How to Create Reports with Stimulsoft Reports.Ultimate 2019.1.1
Stimulsoft Reports.Ultimate 2019.1.1: A Comprehensive Solution for Report Generation
Are you looking for a way to create stunning reports for your .NET Framework applications? Do you want a tool that can handle any reporting task, from simple tables and charts to complex pivot tables and dashboards? Do you want a tool that can work with any data source, any platform, and any technology? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you need Stimulsoft Reports.Ultimate 2019.1.1.
Stimulsoft Reports.Ultimate 2019.1.1
Stimulsoft Reports.Ultimate 2019.1.1 is a comprehensive solution that allows you to render reports for the .NET Framework platform. It includes a complete set of tools that let you build reports under WinForms, ASP.NET, Silverlight, and WPF environments. It also provides you with powerful report designers that can run at design time and runtime, including a unique report designer for Web. It also offers you versatile report viewers that can display reports in various ways. It also enables you to export reports to many different formats with ease. And it also allows you to create amazing dashboards that can visualize your data in an interactive way.
In this article, we will show you what Stimulsoft Reports.Ultimate 2019.1.1 can do for you, how it works, and how you can use it. We will also answer some of the most frequently asked questions about this product. By the end of this article, you will have a clear idea of why Stimulsoft Reports.Ultimate 2019.1.1 is the best choice for your reporting needs.
<h The Report Engine: The Heart and Basis of Report Generation
The report engine is the core component of Stimulsoft Reports.Ultimate 2019.1.1. It is responsible for rendering reports from various data sources, applying styles and formatting, performing calculations and expressions, and generating output in different formats. The report engine is designed to be fast, reliable, and flexible. It can handle any reporting task, from simple to complex, from static to dynamic, from local to remote.
One of the main advantages of the report engine is that it supports multiple platforms and technologies. You can use it to create reports for WinForms, ASP.NET, Silverlight, and WPF applications. You can also use it to create reports for .NET Core, .NET Standard, and .NET Framework. You can also use it to create reports for Blazor, Angular, React, Vue, and other web frameworks. You can also use it to create reports for Xamarin, UWP, and other mobile platforms. You can also use it to create reports for Azure, AWS, and other cloud services.
Another advantage of the report engine is that it supports multiple data sources and formats. You can use it to connect to any database, such as SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQLite, MongoDB, and others. You can also use it to work with any data format, such as XML, JSON, CSV, Excel, Word, PDF, and others. You can also use it to work with any data provider, such as ADO.NET, ODBC, OLE DB, Entity Framework, NHibernate, and others. You can also use it to work with any data service, such as REST API, SOAP API, OData API, GraphQL API, and others.
The Report Designers: The Tools to Create Reports
The report designers are the tools that allow you to create reports using a graphical user interface. They provide you with a rich set of features and options that let you design reports with ease and efficiency. They also allow you to preview and test your reports before saving them. Stimulsoft Reports.Ultimate 2019.1.1 offers you three types of report designers: the report designer for WinForms, the report designer for WPF, and the report designer for Web.
The Report Designer for WinForms
The report designer for WinForms is a standalone application that runs on Windows platforms. It allows you to create reports for WinForms applications using a familiar interface that resembles Microsoft Office. It provides you with a ribbon toolbar that contains all the commands and options you need to design reports. It also provides you with a report page that shows you how your report will look like when printed or exported. It also provides you with a property panel that lets you change the settings and properties of your report elements.
The report designer for WinForms offers you many features and options that make your report design process easier and faster. Some of these features are:
A drag-and-drop functionality that lets you add data sources, report elements, styles, variables, expressions, functions, and other components to your report.
A data dictionary that lets you manage your data sources and data relations in a tree-like structure.
A style manager that lets you apply predefined or custom styles to your report elements.
A variable manager that lets you create and use global or local variables in your report.
An expression editor that lets you write complex expressions using a built-in syntax highlighter and auto-completion feature.
