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Improve Development Workflows and Code Quality

July 17, 2024
Structured document tools can automate the creation of boilerplate and repetitive code reducing the potential for human error.

Structured document tools enable automated C# code generation based on predefined templates and embedded metadata. This process involves using tools that interpret the document's structure and content, such as XML or JSON schemas, to produce well-organized and consistent C# code. The benefits of this approach include increased development efficiency, reduced risk of human error, and enhanced maintainability. By automating repetitive and boilerplate coding tasks, developers can focus on more complex and value-added aspects of the application, ensuring higher code quality and faster time to market. This technique also promotes standardization and consistency across the codebase, facilitating easier updates and modifications.

Several structured document tools offer C# code generation including:

  • Altova XMLSpy Enterprise XML Editor facilitates C# code generation from XML schemas, ensuring efficient and accurate code creation for complex applications.
  • Stylus Studio XML Enterprise Suite enables C# code generation by transforming XML data structures into fully functional C# classes and methods.
  • Liquid XML Data Binder automates C# code generation, converting XML schemas into executable C# code, streamlining the development process and enhancing productivity.

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

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Manage XLSM Files with Embedded VBA Code

July 17, 2024
Maintain Microsoft Excel macros and Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) code in your .NET spreadsheet applications without the need for Excel.

.NET spreadsheet components with VBA code and macro support empower developers to integrate existing Excel automation functionalities within their applications. This unlocks the benefits of the .NET framework, enhancing performance, security, and scalability of spreadsheet operations. Developers can access, modify, and save embedded VBA scripts, ensuring seamless operation in environments that support VBA execution. This fosters continued automation and functionality even when legacy systems or non-VBA-enabled environments are involved, while also enabling code updates, debugging, and preparation for code-execution-friendly settings.

Several .NET spreadsheet components offer VBA code/macro support, including:

  • Aspose.Cells for .NET is an Excel spreadsheet programming API that allows you to modify macros and VBA code in the template file to streamline spreadsheet tasks in .NET apps.
  • Document Solutions for Excel, .NET Edition by MESCIUS allows users to load and save macro-enabled XLSM files.
  • EPPlus is a .NET library for managing Office Open XML spreadsheets. It is capable of creating, reading, deleting, and modifying VBA code.
  • Infragistics Excel Framework (part of Infragistics Ultimate UI for Windows Forms) supports workbooks in XLSM format with VBA code, enhancing .NET application development.

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

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Plot Diverse Data on a Single Multi-Axis Chart

July 17, 2024
The DevExpress VCL Subscription 24.1 chart control adds support for secondary axes, eliminating the need for cluttered visuals on a single scale.

DevExpress VCL Subscription is a comprehensive suite for Delphi and C++ Builder developers that includes high-performance UI components, reporting tools, data visualization elements, and application templates. It lets you build rich, data-driven business applications with ease, offering ongoing updates, technical support, and royalty-free distribution rights, perfect for boosting developer productivity and delivering polished software experiences.

The DevExpress VCL Subscription 24.1 chart control adds support for secondary axes. This innovative feature allows you to overlay an additional Y axis on your chart. This means you can plot data measured in, for example, temperature (degrees Celsius) alongside values in percentage. Each axis has its own scale and labels, keeping your chart clear and avoiding the need to convert units or create separate charts. This is particularly useful for comparing data sets that would otherwise be difficult to display on a single scale.

To see a full list of what's new in version 24.1, see our release notes.

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

For more information, visit our DevExpress VCL Subscription product page.

Enable Rich Content Creation in Your Vue.js Apps

July 17, 2024
Rich text editor controls let you seamlessly integrate WYSIWYG editing capabilities and empower intuitive authoring in your web applications.

Rich text editor components offer a familiar interface for users to format text, insert images and tables, and create structured content. Benefits include increased user engagement, simplified content creation, and improved accessibility for users with varying technical skills. Common use cases include crafting blog posts, product descriptions, and managing user-generated content within forums and comments sections.

Several Vue.js UI Suites offer rich text functionality, including:

  • DevExtreme Complete by DevExpress empowers web apps with a rich text editor for crafting formatted content.
  • Kendo UI by Telerik offers a WYSIWYG editor for intuitive rich text creation within your web applications.
  • Syncfusion Essential Studio Enterprise equips developers with a feature-rich WYSIWYG editor for web and mobile apps, supporting rich text editing.

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

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Easily Manage Tag and Token Selection

July 16, 2024
Token box data editors allow users to easily input, delete, and manage multiple items or tokens within a single text input field.

Token boxes, also known as token input controls, are user interface elements designed to streamline data entry for multiple values. They allow users to input, manage, and manipulate discrete pieces of data (tokens) within a single form field. This enhances user experience by facilitating tagging, categorization, and selection of multiple items, while providing developers with a robust tool for intuitive interfaces. The benefits include improved clarity through visual separation of values, efficient data handling, and ease of use in applications like search filters, email address inputs, and tagging systems.

Many React data editor collections contain token box / input controls including:

  • DevExtreme Complete Data Editors (part of DevExtreme Complete by DevExpress) offers filtering suggestions as you type in your multi-select dropdown.
  • Wijmo Input and Editors (part of Wijmo by MESCIUS) lets you pick and manage multiple choices from a searchable list.
  • KendoReact Data Editors (part of KendoReact by Telerik) facilitates building user-friendly interfaces for selecting multiple options.

For an in-depth analysis of features and price, visit our comparison of React Data Editors.

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