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Maintain PDF E-Invoicing Compliance

February 2, 2026
PDF Xpansion SDK v17.2.7 adds ZUGFeRD 2.4 support, helping developers maintain compliant e-invoicing aligned with current European standards.

PDF Xpansion SDK E-Invoicing by soft Xpansion is a comprehensive software development kit for creating, processing, and managing electronic invoices in compliance with international standards. It simplifies integration into existing applications and supports structured invoice data in XML as well as hybrid PDF/A formats, including common standards such as ZUGFeRD, Factur-X, and XRechnung. The SDK enables developers to create, edit, display, and extract data from compliant invoices, supporting automated digital invoicing workflows, legal conformity, and straightforward connection with accounting or enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.

The PDF Xpansion SDK v17.2.7 update adds support for ZUGFeRD 2.4, allowing applications to generate and process e-invoicing documents that align with the latest version of the German and European e-invoicing standard based on EN 16931 (European Norm 16931). For software developers, this support ensures continued compatibility with evolving regulatory requirements, improves interoperability with trading partners and public sector systems, and reduces the risk of invoice rejection caused by outdated schemas or validation rules. By targeting ZUGFeRD 2.4, applications built on the SDK can handle current e-invoicing profiles with greater reliability while remaining suitable for long-term maintenance in compliance-focused environments.

To see a full list of what's new in v17.2.7, see our release notes for PDF Xpansion SDK E-Invoicing Creation, Receipt or Receipt Plus.

PDF Xpansion SDK E-Invoicing is available in 3 variations, licensed per company location where developers use the SDKs. Optional Add-Ons are available which require ownership of SDK site licenses. Maintenance Subscription is available providing product updates (error corrections) and 12 man hours of support service for 1 year. See the product license pages for full details:

Learn more about PDF Xpansion SDK E-Invoicing on our product pages:

Export Chart Data to CSV from WinForms

February 2, 2026
Give WinForms apps the ability to export charts to CSV format, making chart data available for use in reports, spreadsheets, and external systems.

Exporting charts to CSV (Comma-Separated Values) allows users to extract underlying chart data into a simple, portable text format that can be easily opened in spreadsheet applications or processed by other tools. This feature is particularly useful for reporting, data analysis, auditing, and integration apps, as it decouples the visual presentation of data from the raw numerical or categorical information it represents. By enabling quick access to chart data in a structured format, exporting to CSV enhances interoperability across systems and supports a wider range of use cases.

Several WinForms charting components allow you to export to CSV, including:

  • TeeChart for .NET Pro Edition by Steema Software offers built-in export capabilities that allow developers to save chart data directly to CSV with customizable formatting options.
  • .netCHARTING is a comprehensive charting library that provides the ability to export charts to various image and document formats in WinForms applications.
  • ProEssentials by GigaSoft integrates into WinForms apps and offers chart export to various formats and includes options for exporting underlying data in editable text form.

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

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Manage Messy Data in your JavaScript Application

February 2, 2026
Use Wijmo's JavaScript DataGrid to transform messy data into clean, consistent, and easy-to-work-with information.

Wijmo is a cutting-edge collection of over 100 high-performance JavaScript UI controls designed for modern enterprise applications. Built for speed and flexibility, Wijmo empowers developers to deliver superior user experiences with fully responsive, touch-friendly, and accessible components.

In this blog post, MESCIUS Product Manager Joel Parks demonstrates effective strategies for handling complex and unstructured data using FlexGrid, Wijmo's high-performance JavaScript datagrid for modern web and mobile applications. Topics include:

  • Why Messy Data is so Hard to Work With
  • How FlexGrid Helps You Make Sense of Messy Data
  • Automatically Bind Data to Any JSON Structure
  • Clean Up Dirty Data With Formatters and CellTemplates
  • Validate Data Directly in the Grid

Detailed sample code is included to help you along the way.

Read the complete blog and learn how to use Wijmo's FlexGrid to handle the quirks and imperfections of real-world datasets.

Wijmo is licensed per developer. Developer Licenses are perpetual and include 1 year Subscription which provides upgrades, including bug fixes and new features. See our Wijmo licensing page for full details.

Learn more on our Wijmo product page.

Celebrating 5 Year Partnership with Jugaad

February 2, 2026
ComponentSource and Jugaad have worked together for the past 5 years to help developers integrate PDF rendering capabilities into applications.

ComponentSource and Jugaad have collaborated for over five years, working together to support developers building modern applications that rely on advanced PDF functionality. Jugaad provides robust SDKs and developer tools designed for high-performance PDF rendering, viewing, annotation, and manipulation across mobile and desktop platforms.

A key highlight of this partnership is the RadaeePDF Classic SDK for Android, Jugaad’s flagship product sold by ComponentSource, which enables developers to quickly integrate professional-grade PDF rendering, annotation, creation, and multimedia support into Android applications across smartphones, tablets, and other devices.

This partnership enables ComponentSource to differentiate its portfolio with a proven, enterprise-ready PDF solution while leveraging its global sales, marketing, and support network to deliver Jugaad’s products to developers worldwide.

Learn more about Jugaad.

Unlock Powerful Analysis with Formula-Driven Logic

January 30, 2026
Combine calculation engines, cross-sheet references, and sparklines to transform spreadsheets into reliable tools for data analysis and reporting.

Formulas, calculations, and logic features form the analytical core of spreadsheet components, enabling data to be transformed into meaningful insights. These capabilities allow spreadsheets to move beyond static data entry by supporting dynamic calculations, rule-based behavior, and real-time feedback as data changes. A robust implementation ensures accuracy, consistency, and performance, making spreadsheets suitable for everything from simple models to complex, enterprise-grade analytical scenarios.

Common features include:

  • Formula / function support provides a comprehensive library of built-in functions and calculation operators to perform mathematical, statistical, logical, and financial operations.
  • Cross-worksheet calculations enable formulas to reference data across multiple sheets, supporting complex models and consolidated reporting.
  • Conditional formatting applies visual rules to cells based on their values or formula results, helping users quickly identify trends, exceptions, or thresholds.
  • Sparklines offer compact, in-cell visualizations that display data patterns and changes at a glance without requiring full charts.
  • Data validation enforces rules on data entry, such as value ranges or list constraints, to help maintain data integrity and reduce errors.

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

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