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在 WPF 应用程序中轻松可视化进度

10月 10, 2024
靶心图提供了一种紧凑、易于理解的数据可视化方法，结合了多个指标来衡量性能。

A bullet chart (or bullet graph) is a streamlined bar chart that effectively conveys key performance metrics in relation to targets. It features a single bar representing the main value, overlaid with shaded regions indicating qualitative ranges (e.g., "poor," "average," "good"), and a line marking the target. This minimalist design offers a clear, at-a-glance assessment of performance, making it well-suited for dashboards and reports where space is limited and focus on essential metrics is paramount.

Several WPF charting components support bullet graphs:

  • Telerik WPF Chart (part of Telerik UI for WPF) offers a bullet graph component, with fully customizable elements, that facilitates easily comprehensible performance tracking.
  • Actipro Micro Charts for WPF by Actipro Software provides compact bullet graphs for performance visualization, ideal for embedding within dashboards or summary reports.
  • Infragistics WPF Charts (part of Infragistics Ultimate UI for WPF) enables effective progress analysis through bullet graphs, displaying qualitative ranges and targets.
  • Syncfusion WPF Chart (part of Syncfusion Essential Studio Enterprise) also supports bullet graphs, allowing users to monitor progress against benchmarks in a concise, clear format.

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

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用 3D 地图提升数据可视化

10月 10, 2024
Stimulsoft Reports.WPF 2024.4.1 为用户提供 3D 视图和可自定义的地图选项，从而增强了地理数据分析。

Stimulsoft Reports.WPF is a powerful reporting component for Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) that provides rich rendering, viewing, printing, and exporting capabilities, allowing users to easily create, customize, and execute complex reports with minimal code, featuring a designer, data binding, WYSIWYG printing, and support for multiple export formats.

The Stimulsoft Reports.WPF 2024.4.1 release adds 3D support for maps in reports which allows for a more engaging and detailed visualization of geographic data. This feature can be easily turned on or off through the component editor or by using the Show 3D property, offering greater flexibility and making it easier to analyze spatial data with enhanced clarity.

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

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

Stimulsoft Reports.WPF is available in the following products:

使用 MySQL 9.0 管理和开发数据库

10月 10, 2024
Devart 推出的 dbForge MySQL 产品系列添加对 MySQL 9.0 的支持，从而使用户能够利用最新功能。

Devart's dbForge MySQL products offer a comprehensive suite of tools for managing, developing, and administering MySQL and MariaDB databases. These tools include dbForge Studio for MySQL, a universal IDE with features like query execution, routine development, and database object management; dbForge Compare Bundle, facilitating schema and data comparison and synchronization; dbForge Data Generator for creating realistic test data; dbForge Documenter for generating database documentation; dbForge Query Builder for visually creating and editing complex queries; and other specialized tools for tasks like schema comparison, data comparison, and data generation.

The latest releases dbForge MySQL release add support for MySQL 9.0, ensuring seamless compatibility with the latest MySQL version and allowing users to leverage the new features and performance improvements it offers. These include enhanced JSON and spatial data handling and improved window functions. By supporting MySQL 9.0, Devart enables users to work with the most up-to-date MySQL environment and benefit from its advanced capabilities.

To see a full list of what's new in 10.1.24, see our release notes for dbForge Data Compare, Data Generator, Documenter, Query Builder, Schema Compare, and Studio.

Devart dbForge MySQL products are licensed per user and are available as an Annual or Perpetual License with a 12 month support and maintenance subscription. See our licensing pages for Data Compare, Data Generator, Documenter, Query Builder, Schema Compare, and Studio.

The dbForge MySQL range includes the following products:

在 .NET 8 WinForms 应用程序中使用主题数据编辑器

10月 9, 2024
使用主题自定义您的数据输入控件，为数据输入创建具有一致且更具可读性设计美学的应用程序。

Data editors are user interface components designed to facilitate the viewing, input, modification, and management of data within applications. The visual appearance and styling of these components can often be customized to improve readability, user focus, and comfort during data manipulation and analysis tasks. This can include adjusting factors colors, fonts, layouts, and overall design aesthetics. Theming not only enhances the visual appeal of the data editor but also improves its usability and accessibility for users, whilst also creating a more cohesive and personalized experience which can be aligned with the organization's branding.

Several .NET 8 WinForms data editor collections allow you to apply themes, including:

For an in-depth analysis of features and price, visit our comparison of .NET 8 WinForms data editor collections.

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Mootools Software 加入 ComponentSource

10月 9, 2024
ComponentSource 与 Mootools Software 合作，为开发人员提供专用于 3D 和网格优化的工具。

ComponentSource, a leading provider of software development tools, has announced a new partnership with Mootools, a Windows-based data integration and management platform. This collaboration aims to enable developers to easily manage 3D assets and optimize their projects.

MooTools Software specializes in 3D and mesh optimization tools for professionals in gaming, animation, and visual effects. It provides standalone software for optimizing 3D assets, reducing polygon counts, and improving real-time engine performance, as well as plugins that integrate with leading 3D platforms. MooTools products streamline 3D workflows, optimize assets to improve both system performance and visual quality, and are essential tools for professionals in industries relying on complex 3D graphics in demanding environments.

By partnering with MooTools, ComponentSource expands its portfolio to include advanced 3D and mesh optimization tools, offering its customers cutting-edge solutions for improving asset performance, enhancing visual quality, and streamlining workflows in industries relying on complex 3D graphics. This partnership also strengthens ComponentSource's position as a leading provider of software development solutions, addressing the growing demand for high-performance 3D optimization tools and streamlined asset management in industries such as gaming, animation, and visual effects.

Mootools Software offers several products including:

  • 3DBrowser Pro - Organize, convert, and optimize 3D data, including mesh decimation and automated web-ready model simplification.
  • Polygon Cruncher - Optimize 3D meshes by reducing polygon counts up to 95% while preserving detail.
  • Polygon Cruncher SDK - Integrate advanced 3D mesh optimization into custom applications.

For more information, visit our Mootools Software publisher page.