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Compare Complex Data with Tornado Charts

February 19, 2026
TeeChart for .NET 2026 adds a Tornado Chart series type for clear side-by-side comparisons and insightful sensitivity analysis in dashboards.

TeeChart for .NET is a comprehensive charting solution that enables developers to create informative, visually compelling charts for financial, scientific, statistical, and business applications. It manages complex data and delivers interactive visualizations. With optional source code and enterprise editions that include mobile and JavaScript components, TeeChart for .NET provides flexibility, customization, and consistent charting across desktop, web, and mobile platforms.

The TeeChart for .NET 2006 update introduces a Tornado Chart series type that enables developers to present structured side-by-side comparisons and perform sensitivity analysis. This chart type is particularly effective for highlighting the relative impact of multiple variables, making it well suited for financial modeling, risk assessment, and analytical dashboards. By offering built-in support within the existing TeeChart framework, it reduces the need for custom visualization logic, accelerates development time, and ensures consistent integration across reporting, analytics, and business applications.

To see a full list of what's new in version 2026, see our release notes.

TeeChart for .NET is licensed per developer and is available as a perpetual license. Each license includes one year of updates and upgrades. See our TeeChart for .NET Pro Edition licensing page for full details.

This update for TeeChart for .NET is available is available in the following products:

Deliver Advanced Charting with .NET 10 Support

February 17, 2026
.netCHARTING 10.8 brings its data visualization engine to the latest .NET platform, ensuring developers can build modern charting solutions.

.netCHARTING is a comprehensive charting solution designed for C# and VB.NET developers working with ASP.NET or WinForms. It enables the rapid creation of dynamic, data-driven charts with minimal coding effort. Built entirely with managed C# code, .netCHARTING seamlessly integrates data access, aggregation, and visualization, allowing developers to generate interactive and visually compelling charts from various data sources, including SQL Server, Oracle, and MySQL. The platform supports a wide array of chart types - such as bar, line, pie, and geographic maps - and offers features like JavaScript and HTML5 charting for enhanced interactivity across devices, including mobile platforms. By automating complex tasks like date handling and data aggregation, .netCHARTING simplifies the development process, enabling professionals to deliver insightful data visualizations efficiently.

The .netCHARTING 10.8 release introduces official .NET 10 support with a dedicated NuGet package and sample bundle that run on the latest Microsoft tooling, enabling developers to build and optimize visualizations on the newest cross-platform .NET platform. This update ensures compatibility with the latest Visual Studio 2026 and Windows Server environments, letting teams leverage the performance and productivity improvements of .NET 10 in their charting solutions while continuing to benefit from a mature, feature-rich chart control.

.netCHARTING is licensed per site (1 web site on 1 server), per server (unlimited web sites on 1 server) or per developer (single application) and is available as a perpetual license with a 12 month subscription which includes major and minor upgrades and priority email support. See our .netCHARTING licensing page for full details.

For more information, visit our .netCHARTING product page.

Monitor Performance with Real-Time Linear Gauges

February 10, 2026
LightningChart JS v8.2 adds modern linear gauge charts that deliver real-time insights with flexible styling and adaptable dashboard layouts.

LightningChart JS is a high-performance JavaScript charting library that utilizes WebGL rendering and GPU acceleration to deliver exceptional performance for a wide range of data visualization needs. It is designed to handle large datasets and complex visualizations with ease, enabling developers to create interactive and visually appealing 2D and 3D charts. Ideal for applications demanding smooth real-time data updates, such as financial platforms, engineering tools, scientific research dashboards, and industrial monitoring systems, LightningChart JS provides a comprehensive API for customization and integration into web-based projects.

The LightningChart JS v8.2 update introduces a new Linear Gauge Chart that enables software developers to present real-time metrics in a clear, structured format within modern web applications. It supports continuous live data updates, configurable interpolated or discrete color steps for representing thresholds and ranges, and both vertical and horizontal orientations to accommodate different layout requirements. The chart also allows current values to be displayed directly on the gauge and supports custom icons, giving developers greater control over visual consistency while building intuitive, status-focused dashboards for monitoring and analytics use cases.

To see a full list of what's new in v8.2, see our release notes.

LightningChart JS is licensed per developer and is available as an annual license with 1 year support. See our LightningChart JS licensing page for full details.

For more information, see our LightningChart JS product page.

Identify Key Data Patterns with Trend Lines

February 4, 2026
Trend lines reveal underlying patterns, clarify long-term trends, and turn chart data into clear, actionable insights for faster decision-making.

Trend lines in charts are analytical tools that represent the general direction or tendency of data over time, helping users interpret patterns that may not be immediately visible in raw data. By smoothing out short-term fluctuations, trend lines clarify long-term behavior, highlight growth or decline, and support more informed decision-making. They are commonly used in business dashboards to track performance metrics, in financial analysis to assess market trends, and in operational reporting to identify recurring patterns, forecast outcomes, and compare multiple data series with greater clarity.

Several Blazor chart components provide trend line support including:

  • Telerik UI Blazor Chart (part of Telerik UI for Blazor) lets you visualize data trends clearly using configurable trend lines for faster insights and confident decisions.
  • ComponentOne Blazor Charts (part of ComponentOne Studio Blazor Edition by MESCIUS) allows you to analyze patterns with customizable trend lines that enhance readability.
  • Infragistics Ignite UI for Blazor Chart (part of Infragistics Ignite UI) facilitates trend discovery by overlaying customizable trend lines across supported chart types.
  • Syncfusion Blazor Charts (part of Syncfusion Essential Studio Enterprise) lets you interpret complex datasets using adaptive trend lines to highlight overall direction.

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

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Export Chart Data to CSV from WinForms

February 2, 2026
Give WinForms apps the ability to export charts to CSV format, making chart data available for use in reports, spreadsheets, and external systems.

Exporting charts to CSV (Comma-Separated Values) allows users to extract underlying chart data into a simple, portable text format that can be easily opened in spreadsheet applications or processed by other tools. This feature is particularly useful for reporting, data analysis, auditing, and integration apps, as it decouples the visual presentation of data from the raw numerical or categorical information it represents. By enabling quick access to chart data in a structured format, exporting to CSV enhances interoperability across systems and supports a wider range of use cases.

Several WinForms charting components allow you to export to CSV, including:

  • TeeChart for .NET Pro Edition by Steema Software offers built-in export capabilities that allow developers to save chart data directly to CSV with customizable formatting options.
  • .netCHARTING is a comprehensive charting library that provides the ability to export charts to various image and document formats in WinForms applications.
  • ProEssentials by GigaSoft integrates into WinForms apps and offers chart export to various formats and includes options for exporting underlying data in editable text form.

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

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