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Build Cross-Platform Imaging Apps with .NET MAUI

April 2, 2024
LEADTOOLS v23 now offers .NET MAUI assemblies, streamlining OCR, barcode, PDF, and image viewer development for Android, iOS, and UWP.

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 v23 allows developers to build cross-platform apps with advanced features using .NET MAUI. LEADTOOLS .NET Standard libraries seamlessly integrate with the .NET MAUI app model for building Android, iOS, and UWP applications. This simplifies development by providing ready-made components like OCR, barcode recognition, PDF handling, document viewers, and more. LEADTOOLS functionalities include image processing, annotations, compression, and various file formats, all within the familiar .NET MAUI environment.

To see a full list of what's new in v23, see our release notes.

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.

Reduce Memory Usage by Saving PDFs to Streams

April 2, 2024
Equip your .NET 8 app with the ability to save PDF files directly to a stream, enhancing data processing speed and reducing memory footprint.

Saving PDFs to a stream offers increased flexibility and efficiency in the management and transmission of PDF documents. This approach of saving PDF files segments the file's content into an organized and compressed sequence of bytes (the stream), representing the content and structure of the document. This method allows for faster initial loading by prioritizing text content, enables partial downloads for quicker access over slow connections, and reduces memory usage by loading only the currently viewed section. This allows for real-time processing, manipulation, and direct transmission of data without the intermediary step of storing it on a disk. Employing streams is particularly advantageous in scenarios requiring memory efficiency, dynamic content generation, seamless network distribution, or integration within larger systems where direct file handling is cumbersome or inefficient.

Several .NET 8 PDF components allow you to save PDFs to a stream, including:

  • DevExpress PDF Document API (part of DevExpress Office File API) is a cross-platform API library that can be used to manage PDF files and for saving PDFs as a stream in .NET 8 applications.
  • ComponentOne Studio WinForms PDF (part of ComponentOne Studio WinForms) by MESCIUS enables developers to create .NET 8 WinForms applications that can be used to create, manipulate, and export PDF documents which can be saved in a streamed format.
  • Telerik UI PDF for WinForms (part of Telerik UI for WinForms) is a flexible, high-performing WinForms library that supports .NET 8. It enables you to generate and edit PDFs as well as to save them to streams for optimized loading and memory usage.
  • IronPDF for .NET by Iron Software equips developers with a user-friendly C# library to generate, edit, and manage PDFs. It supports .NET 8 and allows you to save PDF files as a stream for efficient document management and web integration.

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

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Access Relevant Actions without Leaving the Grid

April 2, 2024
Context menus provide access to helpful commands for editing or copying specific information, all without needing to navigate elsewhere.

Context menus in grids are user-activated dropdown menus that appear when the users right-clicks a cell. They provide quick access to relevant actions for the selected data, like copying cells, editing rows, or performing custom operations specific to the grid's content. This functionality enhances user experience by offering contextual options without having to navigate away from the grid.

Several ASP.NET Core Grid controls offer context menus including:

  • DevExpress ASP.NET Core Data Grid (part of DevExpress ASP.NET and Blazor) empowers you to design context menus with custom actions for your grid data.
  • Telerik UI for ASP.NET Core Grid (part of Telerik UI for ASP.NET Core) enables context-sensitive menus for data interaction, including editing and exporting.
  • Syncfusion ASP.NET Core DataGrid (part of Syncfusion Essential Studio Enterprise) facilitates customizable context menus with built-in options for editing, copying, and exporting grid content.
  • Wisej.NET DataGridView allows you to design interactive context menus for your entire application.

For an in-depth analysis of features and price, visit our ASP.NET Core Grid controls comparison.

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Celebrating 5 Years Working with Advanced Installer

April 2, 2024
ComponentSource and Advanced Installer have been in partnership since 2019, delivering installation tools globally.

ComponentSource, the world’s largest reseller of software components and development tools, is proud to celebrate the five year anniversary of its partnership with Advanced Installer (from Caphyon).

Advanced Installer is a leading provider of software development tools, specializing in the creation of MSI/MSIX packages and repackaging solutions. Its flagship product, Advanced Installer is available as Professional, Enterprise and Architect editions. It offers a comprehensive platform for authoring installation packages, catering to a wide spectrum of users, from novice developers to experienced system administrators. With its user-friendly interface and robust features, Advanced Installer simplifies the complex process of software deployment, enabling developers to create professional-grade installers efficiently and effectively.

By leveraging ComponentSource's global network and unparalleled expertise in software distribution, Advanced Installer has achieved an expanding customer base. The thriving partnership has consistently delivered innovative and reliable software products that meet the needs of developers and businesses around the world.

Learn more about Advanced Installer by Caphyon.

Simplify Complex Data Sets with 3D Charts

April 2, 2024
Break free from the limitations of flat data by enabling users to explore relationships and patterns in a 3D data visualization.

3D charts excel at showcasing complex datasets with three variables. By adding depth, they allow viewers to grasp intricate relationships between these variables that might be difficult to decipher in a flat, 2D format. This enhanced visualization can reveal patterns and trends that would otherwise remain hidden, leading to a deeper understanding of the data.

Several WinForms Chart controls offer 3D charts including:

  • DevExpress WinForms Chart (part of DevExpress WinForms) allows you to create impressive 3D charts for in-depth data exploration.
  • ComponentOne Charts for WinForms (part of ComponentOne Studio WinForms by MESCIUS) offers interactive 3D visualizations to enhance your applications.
  • Syncfusion WinForms Chart (part of Syncfusion Essential Studio Enterprise) empowers you to design impactful 3D charts for clear data communication.
  • Infragistics Windows Forms Charts (part of Infragistics Ultimate UI for WinForms) enables you to build informative 3D charts to showcase complex data.

For an in-depth analysis of features and price, visit our WinForms Chart controls comparison.

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