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Add Structured Navigation to JavaScript Reports

February 16, 2026
Incorporate a table of contents when designing reports in JavaScript apps to structure sections clearly and enable faster, more intuitive navigation.

A table of contents in a report is a structured list of sections and subsections that provides an organized overview of the document's content. It typically reflects the report's hierarchy and allows readers to navigate quickly to specific sections, either through page references in printed formats or clickable links in digital formats. This functionality improves usability by reducing the time required to locate information, supporting clearer document structure, and making complex or lengthy reports easier to understand and manage. For organizations that distribute detailed analytical or operational reports, a table of contents contributes to a more professional presentation and a more efficient review process.

Several JavaScript reporting components allow you to add a table of contents, including:

  • DevExpress Reporting provides a built-in table of contents control that can be bound to report elements, automatically generating entries based on defined heading levels and supporting interactive navigation in exported formats such as PDF and web previews.
  • ActiveReportsJS by MESCIUS includes a table of contents component that integrates with its JavaScript-based reporting engine, enabling developers to define document map nodes and create interactive, hierarchical navigation within browser-based report viewers.
  • Stimulsoft Reports.JS enables developers to create a configurable TOC using report bands, components, and bookmark functionality, with support for nested structures and interactive links in exported documents to improve navigation across complex reports.

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

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Enable Secure PDF Loading from Streams

February 16, 2026
Load and render PDFs directly from streams for secure, file-free viewing across cloud, container, and database-driven ASP.NET applications.

Opening PDFs directly from streams in ASP.NET PDF Viewer components refers to the ability to load and render PDF documents from a .NET Stream object rather than from a physical file stored on the server. This means the PDF content can be retrieved dynamically from sources such as databases, cloud storage, web APIs, or generated in memory at runtime, and then passed directly to the viewer for display. By working with streams, applications can avoid temporary file storage, improve security by reducing file system exposure, and better support modern deployment scenarios such as containerized or cloud-based environments where local storage may be limited or transient.

Several ASP.NET Core PDF viewer components offer open PDFs from stream functionality including:

For an in-depth analysis of features and price, visit our comparison of ASP.NET Core PDF viewer components.

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Easily Manage Tables in PowerPoint Files

February 13, 2026
DevExpress Office File API adds support for PowerPoint tables, enabling applications to read, write, and modify table data inside presentation files.

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 and template customization. The API supports advanced formatting, encryption, and digital signatures, ensuring secure and professional-grade output.

The DevExpress Office File API now includes full support for PowerPoint tables, allowing applications to upload and save presentations that contain tabular data and interact with that data through code. Developers can read existing tables, modify their structure and content, remove tables that are no longer needed, or create entirely new tables from scratch. This addition makes it easier to automate report generation, update presentation data, and integrate PowerPoint files into document processing workflows where tables play a central role.

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.

DevExpress Office File API is available individually or as part of DevExpress Universal.

Find Ruby Constants Faster with Smarter Suggestions

February 13, 2026
RubyMine 2025.3 adds fuzzy search for nested class and module names, making it easier to work with complex namespaces.

RubyMine by JetBrains is a Integrated Development Environment (IDE) specifically designed for Ruby and Ruby on Rails development. It offers a comprehensive suite of features to improve your coding efficiency, including smart code completion, syntax highlighting, code refactoring tools, built-in debugging and testing frameworks, and integration with popular libraries and databases. Whether you're a seasoned Rails developer or just starting out, RubyMine's intuitive interface and robust features can help you write cleaner, more maintainable code and accelerate your development.

The RubyMine 2025.3 release enhances code completion for qualified constants by introducing fuzzy search across namespaces. This lets developers type partial names, such as "FoBa", and receive accurate suggestions like "Foo::Bar", even when dealing with deeply nested structures. The update helps speed up navigation and code writing in projects with large or hierarchically organized modules, making it easier to locate and use the right constants with minimal input.

To see a full list of what's new in version 2025.3, see our release notes.

RubyMine is licensed per user, and is available as a commercial annual subscription license. We can supply new subscriptions, subscription renewals, lapsed renewals, and additional user licenses. See our RubyMine licensing page for full details.

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Visualize Data Clearly with Gauges

February 13, 2026
.NET WPF UI suites with gauge controls show real-time measurements and operational status at a glance.

Gauge controls in .NET WPF UI suites are specialized visual components designed to present quantitative data in an intuitive, instrument-style format, similar to speedometers, thermometers, or dial indicators. They are commonly used in dashboards and monitoring applications to display key performance indicators, thresholds, and real-time metrics with clear visual cues such as ranges, tick marks, color-coded segments, and animated needles or pointers. Built to integrate with WPF’s data binding, templating, and styling capabilities, gauge controls allow developers to connect live data sources, customize appearance through themes and templates, and define ranges or alerts that highlight critical values. This makes them particularly useful in industrial systems, financial dashboards, health monitoring tools, and other applications where quick visual interpretation of numeric data is essential.

Many .NET WPF UI Suites contain gauges including:

  • DevExpress WPF lets you build interactive gauge controls with rich styling, real-time data binding, and dashboard-ready visual indicators and analytics.
  • Actipro WPF Studio allows you to integrate customizable radial and linear gauges featuring advanced theming and smooth animation support capabilities.
  • Nevron Vision for .NET enables developers to design advanced gauge visualizations with rich indicators, scales, and dynamic updates for data-driven dashboards.
  • MindFusion.WPF Pack facilitates interactive gauge components that display key values clearly, supporting animation, theming, and integration with WPF data sources.
  • Infragistics Ultimate UI for WPF lets you create sophisticated gauge visualizations with configurable ranges, responsive rendering, and dashboard presentation capabilities.

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

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