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Quickly Duplicate Formatting Rules in WinForms

March 7, 2025
DevExpress WinForms v24.2 adds rule duplication for conditional formatting, making it easier to reuse and modify rules across grids.

DevExpress WinForms is a comprehensive suite of 190+ UI controls and development tools designed for building high-performance desktop applications. It offers a broad array of customizable controls, from data grids and ribbon interfaces to advanced charts, maps, and diagramming components. This empowers developers to rapidly create functionally rich applications, while adhering to accessibility guidelines and touch-enabled technology for modern Windows environments.

The DevExpress WinForms v24.2 update introduces a rule duplication feature for conditional formatting, enabling developers to efficiently reuse and modify existing rules without manual recreation. This enhancement streamlines both design-time and runtime workflows, allowing quick adjustments to formatting logic across Data Grid, PivotGrid, TreeList, and Vertical Grid. By simplifying rule management within the Visual Studio Designer and at runtime, this update improves productivity, ensures consistency across UI elements, and reduces the effort required to maintain complex formatting configurations.

To see a full list of what's new in version 24.2, see our release notes.

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

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Easily Reorder Grid Data with Drag and Drop

March 7, 2025
Enhancing ASP.NET Core grids with interactive reordering simplifies data management, making it easier to organize information on the fly.

Drag-and-drop functionality in a data grid allows users to interactively move, reorder, or transfer data elements within the grid or between different grids using a simple click-and-drag motion. This feature provides an intuitive way to manipulate data without requiring complex commands or manual input, improving both efficiency and usability. It is particularly beneficial in applications that require frequent adjustments to data structures, such as dashboards, reporting tools, and data management systems. By enabling users to customize the grid layout dynamically, drag and drop functionality enhances productivity, and ensures greater flexibility when handling data.

Several ASP.NET Core grid controls support drag-and-drop functionality, including:

  • DevExpress ASP.NET Core Data Grid (part of DevExpress ASP.NET and Blazor) enables users to drag and drop columns and rows for intuitive and efficient data organization.
  • Telerik UI for ASP.NET Core Grid (part of Telerik UI for ASP.NET Core) allows users to reorder single and multiple rows, including the ability to move rows between grids.
  • Infragistics ASP.NET Core Data Grid (part of Infragistics Ignite UI) facilitates the restructuring of data via drag-and-drop, optimizing grid usability and user control.
  • Syncfusion ASP.NET Core DataGrid (part of Syncfusion Essential Studio Enterprise) includes built-in support for drag and drop functionality for more flexibility in data management.

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

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Improve Data Entry with Customizable Prompts

March 6, 2025
Telerik UI for WPF 2025 Q1 improves flexibility with new row prompts, allowing users to provide clear guidance when adding data to a grid.

Telerik UI for WPF is a robust suite of over 150 user interface components designed for Windows Presentation Foundation, enabling developers to build modern, high-performance desktop applications. It includes controls like data grids, charts, schedulers, and editors, optimized for seamless integration and support for MVVM (Model-View-ViewModel) patterns. With features like built-in theming, responsive layouts, and customizable styling, it simplifies the creation of visually appealing, intuitive interfaces. Ideal for enterprise-grade or consumer-facing apps, Telerik UI for WPF accelerates development while ensuring professional-quality results.

The Telerik UI for WPF 2025 Q1 (2025.1.211) update enhances RadGridView with a new filtering mode that supports complex expressions, providing developers with greater control and precision when working with data. This feature introduces an intuitive Filter Editor that combines a clear Data Filter View for visualizing applied criteria with the powerful RadDataFilter control for adding, editing, and managing filters. Key usability enhancements, such as optional wrapping for readability, quick enable/disable options for filters, and streamlined access to editing tools, make it easier to implement dynamic, customizable filtering experiences in applications, empowering developers to deliver highly responsive and user-centric interfaces.

To see a full list of what's new in 2025 Q1, see our release notes.

Telerik UI for WPF is licensed per developer and has two licensing models: an annual Subscription License and a Perpetual License. The Subscription license provides access to the latest product updates, technical support, and exclusive benefits for a flat annual fee, and must be renewed to continue using the software. The Perpetual license is a one-time purchase granting access to the current released version and includes a one-year subscription for product updates and technical support. After this initial period, users can choose to renew the subscription element to continue receiving updates and support; otherwise, they may continue using the installed version available during their active subscription term but will forgo future updates and support. See our Telerik UI for WPF licensing page for full details.

Telerik UI for WPF is available individually or as part of the following products:

Optimize Data Entry with Versatile Grid Cell Types

February 28, 2025
Easily configure grid components to display and edit data more intuitively with specialized cell types, such as checkboxes or dropdowns.

Cell types in Grid components are specialized configurations that define how data is displayed, edited, and interacted with within a grid or table structure. They allow developers to tailor the presentation and functionality of each cell to better match the type of data it contains. By specifying cell types such as text, numeric, date/time, and more, Grid components can provide intuitive controls and formatting automatically, streamlining data entry and reducing errors.

Common features include:

  • Button cells let users trigger actions directly within the grid, such as saving or deleting.
  • Checkbox cells provide aan intuitive way to select multiple items or toggle options.
  • Date/Time cells feature calendar pickers or time selectors to minimize entry errors.
  • Dropdown/List cells restrict user input to predefined options, ensuring data consistency.
  • Hyperlink cells enable navigation to resources or external links without leaving the grid.
  • Image cells support thumbnail previews, enhancing visual representation of content.
  • Numeric cells enforce number-only input, often with built-in validation.
  • Text/String cells are versatile for general data, supporting long or multiline input.

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

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Streamline Data Management with Powerful Grids

February 27, 2025
Effortlessly organize and navigate complex datasets using advanced data grids designed for modern Blazor web applications.

Data grids are essential components in modern user interface (UI) suites, enabling developers to display, manage, and manipulate large sets of data efficiently. They provide features such as sorting, filtering, grouping, and pagination, which enhance the user experience and improve data navigation. Advanced data grids also support customizable templates, responsive layouts, and integration with various data sources, making them highly versatile for enterprise-level applications.

Several Blazor UI suites offer data grid components including:

  • DevExpress ASP.NET and Blazor offers high-performance data grids with master-detail layouts, virtual scrolling, and advanced data shaping capabilities.
  • ComponentOne Studio Blazor Edition by MESCIUS includes a flexible data grid with dynamic data binding, hierarchical display, and built-in Excel export functionality.
  • Telerik UI for Blazor features a comprehensive data grid that supports column resizing, reordering, and extensive editing features, plus integration with other Telerik components.
  • Infragistics Ignite UI provides a powerful grid with fast data processing, real-time updates, and extensive customization options.

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

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