.NET 8 WPF News

Easily Reorder Rows in WPF Grids

April 20, 2026
.NET WPF grid controls let users change row display order directly, supporting custom sequencing and interactive data management.

Reorder Rows is a WPF grid feature that lets users move a row by changing its display order directly in the control, usually through drag-and-drop, so data can be arranged in a meaningful custom sequence. For .NET developers, it is useful when row position represents business intent, such as task priority, processing order, or a user-defined layout, because it supports direct interaction while reducing the need for separate ordering controls or additional code for manual sequencing.

Many .NET WPF grid controls contain reorder row functionality including:

  • DevExpress WPF Data Grid (part of DevExpress WPF) lets you reorder rows through drag-and-drop, helping users adjust display sequence directly within data-bound views.
  • ComponentOne WPF FlexGrid (part of ComponentOne Studio WPF) allows you to move rows with mouse dragging, making display ordering straightforward in interactive grids.
  • Telerik UI WPF DataGrid (part of Telerik UI for WPF) facilitates row reordering through drag-and-drop behavior, enabling display-order changes within grids.
  • Infragistics Ultimate UI for WPF DataGrid (part of Infragistics Ultimate UI for WPF) provides drag-and-drop infrastructure that can support row reordering through additional implementation work in applications.

For an in-depth analysis of features and price, visit our comparison of .NET WPF grid controls.

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Connect AI to TX Text Control Content

April 17, 2026
New MCP Server gives AI assistants direct access to current documentation, API references, and related resources within development environments.

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 new Text Control MCP Server introduces a read-only Model Context Protocol (MCP) endpoint designed to integrate authoritative product knowledge into AI-assisted processes. By adding a single URL to an assistant’s configuration, developers can enable access to blog content, documentation, API references, and more, all without leaving the editor. This approach improves the relevance and accuracy of AI-generated responses, making it easier to work with up-to-date information across the entire Text Control ecosystem.

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:

Connect Reports to Cloud Spreadsheet Data

April 16, 2026
FastReport .NET Ultimate can access live Google Sheets data directly within reports, enabling integration with cloud-hosted sources.

FastReport .NET Ultimate is a comprehensive reporting solution for developers working within the Microsoft .NET ecosystem. It supports the creation, design, and delivery of rich, interactive reports across Windows Forms, ASP.NET, MVC, and .NET Core applications. The Ultimate edition includes server deployment capabilities and extensive export options, such as PDF, Excel, Word, and HTML. It connects to various data sources, including SQL databases and business objects, providing flexibility for enterprise-level reporting. With the integrated FastReport Online Designer, users can edit reports directly in their browsers, enabling efficient collaboration and modern, full-featured report design across both desktop and web platforms.

The latest FastReport .NET Ultimate update introduces support for Google Sheets as a data source, allowing reports to connect directly to cloud-based spreadsheets. It enables developers and data professionals to work with up-to-date information without manual data transfers, making it easier to incorporate shared or frequently updated datasets into reports. It simplifies access to external data while maintaining the familiar reporting experience, making it particularly useful for teams already relying on Google Sheets for data management.

FastReport .NET Ultimate is licensed per named user and is available as a perpetual license with a one-year subscription for updates and support. See our FastReport .NET Ultimate licensing page for full details.

For more information, visit our FastReport .NET Ultimate product page.

Celebrating 5 Years Partnership with AlterNET Software

April 15, 2026
ComponentSource and AlterNET Software have worked together for 5 years to help developers build feature rich .NET applications.

ComponentSource and AlterNET Software have built a long standing partnership focused on making advanced .NET development tools more accessible to developers worldwide. AlterNET Software provides UI controls and frameworks for code editing, scripting, and UI design, enabling developers to extend applications with custom functionality across WinForms, WPF, and other .NET platforms.

A key part of this collaboration is their product AlterNET Studio, which brings together code editing, scripting, debugging, and UI design features into a single toolkit that developers can embed directly into their applications.

Through this partnership, ComponentSource expands its range of specialized developer tools, helping it stand out beyond standard UI libraries while supporting global distribution, licensing, and access to AlterNET Software products.

Learn more about AlterNET Software.

Highlight Key Content in PDF Files

April 15, 2026
Make important text stand out in .NET WPF PDF applications with clear visual emphasis that supports review, feedback, and document readability.

Highlight text annotation in PDF WPF .NET controls is a feature that visually marks text with a colored overlay to draw attention to important content without modifying the original document. For software developers, it helps deliver clearer document review experiences by making key passages easier to identify, supporting user feedback and content emphasis, and improving readability and interaction in PDF-based business applications.

Several .NET WPF PDF components offer highlight text annotation including:

  • Telerik UI for WPF PdfProcessing (part of Telerik UI for WPF) lets you create text markup annotations that highlight important PDF passages for clearer review.
  • ImageGear for .NET by Accusoft lets you add highlight markup in WPF PDF applications, supporting visual review, annotation workflows, and document collaboration.
  • XFINIUM.PDF WPF Edition facilitates adding, editing, removing, and flattening highlight annotations, giving developers flexible control over PDF review scenarios directly.
  • Syncfusion WPF PDF (part of Syncfusion Essential Studio Enterprise) allows you to add, customize, and track highlight annotations, including color, opacity and author details.

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

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