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Use Parameters to Create Dynamic Reports

March 6, 2026
Allow reports to adapt at runtime through input-driven filtering and configuration without altering the underlying design or query logic.

Parameter support in a reporting component refers to the ability to define input variables that control how a report is generated at runtime. These parameters can be used to filter data, adjust date ranges, select categories, or toggle specific report options without modifying the underlying report design or query logic. For software developers, this capability enables the creation of reusable and adaptable reports that respond dynamically to user input or application context. It improves maintainability by separating report structure from variable inputs, reduces duplication by allowing a single report definition to serve multiple scenarios, and enhances integration with applications by supporting programmatic parameter binding through application programming interfaces (APIs).

Several JavaScript reporting components support report parameters including:

  • ActiveReportsJS by MESCIUS lets you define structured report parameters that filter, sort, and control output dynamically across web-based reporting applications.
  • DevExpress Reporting allows you to configure parameter-driven reports that accept runtime inputs for filtering, grouping, and conditional data presentation.
  • Stimulsoft Reports.JS facilitates interactive parameter configuration, enabling developers to tailor report queries and layouts dynamically within JavaScript applications.

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

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Turn Images into Editable Reports

February 24, 2026
ActiveReports.NET v20 adds AI image to report conversion, turning screenshots into fully editable reports to reduce manual design time.

ActiveReports.NET by MESCIUS is a reporting solution for the Microsoft .NET platform that enables developers to create and deliver data-driven reports in web, desktop, and cloud applications. It supports multiple report types, including section, page, and RDL (Report Definition Language) reports, and provides visual designers, a robust rendering engine, and export options such as PDF and Excel. Designed to integrate with modern .NET and ASP.NET Core applications, it helps teams build interactive, enterprise-grade reporting features into their software.

The ActiveReports.NET v20 update introduces a new AI powered image to report capability that enables developers to convert static report images such as screenshots, mockups, PDFs, or even photos of printed pages into fully editable report layouts in minutes. By leveraging Azure Document Intelligence to analyze page structure, text, and visual elements, it significantly reduces the manual effort required to recreate existing reports, accelerates the modernization of legacy assets, and streamlines migrations from other reporting platforms. This capability provides a practical starting point for rebuilding or refining reports while preserving full control over layout structure, styling, grouping, and data bindings to ensure alignment with application architecture and development standards.

To see a full list of what's new in v20, see our release notes.

ActiveReports.NET is licensed per developer. Dependent on geographic location it is available as either an Annual (Timed) Subscription License or as a Perpetual Developer License which comes with 1 year of software updates and support. Each developer requires a license to design, develop, or maintain applications. The Annual Subscription License must be renewed each year to continue to work with the software. Published applications are royalty free and do not expire. Optional pipeline licenses available for CI/CD build servers. See our ActiveReports.NET licensing page for full details.

Learn more on our ActiveReports.NET product page.

Visually Design Professional Reports with Ease

February 18, 2026
Create interactive, analytical, and print-ready reports with drag-and-drop design, customizable templates, and consistent branding for any audience.

A Visual Report Designer is an application that enables users to create interactive, analytical, and print-ready reports using an intuitive, drag-and-drop interface. It supports fully customizable templates and data visualization components, helping teams present complex information clearly while maintaining consistent branding and layouts. Typical use cases include executive dashboards, financial and operational reports, customer analytics summaries, compliance documents, and branded client-facing reports.

Several JavaScript reporting components offer visual report designers including:

  • DevExpress Reporting lets you design interactive, print-ready reports with a visual designer and comprehensive data visualization tools.
  • ActiveReportsJS by MESCIUS allows you to create customizable web-based reports using a modern visual designer and flexible JavaScript reporting components.
  • Stimulsoft Reports.JS facilitates building dynamic, browser-based reports through an intuitive visual designer and rich interactive data presentation features.

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

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Add Structured Navigation to JavaScript Reports

February 16, 2026
Incorporate a table of contents when designing reports in JavaScript apps to structure sections clearly and enable faster, more intuitive navigation.

A table of contents in a report is a structured list of sections and subsections that provides an organized overview of the document's content. It typically reflects the report's hierarchy and allows readers to navigate quickly to specific sections, either through page references in printed formats or clickable links in digital formats. This functionality improves usability by reducing the time required to locate information, supporting clearer document structure, and making complex or lengthy reports easier to understand and manage. For organizations that distribute detailed analytical or operational reports, a table of contents contributes to a more professional presentation and a more efficient review process.

Several JavaScript reporting components allow you to add a table of contents, including:

  • DevExpress Reporting provides a built-in table of contents control that can be bound to report elements, automatically generating entries based on defined heading levels and supporting interactive navigation in exported formats such as PDF and web previews.
  • ActiveReportsJS by MESCIUS includes a table of contents component that integrates with its JavaScript-based reporting engine, enabling developers to define document map nodes and create interactive, hierarchical navigation within browser-based report viewers.
  • Stimulsoft Reports.JS enables developers to create a configurable TOC using report bands, components, and bookmark functionality, with support for nested structures and interactive links in exported documents to improve navigation across complex reports.

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

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Use JavaScript Reports in Java Web Apps

February 10, 2026
Use ActiveReportsJS to add a fully client-side JavaScript reporting tool into your Java web application without any server-side reporting dependencies.

ActiveReportsJS is a powerful, lightweight reporting tool designed to integrate advanced reporting capabilities into any JavaScript application. ActiveReportsJS enables developers to create, view, export, and print richly formatted reports entirely on the client side - with zero server dependencies.

In this blog post, MESCIUS Product Engineer Sergey Abakumoff shows you how to integrate ActiveReportsJS, a 100% client-side JavaScript reporting tool with zero server dependencies, into a Java web application. Following his steps you will learn how to:

  • Create a Java application serving a JSON API using Spring framework
  • Initialize the data from a CSV file
  • Configure JSON API endpoints
  • Create an ActiveReportsJS report to visualize the data from the JSON API
  • Create a static HTML page to display the report in the report viewer

Detailed sample code is included to help you along.

Read the full blog to get started adding rich reporting capabilities to your Java web applications.

ActiveReportsJS is licensed on an annual subscription or perpetual basis and is available as a Single Deployment License for non-commercial use, and as a Single Domain License or Unlimited Domain License for commercial and/or SaaS use. See our ActiveReportsJS licensing page for full details.

For more information, visit our ActiveReportsJS product page.