Architecture News

Change the Shape and Design of QR Code Modules

June 19, 2026
FastReport .NET Ultimate enables customizable QR code shapes, angles, and density for more engaging and visually appealing codes.

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.

FastReport .NET Ultimate offers developers flexibility when generating QR codes, making it easier to adapt their appearance to different applications, reports, and branding requirements. By supporting a wider range of visual styles directly within the reporting engine, it enables teams to create QR codes that integrate more naturally into user interfaces, printed documents, dashboards, and customer facing materials. This helps produce more polished and professional output while maintaining compatibility, readability, and reliable scanning across standard QR code readers and devices.

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.

Automate Check Processing with MICR Technology

June 19, 2026
LEADTOOLS Recognition SDK automates MICR data extraction to improve accuracy, reduce manual entry, and accelerate check processing.

LEADTOOLS Recognition SDK is a software development toolkit designed for building applications that extract data from images and documents. It empowers developers with features like Optical Character Recognition (OCR) for converting scanned documents to text, barcode reading, and form processing. Additionally, it offers functionalities for handling various file formats, image pre-processing, and document viewing, making it a comprehensive solution for automating document workflows in enterprises and organizations.

LEADTOOLS Recognition SDK enables developers to automatically read and parse MICR data from checks, extracting routing, account, and check numbers with high accuracy. This capability helps streamline check processing workflows, reduce manual data entry, minimize errors, and accelerate the integration of financial document capture into banking, payment, and accounts processing applications.

LEADTOOLS Recognition SDK is licensed as Development Licenses, for developers to use the SDKs, and Deployment Licenses, for the right to distribute end user solutions. See our LEADTOOLS Recognition SDK licensing page for full details.

Learn more on our LEADTOOLS Recognition SDK product page.

Embed Interactive Insights with Chart Tooltips

June 18, 2026
Provide instant access to detailed, contextual chart data that helps users explore insights, compare values, and make informed decisions.

Chart tooltips in a charting component are interactive elements that display additional information about data points when users hover over or interact with a chart. They help software developers enhance data visualizations by providing detailed values, contextual insights, and comparisons on demand without cluttering the chart itself, improving usability, supporting more effective data analysis, and creating a more engaging user experience.

Several React chart controls offer tooltip support including:

  • DevExtreme React Chart lets you display detailed data point information on hover, improving analysis, comparisons, and chart usability without visual clutter.
  • KendoReact Charts allows you to surface contextual values and insights through customizable tooltips that enhance data exploration and user engagement.
  • AnyChart JS facilitates interactive data analysis by presenting precise chart information on demand, helping users interpret trends efficiently.
  • Syncfusion React Charts lets you reveal rich data details through configurable tooltips, enabling clearer visualizations and more informed decision making.

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Filter Data with Interactive Summary Charts

June 18, 2026
ZingGrid 2.2.0 adds a filter summary chart that enables visual exploration and interactive filtering of grid data for faster analysis.

ZingGrid is a JavaScript library that simplifies the creation of interactive data tables and grids within web applications. Utilizing modern web components and focusing on performance and responsiveness, ZingGrid allows developers to implement features like searching, filtering, pagination, and in-line editing with minimal coding. This empowers efficient data visualization and manipulation for users, making it a valuable tool for web development.

The ZingGrid 2.2.0 update introduces a Filter Summary Chart that enables users to visually explore and filter data through an interactive chart interface, making it easier to identify patterns, trends, and distributions within large datasets. By combining data visualization with filtering functionality, the feature helps users refine results more intuitively and efficiently than traditional filter controls, while allowing developers to quickly add this capability at either the grid or column level with minimal configuration.

To see a full list of what's new in version 2.2.0, see our release notes.

ZingGrid is available as either a Single-Domain Website or Multi-Domain SaaS license. See our ZingGrid licensing page for full details.

For more information, visit our ZingGrid product page.

Manage Form Recipients Directly within Your Editor

June 16, 2026
ONLYOFFICE Docs 9.4 adds built in recipient assignment and status tracking to simplify form management and improve workflow visibility.

ONLYOFFICE Docs is a comprehensive online editor, allowing users to create text documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and forms. It enables your users to edit, share, and collaborate on documents online in their preferred browser, within your own application. It is fully compatible with OOXML (Office Open XML) formats and supports popular Microsoft Office and other document formats such as CSV, DOC, DOCX, EPUB, HTML, ODP, ODS, ODT, PDF, PPT, PPTX, RTF, TXT, XLS, and XLSX.

The ONLYOFFICE Docs 9.4 update introduces built in recipient assignment and filling status tracking directly within the editor, allowing developers and teams to manage form workflows more efficiently without relying on separate tools or administrative steps. By centralizing recipient management and completion monitoring in a single interface, the feature provides greater visibility into form progress, reduces context switching, and simplifies workflow coordination. This helps improve document driven processes, improves productivity, and enables faster tracking and follow up of outstanding form actions.

To see a full list of what's new in v9.4, see our release notes.

ONLYOFFICE Docs Developer Edition is licensed by the number of simultaneous document connections and is available as an annual license with 1 year support and upgrades. See our ONLYOFFICE Docs Developer Edition licensing page for full details.

For more information, see our ONLYOFFICE Docs Developer Edition product page.