides high-performance, 2D, 3D, and real-time charting controls and a comprehensive suite of visualizations including candlestick, bar, line, and various technical indicators and drawing tools. This library enables software developers to craft interactive technical analysis tools without the need for server-side setup as it runs completely on the client device.

The LightningChart JS Trader v2.0 update expands its technical analysis toolkit by introducing more chart types, such as Heikin Ashi, Renko, Kagi, and Point-and-Figure charts. These additional chart types equip developers with a wider range of visualization options, significantly enhancing market trend analysis capabilities and allowing them to adapt to different analytical needs and trading strategies.

To see a full list of what's new in v2.0, see our release notes.

LightningChart JS Trader is licensed per developer and is available as an annual license with 1 year support. See our LightningChart JS Trader licensing page for full details.

For more information, see our LightningChart JS Trader product page.

Promote Efficient Data Entry with Checkboxes

June 4, 2024
Checkbox controls offer a user-friendly way to enable efficient selection of multiple options or boolean data in Vue.js apps.

A checkbox data editor is a specific user interface element designed to efficiently manage boolean data (true/false values). It provides a clear and intuitive way for users to edit single binary flags within their data, improving data entry accuracy and streamlining the process compared to manually manipulating text fields. This boosts the user experience by allowing for quick choices, particularly when dealing with features like filtering preferences, selecting multiple items from a list, or toggling settings.

Several Vue.js components offer checkbox data editors, including:

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

Compare Vue.js Data Editors

Import and Export Excel XLSX Using Vue

May 29, 2024
SpreadJS by MESCIUS enables you to drop a fully functioning spreadsheet into your web app, delivering a familiar Excel-like experience to users.

SpreadJS by MESCIUS is a high-performance JavaScript spreadsheet component designed to seamlessly integrate Excel-like functionality into web applications. It empowers developers to deliver robust spreadsheet experiences within their applications, complete with features like data import/export, complex formulas, conditional formatting, and extensive customization options. SpreadJS caters to a wide range of use cases, from financial modeling and data analysis to project management and interactive dashboards, ultimately allowing developers to build feature-rich and user-friendly web applications.

In this blog post, MESCIUS Product Manager Kevin Ashley demonstrates how to enhance an existing Vue app with the ability to import and export XLSX files using SpreadJS. Steps include:

  • Adding SpreadJS to your Vue App
  • Adding Excel Import
  • Adding Excel Export
  • Testing your Vue App

Detailed sample code is included for each step.

View the complete blog and get starting working with Excel files in your Vue applications.

SpreadJS is licensed per developer and includes 1 Year Maintenance (major and minor version releases and unlimited support phone calls). SpreadJS requires an Annual or Perpetual Deployment License. The optional Add-ons are available at an additional cost, and require a SpreadJS license. See our SpreadJS licensing page for full details.

For more information, visit our SpreadJS product page.

Enhance Security for Scanned PDF Documents

May 28, 2024
Dynamic Web TWAIN 18.5 can now save scanned documents as password-protected PDFs, adding an extra layer of security.

Dynamic Web TWAIN by Dynamsoft is a Software Development Kit (SDK) that simplifies adding document scanning capabilities to your web applications. It offers cross-platform and cross-browser compatibility, allowing users to scan directly from various scanners and webcams using popular browsers like Chrome and Firefox. With just a few lines of JavaScript code, you can integrate powerful scanning features into your web applications, streamlining document management workflows.

The Dynamic Web TWAIN 18.5 release introduces a the ability to generate encrypted PDF files with password protection. This enhancement empowers users to create secure, password-restricted PDFs directly within their applications, eliminating the need for external tools and bolstering data security. This functionality is particularly advantageous for organizations in regulated industries or those handling sensitive information, as it ensures information confidentiality throughout the document lifecycle, from storage and sharing to archiving.

To see a full list of what's new in version 18.5, see our release notes.

Dynamic Web TWAIN is licensed per Client Device and is available as an Annual license. See our Dynamic Web TWAIN licensing page for full details.

For more information, visit our Dynamic Web TWAIN product page.

Integrate GenAI into Web, Mobile, and Desktop Apps

May 22, 2024
Telerik UI and Kendo UI 2024 Q2 releases gain an AI Prompt component, offering developers an easy way to incorporate generative AI in their apps.

Progress Telerik is a leading software publisher that provides a range of tools and solutions to help developers build and deploy modern applications. Its product range include UI libraries, reporting tools and testing frameworks. Telerik products are used by millions of developers around the world to build a wide variety of applications.

The 2024 Q2 release completes the blending of AI with UI, thereby bridging the gap between an app and next-generation AI language model applications. The new "AIPrompt" component allows you to integrate artificial intelligence prompts into web, mobile and desktop applications, providing users with a modern interface to interact with AI services.

The following Telerik products have been updated with the AI Prompt component:

To see what else is new in 2024 Q2, see our release notes:

Telerik products are licensed per developer and are available as perpetual licenses with a one year support subscription, which is available in three tiers: Lite, Priority or Ultimate. For more information see: