Grids News

Keep Critical Data in View with Flexible Freezing

September 19, 2024
Wijmo 2024 v2 can now freeze cells to the right and bottom, improving grid functionality for fluid data interaction enhancing usability and focus.

Wijmo by MESCIUS is a comprehensive JavaScript library offering a suite of high-performance UI components and data grids specifically designed to streamline the development of modern enterprise applications. It emphasizes reduced development time and improved maintainability, along with a focus on performance through its efficient design and small module size. Wijmo integrates seamlessly with popular JavaScript frameworks like Angular, React, and Vue.js, and supports cutting-edge technologies like TypeScript, making it a versatile solution for building complex web applications.

The Wijmo 2024 v2 update improves FlexGrid with the ability to freeze and pin columns to the right and rows to the bottom. Previously, freezing was limited to the left side for columns and the top for rows. Experience greater flexibility and improved data presentation with the ability to freeze cells in any direction. This feature streamlines data analysis by keeping critical rows and columns visible, enhancing usability and allowing users to focus on key information. With a more intuitive interface, users enjoy a seamless experience, leading to higher satisfaction and a more professional software tool.

To see a full list of what's new in 2024 v2 (Build 5.20242.21), see our release notes.

Wijmo is licensed per developer. Developer Licenses are perpetual and include 1 year Subscription which provides upgrades, including bug fixes and new features. See our Wijmo licensing page for full details.

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Group Data into Manageable Segments

September 16, 2024
JavaScript grids with grouping (summary) features allow users to gain insights into data without having to examine every individual row.

The grouping/summary feature in grid controls enables users to categorize and analyze data effectively by grouping rows based on specific criteria. This functionality allows for the aggregation of data within each group, providing valuable summaries such as totals, averages, counts, and more. By organizing information in a more structured manner, users can gain deeper insights into trends, patterns, and outliers within their data. This feature is particularly useful for large datasets, financial reporting, and data analysis tasks that require a high level of customization and flexibility.

Several JavaScript Grid controls offer grouping / summary support including:

  • KendoReact Data Grid (part of KendoReact by Telerik) allows you to create hierarchical data structures by grouping rows and displaying summary information for each group.
  • Wijmo FlexGrid (part of Wijmo by MESCIUS) allows you to group data by one or more properties and calculate summary statistics.
  • Sencha Ext JS Grid (part of Sencha Ext JS) facilitates grouping of data based on multiple criteria and provides customizable summary calculations.
  • Ignite UI Angular Grid (part of Infragistics Ignite UI) lets you group data by column and display summary statistics for each group, including totals, averages, and counts.

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

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Display Hierarchical Data in .NET 8 WPF Apps

September 12, 2024
Leverage the master-detail grid structure to efficiently organize and explore data records, maintaining the hierarchy and improving UX.

Master-detail is a user interface design technique where a primary data set (the master) is displayed in a grid format, and related information (the detail) is typically shown in an adjacent pane when a master item is selected. The resulting hierarchical structure allows users to efficiently navigate and explore complex data sets by viewing high-level information in the master grid while accessing more granular details on demand, without navigating away from the main page. The master-detail view enhances the user experience as it improves the organization of the grid and streamlines workflows as users can quickly switch between records and details.

Several .NET 8 WPF grid components offer support for master-detail, including:

  • FlexGrid for WPF (part of ComponentOne Studio WPF) by MESCIUS lets you easily create master-detail relationships between data items in your .NET 8 grid application.
  • NOV Grid for .NET (part of Nevron Open Vision for .NET) includes a master-detail feature, providing hierarchical data structures in an organized, dynamic grid interface.
  • Xceed DataGrid for WPF by Xceed Software offers a flexible master-detail layout to display relational data, allowing users to drill down into data records.
  • Infragistics XamDataGrid for WPF (part of Infragistics Ultimate UI for WPF) facilitates the creation of complex master-detail views, streamlining hierarchical data exploration.

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

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Add Advanced Search Capabilities to Your Grid Apps

August 29, 2024
Empower your users with intuitive search functionality, enabling them to quickly locate the information they need within complex datasets.

Searching in a grid component refers to the ability for users to quickly locate specific data within a table or grid-like structure. It involves filtering the displayed data based on user-defined criteria, such as text strings or numerical values. This functionality significantly enhances user experience by allowing users to efficiently find relevant information without having to manually scan through large datasets. By implementing search functionality, developers can improve the usability and overall effectiveness of their grid applications.

Several Vue.js grid controls offer searching functionality including:

  • DevExtreme HTML5 JavaScript Data Grid by DevExpress lets you search across multiple grid columns simultaneously.
  • Wijmo FlexGrid by MESCIUS offers robust search functionality that allows users to quickly locate specific data.
  • Handsontable by Handsoncode provides a highly customizable search feature that enables users to define their own search criteria.
  • Jspreadsheet Pro Data Grid equips users with a powerful search capability that allows for flexible and customized filtering.

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

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Disable Filtering When Searching Grids in WPF

August 23, 2024
Telerik UI for WPF 2024 Q3 adds the flexibility to disable data filtering during grid searches, enabling more customizable search options.

Telerik UI for WPF is an extensive UI library specifically designed for building modern and feature-rich business applications using the Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) framework. It offers many customizable controls, ranging from data-driven grids and charts to specialized navigation and input components. The suite emphasizes performance and user experience, providing data virtualization for handling large datasets efficiently and ensuring visually appealing interactions.

The Telerik UI for WPF 2024 Q3 (2024.3.806) update enhances the DataGrid control by implementing "Search as You Type" behavior without filtering the items. This new option provides users with greater control over the grid search process with the ability to disable data filtering when performing search operations. By enabling users to tailor the filtering behavior, this feature ensures that search results are not inadvertently limited by active filters, potentially revealing more relevant data that would otherwise be hidden.

To see a full list of what's new in 2024 Q3, see our release notes.

Telerik UI for WPF is licensed per developer and is available as a perpetual license with a one year support subscription, which is available in three tiers: Lite, Priority or Ultimate. See our Telerik UI for WPF licensing page for full details.

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