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Control Report Inputs with New Parameters Dialog

October 9, 2025
Stimulsoft BI Cloud 2025.4.1 adds a new dialog-based parameters display, giving users more control and clarity before generating reports.

Stimulsoft BI Cloud is a cloud-based business intelligence platform that allows organizations to create, manage, and share interactive dashboards and reports. By offering a user-friendly interface and a wide range of data visualization tools, Stimulsoft BI Cloud enables users to gain valuable insights from their data, make informed decisions, and improve overall business performance.

The Stimulsoft BI Cloud 2025.4.1 update introduces a new Parameters dialog that enhances control and flexibility when generating reports and dashboards. By displaying parameters in a dedicated dialog window, developers can ensure users review and confirm their input values before report execution. This approach prevents unnecessary data loading, maintains dashboard visibility during parameter entry, and supports a more structured and efficient workflow for report generation and testing.

To see a full list of what's new in 2025.4.1, see our release notes.

Stimulsoft BI Cloud is available as a perpetual license and is licensed per creator. A creator has an account on the server, has access from the client-side, registered as an editor, and uses the product to work with report templates and dashboards - create, edit, view, delete, etc. See our Stimulsoft BI Designer licensing page for full details.

Stimulsoft BI Cloud is available individually or as part of Stimulsoft Ultimate.

Visualize Geographical Trends with Map Charts

October 9, 2025
Discover insights with color-coded geographical views using interactive map charts that reveal regional patterns and highlight key metrics.

A map chart is a data visualization tool that displays information across geographic regions, helping users uncover spatial patterns, trends, and relationships. By plotting values onto countries, states, or custom areas, it transforms complex datasets into clear, location-based insights. Features like color-coding, zooming, and drill-down navigation allow for interactive exploration and comparison across regions. Common use cases include analyzing sales performance by region, tracking market coverage, visualizing customer distribution, or monitoring demographic trends, all of which support data-driven decision-making with a strong geographic context.

Several JavaScript chart controls offer map charts including:

  • DevExtreme Chart (part of DevExtreme Complete by DevExpress) lets you visualize geographic data with interactive map charts, enabling detailed spatial insights.
  • Highcharts Core by Highsoft allows you to create dynamic map charts with drill-down capabilities, gradient coloring, and responsive designs for geographic data exploration.
  • AnyChart JS facilitates clear spatial analysis through customizable map charts featuring tooltips, projections, and region-based color differentiation for deeper insight.
  • Syncfusion JavaScript Chart (part of Syncfusion Essential Studio Enterprise) lets you build map charts with real-time data updates, heatmap overlays, and intuitive navigation.

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

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Track Exceptions in RAD Studio 13 Projects

October 8, 2025
EurekaLog v7.14 adds full support for RAD Studio 13 Florence, ensuring seamless integration with the latest Delphi and C++Builder environments.

EurekaLog is a powerful Delphi and C++Builder exception tracing tool that helps developers quickly identify and resolve issues in GUI, Console, and Web applications. It automatically detects exceptions, memory leaks, infinite loops, and deadlocks, generating a detailed log with the exact unit, class, method, and line number of each error. Reports are displayed instantly and can be sent via email, web server, or bug tracker. EurekaLog enables faster development, improved stability, and higher code quality across projects.

The EurekaLog v7.14 update adds full support for RAD Studio 13 Florence, ensuring integration with the latest versions of Delphi and C++Builder. This enhancement allows developers to take advantage of the newest compiler, debugger, and language features while maintaining complete compatibility with existing projects. By aligning with the updated RAD Studio environment, EurekaLog v7.14 ensures accurate exception tracking, improved stability, and optimized performance across all supported platforms, enabling developers to confidently upgrade their toolchain without disrupting workflows or sacrificing reliability.

To see a full list of what's new in version 7.14, see our release notes.

EurekaLog is licensed per developer, with options for company-wide or corporate coverage, and includes a one-year maintenance subscription with updates and priority support. See our EurekaLog licensing page for full details.

For more information, visit our EurekaLog product page.

Add Real-Time Comms with WebSocket Support

October 8, 2025
Enable fast, two-way communication in .NET apps using secure WebSocket connections built for performance and modern deployment needs.

WebSocket internet protocol support in a .NET communications component enables full-duplex communication channels over a single, long-lived TCP connection. This protocol is particularly useful for scenarios requiring real-time data exchange, such as live chat applications, interactive dashboards, or financial trading platforms. Unlike traditional HTTP requests that follow a request-response pattern, WebSockets maintain an open connection, allowing servers to push updates to clients without being explicitly requested. In a .NET context, this support is typically built into libraries like ASP.NET Core or third-party components, offering developers tools to efficiently manage persistent, low-latency connections while reducing overhead compared to polling or long-polling techniques.

Several .NET Comms & Messaging components offer WebSocket including:

  • IPWorks SSL .NET Edition by /n software lets you integrate secure WebSocket (ws/wss) support with TLS 1.0–1.3, certificate management, and full-duplex data exchange.
  • Rebex WebSocket enables WebSocket clients across modern and legacy .NET platforms with full TLS 1.2/1.3, SNI, and SHA‑2 certificate support.
  • PowerWebSockets by Noemax facilitates high‑throughput, cross‑platform WebSocket communication in .NET, offering asynchronous messaging and server/client symmetry.

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

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Simplify Data Entry with Intuitive Checkboxes

October 8, 2025
Easily manage true/false values in grids with built-in checkbox cells that improve clarity through quick, accurate, and visually clear interactions.

A checkbox cell type in a grid allows users to easily manage Boolean (true or false) data through a simple and visual interface. Instead of typing values manually, users can quickly toggle a checkbox to indicate states such as active or inactive, complete or incomplete, or enabled or disabled. This interaction reduces input errors and enhances data clarity, making it easy to scan and understand information at a glance. Checkbox cells improve productivity by supporting quick edits, bulk selections, and efficient filtering based on checked or unchecked values. Common use cases include task tracking, user permissions, product availability, and feature toggles where a binary choice improves workflow efficiency and usability.

Several Vue.js grid components offers checkbox cell type support, including:

  • DevExtreme HTML5 JavaScript Data Grid (part of DevExtreme Complete) lets you add checkbox cells for quick true or false selections, enhancing clarity and data entry.
  • DataViewsJS by MESCIUS facilitates efficient data handling with checkbox cells, allowing users to toggle states instantly and visualize binary values effortlessly.
  • Handsontable by Handsoncode allows you to include checkbox cells for intuitive Boolean input, enabling fast updates and easy filtering within editable grids.
  • IntegralUI Grid (part of IntegralUI Web by Lidor Systems) enables checkbox cell integration, ensuring accurate Boolean data management and enhancing usability in interactive grids.

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

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