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Streamline Navigation with Document Outline View

December 23, 2024
ComponentOne Studio Blazor Edition 2024 v2 adds FlexViewer with page setup and report parameters for seamless Blazor Server integration.

ComponentOne Studio Blazor Edition by MESCIUS empowers developers to leverage their existing C# skills to build rich web applications. This comprehensive suite includes high-performance, native Blazor UI controls like FlexGrid, a powerful datagrid with data virtualization, and 50+ chart types for data visualization. It also offers essential input controls like Autocomplete and Combobox, boosting development efficiency and creating a seamless experience for both developers and users.

The ComponentOne Studio Blazor Edition 2024 v2 update enhances productivity with the production-ready FlexViewer for Blazor Server applications, enabling developers to integrate a powerful cross-platform document and report viewer into their projects. This update introduces essential features such as a document outline for streamlined navigation, a page setup panel for effortless customization, and interactive report parameters for dynamic filtering. These additions simplify the management and presentation of complex documents and reports while ensuring a seamless user experience.

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

ComponentOne Studio Blazor Edition is licensed per developer on a perpetual basis and includes a 12 month subscription. See our ComponentOne Studio Blazor Edition licensing page for full details.

ComponentOne Studio Blazor Edition is available individually or as part of ComponentOne Studio Enterprise.

Leverage Object-Oriented Data Sources in Reports

December 17, 2024
.NET report controls with IEnumerable data connectivity allow dynamically binding in-memory collections or runtime-generated data to reports.

IEnumerable data connectivity allows for easy binding of reports to in-memory collections or objects that implement the IEnumerable interface, such as lists and arrays. This technique makes use of LINQ-compatible data structures, allowing developers to dynamically populate reports with data from a variety of sources, including APIs, business logic, and complicated data transformations, without relying on traditional databases. This provides increased flexibility in data provisioning, easier integration with object-oriented application architectures, and the ability to manage data from runtime-generated collections, all of which improve the adaptability and maintainability of reporting systems.

Several .NET reporting components offer IEnumerable data connectivity including:

  • DevExpress Reports (Multi-Platform) lets you bind IEnumerable data sources seamlessly, offering flexibility for cross-platform reporting with dynamic data handling.
  • ActiveReports.NET by MESCIUS facilitates IEnumerable connectivity for lightweight, in-memory data reporting, supporting complex business logic and non-database scenarios.
  • Telerik Reporting enables direct binding to IEnumerable collections, simplifying integration of runtime data into professional reports for .NET applications.
  • List & Label Enterprise Reporting Edition by combit lets you use IEnumerable sources for custom data-driven reporting, emphasizing scalability and real-time data updates.
  • Stimulsoft Reports.Net supports IEnumerable binding to streamline reporting from dynamic data collections, enhancing adaptability for diverse .NET applications.

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

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Allow End Users to Design Reports in JavaScript Apps

November 28, 2024
JavaScript reporting controls with end user report designers allow users to tailor data presentations and adapt reports without relying on developers.

An end user report designer is a browser-based tool that allows non-technical users to create, edit, and customize reports directly within a web application, without needing to write code. It provides an intuitive interface for manipulating data fields, applying filters, formatting content, and configuring layouts, enabling efficient report creation that meets specific business needs. For developers, integrating such a designer reduces the overhead of building and maintaining custom reporting solutions, enhances user autonomy, and improves overall user satisfaction by empowering clients to adapt reports dynamically as their requirements evolve.

Several JavaScript Reporting controls offer an end user report designer including:

  • DevExpress Reporting lets you create interactive web-based reports with a powerful designer for end users to customize layouts and data.
  • ActiveReportJS by MESCIUS facilitates user-friendly report creation and customization directly in the browser, providing developers with extensive flexibility for integration.
  • Stimulsoft Reports.JS enables end users to design rich, browser-based reports with drag-and-drop tools and seamless data integration.

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

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Generate Data-Aware VCL Spreadsheet Reports

November 26, 2024
The DevExpress VCL Subscription features a spreadsheet report designer for dynamic reporting with customizable templates.

DevExpress VCL Subscription is a comprehensive suite for Delphi and C++ Builder developers that includes high-performance UI components, reporting tools, data visualization elements, and application templates. It lets you build rich, data-driven business applications with ease, offering ongoing updates, technical support, and royalty-free distribution rights, perfect for boosting developer productivity and delivering polished software experiences.

The DevExpress VCL spreadsheet report designer enables users to create dynamic, data-aware reports by binding data from simple datasets or master-detail tables to customizable spreadsheet templates. It automates data population, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in generating professional reports for use cases such as financial summaries, inventory management, and customer analytics. This feature simplifies complex reporting needs while delivering flexibility and precision, making it an essential tool for data-driven applications. The Report Designer is ideal for creating data-driven reports, making it perfect for financial reporting, inventory tracking, sales analytics, and any scenario requiring automated, accurate data presentation within professional templates.

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

For more information, visit our DevExpress VCL Subscription product page.

Add a React Report Viewer to your Web App

November 22, 2024
Leverage the ActiveReportsJS React Report Viewer to integrate robust reporting solutions into your React applications.

ActiveReportsJS is a robust JavaScript reporting tool that enables developers and report authors to seamlessly design and integrate interactive reports into web applications. It offers advanced features such as drill-down capabilities, runtime data filtering, and interactive parameters, enhancing the functionality and usability of reports. With compatibility across popular frameworks and the flexibility of its report designer component, ActiveReportsJS simplifies the visualization of diverse data sets, making it ideal for applications that require financial reporting, such as balance sheets, and other dynamic reporting needs.

In this blog post, MESCIUS Product Manager Joel Parks shows you how to seamlessly integrate a React Report Viewer into your web application to render, view, and interact with dynamic reports directly within your React project. Steps include:

  • Installing the Dependencies
  • Importing the Styles
  • Creating a Report File
  • Integrating the Viewer Component
  • Running the Application

With the React Report Viewer component, developers can deliver powerful and interactive reporting features that align with the modern requirements of React-based applications, ensuring an optimal user experience.

Read the full blog to learn how to add and customize the Report Viewer component in your React 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.