MESCIUS News Roundup
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MESCIUS inc. Recognized in 2024 ComponentSource Awards
MESCIUS inc, a global provider of award-winning enterprise software development tools, is pleased to announce that it has been recognized as the 2024 number two publisher and top five publisher by ComponentSource, the world's largest marketplace for software components and development tools. ComponentSource also recognized MESCIUS for its many top-selling products on its annual listing.
As the component and tools market continues to expand with more mature technologies, MESCIUS inc. is pleased to offer high-performing and robust components that allow developers to “write once, deploy anywhere” across mobile, web, desktop, server, and multiple OS platforms.
ActiveReports. NET Professional received a #5 Product Award and a Top 5 Product Award. Spread. NET and ComponentOne Studio Enterprise were each honored with Top 10 Product Awards. ActiveReports .NET Standard and ComponentOne Studio WinForms received a Top 25 Product Award, while SpreadJS and Wijmo earned Top 50 Product Awards. ComponentOne Studio ActiveX, ComponentOne Studio WPF, and ActiveReportsJS secured a Top 100 Product Award. In addition to the various product awards, MESCIUS inc received a #2 Publisher Award and a Top 5 Publisher Award.
Publisher and product rankings are calculated based on ComponentSource's actual sales orders placed by customers globally during 2023.
"As with previous years, these awards are derived from the orders we've received from our global customer base,” said Sam Patterson, ComponentSource CEO. “They offer an authentic snapshot of the global market for commercial software components and development tools in 2023. We believe our awards provide precise, real-world insights into how our customers are utilizing these components and development tools in their most recent projects."
"The rebranding from GrapeCity Developer Solutions to MESCIUS Inc. in 2023 marked a significant milestone, introducing not only a new name but also a revitalized approach to our product suite," stated Joseph Lininger, Director of Marketing at MESCIUS (formerly GrapeCity). "We are delighted to continue our longstanding partnership with ComponentSource, which has been instrumental in distributing our .NET and JavaScript grids, UI components, reporting tools, spreadsheet and document APIs, and mobile controls. This collaboration ensures that our global developer community remains well-equipped with superior products and services they have come to expect from us."
MESCIUS inc. Introduces ActiveReportsJS v5
MESCIUS inc. is pleased to announce ActiveReportsJS v5. In the first major release of 2024, users will discover new features and enhancements that improve the product experience for developers, report authors, and application end-users. ActiveReportsJS v5 upgrades JavaScript developers' design toolkit for intuitive and dynamic reports.
As part of the v5 release, ActiveReportsJS has refreshed the icons and colors for both the Report Designer and Report Viewer components, giving them a contemporary look and feel. Moreover, the team has improved the theming capabilities, simplifying the process of applying one of the pre-defined themes. Explore the release announcement to learn more about ActiveReportsJS's modern user interface updates.
In the v5 release, users can now create and edit reports directly within Visual Studio Code using the new ActiveReportsJS extension, available for free on the marketplace. It can be used without a license, which will display an evaluation banner during design and preview, or customers can enter their license key in the extension settings for a more seamless experience. Visit the website to learn more about the Visual Studio Code extension.
The latest ActiveReportsJS release introduces report parts, an innovative feature that allows developers and report authors to design and organize pre-defined, reusable report items into convenient Report Part Libraries. With this feature, users can create a fully customizable report designer tailored for non-tech users, enhancing both efficiency and consistency in report creation. Read the release article to learn more about Report Parts from ActiveReportsJS.
"As the Product Manager of ActiveReportsJS, I'm thrilled to introduce ActiveReportsJS v5,” said Product Manager Joel Parks. “With user interface updates, a Visual Studio Code extension, and more, ActiveReportsJS v5 empowers developers to create sophisticated, interactive reports with ease.”
What's New in Spread.NET v17.1
MESCIUS inc. is pleased to announce the Spread .NET v17.1 service pack release. The highlights of Spread .NET v17.1 include exciting features, such as error bar support in charts, double-click fill-down, column style for group footers, and more. These features expand developers' capabilities within their .NET applications when building high-performance enterprise spreadsheets. Spread .NET v17.1 is now available as an upgrade for existing customers and a download for new customers on the MESCIUS website.
Spread.NET v17.1 now supports error bars in charts, enhancing data visualization in .NET spreadsheet components. Users can customize direction, type, and value for precise data representation. Read the release announcement to learn how to improve data accuracy with the latest Spread .NET release.
This latest release introduces a new double-click fill-down feature that simplifies the data entry process. When the Fill Handle is double-clicked, it easily extends data sequences or formulas across adjacent cells. This new feature detects the filling range and populates data accordingly, allowing users to fill cells automatically. Visit the website to get started with Spread .NET’s double-click fill-down feature.
Users can customize column appearance in group footers with ease using the new IGroupFooterStyleSupport interface. This new feature allows developers to set styles dynamically to enhance group footer visuals, bringing clarity to data summaries. Learn how to get started with this Spread .NET feature and elevate data presentation.
"We are happy to announce the release of Spread .NET v17 Service Pack 1,” said Product Manager Kevin Ashley. “This release includes several new enhancements to elevate your .NET spreadsheet development, including enhancements to charts, CellTypes, TabStrip Customization, Status Bar Enhancements, and updated user interactions."
What's New in ActiveReports.NET v18.1
MESCIUS inc., a global provider of award-winning enterprise software development tools, is pleased to announce the release of ActiveReports. NET v18.1. This service pack includes exciting new features and improvements to the ActiveReports ecosystem. ActiveReports. NET v18.1 upgrades developers' design toolkit for intuitive and dynamic reports.
In the ActiveReports .NET v18.1 service pack, the team has added new properties to enhance the customization and visual communication of charts in RDLX, Page, and Dashboard reports. The LabelRowCount property allows users to set multiple rows for X-axis labels for better readability. In contrast, the SymbolSize property enables them to adjust the size of plot symbols for more flexible data presentation. Read the release announcement from ActiveReports .NET to learn more about the enriched chart customization in v18.1.
With v18.1, the ActiveReports. NET JSON data provider in Section Reports now includes an Embedded option in the data source connection settings, allowing developers to embed JSON data directly into reports. This feature simplifies data management and deployment, making reports more self-contained, portable, and easier to share with co-workers during development. Visit the website to learn more about ActiveReports .NET’s embedded JSON in Section Reports.
The ActiveReports .NET team has updated the ReportName property in Section Reports so developers can directly choose a report for the SubReport control, eliminating the need for code. This enhancement, also available in the Web Designer, simplifies and speeds up the creation of complex, nested reports. Explore the release article to quickly learn how to add SubReports in Section Reports in ActiveReports .NET v18.1.
“ActiveReports.NET 18.1 introduces enriched chart customization and improved data management features, such as the ability to embed JSON data directly into Section reports,” said Product Manager Alec Gall. “These enhancements simplify the report design process and enhance the clarity and flexibility of data presentations, making it easier for .NET developers to create sophisticated, self-contained reports for enterprise applications.”
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