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Export XLSX to PDF, Image, JSON, or HTML in C# .NET

August 2, 2024
Utilize the powerful capabilities of Document Solutions for Excel, .NET Edition to programmatically export Excel reports to multiple formats.

Document Solutions for Excel, .NET Edition is a high-speed, small-footprint, server-side spreadsheet API that requires no dependencies on Excel. The interface-based API is modeled on Excel's document object model which means you can import, calculate, query, generate, and export any spreadsheet scenario. Using DsExcel, you can programmatically create Excel reports, sorted and filtered tables, sorted and filtered pivot tables, dashboard, add charts, sparklines, conditional formats, import and export Excel templates and also convert spreadsheets to PDF, HTML, or an image format.

In this blog post, MESCIUS Software Engineer Prabhat Sharma demonstrates the exporting capabilities of the DsExcel API including exporting Excel XLSX to formats such as PDF, image, JSON, and HTML. Source code is included for each step, showing you how to use Document Solutions to export reports in each format.

Read the complete blog and learn how to make your data more accessible and versatile.

Document Solutions for Excel, .NET Edition is licensed per developer and is available in several license options for differing distribution needs. Team licenses are also available for multiple developers within the same organization. See our Document Solutions for Excel, .NET Edition licensing page for full details.

Learn more on our Document Solutions for Excel, .NET Edition product page.

Provide Additional Information for Cell Contents

July 26, 2024
Leverage comments to provide supplementary information, context, or clarifications that would otherwise clutter the spreadsheet.

Spreadsheet cell comments/tooltips, provide a way to display additional information on hover over a specific cell. This enhances the user experience by offering context beyond the cell's main value. Common use cases include displaying formulas used for calculations, extended data not suitable for the main view, or data validation rules. They improve spreadsheet clarity and reduce the need for separate documentation or cluttered cell content.

Several .NET WPF Spreadsheet controls offer cell comments/tooltips including:

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

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Manage XLSM Files with Embedded VBA Code

July 17, 2024
Maintain Microsoft Excel macros and Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) code in your .NET spreadsheet applications without the need for Excel.

.NET spreadsheet components with VBA code and macro support empower developers to integrate existing Excel automation functionalities within their applications. This unlocks the benefits of the .NET framework, enhancing performance, security, and scalability of spreadsheet operations. Developers can access, modify, and save embedded VBA scripts, ensuring seamless operation in environments that support VBA execution. This fosters continued automation and functionality even when legacy systems or non-VBA-enabled environments are involved, while also enabling code updates, debugging, and preparation for code-execution-friendly settings.

Several .NET spreadsheet components offer VBA code/macro support, including:

  • Aspose.Cells for .NET is an Excel spreadsheet programming API that allows you to modify macros and VBA code in the template file to streamline spreadsheet tasks in .NET apps.
  • Document Solutions for Excel, .NET Edition by MESCIUS allows users to load and save macro-enabled XLSM files.
  • EPPlus is a .NET library for managing Office Open XML spreadsheets. It is capable of creating, reading, deleting, and modifying VBA code.
  • Infragistics Excel Framework (part of Infragistics Ultimate UI for Windows Forms) supports workbooks in XLSM format with VBA code, enhancing .NET application development.

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

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Let Users Easily Switch Between Worksheets

July 8, 2024
Tabs allow spreadsheet users to quickly move between data sets, providing a clear visual distinction between multiple data sections.

Worksheet tabs act as a visual and interactive index, enabling users to seamlessly navigate between distinct sections within a single workbook. This efficient organization facilitates data comparison and analysis. The clear visual distinction between tabs reduces cognitive load and enhances comprehension, making it easier for users to grasp the overall structure and navigate the information within the workbook.

Several React Spreadsheet controls offer support for tabs including:

  • Telerik Spreadsheet React (part of KendoReact) enables users to effortlessly navigate between spreadsheets through designated tabs.
  • SpreadJS by MESCIUS empowers developers with tabbed navigation for efficient data organization within their React applications.
  • Infragistics Spreadsheet React enables users to effortlessly navigate between spreadsheets through designated tabs.
  • Syncfusion Spreadsheet JavaScript provides tab-based navigation for a familiar and user-friendly experience when working with multiple sheets.

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

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Keep Spreadsheets Responsive During Calculations

July 3, 2024
SpreadJS 17.1.0 introduces incremental computation which helps maintain spreadsheet performance during even the most complex data processing.

SpreadJS by MESCIUS is a JavaScript library offering a comprehensive spreadsheet solution for enterprise web applications. It delivers an Excel-like user experience with features like data tables, extensive charting, formatting options, and a powerful formula engine supporting over 500 functions. SpreadJS integrates with popular frameworks like React, Angular, and Vue.js, enabling developers to build high-performance, customizable spreadsheet functionalities within their web applications.

The SpreadJS v17.1 release enables incremental computation, which breaks down the entire calculation into pieces during execution. This enables responsiveness to user actions when the calculation task is large, preventing the UI from being unresponsive when a workbook has many formulas. Developers will only need to set the incrementalCalculation attribute of the Workbook class to true. This computation procedure is also displayed in the status bar.

To see a full list of what's new in 17.1.0, see our release notes.

SpreadJS is licensed per developer and includes 1 Year Maintenance (major and minor version releases and unlimited support phone calls). SpreadJS requires an Annual or Perpetual Deployment License. The optional Add-ons are available at an additional cost, and require a SpreadJS license. See our SpreadJS licensing page for full details.

Learn more on our SpreadJS product page.