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Optimize Document Viewing with Customization

January 10, 2025
GroupDocs.Viewer for .NET 24.12 enhances performance, expands format support, and offers advanced customization for a streamlined experience.

GroupDocs.Viewer for .NET gives developers the ability to create or enhance .NET applications for web and desktop with the ability to view and render documents to PDF, HTML or images, without installing any external software. This document viewer API supports detailed HTML output customization, rendering of complex documents and programming code, conversion to PDF, and secure viewing of password-protected documents with an adjustable caching system. Working across multiple operating systems, platforms, frameworks, and development environments, it facilitates the rendering of such formats as PDF, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, RTF, OpenDocument, Visio, and HTML within document viewing apps.

The GroupDocs.Viewer for .NET 24.12 update introduces a New Angular UI designed to deliver enhanced performance, greater customization flexibility, and compatibility with modern development practices. By modernizing dependencies and optimizing document viewing capabilities, this update streamlines integration into applications and ensures a smoother user experience. Developers can leverage the expanded UI customization options to tailor the viewer to specific project requirements, enabling more precise control over functionality and design. This update provides a robust and efficient solution for building modern, adaptable document viewing applications.

To see a full list of what's new in V24.12, see our release notes.

GroupDocs.Viewer for .NET is offered as Developer Small Business, Developer OEM, Site Small Business, and Site OEM licenses catering to a range of business needs. Licenses are perpetual, and include 1 year of support and maintenance. Subscription renewals are also available. See our GroupDocs.Viewer for .NET licensing page for full details.

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Track Chart Data with Selective Trackball Activation

January 10, 2025
Syncfusion Essential Studio Flutter 2024 Volume 4 adds trackball for individual series, enabling precise data tracking and chart interactions.

Syncfusion Essential Studio Flutter (available as part of Syncfusion Essential Studio Enterprise) is a powerful UI toolkit that enables you to build beautiful and performant mobile apps for Android and iOS using Flutter. It provides a rich suite of pre-built widgets for common design elements like charts, data grids, calendars, and PDF viewers. These widgets are highly customizable and allow you to quickly implement stunning visuals and advanced functionalities without spending time on repetitive coding.

The Syncfusion Essential Studio Flutter 2024 Volume 4 update introduces the ability to activate or deactivate the trackball for individual chart series, offering developers enhanced control over data visualization. This feature allows for precise data tracking by focusing the trackball on specific series, improving the clarity and relevance of user interactions within complex datasets. By enabling developers to customize the trackball behavior, this update supports a more tailored and efficient user experience, making it easier to highlight critical data points while minimizing visual clutter in multi-series charts.

To see a full list of what's new in 2024 Volume 4, see our release notes.

Syncfusion Essential Studio Flutter 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 Flutter product page.

Let Users Scroll Directly to Key Data Points in a Grid

January 10, 2025
Telerik UI for ASP.NET Core 2024 Q4 introduces scroll-to-item functionality, streamlining navigation in large data sets for faster, focused interactions.

Telerik UI for ASP.NET Core is a robust library of over 110 UI components designed for modern web applications. It offers high performance, scalability, and extensive customization to meet diverse requirements in data handling, UX, design, and accessibility. Key components like the Grid, Scheduler, Chart, and Editor enable intuitive data visualization and manipulation, making it ideal for applications ranging from interactive dashboards to complex enterprise solutions. With Telerik UI for ASP.NET Core, developers can create feature-rich, professional-grade applications with ease.

The Telerik UI for ASP.NET Core 2024 Q4 update introduces the "Scroll to Item" method, a powerful feature designed to streamline navigation within data-intensive grids. This method allows developers to programmatically direct users to specific rows based on their unique identifiers, enhancing usability and reducing the need for manual scrolling. It supports both standard and virtual scrolling scenarios, ensuring seamless performance even when the targeted row is not initially loaded by invoking a callback function to handle data retrieval. By simplifying access to critical data points, the "Scroll to Item" method improves the efficiency of user workflows, making it an essential tool for building intuitive, data-driven applications.

To see a full list of what's new in 2024 Q4, see our release notes.

Telerik UI for ASP.NET Core is licensed per user and is available as an annual license with a one year support subscription, which is available in three tiers: Lite, Priority or Ultimate. See our Telerik UI for ASP.NET Core licensing page for full details.

Telerik UI for ASP.NET Core is available individually or as part of the following products:

Add Geographic Data Visualization to Your App

January 9, 2025
Enhance your app with interactive mapping, turning data into engaging visuals that enable intuitive exploration and uncover patterns.

Maps are powerful tools for integrating geographic data and visualizations, enabling users to explore and understand information in a spatial context. With features like zooming, panning, and layering, maps provide an interactive way to analyze data and identify patterns. They support cross-platform compatibility, allowing consistent performance across devices, and can be customized to align with specific branding or design needs.

Several .NET WinForms UI suites offer map components including:

  • DevExpress WinForms lets developers integrate geographical and Cartesian maps with its Map control, supporting diverse data sources and interactive navigation.
  • ComponentOne Studio WinForms by MESCIUS includes a Map control for smooth zooming, panning, and mapping with built-in or custom data sources.
  • Telerik UI for WinForms provides a Map control to visualize geographical data, supporting multiple layers, projections, and customizable features.
  • MindFusion.WinForms Pack by MindFusion Group features a Map component that integrates interactive maps with support for layers and customizable elements.

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

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Add Seamless Communication to Your Web Apps

January 9, 2025
DevExtreme Complete v24.2 adds a new chat component offering instant messaging, AI integration, and extensive customization.

DevExtreme Complete is a robust suite of tools by DevExpress designed to streamline the development of high-performance web applications. It includes a wide range of UI components for modern frameworks such as Angular, React, Vue, and jQuery, making it ideal for developers aiming to create responsive, cross-platform applications with ease. With features like rich data visualization, interactive grids, form controls, and adaptive layouts, it empowers developers to deliver polished and user-friendly interfaces. Whether you're building enterprise dashboards or consumer-facing apps, DevExtreme Complete provides the flexibility and power to meet complex requirements while maintaining performance and usability.

The DevExtreme Chat Component (v24.2) introduces a versatile solution for integrating instant communication into web applications. It supports one-on-one and group interactions, AI and chatbot connectivity for intelligent support, and extensive customization options to create tailored user experiences. With features like typing indicators, popup integration, accessibility compliance, and internationalization, it offers a flexible and inclusive communication platform suitable for a wide range of scenarios, from customer support to team collaboration.

To see a full list of what's new in version 24.2, see our release notes.

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

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