FastReport VCL 2023.2

This major update combines the core products for Delphi and Lazarus into a single ecosystem.

• One installation system with online authorization - install and update all your products at once.
• Shared release system - major releases are a shared release of all products.
• Shared library for all products - fixes and new functions are available in several products.

Core Library

• There are new Core, Core Graphics, and Core Localization packages combining products into one ecosystem.
• The product localization system has been changed. Now it does not require you to rebuild packages: it is enough to install language packs during installation, add the TfrLocalizationController component, and select the desired language.

FastReport VCL

• The system for editing and using styles in the report designer has been revised. The new mode allows you to: create, edit and assign styles when designing reports. You can:
  • Select style table mode.
  • Create new custom styles and color schemes that fit your report.
  • Change report object styles.
  • Switch between ready-made solutions.
• Style tables are supported in rendered reports and allow you to change the style without rebuilding. These styles are saved to the rendered report file to allow report distribution to other users. Each user can choose their style.

Composite barcodes

• Added a new container object for composite barcodes.
• The object has ready-made settings for the following composite barcodes: EAN 8+2, EAN 8+5, EAN 13+2, and EAN 13+5.

Report Tools

• Added the ability to print in multiple threads. Each thread can print to the printer without blocking others.
• Improved digital signature object for PDF export. Now you can supplement the signature with the current signed date, name and other additional information.
• Override and replace the standard export dialog,
• PDF export can now handle translucent SVG images.
• Improved report compatibility between Lazarus and Delphi.