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Simplify Report Management with XML Export

January 2, 2024
Boost your data exchange efficiency and safeguard data integrity by utilizing a WinForms reporting control with built-in XML export.

Exporting reports to XML offers several benefits. Firstly, its structured format makes it easy to share and integrate with various applications and platforms regardless of their operating system or software. This flexibility fosters seamless data exchange and analysis across different systems. Secondly, XML's clear tags and hierarchy simplify data manipulation and transformation, allowing for easier filtering, sorting, and restructuring of report data. Additionally, XML's compact nature often translates to smaller file sizes, making it efficient for storage and transmission. Overall, XML export empowers users with greater flexibility, interoperability, and data manipulation compared to traditional formats, unlocking valuable insights from their reports.

Several .NET WinForms reporting controls offer XML export including:

  • ActiveReports.NET by MESCIUS lets you dive deeper into data analysis with dedicated XML rendering extensions and fine-grained output control.
  • FastReport .NET streamlines data exchange with effortless XML report export and seamless integration into existing workflows.
  • Stimulsoft Reports.Net unlocks flexible data sharing and manipulation through rich XML report representations and comprehensive customization options.
  • List & Label Enterprise Reporting Edition by combit bridges the gap between reporting and other applications via robust XML data extraction and conversion tools.
  • SharpShooter Reports.Professional by Perpetuum Software empowers data-driven decisions with XML export features and flexible data structures for in-depth analysis.

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

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Integrate Native Report Viewing into Angular Apps

January 2, 2024
DevExpress Reporting 23.2 adds a new high performance Angular report viewer that leverages native platform rendering.

DevExpress Reporting is a powerful, versatile tool for building reports in the .NET ecosystem. It lets you design professional-looking reports with a visual editor, connect to various data sources, and customize them with charts, graphs, and interactive elements. Whether you're creating invoices, sales summaries, or complex dashboards, DevExpress Reporting offers the flexibility and features to bring your data to life in a clear and insightful way. It integrates seamlessly with WinForms, WPF, Web, and Blazor applications, making it a popular choice for developers who need a robust reporting solution.

The DevExpress Reporting 23.2 release introduces a native Angular Report Viewer. This new component seamlessly integrates into your Angular applications, eliminating the need for Knockout.js. Built for performance, it leverages native platform rendering for lightning-fast document visualization. Property management is simplified, replacing observable complexities with a straightforward event-based mechanism. To optimize development, you can now utilize native Angular components as templates for report viewer elements. Embrace a streamlined, efficient, and Knockout-free reporting experience with the Native Angular Report Viewer.

To see a full list of what's new in version 23.2, see our release notes.

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

DevExpress Reporting is available to buy in the following products:

Export Reports to DOCX with ASP.NET Core

December 19, 2023
Provide flexibility for users by giving your applications the ability to export reports to the familiar DOCX format.

Data dissemination often requires flexibility and accessibility. Exporting reports to DOCX format serves this need by seamlessly translating the insights gleaned from your report into a familiar, editable document. This format preserves the structural integrity and visual aesthetic of your report while leveraging the ubiquitous editing capabilities of Microsoft Word. This dual benefit makes DOCX export ideal for several scenarios: disseminating reports to diverse audiences, seamlessly integrating reports into larger documents, and ensuring both data clarity and professional presentation. It essentially establishes a bridge between the structure of reporting tools and the adaptable environment of Word documents, empowering you to share your findings with maximum impact and ease.

Several ASP.NET Core reporting components allow you to export to DOCX format, including:

  • DevExpress Reports (Multi-Platform) (part of DevExpress Reporting) is a feature-rich reporting platform for web, desktop and mobile apps, which enables users to export reports to DOCX.
  • ActiveReports.NET by MESCIUS allows you to create reports and export them to editable DOCX files for seamless sharing and collaboration. This is a feature of ActiveReports.NET Professional Edition.
  • Telerik Reporting is a lightweight reporting solution for web and desktop applications that provides the ability to save reports in the DOCX format.
  • List & Label Enterprise Reporting Edition by combit is a comprehensive reporting solution that offers a wide range of export options including DOCX.

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

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Customize Your Report Designer

December 14, 2023
ActiveReportsJS 4.2 introduces a Report Designer customization API, which provides the flexibility to modify UI elements to fit your requirements.

ActiveReportsJS by MESCIUS is a comprehensive JavaScript reporting solution that empowers developers to create interactive and dynamic reports within web applications. It offers a user-friendly design interface, a rich set of data visualization tools, and a flexible API, enabling the creation of reports that effectively present and analyze data for informed decision-making.

The ActiveReportsJS 4.2 release introduces a comprehensive customization API for the Report Designer which enables precise configuration of the user interface. This provides control over the visibility and layout of sidebar items, fine-tuning of menus and toolbars, and the ability to modify numerous UI elements to meet your users' needs.

To see a full list of what’s new in version 4.2, see our release notes.

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.

Build International Reports with RTL Support

December 12, 2023
Make sure your reports display correctly in languages that are written from right-to-left, such as Arabic and Hebrew.

RTL (Right-to-Left) support refers to the ability to accommodate languages that are read from right to left, such as Arabic, Hebrew, Persian, Urdu, Kashmiri, Pashto, Uighur, Sorani Kurdish, and Sindhi. This feature ensures that reports can be created, displayed and printed correctly in RTL languages, which is essential for global applications and for users of RTL languages. It involves mirroring the layout and ensuring proper alignment and ordering of text.

Several ASP.NET Core Reporting components provide RTL (Right-to-Left) support including:

  • DevExpress Reports offers native RTL support for bi-directional text layouts.
  • ActiveReports.NET by MESCIUS offers an intuitive reading experience for users of right-to-left languages.
  • Telerik Reporting provides seamless right-to-left language support, enhancing user experience and accessibility.
  • Stimulsoft Reports.Web ensures a fluent and visually appealing experience for right-to-left languages.

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

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