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Modernize Your XML with DTD to XSD Conversion

February 26, 2024
Transforming Document Type Definition to XML Schema offers improved validation, namespace support, and compatibility.

DTD to XSD conversion is the process of translating the structure and validation rules defined in a Document Type Definition (DTD) into an XML Schema Definition (XSD). Both define the structure of XML documents, DTD is an older method for defining the legal building blocks of an XML document, whereas XSD offers richer capabilities and stricter validation. Conversion involves mapping DTD elements, attributes, and constraints to their equivalent XSD counterparts, handling differences like content models and data types. XSD offers several advantages over DTD, including support for data types, namespaces, and greater extensibility, which allows for more precise and comprehensive definitions of XML document structures.

Several structured document tools allow you to convert DTD to XSD, including:

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Highlight Trends in Grid Data with Sparklines

February 26, 2024
jQWidgets v19 lets you integrate sparklines into your grids, providing a quick and insightful way to visualize trends and patterns in your data.

jQWidgets is a comprehensive JavaScript UI framework offering a robust collection of over 60 widgets, themes, and utilities for building professional-grade, cross-platform web applications. Built on jQuery, HTML5, and CSS, it provides extensive functionality including data grids, charts, navigation, input validation, and more. jQWidgets simplifies web development, ensuring your applications work seamlessly across desktop browsers, tablets, and smartphones.

The jQWidgets v19 release introduces support for integrating sparklines directly into jqxGrid. These miniature charts, plotted directly within grid cells, provide a quick and insightful way to visualize trends and patterns in your data without requiring additional charting libraries. This enhancement significantly bolsters jqxGrid's data visualization capabilities, allowing you to create more informative and engaging data presentations.

To see a full list of what's new in v19.0.0, see our release notes.

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

Learn more on our jQWidgets product page.

Generate Barcodes Effortlessly in Your WPF Apps

February 26, 2024
UI suites with built-in barcode features streamline barcode integration, eliminating the need for complex, low-level coding.

Barcode components in UI Suites offer software developers a pre-built solution for integrating barcode generation into applications. These components typically handle the encoding of various barcode formats, streamlining development time and effort. By leveraging barcode components, developers can quickly implement features like product lookups, inventory management, and asset tracking, without needing to delve into the complexities of low-level barcode processing. This not only saves development resources but also ensures consistent and reliable barcode handling within the application.

Several WPF UI Suites feature a barcode component including:

  • DevExpress WPF empowers your applications to generate various barcode symbologies with extensive customization capabilities.
  • Telerik UI for WPF incorporates barcode generation into your WPF projects with diverse barcode types, data binding, and styling options.
  • ComponentOne Studio WPF by MESCIUS lets you design professional barcode labels leveraging a wide range of symbologies and properties.
  • Syncfusion Essential Studio Enterprise seamlessly integrates barcode generation and recognition functionalities into your WPF applications.
  • Infragistics Ultimate UI for WPF offers a robust barcode framework that handles diverse symbologies and supports visual customization.

For an in-depth analysis of features and price, visit WPF UI Suites comparison.

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Create Dynamic Navigation Within Your App

February 26, 2024
Infragistics App Builder adds route parameters, empowering developers to construct dynamic, data-driven application navigation experiences.

Infragistics App Builder is a cloud-based WYSIWYG drag and drop tool that eliminates the complexity of user interface design and development so you can build business apps faster than ever before. Start your app from scratch or choose from a library of pre-built templates or responsive screen layouts and customize them easily. The low-code App Builder brings a toolbox of 60+ UI controls to kick-start your next digital product design.

The latest App Builder release adds support for route parameters, allowing developers to build powerful user-specific navigation experiences. This functionality acts like variables, enabling the storage and utilization of values passed within the URL, which allows for targeted content display, data manipulation, and personalized application interactions. This helps you avoid hardcoding values and makes your app logic more adaptable and reusable.

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

Infragistics App Builder is licensed per developer as an annual subscription. See our Infragistics App Builder licensing page for full details.

For more information, visit our Infragistics App Builder product page.

Automate Deployment with Silent Installations

February 23, 2024
Save time and disruption by installing software without the need for user interaction, streamlining setups for multiple devices.

The ability to create silent installations, or unattended installations, refers to the process of deploying software onto a device without user interaction. This is achieved through pre-defined parameters that dictate installation options, configuration settings, and destination directories. This capability is valuable for IT professionals who need to automate software deployments across multiple devices, ensuring consistency and reducing manual intervention, especially in large organizations.

Several installation tools offer the ability to create silent installations including:

  • Advanced Installer Architect by Caphyon allows you to craft tailored MSI and EXE installers with granular silent deployment control and detailed logging.
  • InstallShield Premier by Revenera enables you to simplify silent installations of complex applications with pre-built components and command-line customization.
  • AdminStudio Professional by Flexera lets you automate silent deployments for Windows applications and patches, leveraging pre-built packages, comprehensive testing, and scripting.

For an in-depth analysis of features and price, visit our installation tools comparison.

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