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Organize Report Data with Focused Subreports

June 26, 2026
Deliver deeper insights with subreports that integrate related information from multiple data sources into a single report.

Subreports allow you to embed one report within another, making it easy to display related or detailed information alongside primary report data. By organizing complex reports into reusable sections, subreports improve clarity, simplify maintenance, and reduce development effort. They also support hierarchical data and multiple data sources, making them ideal for invoices with line items, customer reports with purchase histories, and sales reports with detailed transaction data.

Several .NET reporting controls offer support for subreports including:

  • Telerik Reporting lets you incorporate subreports to display related information, connect multiple data sources, and build scalable reporting solutions.
  • ActiveReports.NET Professional lets you create reports with reusable subreports, enabling hierarchical data presentation, simplified maintenance, and enhanced report organization.
  • TX Text Control .NET Server for ASP.NET allows you to integrate subreports into document-based reports, combining related content dynamically for comprehensive output.
  • Stimulsoft Reports.NET facilitates embedding subreports within reports, helping organize complex datasets, reuse report elements, and improve readability.

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Expand Global Reach with Report Localization

June 22, 2026
Localize reports into multiple languages to increase accessibility, improve understanding, and empower global stakeholders with actionable insights.

Report localization is the process of translating and adapting reports into different languages so organizations can share data and insights with global audiences. By presenting reports in a user's preferred language, organizations can improve accessibility, increase understanding, and reduce the risk of misinterpreting important information. This helps teams, customers, and stakeholders make more informed decisions while maintaining a consistent reporting experience across regions. Common use cases include localized sales reports for regional teams, analytics dashboards for international customers, and financial or compliance reports that need to be available in multiple languages.

Several .NET reporting controls offer localization including:

  • ActiveReports.NET Professional by MESCIUS allows you to create multilingual reports with localized content, helping international teams access insights clearly.
  • List & Label Enterprise Reporting Edition by combit lets you generate localized reports with language specific content and formatting for global audiences.
  • FastReport .NET WPF lets you localize report content, interfaces, and exported documents, delivering multilingual reporting experiences for global users.
  • Stimulsoft Reports.NET facilitates report localization through multilingual templates and translated content, ensuring consistent reporting across regions worldwide.

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Create Report Expressions with Natural Language

June 22, 2026
DevExpress Universal 26.1 allows users to describe reporting logic in plain English and lets AI generate the corresponding expression automatically.

DevExpress Universal is a comprehensive suite of UI components and developer tools that supports the creation of feature-rich applications across web, desktop, and mobile platforms, including .NET, JavaScript, Blazor, ASP.NET, WinForms, WPF, and MAUI. It focuses on delivering consistent user interfaces, advanced data visualization, reporting, dashboards, and productivity features that help teams design, build, and maintain complex applications using a unified set of technologies and patterns.

DevExpress Universal 26.1 improves the WPF Report Designer with AI-assisted expression generation within both the Expression Editor and Filter String Editor. Instead of manually writing complex Criteria Language expressions, users can simply describe the required business logic in natural language and have the expression generated automatically. This capability helps reduce the learning curve for advanced reporting features, accelerates report creation, and makes it easier for developers and business users alike to build filters, calculated fields, and other expression-based functionality with greater confidence and accuracy.

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

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Change the Shape and Design of QR Code Modules

June 19, 2026
FastReport .NET Ultimate enables customizable QR code shapes, angles, and density for more engaging and visually appealing codes.

FastReport .NET Ultimate is a comprehensive reporting solution for developers working within the Microsoft .NET ecosystem. It supports the creation, design, and delivery of rich, interactive reports across Windows Forms, ASP.NET, MVC, and .NET Core applications. The Ultimate edition includes server deployment capabilities and extensive export options, such as PDF, Excel, Word, and HTML. It connects to various data sources, including SQL databases and business objects, providing flexibility for enterprise-level reporting. With the integrated FastReport Online Designer, users can edit reports directly in their browsers, enabling efficient collaboration and modern, full-featured report design across both desktop and web platforms.

FastReport .NET Ultimate offers developers flexibility when generating QR codes, making it easier to adapt their appearance to different applications, reports, and branding requirements. By supporting a wider range of visual styles directly within the reporting engine, it enables teams to create QR codes that integrate more naturally into user interfaces, printed documents, dashboards, and customer facing materials. This helps produce more polished and professional output while maintaining compatibility, readability, and reliable scanning across standard QR code readers and devices.

FastReport .NET Ultimate is licensed per named user and is available as a perpetual license with a one-year subscription for updates and support. See our FastReport .NET Ultimate licensing page for full details.

For more information, visit our FastReport .NET Ultimate product page.

Manipulate and Examine Report Data with Filters

June 11, 2026
Data filtering and grouping help users quickly uncover meaningful insights by organizing and focusing reports on the most relevant information.

Data filtering and grouping in reporting enables developers to create reports that organize and display data based on user defined criteria, making complex datasets more accessible and actionable. Filtering allows users to focus on the most relevant records, while grouping structures data into meaningful categories that reveal trends, patterns, and relationships. Together, these capabilities improve report clarity, reduce the time required to analyze information, support more informed decision making, and provide a more flexible and efficient reporting experience for both technical and business users.

Several JavaScript reporting controls offer data filtering and grouping including:

  • ActiveReportsJS by MESCIUS allows you to segment and categorize report datasets with flexible filtering and grouping tools that improve analysis.
  • DevExpress Reporting lets you filter and group report data dynamically, helping users analyze trends, organize information, and improve clarity.
  • Stimulsoft Reports.JS facilitates targeted data exploration through advanced filtering and grouping capabilities, making reports easier to navigate.

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