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Showcase Catalog Issue #116 Now Available

September 13, 2024
Browse our latest selection of products and features for software developers and IT professionals.

We are pleased to announce the publication of issue #116 of the ComponentSource Showcase Catalog. The latest edition includes a selection of components and tools designed to meet the needs of software developers and IT professionals.

Over the last 28 years, ComponentSource has built a comprehensive marketplace to help its users discover, compare and buy Enterprise-grade software components and tools. The ComponentSource Catalog showcases a range of products in an easy-to-digest print publication.

What's Inside?

Issue #116 features an assortment of components and tools from market leading publishers including:

  • /n software: Red Carpet Subscription, S3 Drive
  • Aspose: Aspose.PDF for .NET, Aspose.Total for .NET
  • DevExpress: DevExpress DXperience, DevExtreme Complete
  • Highsoft: Highcharts Core, Highcharts Dashboards
  • MESCIUS: ActiveReports.NET, ComponentOne Studio Enterprise, SpreadJS
  • Telerik: Kendo UI, Telerik DevCraft Complete
  • Text Control: TX Text Control .NET for WPF, TX Text Control .NET Server for ASP.NET

Products include file format APIs, reporting solutions, user interface controls for .NET and JavaScript, communications components, and much more.

Available in English, German, Korean and Japanese editions, the 48-page full color publication lets you easily browse selected products and read about highlighted features. If you want more information, the QR codes on each page (and links in the PDF version) take you directly to that product's page on the ComponentSource website.

Get your Copy

You can browse the latest issue online or visit the ComponentSource Showcase Catalog page to download a PDF.

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We'll deliver a new issue direct to your door four times per year.

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Generate PDF Documents from XML Files

September 12, 2024
PDF output from XML preserves the original layout and formatting of documents, maintaining the integrity of the content.

PDF output in structured document tools allows you to generate Portable Document Format (PDF) files from structured content. By converting XML-based data into PDF, these tools ensure that the content remains visually consistent and accessible across different devices and software. Benefits include enhanced document distribution, improved accessibility, and simplified compliance with industry standards. PDF output is commonly used in industries such as publishing, legal, and education, where accurate, visually appealing documents are essential.

Several Structured Document Tools offer PDF Output including:

For an in-depth analysis of features and price, visit our structured document tools comparison.

Compare Structured Document Tools

Display Hierarchical Data in .NET 8 WPF Apps

September 12, 2024
Leverage the master-detail grid structure to efficiently organize and explore data records, maintaining the hierarchy and improving UX.

Master-detail is a user interface design technique where a primary data set (the master) is displayed in a grid format, and related information (the detail) is typically shown in an adjacent pane when a master item is selected. The resulting hierarchical structure allows users to efficiently navigate and explore complex data sets by viewing high-level information in the master grid while accessing more granular details on demand, without navigating away from the main page. The master-detail view enhances the user experience as it improves the organization of the grid and streamlines workflows as users can quickly switch between records and details.

Several .NET 8 WPF grid components offer support for master-detail, including:

  • FlexGrid for WPF (part of ComponentOne Studio WPF) by MESCIUS lets you easily create master-detail relationships between data items in your .NET 8 grid application.
  • NOV Grid for .NET (part of Nevron Open Vision for .NET) includes a master-detail feature, providing hierarchical data structures in an organized, dynamic grid interface.
  • Xceed DataGrid for WPF by Xceed Software offers a flexible master-detail layout to display relational data, allowing users to drill down into data records.
  • Infragistics XamDataGrid for WPF (part of Infragistics Ultimate UI for WPF) facilitates the creation of complex master-detail views, streamlining hierarchical data exploration.

For an in-depth analysis of features and price, visit our comparison of .NET 8 WPF grid components.

Compare .NET 8 WPF Grid Components

Leverage PDF Forms to Collect Data

September 12, 2024
.NET PDF components with submit action support enable easy integration with external systems for data exchange.

Submit actions in PDF components allows developers to define specific actions to be triggered when a user submits a form filled with data. These actions can range from sending an email with the collected data to integrating with external systems or databases. By implementing submit actions, developers can create interactive and dynamic PDF forms that automate processes, improve efficiency, and enhance user experience.

Several .NET PDF components offer submit action including:

  • Document Solutions for PDF by MESCIUS, lets you create interactive forms with customizable submit actions.
  • Telerik UI PDF for WPF facilitates the creation of PDF forms with built-in submit actions for streamlined data processing.
  • PDF4NET by O2 Solutions, allows you to define complex submit actions for PDF forms, integrating with various external systems.
  • PDFlib enables you to implement custom submit actions for PDF forms, tailoring them to specific business requirements.
  • XFINIUM.PDF CROSS PLATFORM EDITION provides a robust platform for creating PDF forms with flexible submit actions across different operating systems.

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

Compare .NET PDF Components

Empower Data Analysis With Customizable Import

September 12, 2024
DataGrip 2024.2 adds tailored import solutions for Excel, JSON, Parquet and Shapefile giving you complete control over your data.

DataGrip is a multi-engine database environment that supports MySQL, PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, Sybase, DB2, SQLite, HyperSQL, Apache Derby and H2. It includes an editor that provides intelligent coding assistance such as auto-completion, analysis and navigation. It also features a query console for running and profiling queries.

The DataGrip 2024.2 release revolutionizes the way users import data from tabular files. By supporting a range of file types, including Excel, JSON, Parquet, and Shapefile, DataGrip offers a flexible solution for data analysts and developers. Users can now tailor the import process to their exact requirements, ensuring seamless integration of data into their projects.

To see a full list of what's new in version 2024.2, see our release notes.

DataGrip is licensed per user, and is available as a commercial annual subscription license. We can supply new subscriptions, subscription renewals (including continuity discounts), lapsed renewals, and additional user licenses. See our DataGrip licensing page for full details.

DataGrip is available to buy in the following products: