Reporting 新闻

在报表中包含可扫描条码

4月 27, 2026
用条码提高报表准确性，实现快速、可靠的数据采集、系统集成并增强可追溯性。

Barcodes in reports involve adding machine readable codes, such as QR codes or linear barcodes, into printed or digital reports to enable quick scanning and automated data capture. This improves accuracy by reducing manual entry, increases efficiency through faster access to information, and supports integration with systems like inventory, CRM, or ERP platforms. It also enhances traceability for tracking items, documents, or transactions. Common use cases include inventory management, order processing, healthcare records, and invoice or ticket verification where speed and reliability are essential.

Several .NET WinForms Reporting controls include Barcodes including:

  • DevExpress Reporting lets you incorporate barcodes into reports for accurate data capture, improved traceability, and integration across systems.
  • TX Text Control .NET for Windows Forms Professional facilitates barcode integration within documents and reports, enabling reliable data capture, and improved tracking.
  • ActiveReports.NET Standard by MESCIUS allows you to embed barcodes in reports to enhance accuracy, accelerate processing, and connect efficiently with applications.
  • FastReport .NET WinForms lets you add barcodes to reports for fast scanning, reduced errors, enhanced traceability, and smooth data exchange with connected systems.

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

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探索 JavaScript 报表中的嵌套数据区域

4月 24, 2026
使用 ActiveReportsJS 创建丰富的主详细报表，其可清晰展示相关和层级数据。

ActiveReportsJS is a powerful, lightweight reporting tool designed to integrate advanced reporting capabilities into any JavaScript application. ActiveReportsJS enables developers to create, view, export, and print richly formatted reports entirely on the client side - with zero server dependencies.

In this blog post, MESCIUS Product Consultant Victor Stahlman demonstrates how to build nested data regions in ActiveReportsJS to create master-detail reports that display related data, such as customers and their orders, within a structured layout. He walks your through configuring datasets, nesting controls like Lists and Tables, and applying filters to correctly link and present hierarchical data relationships in your reports. Key topics include:

  • Growth vs. Static Data Regions
  • Understanding the Master-Detail Concept
  • Choosing the Report Type
  • Building the Report Structure

By implementing nested data regions in ActiveReportsJS, you can transform flat datasets into structured, master-detail reports that are easier to read and analyze.

Read the complete blog to get started building scalable, dynamic JavaScript reports that deliver more meaningful insights to your users.

ActiveReportsJS is licensed on an annual subscription or perpetual basis and is available as a Single Deployment License for non-commercial use, and as a Single Domain License or Unlimited Domain License for commercial and/or SaaS use. See our ActiveReportsJS licensing page for full details.

For more information, visit our ActiveReportsJS product page.

将报表连接到云电子表格数据

4月 16, 2026
FastReport .NET Ultimate 可以直接访问报表中的实时 Google Sheets 数据，从而实现与云托管源的集成。

FastReport .NET Ultimate is a comprehensive reporting solution for developers working within the Microsoft .NET ecosystem. It supports the creation, design, and delivery of rich, interactive reports across Windows Forms, ASP.NET, MVC, and .NET Core applications. The Ultimate edition includes server deployment capabilities and extensive export options, such as PDF, Excel, Word, and HTML. It connects to various data sources, including SQL databases and business objects, providing flexibility for enterprise-level reporting. With the integrated FastReport Online Designer, users can edit reports directly in their browsers, enabling efficient collaboration and modern, full-featured report design across both desktop and web platforms.

The latest FastReport .NET Ultimate update introduces support for Google Sheets as a data source, allowing reports to connect directly to cloud-based spreadsheets. It enables developers and data professionals to work with up-to-date information without manual data transfers, making it easier to incorporate shared or frequently updated datasets into reports. It simplifies access to external data while maintaining the familiar reporting experience, making it particularly useful for teams already relying on Google Sheets for data management.

FastReport .NET Ultimate is licensed per named user and is available as a perpetual license with a one-year subscription for updates and support. See our FastReport .NET Ultimate licensing page for full details.

For more information, visit our FastReport .NET Ultimate product page.

应用带有计算字段的自定义表达式

4月 13, 2026
通过合并字段、启用灵活分组和排序，并减少对源代码变更的依赖，将报表转化为有意义的见解。

Calculated fields in reports allow you to apply custom expressions to one or more data fields, enabling data to be transformed directly within the reporting environment. This makes it possible to create new metrics such as percentages, ratios, or combined values without changing the underlying data source. As a result, reporting becomes more flexible and efficient, helping users uncover deeper insights and tailor outputs to specific needs. Calculated fields can also be used to group and sort data dynamically, improving how information is organized and presented. Common use cases include calculating profit margins, creating performance indicators, and combining fields to enhance report clarity.

Several .NET reporting controls offer calculated field functionality including:

  • DevExpress Reporting lets you create calculated fields to transform data, build custom metrics, and enable flexible grouping and sorting within reports.
  • Telerik Reporting allows you to define calculated fields that combine data sources, generate meaningful insights, and enhance report organisation through grouping.
  • Stimulsoft Reports.NET facilitates calculated fields to process data using expressions, create tailored values, and improve report clarity with advanced grouping capabilities.
  • FastReport .NET WEB lets you use calculated fields to manipulate report data, derive new metrics, and organise information through custom sorting and grouping.

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

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用条件格式突出显示关键见解

4月 2, 2026
用条件可视化突出显示优化报表，可提高数据清晰度，加快见解发现并支持加快决策。

Conditional formatting in reports refers to the automatic application of visual styles such as colours, icons, or data bars based on specific rules or values within the data. This technique enhances reporting by making key information immediately visible, improving readability, and enabling faster, more informed decision making. By dynamically highlighting thresholds, trends, and anomalies, conditional formatting reduces the need for manual analysis while ensuring consistency across reports. Common use cases include flagging underperforming KPIs in financial dashboards, highlighting overdue tasks in project reports, visualising sales performance against targets, and identifying outliers in large datasets. Overall, it transforms static data into intuitive, actionable insights that are easier for users to interpret at a glance.

Several .NET reporting components allow you to apply conditional formatting, including:

  • ActiveReports.NET Standard by MESCIUS allows you to define flexible conditional formatting expressions that dynamically adjust report visuals.
  • DevExpress Reporting lets you apply advanced conditional formatting rules to highlight trends, emphasize key metrics, and deliver visually insightful, data-driven reports.
  • Stimulsoft Reports.NET facilitates intuitive conditional formatting with rich visual options, enabling users to customize data presentation and instantly identify patterns and insights.
  • FastReport .NET WEB lets you implement rule-based conditional formatting in web reports, enhancing clarity, guiding user focus, and improving real-time data analysis.

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

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