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Position Diagram Elements with Greater Accuracy

June 24, 2024
Syncfusion Essential Studio Blazor 2024 Volume 2 introduces horizontal and vertical rulers for the Diagram component, improving design precision.

Syncfusion Essential Studio Blazor (available as part of Syncfusion Essential Studio Enterprise) is a comprehensive UI component library designed to accelerate the development of high-performance, modern web applications using the Blazor framework. It boasts over 85+ responsive, lightweight, and modular components spanning various categories such as data visualization, data editing, document processing, and interactive UI elements. This rich repertoire empowers developers to rapidly build user-friendly, feature-rich web interfaces, with seamless integration of both server-side and client-side Blazor applications.

The Syncfusion Essential Studio Blazor 2024 Volume 2 (26.1.35) release introduces a ruler for the Diagram component, enhancing precision and simplifying element arrangement. This ruler provides both horizontal and vertical guides, allowing for visual measurement of object dimensions, indication of element positions, and alignment of various components. This significantly streamlines the creation of accurate and well-proportioned diagrams, particularly for tasks like crafting scale models.

To see a full list of what's new in 2024 Volume 2 (26.1.35), see our release notes.

Syncfusion Essential Studio Blazor is available as part of Syncfusion Essential Studio Enterprise which is licensed per developer starting with a Team License of up to five developers. It is available as a 12 Month Timed Subscription License which includes support and maintenance. See our Syncfusion Essential Studio Enterprise licensing page for full details.

Learn more on our Syncfusion Essential Studio Blazor product page.

Focus on Specific Sections of a PDF Document

June 24, 2024
PDF page extraction functionality empowers users to streamline content, facilitating targeted reading and efficient document creation.

Extracting pages from PDFs offers significant advantages for streamlined workflows and information management. It allows users to focus on specific sections of a document for targeted reading or sharing, reduces file size when sending only relevant content, and simplifies the creation of new documents from existing PDFs, ultimately boosting productivity and enhancing document organization.

Several WPF PDF components offer the ability to extract pages from a PDF file including:

  • Telerik UI PDF for WPF (part of Telerik UI for WPF) empowers WPF developers to efficiently extract specific pages from PDF documents.
  • IronPDF for .NET by Iron Software grants applications built with .NET the ability to programmatically extract desired pages from PDFs.
  • XFINIUM.PDF CROSS PLATFORM EDITION offers a unified API for extracting pages across various platforms, including WPF.
  • Syncfusion WPF PDF (part of Syncfusion Essential Studio Enterprise) streamlines the process of extracting pages within WPF applications, enhancing user convenience.

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

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Boost Efficiency with Server-Side Report Generation

June 24, 2024
Stimulsoft Reports.PYTHON 2024.3 can process reports entirely on the server, maximizing control, flexibility and security.

Stimulsoft Reports.PYTHON provides a collection of tools for creating, viewing, exporting, and printing reports within your Python applications. It allows you to connect to various data sources and leverage client-server technology for efficient report generation. Additionally, Stimulsoft offers powerful features for visualizing and analyzing your data.

The Stimulsoft Reports.PYTHON 2024.3 release enables developers to generate and export reports entirely on the Python server, offering greater control and flexibility. All existing reporting tool events and Python data adapters remain fully functional within this server-side environment. Server-side rendering unlocks several advantages, reducing client-side load, improving report generation speed, and enhancing security by keeping sensitive data on the server. It caters to scenarios where complex reports or data privacy concerns necessitate a server-centric approach.

To see a full list of what's new in version 2024.3, see our release notes.

Stimulsoft Reports.PYTHON is licensed per developer and is available as a Perpetual license with 1 year support and maintenance. See our Stimulsoft Reports.PYTHON licensing page for full details.

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Celebrating a Five Year Partnership with amCharts

June 24, 2024
ComponentSource and amCharts have been in partnership since 2019, delivering powerful JavaScript charting libraries globally.

For five years, ComponentSource and amCharts have forged an alliance, delivering exceptional charting tools to the global developer community. This milestone marks a significant moment in their partnership, which has helped to provide enhanced data visualization capabilities across diverse applications and industries.

amCharts provides robust JavaScript libraries designed for creating interactive charts and maps for web applications. Its comprehensive suite of charting tools includes line, bar, pie, radar, and scatter charts, along with specialized maps for geospatial data visualization. With powerful features such as smooth animations, responsive design, and extensive customization options, amCharts enables developers to produce high-quality, visually appealing data visualizations. The library's intuitive API makes it accessible for developers to integrate into projects and customize to effectively meet specific requirements.

amCharts has collaborated with ComponentSource since 2019 to deliver their charting solutions to a global developer audience. This partnership has enabled amCharts to leverage ComponentSource's extensive distribution network and marketing expertise, thereby enhancing the visibility and accessibility of their products. ComponentSource assists in the distribution and licensing of amCharts' software, including its flagship products such as amCharts 5: Charts, amCharts 5: Maps, and amCharts 5: Stock Chart. The collaboration has been fruitful, as evidenced by amCharts receiving a ComponentSource Top 100 Publisher Award every year since 2021.

Learn more about amCharts.

Target ARM64 Devices with Improved Performance

June 21, 2024
Installation tools with ARM64 support let you leverage their performance and efficiency gains for a wider range of software and hardware.

ARM64 support refers to an installation tool's ability to install software designed for the ARM64 architecture, a powerful and energy-efficient processor type used in many mobile devices and gaining traction on laptops and servers. ARM64 support enables seamless installation of these applications, unlocking their performance benefits for users on compatible hardware. This is particularly relevant for developers building applications for a wider range of devices and for cloud environments seeking to optimize resource utilization.

Several installation tools offer the ability to create ARM64 installers including:

  • Advanced Installer Architect by Caphyon facilitates crafting single installers that seamlessly deploy your software on x86, x64, and ARM64 architectures.
  • InstallShield by Revenera enables efficient delivery of your application across various platforms, including ARM64, with a single unified installer.
  • AdminStudio Professional by Flexera streamlines the creation of multi-architecture installers, including ARM64, for effortless software distribution.

For an in-depth analysis of features and price, visit our Installation Tools comparison.

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