A function editor that lets you create and use custom functions in your report.
A script editor that lets you write custom code in C# or VB.NET to extend the functionality of your report.
A chart editor that lets you create various types of charts using a wizard or a manual mode.
A table editor that lets you create tables using a wizard or a manual mode.
A pivot table editor that lets you create pivot tables using a wizard or a manual mode.
A map editor that lets you create maps using a wizard or a manual mode.
A gauge editor that lets you create gauges using a wizard or a manual mode.
A barcode editor that lets you create barcodes using a wizard or a manual mode.
A subreport editor that lets you create subreports using a wizard or a manual mode.
A cross-tab editor that lets you create cross-tabs using a wizard or a manual mode.
The report designer for WPF also allows you to customize the user interface according to your preferences. You can change the theme, the layout, the language, the font, the color, and the size of the interface elements. You can also dock, undock, hide, or show the panels and toolbars. You can also save and load your interface settings as profiles.
The Report Designer for Web
The report designer for Web is a unique and innovative tool that allows you to create reports for Web applications using a browser-based interface. It does not require any installation or plugins on the client side. It works with any modern browser and any operating system. It allows you to create reports for ASP.NET, ASP.NET MVC, ASP.NET Core, PHP, Node.js, and other web frameworks. It also allows you to create reports for Blazor, Angular, React, Vue, and other web frameworks.
The report designer for Web offers you many features and options that make your report design process easier and faster. Some of these features are:
A drag-and-drop functionality that lets you add data sources, report elements, styles, variables, expressions, functions, and other components to your report.
A data dictionary that lets you manage your data sources and data relations in a tree-like structure.
A style manager that lets you apply predefined or custom styles to your report elements.
A variable manager that lets you create and use global or local variables in your report.
An expression editor that lets you write complex expressions using a built-in syntax highlighter and auto-completion feature.
A function editor that lets you create and use custom functions in your report.
A script editor that lets you write custom code in JavaScript or TypeScript to extend the functionality of your report.
A chart editor that lets you create various types of charts using a wizard or a manual mode.
A table editor that lets you create tables using a wizard or a manual mode.
A pivot table editor that lets you create pivot tables using a wizard or a manual mode.
A map editor that lets you create maps using a wizard or a manual mode.
A gauge editor that lets you create gauges using a wizard or a manual mode.
A barcode editor that lets you create barcodes using a wizard or a manual mode.
A subreport editor that lets you create subreports using a wizard or a manual mode.
A cross-tab editor that lets you create cross-tabs using a wizard or a manual mode.
The report designer for Web also allows you to customize the user interface according to your preferences. You can change the theme, the layout, the language, the font, the color, and the size of the interface elements. You can also dock, undock, hide, or show the panels and toolbars. You can also save and load your interface settings as profiles.
The Report Viewers: The Tools to Display Reports
The report viewers are the tools that allow you to display reports in various ways. They provide you with a user-friendly interface that lets you interact with reports and perform various actions. They also allow you to print or export reports to different formats. Stimulsoft Reports.Ultimate 2019.1.1 offers you three types of report viewers: the report viewer for WinForms, the report viewer for WPF, and the report viewer for Web.
The Report Viewer for WinForms
The report viewer for WinForms is a component that can be embedded in your WinForms applications. It allows you to display reports for WinForms applications using a familiar interface that resembles Microsoft Office. It provides you with a ribbon toolbar that contains all the commands and options you need to interact with reports. It also provides you with a report page that shows you how your report looks like when printed or exported. It also provides you with a status bar that shows you information about your report.
The report viewer for WinForms offers you many features and options that make your report viewing experience better and easier. Some of these features are:
A zoom functionality that lets you zoom in or out of your report.
A search functionality that lets you search for text or data in your report.
A navigation functionality that lets you navigate through the pages of your report.
A bookmark functionality that lets you bookmark pages or sections of your report.
