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.NETアプリでWordファイルをPDFに変換

2月 12, 2024
.NETアプリケーション内で編集可能なWord文書から、普遍的にサポートされ、安全で共有可能なPDFを直接作成

Word to PDF conversion streamlines the transfer of editable Word documents into universally shareable and platform-independent PDFs. This functionality empowers developers to offer document preservation and secure distribution directly within their applications. Users can convert reports, forms, or agreements into PDFs with consistent formatting and layout, ensuring content integrity and accessibility across various devices and software.

Several .NET components offer Word to PDF conversion including:

  • DevExpress PDF Document API - (part of DevExpress Office File API) facilitates Word-to-PDF conversion preserving formatting and enabling PDF/A compliance.
  • ImageGear for .NET by Accusoft converts Word documents to high-fidelity PDFs, retaining intricate layouts and embedded objects.
  • Office Server Document Converter (OSDC) by Antenna House leverages Word-to-PDF conversion, ensuring seamless integration and high scalability.
  • GroupDocs.Conversion for .NET converts Word documents to PDFs offering batch processing, password features and advanced customization options.

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

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Windows 11のコンパクトテーマでUIをわかりやすく

2月 12, 2024
Telerik UI for WinForms 2024 Q1では、新しいWindows 11のライトとダークのコンパクトテーマが追加され、アプリにモダンでスペース効率の高いUIを提供

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.

Telerik UI for WinForms is available to buy in the following products:

JSONデータをASP.NET Coreレポートに統合

2月 12, 2024
JSON形式に対応したレポートコンポーネントを選択することで、相互運用性のある動的なデータ処理が行え、柔軟なレポートが作成可能

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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ページサムネールに対応したPDFナビゲーション

2月 12, 2024
サムネール ナビゲーションに対応したPDFコンポーネントは、馴染みのあるインターフェイスを採用することで、WPFアプリ内のドキュメントをシームレスに閲覧可能

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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SSLで.NET 8 アプリの通信セキュリティを保護

2月 9, 2024
SSL対応の通信コンポーネントを使用して、インターネットの接続を認証し、データ転送のセキュリティを強化

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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