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Import & Export CSV Files Using WinForms C# & VB.NET

November 17, 2023
Use Spread.NET to work with CSV files directly in your .NET WinForms applications.

Spread.NET helps you create spreadsheets, grids, dashboards, and forms. It includes a powerful calculation engine with 450+ functions and the ability to import and export Microsoft Excel spreadsheets. Developers can leverage the extensive .NET spreadsheet API and powerful calculation engine to create analysis, budgeting, dashboard, data collection and management, scientific, and financial applications.

In this blog, MESCIUS Product Manager Kevin Ashley takes you through all the steps required to import and export data in CSV files using Spread.NET, including:

  • Creating / configuring the Project
  • Creating the File Menu
  • Creating / configuring SplitContainer
  • Adding Event Handler code
  • ...and much more!

He also demonstrates how to use the Spread Designer tool to give users the ability to edit Excel spreadsheet instances inside your running application.

Read the full blog and start integrating CSV data import/export into your Windows applications.

Telerik Revises .NET Support

November 17, 2023
Starting in 2024 Telerik .NET products will exclusively support .NET Framework 4.6.2+ and .NET 6.0+.

What is changing?

As part of Telerik's commitment to providing cutting-edge solutions at the highest security and performance standards, it has announced an important update. Starting with the upcoming releases, its .NET-based products (listed at the end of this article) will exclusively support .NET Framework 4.6.2 and above, and .NET 6.0 and above. The last release supporting older framework versions is scheduled for the end of January 2024. After that, Telerik will provide one full year of support services for that release to ensure a smooth transition.

Which versions of .NET are affected?

Support for the following .NET versions is ending:

  • .NET 5.0
  • .NET Core 3.1
  • .NET Core 3.0
  • .NET Framework 4.6.1
  • .NET Framework 4.6
  • .NET Framework 4.5.2
  • .NET Framework 4.5.1
  • .NET Framework 4.5
  • .NET Framework 4.0

Why is this changing?

By targeting .NET Framework 4.6.2 and .NET 6.0, Telerik is aligning with Microsoft’s lowest-supported framework versions for .NET Framework and .NET, respectively. This enables compatibility with Microsoft’s ongoing updates and support to deliver a more robust and secure experience to you. A shift to modern framework versions brings a host of benefits including:

  • Enhanced Security: Modern frameworks come equipped with the latest security features, protecting your applications and data against evolving threats.
  • Security Certification Compliance: Using actively supported frameworks and certified tools is a prerequisite to certifying for the generally recognized security compliance certificates, e.g., SAMM Level 2 and above.
  • Improved Performance: Embracing the latest technologies allows our products to leverage performance enhancements, ensuring a faster and more responsive user experience.
  • Future-Proofing: Staying up to date with the latest framework versions allows your applications to remain compatible with future updates, preserving their longevity and reducing the need for frequent migrations.

Which products are affected?

Enhance Visualizations with Dynamic Font Scaling

November 16, 2023
The everviz October 2023 release ensures your visualizations maintain optimal readability across all publication destinations.

everviz is a cloud-based data visualization platform that empowers users to create visually appealing interactive charts, maps, and other visuals.

The October 2023 update of everviz adds a new dynamic font scaling feature. This allows chart text to be intelligently resized to fit your publishing destination, whether it's intended for print, video, or the web. It is particularly useful when exporting visualizations in video format, where the text size requirements are significantly different from those of an online article. Dynamic font scaling helps maintain a consistent visual quality across your visualizations.

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

For more information, see our everviz product page.

Build Speech Apps using Java 21

November 16, 2023
Chant Developer Workbench 2023 (10.0.2.3) helps you create multi-platform speech apps using the latest Java implementation.

Chant Developer Workbench is a comprehensive development and testing environment for working with speech and natural user interface (NUI) technology. It provides a set of tools and class libraries for developing software that speaks, listens, and interacts with users.

Version 2023 (10.0.2.3) adds support for Java 21, the latest long-term support (LTS) release of the Java Development Kit (JDK). You can now develop Java apps that speak and listen, using the most up-to-date Java version. Java 21 introduces virtual threads, record patterns, sequenced collections, string templates, scoped values, and structured concurrency to enhance performance and simplify data handling.

To see a full list of what's new in version 2023 (10.0.2.3), see our release notes.

For more information, visit our Chant Developer Workbench product page.

Enhance Stock Analysis with the SMI Indicator

November 16, 2023
amCharts 5: Stock Chart v5.5.3 adds support for the Stochastic Momentum Index indicator, helping users make more informed trading decisions.

amCharts 5: Stock Chart provides analytical tools for displaying time-based data, be it financial, stock or otherwise. It is a ready-made library that allows you to add interactive financial charts to a vast array of applications.

amCharts v5.5.3 adds built-in support for the Stochastic Momentum Index (SMI) to its bundled indicator control, allowing you to add the SMI to your charts via a simple user interface. This indicator reduces false signals by measuring the distance between the current closing price and the midpoint of the high/low price range. The SMI is a valuable technical indicator that can help traders identify potential trend reversals, capture momentum shifts, and make more informed trading decisions. Adding the SMI to your stock charts can help users gain a competitive edge in the market.

To see a full list of what's new in v5.5.3, see our release notes.

For more information, see our amCharts 5: Stock Chart product page.