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用 Windows 11 紧凑型主题整理您的 UI

2月 12, 2024
Telerik UI for WinForms 2024 Q1 添加新的 Windows 11 浅色和深色紧凑主题，为您的应用程序提供现代、节省空间的 UI。

Telerik UI for WinForms is a comprehensive UI library offering over 160 versatile controls designed to streamline the development of modern, data-rich desktop applications. With features like built-in High DPI support, extensive customization options, and components ranging from grids and charts to schedulers and rich text boxes, it empowers developers to craft visually appealing and feature-packed Windows Forms applications.

The Telerik UI for WinForms 2024 Q1 update adds new Windows 11 Light and Dark compact themes, empowering developers to deliver modern, space-optimized UIs tailored to user preferences. These compact alternatives to the existing Windows 11 themes enhance application aesthetics, align with the latest design trends, and cater to users who prefer more compact interfaces. Users will enjoy improved focus and clarity with the uncluttered interface, ideal for multitasking and complex workflows.

To see a full list of what's new in 2024 Q1, see our release notes.

Telerik UI for WinForms is licensed per developer and is available as a perpetual license with a one year support subscription, which is available in three tiers: Lite, Priority or Ultimate. See our Telerik UI for WinForms licensing page for full details.

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从 AI 提示符生成数据库

2月 12, 2024
Altova MobileTogether 9.1 添加一个可以根据自然语言提示无需编码创建数据库的 AI 助手。

Altova MobileTogether is a rapid app development platform that empowers anyone, regardless of coding experience, to build sophisticated data-driven apps for all mobile and desktop platforms. With its visual UI design, drag-and-drop functionality, and powerful Action Tree programming language, MobileTogether streamlines the development process, enabling you to create custom database apps, integrate with backend systems, and deploy secure solutions swiftly and cost-effectively.

The MobileTogether 9.1 release speeds up business app development with a new integrated AI Assistant. This no-code solution eliminates the traditional, time-consuming process of database design, empowering you to build robust and functional apps faster than ever. Simply communicate your data needs through natural language prompts, and the AI Assistant swiftly generates a full-featured database structure, including tables and sample data. This intelligent automation frees you from technical complexities and allows you to focus on what truly matters - crafting an exceptional user experience and refining your app's functionality.

To see a full list of what's new in version 9.1, see our release notes.

MobileTogether is licensed per server core as an annual subscription. See our MobileTogether licensing page for full details.

For more information, visit our MobileTogether product page.

将 JSON 数据集成到您的 ASP.NET Core 报表中

2月 12, 2024
选择支持 JSON 格式的报表组件可为适应性报表提供互操作性和动态数据处理。

JSON support lets reporting tools directly use data in the human-readable JavaScript Object Notation format, unlocking flexibility, ease-of-use, and real-time insights. JSON enabled reports can directly consume diverse data, bypassing rigid schemas, thanks to the format's source-agnostic nature. This empowers developers with ease-of-use and efficiency, as JSON's readability simplifies integration and reduces code. Additionally, JSON seamlessly handles dynamic data, enabling real-time reporting for ever-changing insights.

Several ASP.NET Core reporting controls offer the ability to connect to JSON data sources including:

  • DevExpress Reports (Multi-Platform) (part of DevExpress Reporting) is a rich reporting solution that supports information from any data source, including JSON.
  • ActiveReports.NET by MESCIUS offers JSON data connectivity for .NET 8 applications, featuring a user-friendly report designer and flexible report components.
  • Telerik Reporting provides a powerful JSON data source component, allowing easy data aggregation, filtering and formatting in ASP.NET Core applications.
  • Stimulsoft Reports.Web provides intuitive design tools, supports connecting to a JSON data source, and can link data to a report via the report designer or with code.

For an in-depth analysis of features and price, visit our ASP.NET Core Reporting Controls comparison.

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有助于用户用页面缩略图浏览 PDF

2月 12, 2024
带有支持缩略图导航的 PDF 组件为用户提供了一个熟悉的界面，用于在您的 WPF 应用中无缝浏览文档。

Thumbnail navigation, a feature in many PDF readers, offers a visual and efficient way of browsing and switching between pages in a document. It presents miniature representations of each page, typically in a sidebar or panel, providing a visual overview of the document's content. It allows users to quickly scan content, identify sections, and jump directly to the desired page with a single click. This method is faster and more intuitive than scrolling or manually entering page numbers, making the information within the PDF more easily accessible.

Several PDF components for WPF offer thumbnail navigation including:

  • Telerik UI PDF for WPF (part of Telerik UI for WPF) allows you to display thumbnails for intuitive page navigation within your WPF apps.
  • ComponentOne Studio WPF PDF (part of ComponentOne Studio WPF by MESCIUS) enhances the user experience with easy-to-implement thumbnail navigation for quick document browsing in WPF projects.
  • ComPDFKit PDF SDK for Windows features advanced PDF tools and thumbnail navigation support, optimizing document workflows and user experience in any Windows application.
  • Syncfusion WPF PDF (part of Syncfusion Essential Studio Enterprise) provides comprehensive PDF viewing, editing, and thumbnail navigation capabilities, ensuring efficient document handling in WPF environments.

For an in-depth analysis of features and price, visit our WPF PDF Components for comparison.

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用 SSL 保护您的 .NET 8 App 通信

2月 9, 2024
使用支持 SSL 的通信组件验证 Internet 连接并提高了数据传输安全性。

SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) is a cryptographic protocol that authenticates Internet connections and allows data encryption and decryption during network interactions. Communications components for .NET 8 with SSL support give full control over the SSL authentication process, including the ability to accept or reject certificates based on specific certificate parameters. This ensures the encryption of data transmitted between web servers and clients, enhancing data privacy, integrity, and authentication.

Several .NET 8 communications components include SSL support, such as:

  • IPWorks .NET Edition by /n software offers comprehensive SSL control for secure Internet communications in .NET 8 applications, with detailed certificate management capabilities.
  • Rebex SFTP for .NET, made for C# and VB.NET developers, is a client library that has an IFtp interface that supports SSL and facilitates the secure transfer of files.
  • MailBee.NET IMAP by Afterlogic supports Secure Sockets Layers and enables .NET 8 applications to securely manage email on IMAP4 servers.
  • SocketTools .NET Edition by Catalyst Development Corp. provides a wide range of Internet protocols with customizable SSL certificate authentication, enhancing security in .NET 8 networking applications.

For an in-depth analysis of features and price, visit our .NET 8 Communications and Messaging comparison.

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