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Explore Report Details with Interactive Drill Downs

September 9, 2025
Let users explore layered report data by clicking through from summaries to detailed views, enhancing insight without changing context.

Drill down support in reporting components enables developers to design interactive reports that progressively reveal more detailed data as users click on summary items. This feature allows users to explore underlying datasets directly within the report interface, eliminating the need to switch between views or load separate reports. By structuring data hierarchically, developers can provide a more intuitive and efficient navigation experience for end-users. It is especially valuable in dashboards or business intelligence tools where data granularity is critical for analysis and decision-making.

Several .NET Blazor Reporting controls support drill down features including:

  • ActiveReports.NET by MESCIUS lets developers add drill‑through or drill‑down interactions to smoothly explore sub‑reports.
  • Telerik Reporting enables users to toggle visibility using actions, allowing reports to initially display summaries and expand into detailed groups on demand.
  • DevExpress Reports (Multi-Platform) (part of DevExpress Reporting) allows interactive drill‑down so users can click to reveal hidden, deeper report details.
  • Stimulsoft Reports.WEB offers interactive drill‑down where users click grouped blocks to expand or collapse details and open detailed pages or external reports.

For an in-depth analysis of features and price, visit our comparison of .NET Blazor Reporting Controls.

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Cross-Platform Reporting Coming to List & Label

September 9, 2025
Special Offer: Buy List & Label Professional Edition before October 9th 2025 and get the Enterprise Edition with cross-platform support for Free!

combit have announced an exciting new development for their popular report generator with the introduction of List & Label Cross Platform (LLCP), due for release in October.

This is a significant milestone for combit, as they will now offer a cross-platform reporting solution for Windows, Linux, and macOS. The new powerful print engine is entirely based on the most recent version of .NET, with no native dependencies. For reporting that runs anywhere your app runs.

Features will include:

  • Support for Windows, Linux, and macOS.
  • PDF export for web & cloud.
  • Introduction of JSON-based project files.
  • Easy conversion of existing projects to JSON.
  • Numerous supported reporting functions.

Special Offer

This cross-platform functionality will only be included as part of the List & Label Enterprise Edition. To help customers benefit from this major advancement, special offers are available until October 9th 2025.

* Subscription terms for free upgrades will not be extended. Special discounted renewal options will be available until October 2026, please contact us for details.

Easily Embed Barcodes in Blazor Reports

August 29, 2025
Insert scannable barcodes in reports to reduce errors, accelerate data entry, and support integration with logistics and ERP systems.

Adding barcodes to reports means embedding machine-readable codes like QR or Code 128 directly into printed or digital outputs. These can be scanned by barcode readers, making data entry faster, reducing errors, and improving traceability. Barcodes also support integration with inventory, logistics, or ERP systems. This feature is especially useful in manufacturing, retail, healthcare, and supply chain environments where accuracy and speed are essential.

Several .NET Blazor Reporting controls include Barcodes including:

  • Telerik Reporting lets you embed 1D and 2D barcodes such as EAN 13, QR, Data Matrix, and PDF417 directly into report layouts enabling accurate scanning and data capture.
  • DevExpress Reports (MultiPlatform) allows inclusion of over 35 barcode symbologies including GS1, Code 39, QR, and PDF417 using its XRBarCode control.
  • ActiveReports.NET by MESCIUS facilitates printing a wide range of barcode styles with customization options for alignment, color, captions, and data binding.
  • Stimulsoft Reports.WEB supports barcode components including linear and 2D types with editable properties through an integrated barcode editor in the web designer.

For an in-depth analysis of features and price, visit our comparison of .NET Blazor Reporting Controls.

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Design Reports in Vue.js with RTL Support

August 22, 2025
Using report controls that support right to left layouts, Vue.js developers can equip their reporting applications to handle RTL languages with ease.

RTL support (Right-to-Left) enables the creation and viewing of reports that can accommodate languages that are read from right to left, such as Arabic, Hebrew, Persian, Urdu, and so on. In the context of report design, this involves aligning text, tables, charts, and interface elements in a way that respects the natural reading direction of said languages, so that the report is displayed correctly for the target audience. Support for RTL languages is a key capability for developers and organizations operating in multilingual environments, ensuring users working in these languages can design, view, and interpret reports accurately and comfortably within the reporting application.

Several Vue.js reporting components include RTL support, including:

  • DevExpress Reporting offers Vue.js developers comprehensive report controls that support right-to-left layout alignment for RTL language environments.
  • ActiveReportsJS by MESCIUS lets you design and preview RTL-based reports with proper text alignment, layout orientation, and interactive viewing for RTL language users.
  • Stimulsoft Reports.JS also supports Vue.js as well as having built-in RTL rendering to ensure report content aligns as required for right-to-left languages.

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

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Highlight Key Metrics with Visual Gauges

August 13, 2025
Present key metrics in reports with vibrant visuals that show whether performance is on track, exceeding expectations, or needs urgent action.

A gauge is a visual reporting element, such as a dial, meter, or progress bar, designed to display a single metric’s value in relation to defined targets or thresholds. For software developers, gauges offer a quick and intuitive way to present key performance indicators, making it immediately clear whether performance is on track, exceeding expectations, or requires attention. By transforming raw data into a simple, at-a-glance visual, gauges reduce the need for users to analyze complex tables or charts, improve the readability of dashboards and reports, and support faster, more informed decision-making.

Several .NET Winforms Reporting controls include Gauges including:

  • DevExpress Reports (Multi-Platform) lets you add interactive gauges to reports, delivering instant visual feedback on KPIs across diverse platforms and devices.
  • Telerik Reporting allows you to integrate customizable gauges that clearly visualize performance metrics, enhancing clarity and speed of data-driven decisions.
  • Stimulsoft Reports.NET facilitates the creation of dynamic gauges, enabling quick interpretation of critical values and thresholds within professional, interactive reports.
  • FastReport .NET WinForms lets you embed visually engaging gauges, instantly conveying progress toward goals for efficient, results-focused report analysis.

For an in-depth analysis of features and price, visit our comparison of .NET Winforms Reporting Controls.

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