Data Editors News

Let Users Easily Input Extended Multi-line Text

July 9, 2024
Syncfusion Essential Studio ASP.NET MVC 2024 Volume 2 adds a new TextArea enhancing UX with features like floating labels and validation.

Syncfusion Essential Studio ASP.NET MVC, available as part of Syncfusion Essential Studio Enterprise, is a comprehensive suite of web UI controls that empowers developers to craft rich, interactive ASP.NET MVC applications. Backed by the lightweight and modular Essential JS 2 library, it offers over 80 components ranging from data grids and charts to schedulers and pivot grids, while ensuring a seamless integration with the MVC framework for an efficient development experience.

The Syncfusion Essential Studio ASP.NET MVC 2024 Volume 2 (26.1.35) release introduces the production-ready TextArea component. This enhanced control streamlines user input for multi-line text, perfect for capturing comments, messages, or any lengthy content. Beyond core functionality, the Syncfusion TextArea offers a rich feature set including intuitive icons, clear floating labels, flexible sizing options, and visual validation cues to empower a more user-friendly and informative data collection experience.

To see a full list of what's new in 2024 Volume 2 (26.1.35), see our release notes.

Syncfusion Essential Studio ASP.NET MVC 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 ASP.NET MVC product page.

Visually Enhance Data Selection in ASP.NET Core

July 3, 2024
Enhance ASP.NET Core applications with image comboboxes, seamlessly integrating dropdown menus with the visual clarity of iconography.

An image combobox is a custom UI component that combines a traditional dropdown menu with the ability to display an image alongside each item. Image comboboxes can enhance user experience by providing a more intuitive way to identify and select options, especially for items that benefit from visual representation. This approach can be particularly useful for non-text-based data or for catering to users who prefer visual cues. Image comboboxes are valuable for tasks like selecting product variations based on color or choosing countries with a flag icons.

Several ASP.NET Core data editor controls support image combobox functionality, including:

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

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Effortlessly Collect User Ratings via the Web

June 26, 2024
React data editor collections that include rating controls provide an intuitive, user-friendly way to collect and submit evaluation data.

Rating controls for React are user interface components designed to allow users to input and edit rating values, typically represented by stars, numeric values, or other graphical symbols. These controls are essential in applications where user feedback or rating is required, such as e-commerce sites, review platforms, and survey forms. They provide an intuitive, interactive way for users to submit ratings, ensuring that the data is captured accurately and efficiently. These controls often come with customization options to fit the application's design and can handle various events and validations to enhance the user experience and data integrity.

Several React data editor collections offer Rating controls including:

  • KendoReact Data Editors (part of KendoReact by Telerik) allows you to implement a customizable rating control in React applications, ensuring smooth user interactions.
  • jQWidgets Data Editors (part of iQWidgets) lets you integrate a versatile rating control in React projects, offering flexible configuration options and responsive performance.
  • Smart HTML Elements Data Editors (part of Smart HTML Elements) allows you to add intuitive rating controls to React applications and provides advanced customization.
  • Syncfusion Essential Studio for JavaScript (part of Syncfusion Essential Studio Enterprise) offers a user-friendly rating control in React that offers reliable data handling.

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

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Independently Arrange Sections of Your App's UI

June 19, 2024
The new DevExtreme Complete 24.1 Splitter control lets users effortlessly segment pages or sections into fully customizable panes.

DevExtreme Complete by DevExpress is a collection of high-performance, pre-built UI components designed for web and mobile app development. It offers a rich set of widgets including data grids, charts, editors, and navigation tools that are responsive and work seamlessly across different browsers and devices. DevExtreme Complete allows developers to build feature-rich and user-friendly applications for modern web experiences.

DevExtreme Complete 24.1 adds a new splitter component. This powerful addition allows you to create flexible page layouts with resizable and collapsible panes. Panes can be oriented horizontally or vertically and can contain various content types, including HTML and other DevExtreme components. The splitter offers customization options for handle size, appearance, and keyboard accessibility, making it a powerful tool for building adaptable web applications.

To see a full list of what's new in version 24.1, 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. We can supply any DevExtreme Complete license including new subscriptions, subscription renewals, expired subscription renewals, and additional licenses. See our DevExtreme Complete licensing page for full details.

DevExtreme Complete is available to buy in the following products:

Provide Intuitive Interfaces with Touch Support

June 11, 2024
Touch-enabled .NET 8 WPF data editor controls empower developers to build engaging UIs for a wide range of modern devices.

Data editors with touch support revolutionize user interaction by enabling intuitive gestures, taps, and swipes. This fosters a seamless experience, particularly on touchscreens found in smartphones, tablets, and even touch-enabled laptops. Developers can leverage this functionality to create applications with effortless navigation, data manipulation, and command execution through touch. This broader accessibility empowers a wider range of users, enhancing usability and fostering a more engaging and efficient interaction that capitalizes on the hardware capabilities of modern devices.

Many .NET 8 WPF collections contain Data Editors with Touch Support including:

  • ComponentOne WPF Input and Editors (part of ComponentOne Studio WPF by MESCIUS) supports touch inputs, allowing users to efficiently interact using taps and swipes.
  • DevExpress WPF Data Editors (part of DevExpress WPF) lets you utilize touch gestures for intuitive data entry and manipulation on touchscreen devices, enhancing user interaction.
  • Telerik UI for WPF Data Editors (part of Telerik UI for WPF) enables seamless touch navigation and data editing, providing a responsive user experience on touchscreens.
  • Actipro Editors for WPF facilitates touch-enabled data editing, offering a natural and responsive interface for users on touchscreen devices.

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

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