Released: Sep 28, 2011

Updates in this release

Updates in 2011.2

• Save a Copy - A new option to save a copy of any item in the data dictionary has been added. This feature will significantly speed up the process of creating new elements.
• Filters and Queries - In all previous versions, filtration was processed mostly by the report generator. In the new version, users choose themselves how to filter - using the report generator or using an SQL query. If you are using the SQL query, the report generator will make changes of the SQL query text using a special algorithm, based on the specified filtration options. Filtration options are specified in the data band.
• New Import Tool - You can now import from Report Sharp-Shooter format. The utility supports the main elements of the product.
• Sorting and Filtration of Business Objects - Sorting and filtration is now possible for business objects. You can setup sorting and filtration using a standard editing dialog in the Data band. The configuration interface is exactly the same as for data sources.
• Collapsing Hierarchical Reports - Using the collapsing function it is possible minimize redundant information in reports and, at the same time, provide this information only if needed.
• New Installer - This utility helps you to install or remove Stimulsoft Reports assemblies into the GAC. The tool is also a great help when using the NGEN utility in conjunction with Stimulsoft Reports assemblies.
• Google Docs and Storing Reports - All Stimulsoft report designers can now keep their reports in the Google Cloud. All you need is a GMail account.
• New Functions - A new feature has been added to the data dictionary - ToWordsFa. The function converts a number to string in words in Persian. This feature is available in all versions of the report generator.
• Support for Dirhams in ToCurrencyWords - DHS (Dirham) has been added to the list of supported currencies.
• New Chart Types - Bubble, Radar Point, Radar Line, and Radar Area.
• New Assistant - Options Helper - This tool helps you to understand report generator options and creates a list of changed parameters. This list can be loaded in your program to quickly initialize report generator properties.
• Border.Topmost Property - This feature expands the visual abilities of reports.
• Optimization - Stimulsoft have optimized the report designer for working with very large reports. This was done in WPF, WinForms and Silverlight versions of the report designer.
• Interacting with Charts - The new version comes with a new chart builder engine. It has been completely redesigned. Now you can interact with elements of diagrams on report pages, as well as with other components. You can use the tips, hyperlinks, dynamic transitions, scrolling, etc. for chart elements.
• New Types of Labels for Charts - The chart has three new types of Labels - in the center of the series, on the left and on the right side of the series. New types of series will more accurately show the chart information necessary for the user.
• Applying Style to Chart - Using this property, you can disable using a style in a particular element and set its own appearance values.
• RefCursor and Oracle ODP Provider - RefCursor as a parameter is now supported in the Oracle ODP Provider. In order to use RefCursor as a parameter, select the Stored Procedure type of the query, add a parameter with the RefCursor type and then you can use a query in the report.