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Build Insightful Reports with Filtering and Grouping

January 8, 2025
WPF reporting controls enhance analysis by enabling dynamic grouping and filtering, creating tailored reports that drive smarter decisions.

Data filtering and grouping in a .NET WPF reporting control are essential features that enable developers to organize, analyze, and present data effectively within an application. Data filtering allows users to specify criteria to display only relevant subsets of data, reducing noise and focusing on meaningful information. Grouping arranges data into categorized segments based on shared attributes, facilitating a structured and hierarchical view. These capabilities enhance user experience by making reports more intuitive and insightful while improving performance by minimizing data processing overhead. Together, filtering and grouping empower developers to create dynamic, user-friendly reports that meet diverse business requirements with precision and clarity.

Several .NET WPF reporting controls offer data filtering and grouping including:

  • DevExpress Reporting enables seamless data filtering and grouping, delivering dynamic, interactive reports with customizable views across multiple platforms.
  • ActiveReports.NET by MESCIUS, empowers developers to filter and group data efficiently, ensuring tailored, responsive reporting for comprehensive data analysis.
  • TX Text Control .NET for WPF Professional by Text Control supports advanced data grouping and filtering, creating precise, user-focused WPF-based document reporting solutions.
  • List & Label Professional Reporting Edition by combit allows tailored filtering and grouping, enhancing structured reporting with flexible design and hierarchical presentation.
  • FastReport .NET by Fast Reports facilitates efficient data filtering and grouping, enabling streamlined report generation with organized, meaningful insights tailored to user needs.

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

Compare .NET WPF Reporting Controls

Improve Accessibility with High Contrast Themes

January 8, 2025
Telerik UI for WinForms 2024 Q4 introduces a visually distinct Windows 11 theme, specifically designed to improve readability and inclusivity.

Telerik UI for WinForms is a comprehensive UI library offering over 160 versatile controls designed to streamline the development of modern, data-rich desktop applications. With features like built-in High DPI support, extensive customization options, and components ranging from grids and charts to schedulers and rich text boxes, it empowers developers to craft visually appealing and feature-packed Windows Forms applications.

The Telerik UI for WinForms 2024 Q4 update introduces the Windows 11 High Contrast Theme, providing developers with an essential tool to enhance accessibility and meet the needs of users with visual impairments or those who prefer high-contrast displays. This new theme aligns with Windows 11's modern design principles, ensuring consistency with the operating system's native appearance. By incorporating this theme, developers can create applications that are both visually appealing and inclusive, addressing diverse user requirements while maintaining seamless integration and ease of implementation within existing projects.

To see a full list of what's new in 2024 Q4, see our release notes.

Telerik UI for WinForms is licensed per developer and is available as a perpetual license with a one year support subscription, which is available in three tiers: Lite, Priority or Ultimate. See our Telerik UI for WinForms licensing page for full details.

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Compare Metrics with Multiple Line Representations

January 7, 2025
Line charts allow the visualization and comparison of multiple data sets, highlighting relationships, trends, and contrasts to reveal correlations.

Line charts are a fundamental data visualization tool used to represent quantitative values over a continuous interval, such as time, by connecting data points with straight lines. They are particularly effective for analyzing trends, comparing multiple data sets, and identifying relationships or patterns within large or complex datasets. For software developers, line charts provide a clear and efficient way to present dynamic data, support interactive features for deeper analysis, and enhance decision-making by making critical insights easily accessible through a customizable and intuitive format.

Several Angular chart controls offer line charts including:

  • DevExtreme Chart (part of DevExtreme Complete by DevExpress) lets you build interactive line charts with responsive design, high performance, and seamless integration.
  • Kendo UI for Angular Chart (part of Kendo UI by Telerik) allows you to create customizable, feature-rich line charts optimized for Angular applications with excellent performance.
  • Ignite UI for Angular Chart (part of Infragistics Ignite UI) facilitates the creation of advanced line charts, supporting real-time data visualization with rich interactivity.
  • FusionCharts Suite XT provides versatile line charting capabilities, delivering visually engaging, cross-platform charts for complex data representation.

For an in-depth analysis of features and price, visit our comparison of Angular Charts.

Compare Angular Chart Controls

Manage Remote Support Tasks from Android Devices

January 7, 2025
TSplus launches an innovative Android app, empowering users with seamless remote support and advanced functionality from anywhere.

TSplus Remote Support is a secure and cost-effective remote desktop software designed to facilitate efficient remote assistance and troubleshooting. It allows IT teams and support professionals to remotely access and control user desktops, enabling real-time issue resolution without the need for physical presence. Key features include encrypted connections for enhanced security, multi-session support, and a user-friendly interface that simplifies setup and operation. Ideal for businesses of all sizes, it helps reduce downtime, streamline IT support processes, and improve customer satisfaction by providing instant and reliable assistance. Whether addressing technical issues or offering remote training, TSplus Remote Support is a versatile tool for modern IT environments.

The new TSplus Remote Support Android app provides software developers with a streamlined tool for managing remote troubleshooting and support tasks directly from their mobile devices. Designed to enhance efficiency, the app offers secure access to remote systems with features like Full HD screen sharing, keyboard and mouse controls, and real-time communication through integrated chat. Its compatibility with all devices running Android 6.0 or later ensures broad usability, while the standalone design eliminates the need for additional plugins or extensions, simplifying the setup process. This makes it an essential solution for developers seeking reliable and flexible remote support capabilities.

TSplus Remote Support is licensed per concurrent connection. Licenses include a 1 year subscription for updates and support. See our TSplus Remote Support licensing page for further information.

For more information, visit our TSplus Remote Support product page.

Simplify Formulas with Spill Range Automation

January 7, 2025
DevExpress Office File API adds spill range support, streamlining spreadsheet workflows and enhancing data manipulation efficiency.

The DevExpress Office File API is a robust library designed to simplify the creation, editing, and processing of popular office document formats, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and PDF. It allows developers to integrate advanced document management features into their applications without relying on external software like Microsoft Office. Key features include document generation, data import/export, template customization, and seamless integration with modern platforms. The API supports advanced formatting, encryption, and digital signatures, ensuring secure and professional-grade output. Ideal for enterprise applications, it streamlines workflows for reporting, data analysis, and document automation, saving time and enhancing productivity for developers and end-users alike.

The DevExpress Office File API v24.2 update introduces support for dynamic array formulas, enabling developers to enhance spreadsheet functionality with automated formula calculations that dynamically spill into adjacent cells. This update simplifies data manipulation by allowing efficient recalculations, importing, and exporting of Excel documents with dynamic array formulas. Developers gain precise control through APIs that manage dynamic array formulas programmatically, identify spill ranges, and customize behavior to suit specific application needs. This capability not only streamlines complex data workflows but also ensures seamless compatibility with modern Excel features, offering greater flexibility and efficiency in application development.

To see a full list of what's new in version 24.2, see our release notes.

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

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