Reporting News

Execute Custom SQL Queries in your Reports

May 28, 2024
FastReport Online Designer 2024.2 adds support for custom SQL queries, allowing SQL views to be used as regular tables.

FastReport Online Designer by FastReports is a web-based report designer tool that allows users to create, edit, and view reports directly in their browser on any device. This cross-platform designer integrates seamlessly with FastReport .NET, FastReport Core, and FastReport Open Source, making it a valuable tool for developers who want to empower their end users to customize report layouts and data visualization.

The FastReport Online Designer 2024.2 update introduces Custom SQL Query functionality, which significantly enhances the tool's versatility. It allows developers to write and execute tailored SQL queries directly within the report designer, enabling the integration of complex SQL views and custom data manipulations as standard tables in reports. This capability facilitates more precise data retrieval and manipulation, streamlining the reporting process by reducing the need for pre-processing data externally. Consequently, developers can now create more dynamic, data-rich reports that better meet specific business requirements, ultimately improving the efficiency and effectiveness of reporting solutions within their applications.

To see a full list of what's new in 2024.2, see our release notes.

FastReport Online Designer* is available in a number of license options: SCL may be used in a single application within one organization. SaaS allows embedding within a Cloud platform for your SaaS subscribers. OEM can be integrated into a distributed solution to your customers. Unlimited is also available for custom distributions. See our FastReport Online Designer licensing page for full details.

Learn more on our FastReport Online Designer product page.

* FastReport Online Designer requires FastReport.NET, FastReport Core or FastReport Open Source to work.

Enhance Data Tracking and Retrieval with Barcodes

May 10, 2024
.NET report controls with integrated barcode support can improve efficiency and accuracy for supply chain management applications.

Barcodes are embedded machine-readable symbols that encode data points directly within reports. This allows developers to streamline data tracking and integration with external systems by providing a scannable representation of key information alongside the human-readable report. Scanning barcodes enables quick and easy data capture instead of error prone manual data entry. Embedded barcodes allow for effortless item identification and tracking throughout processes like supply chain management or inventory control. Users can instantly access detailed information associated with the encoded data, streamlining information retrieval.

Several .NET Reporting controls include Barcodes including:

  • DevExpress Reports lets you design reports with built-in support for various barcode formats, allowing you to directly encode data within them.
  • ActiveReports.NET by MESCIUS enables you to integrate barcodes into reports with comprehensive functionality, simplifying data encoding for easy scanning.
  • Telerik Reporting allows you to add a wide range of barcode symbologies to your reports, enhancing data tracking and information retrieval.
  • List & Label Professional Reporting by combit can generate reports that include embedded barcodes for efficient data capture and management.

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

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Display Geographic Information in Your Reports

May 9, 2024
FastReport VCL 2024.2 adds support for GeoJSON and TopoJSON so you can easily integrate maps into your reports, regardless of the data format.

FastReport VCL is a reporting tool for developers using Delphi, C++Builder, and RAD Studio. It simplifies creating reports like invoices, labels, and data visualizations within your applications. FastReport offers a visual designer for easy report creation, supports various data sources, and allows for data encryption to ensure security. This lets developers easily integrate powerful reporting functionality into their software without needing to build it from scratch.

The FastReport VCL 2024.2 update expands its geographic data visualization capabilities with support for GeoJSON and TopoJSON formats. This allows you to incorporate maps and geospatial data directly into your reports, enhancing your ability to communicate geographic trends, distributions, and patterns with greater clarity and precision.

To see a full list of what's new in 2024.2, see our release notes.

FastReport VCL is licensed per named user and is available as a Perpetual license with 1 year of technical support and product updates. See our FastReport VCL licensing page for full details.

For more information, see our FastReport VCL product page.

Enhance Report Clarity with Charts for Easier Insights

May 7, 2024
Charts and graphs present complex report data in a visually intuitive way, making it easier for users to identify trends and patterns.

Charting support within a reporting component refers to the functionality that enables data visualization through charts and graphs. This integration offers several advantages for developers. By leveraging built-in charting capabilities, developers can streamline the reporting process, reducing the need for manual chart creation and improving report clarity and interactivity for end users. This not only saves development time but also fosters a more intuitive user experience for data exploration and analysis.

Several Vue.js reporting components support charts including:

  • DevExpress Reporting empowers you to create insightful reports with a variety of chart controls for visualizing data effectively.
  • ActiveReportsJS by MESCIUS offers robust chart integration, enabling you to seamlessly add interactive charts to your JavaScript reports.
  • Stimulsoft Reports.JS provides comprehensive chart support, allowing you to generate reports with a rich set of chart types for clear data representation.

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

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Build VCL Reporting Apps with RAD Studio 12.1

April 30, 2024
List & Label 29.002 allows developers to design VCL apps with powerful reporting functionality using the latest RAD Studio release.

List & Label by combit is a software development toolkit that empowers software developers to integrate comprehensive reporting functionalities into their desktop, web, and cloud applications. It offers features such as data binding, complex data visualization, and a user-friendly report designer, along with printing, exporting, and previewing capabilities. List & Label operates independently of programming languages and data sources, providing developers with the flexibility to design and deliver informative reports within their development environment.

The List & Label 29.002 service pack adds support for Embarcadero RAD Studio 12.1. This compatibility allows developers to utilize List & Label’s VCL components with the new version of RAD Studio to seamlessly integrate its reporting functionalities into their RAD Studio projects. This support enhances the development experience for users creating Windows reporting applications using the RAD Studio IDE.

To see a full list of what's new in 29.002, see our release notes.

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

List & Label is available in the following products: