.NET 7 WinForms 新聞

精確跟蹤網路路徑

11月 14, 2025
.NET 元件中對 TraceRoute 的支援有助於開發人員診斷延遲、對應封包路由，以及最佳化網路應用程式中的效能。

TraceRoute is a network diagnostic protocol used in .NET Communications and Messaging controls to determine the path packets take from the source to a destination across an IP network. It works by sending packets with incrementally increasing Time-To-Live (TTL) values, which prompts routers along the path to return error messages that help identify each hop and measure transit delays. This functionality is particularly useful for monitoring network latency, diagnosing connectivity issues, and understanding the routing behavior of networks in distributed systems. By integrating TraceRoute into a .NET application, developers gain visibility into network paths, enabling more informed troubleshooting and performance optimization of communication processes.

Several .NET Comms & Messaging components offer support for TraceRoute protocol including:

  • IPWorks .NET Edition by /n software lets you perform a TraceRoute to map network hops to a designated host and analyze latency across each segment.
  • PowerTCP Sockets for .NET by Dart Communications supports an asynchronous TraceRoute feature to identify packet‑routing paths and measure round‑trip delays.
  • SocketTools .NET Edition by Catalyst Development Corp. allows a TraceRoute operation by sending timed‑echo packets with incremental hop limits to detect intermediate routers.

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

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生成符合協助工具標準的 PDF

11月 14, 2025
TX Text Control .NET 34.0 添加對 PDF/UA 標準的支援，確保數位文件可訪問並符合全球法規。

TX Text Control .NET is a royalty-free, fully programmable document editor that empowers developers to add rich WYSIWYG word processing to desktop and web applications across various platforms. It provides everything from comprehensive text formatting and mail merge to PDF creation and processing, all through a robust API and intuitive user interface.

The TX Text Control .NET 34.0 Enterprise now supports the PDF/UA (Universal Accessibility) standard, enabling developers to generate PDF documents that comply with ISO 14289-1 accessibility guidelines. This update ensures that documents are properly structured and tagged for assistive technologies like screen readers, helping organizations meet legal and regulatory requirements for accessible digital content. With this enhancement, TX Text Control makes it easier to deliver inclusive, compliant PDFs across industries where accessibility is essential, such as government, healthcare, and education.

To see a full list of what's new in version 34.0, see our release notes.

TX Text Control .NET for Windows Forms and TX Text Control .NET for WPF are licensed per developer and are available as a Perpetual License with a 12 month support and maintenance subscription. See our TX Text Control .NET for Windows Forms licensing page or TX Text Control .NET for WPF licensing page for full details.

TX Text Control .NET is available to buy in the following products:

用權限切換簡化 PDF 匯出設定

11月 13, 2025
ActiveReports.NET v19.2 添加用於 Web 檢視器 PDF 匯出的權限設定面板，從而能夠精細控制使用者互動。

ActiveReports.NET from MESCIUS, is a comprehensive reporting solution for developers building applications in .NET. It helps 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 v19.2 update introduces configurable permissions for PDFs exported from Web Viewers, allowing developers to apply precise controls over how end users interact with generated documents. By enabling encryption and selecting permissions such as copying, printing, annotating, modifying, filling forms, and accessing content through assistive readers, developers can enforce security, compliance, and workflow requirements directly within the export process. This update optimizes permission management across the JS Viewer, Blazor Viewer, and ASP.NET WebViewer, providing a consistent and efficient way to govern document behavior without additional code or external tooling.

To see a full list of what's new in v19.2, 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.

將圖像添加到網格單元格以獲得視覺上下文

11月 10, 2025
直接在網格單元格內顯示圖像，使資訊立即清晰，提高可用性、視覺吸引力和整體資料理解。

Displaying an image within a grid cell allows developers to combine visual and textual data, making information more intuitive and engaging. This feature enables images such as icons, product photos, or user avatars to appear directly alongside related values, providing immediate visual context and helping users quickly interpret complex datasets. The result is a more dynamic and user-friendly interface that enhances clarity, recognition, and overall usability. Common use cases include showing product images in inventory lists, employee photos in directories, or country flags in international sales reports, allowing users to connect visuals with data for faster understanding and improved decision-making.

Many .NET WinForms grid controls support displaying images within cells, including:

  • DevExpress WinForms Data Grid (part of DevExpress WinForms) lets you embed images directly in cells, enriching data presentation with intuitive, visually informative elements.
  • Telerik UI for WinForms GridView (part of Telerik UI for WinForms) enables image display inside cells, combining visuals with data to create polished, interactive grid interfaces.
  • FlexGrid for WinForms (part of ComponentOne Studio WinForms by MESCIUS) allows you to display images alongside text, creating visually engaging data views.
  • Infragistics WinDataGrid (part of Infragistics Ultimate UI for Windows Forms) facilitates image integration within cells for enhanced clarity across complex data sets.

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

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用靈活的縮放視窗導航圖表

10月 29, 2025
LightningChart .NET v12.4.1 添加 LiteZoomBar，讓使用者能夠在專注於關鍵區域以揭示複雜資料中的模式的同時查看完整的資料集。

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 v12.4.1 update enhances data visualization and navigation, allowing developers to display an overview of the entire dataset alongside a zoomed-in chart view - improving context awareness when analyzing large or complex data. The new LiteZoomBar offers a lightweight, memory-efficient alternative for applications requiring optimized performance. This tool provides greater control and efficiency in exploring and interpreting chart data.

To see a full list of what's new in v12.4.1, 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.