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用 XML 树导航简化了报表设计

10月 24, 2024
ActiveReports.NET v18.2 通过直观的树状结构可以轻松导航和解释复杂的 XML 数据，从而提高了工作效率。

ActiveReports.NET from MESCIUS, is a comprehensive reporting solution for developers building applications in .NET. It empowers you to design and deliver visually appealing reports through user-friendly designers and a wide range of controls. ActiveReports simplifies report creation and distribution with a versatile API, rich data source connectivity, and support for multiple export formats. This translates to increased developer productivity and improved end-user experience with powerful reporting functionalities within your .NET applications.

The ActiveReports.NET v18.2 update enhances the XML Data Display in the Web Designer by introducing a tree structure for data fields, making it significantly easier to navigate and understand complex XML data. This intuitive format allows developers to quickly explore hierarchical data structures, streamlining the data binding process and reducing the effort required to interpret XML data. As a result, developers can focus more on designing reports efficiently rather than spending time deciphering the data itself, leading to a more productive and user-friendly report development experience.

To see a full list of what's new in 18.2, see our release notes.

ActiveReports.NET is licensed per developer and is available with or without a 12 month support and maintenance subscription. See our ActiveReports.NET licensing page for full details.

Learn more on our ActiveReports.NET product page.

限制在 WPF 应用程序中修改网格数据

10月 23, 2024
在 WPF 网格应用程序中将列显示为只读的功能让您可以在保持可见性的同时保护数据完整性和一致性。

Read-only columns in a data grid are vertically displayed fields that are not editable by users, but can still be viewed. These columns typically display information that is derived from other data or is considered static and should not be altered. By stopping users from directly modifying certain content, developers can ensure data integrity and consistency while still providing full visibility. This feature prevents accidental or intentional changes that might disrupt the system's functionality. Such restrictions streamline workflows by distinguishing between editable and non-editable data, reducing the risk of errors and improving overall system reliability.

Several WPF grid components allow you to display read-only columns, including:

  • DevExpress WPF Data Grid (part of DevExpress WPF) allows you to designate specific cells as read-only, ensuring data integrity by preventing unwanted edits.
  • FlexGrid for WPF (part of ComponentOne Studio WPF by MESCIUS) provides functionality to mark columns as read-only, enhancing control over user access and data protection.
  • Xceed DataGrid for WPF by Xceed Software helps maintain data consistency and security by restricting editing via read-only mode for any portion of the grid.
  • Infragistics XamDataGrid for WPF (part of Infragistics Ultimate UI for WPF) enables read-only configuration to protect sensitive data from modification whilst maintaining visibility.

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

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轻松设计软件安装程序和设置软件包

10月 23, 2024
具有安装程序和安装程序创作功能的安装工具使您能够创建自定义软件包以简化安装过程。

Installer and setup authoring tools are essential for developers and IT professionals when creating efficient and user-friendly software installation packages. These tools allow users to design and customize installation workflows for desktop, web, and enterprise applications. They offer a variety of features to streamline the setup process, ensure compatibility with different operating systems, and facilitate deployment across various environments. From creating executable (.exe) and Microsoft Installer (.msi) files to offering UI customization and silent installation options, these tools enable efficient and user-friendly software deployment.

Common features include:

  • Shortcut Creation allows developers to easily create shortcuts during installation to the installed application on the user's desktop or program menus.
  • New Project Wizards provide a guided setup process, simplifying the creation of installation packages by following the on-screen wizard step by step.
  • Silent Installations allow you to build installation packages that can run without user interaction, making them ideal for large-scale deployments or unattended setups.
  • EXE Authoring enables you to design and package applications into executable (.exe) files for easy installation and execution.
  • MSI Authoring facilitates the creation of Microsoft Installer (.msi) packages, a standard format used for Windows installations.
  • Setup Themes allow developers to customize the appearance of their installation packages with different preset themes and skins to match their branding.
  • UI Designers offer a visual interface for designing the look and feel of the installation process, allowing for a customized user experience.

For an in-depth analysis of features and price, visit our installation tools comparison.

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轻松将计算值合并到文本元素中

10月 23, 2024
Stimulsoft Dashboards.WEB 2024.4.1 允许用户通过在文本仪表板元素中创建度量来增强其仪表板。

Stimulsoft Dashboards.WEB is a versatile suite of tools for crafting interactive data visualizations for web and desktop applications. It empowers developers to embed intuitive dashboards across various platforms, using the platform-specific components or a centralized cloud designer. With rich data analysis elements, extensive customization options, and pre-built templates, Stimulsoft Dashboards helps you transform complex data into clear, actionable insights for any audience.

The Stimulsoft Dashboards.WEB 2024.4.1 release adds the ability to create Measures within the Text dashboard element, which significantly enhances the flexibility and functionality of dashboards by allowing users to dynamically incorporate calculated values into text elements. This feature enables more informative and contextualized reports, as users can seamlessly display and update relevant metrics directly within the text, eliminating the need for separate data visualization components. This not only streamlines dashboard creation but also improves data accessibility and understanding for end-users.

To see a full list of what's new in 2024.4.1, see our release notes.

Stimulsoft Dashboards.WEB is licensed per developer and is available as a perpetual license with 1 year support and maintenance. See our Stimulsoft Dashboards.WEB licensing page for full details.

Stimulsoft Dashboards.WEB is available in the following products:

用 3D 功能解锁速度和流畅性

10月 23, 2024
LightningChart .NET v12.1.1 通过改进的缩放、旋转和平移功能增强了 2D 和 3D 交互，从而改进了大型数据集的导航。

LightningChart .NET is a high-performance data visualization library designed for .NET developers working with WPF, WinForms, and UWP applications. It offers GPU-accelerated rendering for smooth real-time visualization of massive datasets, exceeding billions of data points. This library supports a wide variety of chart types, including 2D, 3D, polar, and geographic maps, along with extensive customization options for each. LightningChart .NET is a powerful tool for developers creating demanding data visualization applications requiring exceptional performance.

The LightningChart .NET v12.1.1 update delivers a substantial performance boost to 3D interactions, particularly for large surface-rendering objects such as SurfaceGridSeries3D, SurfaceMeshSeries3D, and MeshModel. This improvement allows for faster zooming, rotating, and panning, significantly enhancing the efficiency of workflows involving complex 3D models. Developers working on mid-level systems will experience at least double the performance, while high-end graphics setups can achieve up to a tenfold increase in speed. These optimizations enable smoother and more responsive interaction with large datasets, leading to more productive and seamless user experiences when working in demanding 3D environments.

To see a full list of what's new in v12.1.1, see our release notes.

LightningChart .NET is available per developer in packages for either WPF, WinForms, UWP or all 3. Each package comes as a subscription license (with 1 or 2 years of limited support), or a perpetual license (with 1 or 2 years of Standard or Premium support). Floating licenses and site licenses are available upon request. See our LightningChart .NET licensing page for full details.

Learn more on our LightningChart .NET product page.