Based on survey results and Support Center feedback, we’ve finalized our 2020 Roadmap. We want to thank you for your continued support and for your insightful comments.
If you have any issues with the roadmap or questions about implementation, feel free to email us at support@devexpress.com - we will be happy to follow up.
Important Note: In nearly every instance, we selected features that received the highest positive vote count. In some instances, total votes for features that appear on this roadmap failed to break the 50% mark. However, the listed feature won the vote by the highest percent of votes among the other options.
Translate Report Documents to Different Languages (v20.1)
You’ll be able to localize the text displayed in report controls and specify control location and size for a chosen language. This functionality will be available for End-User Report Designer components as well.
Platforms : WinForms | WPF | ASP.NET | MVC | Core
By refactoring our document generation engine, we expect to improve performance in terms of both memory usage and document generation speed.
Platforms : WinForms | WPF | ASP.NET | MVC | Core
Embed PDF Documents into a Report Document (v20.1)
You’ll be able to insert a PDF file into a report.
Platforms : WinForms | WPF | ASP.NET | MVC | Core
Excel Export – Html-Inspired Content Support (v20.1)
You’ll be able to export reports that contain XRLabels (with the AllowMarkupText property enabled) to Excel and preserve the content formatting.
Platforms : WinForms | WPF | ASP.NET | MVC | Core
Excel Export – RTF Content Support (v20.1)
You’ll be able to export reports to Excel files and preserve XRRichText content.
Platforms : WinForms | WPF | ASP.NET | MVC | Core
Parameter Enhancements
Bind JsonDataSource Parameters to Report Parameters (v20.1)
You’ll be able to pass report parameter values directly to JsonDataSource.
Platforms : WinForms | WPF | ASP.NET | MVC | Core
Select All Multi-Value Parameter Values By Default (v20.1)
You’ll be able to pre-select all values for a multi-value lookup parameter.
Platforms : WinForms | WPF | ASP.NET | MVC | Core
Numeric Range Parameter (v20.2)
You’ll be able to create integer and float range parameters and filter a report’s data using a single editor in the parameters panel.
Platforms : WinForms | WPF | ASP.NET | MVC | Core
Parameter Editor Grouping (v20.2)
You’ll be able to logically group multiple report parameters in the parameter panel. Editors that display parameter values are placed in a Group Box.
Platforms : WinForms | WPF | ASP.NET | MVC | Core
Visibility of Parameter Editors (v20.2)
You’ll be able to hide a parameter editor based on the value used for a different parameter.
Platforms : WinForms | WPF | ASP.NET | MVC | Core
We’ll improve the appearance of report controls on HighDPI/4K displays. We also plan to offer Per Monitor Dpi Awareness Support.
Platforms : WinForms | WPF
PDF Export – Visual Signatures (v20.2)
You’ll be able to define visual signatures displayed in exported PDF files using a new report control.
Platforms : WinForms | WPF | ASP.NET | MVC | Core
Excel Export – Memory Consumption Enhancements (v20.2)
We will overhaul our Excel Export engine so you can generate large documents while consuming less memory during the export process.
Platforms : WinForms | WPF | ASP.NET | MVC | Core
Our import tool will allow you to convert your RDL / RDLC reports to DevExpress Reports.
Document Viewer – Anchoring of Report Controls (v20.2)
You’ll be able to use the XRControl.AnchorHorizontal property to anchor report controls when changing a report’s page settings (like orientation, paper kind and margins in Print Preview). The controls will be anchored to the specified side of a parent container.
Platforms : WinForms | WPF | ASP.NET | MVC | Core
New Barcode – Pharmacode Symbology (v20.2)
This feature received 27% of the vote in our survey.
Our XRBarCode report control will support the Pharmacode symbology.
Platforms : WinForms | WPF | ASP.NET | MVC | Core
We will enhance our Script Editor based on feedback we’ve received from users. For instance, we’ll introduce both auto-indent and auto complete functionality.
Platforms : WinForms | WPF
MongoDb Data Source (v20.2)
This feature received 36% of the vote in our survey.
You’ll be able to bind a report to the MongoDb database.
Platforms : WinForms | WPF | ASP.NET | MVC | Core
The information contained within this blog post details our current/projected development plans. Please note that this information is being shared for INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY and does not represent a binding commitment on the part of Developer Express Inc. This roadmap and the features/products listed within it are subject to change. You should not rely on or use this information to help make a purchase decision about Developer Express Inc products.
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