A parameter functionality that lets you enter or change parameters for your report.
A print functionality that lets you print your report or preview it before printing.
An export functionality that lets you export your report to different formats, such as PDF, Excel, Word, HTML, CSV, XML, and others.
An email functionality that lets you email your report as an attachment or a link.
A save functionality that lets you save your report as a file or a stream.
A load functionality that lets you load your report from a file or a stream.
The Report Viewer for WPF
The report viewer for WPF is a component that can be embedded in your WPF applications. It allows you to display reports for WPF applications using a modern interface that utilizes the features and capabilities of WPF. It provides you with a ribbon toolbar that contains all the commands and options you need to interact with reports. It also provides you with a report page that shows you how your report looks like when printed or exported. It also provides you with a status bar that shows you information about your report.
The report viewer for WPF offers you many features and options that make your report viewing experience better and easier. Some of these features are:
A zoom functionality that lets you zoom in or out of your report.
A search functionality that lets you search for text or data in your report.
A navigation functionality that lets you navigate through the pages of your report.
A bookmark functionality that lets you bookmark pages or sections of your report.
A parameter functionality that lets you enter or change parameters for your report.
A print functionality that lets you print your report or preview it before printing.
An export functionality that lets you export your report to different formats, such as PDF, Excel, Word, HTML, CSV, XML, and others.
An email functionality that lets you email your report as an attachment or a link.
A save functionality that lets you save your report as a file or a stream.
A load functionality that lets you load your report from a file or a stream.
The Report Viewer for Web
The report viewer for Web is a component that can be embedded in your Web applications. It allows you to display reports for Web applications using a browser-based interface. It does not require any installation or plugins on the client side. It works with any modern browser and any operating system. It allows you to display reports for ASP.NET, ASP.NET MVC, ASP.NET Core, PHP, Node.js, and other web frameworks. It also allows you to display reports for Blazor, Angular, React, Vue, and other web frameworks.
The report viewer for Web offers you many features and options that make your report viewing experience better and easier. Some of these features are:
A zoom functionality that lets you zoom in or out of your report.
A search functionality that lets you search for text or data in your report.
A navigation functionality that lets you navigate through the pages of your report.
A bookmark functionality that lets you bookmark pages or sections of your report.
A parameter functionality that lets you enter or change parameters for your report.
A print functionality that lets you print your report or preview it before printing.
An export functionality that lets you export your report to different formats, such as PDF, Excel, Word, HTML, CSV, XML, and others.
An email functionality that lets you email your report as an attachment or a link.
A save functionality that lets you save your report as a file or a stream.
A load functionality that lets you load your report from a file or a stream.
The Report Exporters: The Tools to Save Reports
The report exporters are the tools that allow you to save reports in various formats. They provide you with a simple and convenient interface that lets you choose the format and the options for your report output. They also allow you to customize the export settings according to your needs. Stimulsoft Reports.Ultimate 2019.1.1 offers you a wide range of formats and options for your report export.
Some of the formats and options that you can use to export your reports are:
PDF: You can export your report as a PDF file, which is a universal format that can be viewed and printed on any device. You can also choose the compression level, the encryption level, the digital signature, the watermark, the bookmarks, and the fonts for your PDF output.
Excel: You can export your report as an Excel file, which is a popular format that can be edited and analyzed on any spreadsheet application. You can also choose the page size, the page orientation, the page margins, the page breaks, the cell merging, the cell formatting, and the formulas for your Excel output.
Word: You can export your report as a Word file, which is a common format that can be edited and formatted on any word processor application. You can also choose the page size, the page orientation, the page margins, the page breaks, the table borders, the table alignment, and the images for your Word output.
HTML: You can export your report as an HTML file, which is a web-based format that can be viewed and interacted with on any browser. You can also choose the encoding, the stylesheets, the scripts, the images, and the hyperlinks for your HTML output.
CSV: You can export your report as a CSV file, which is a simple format that can be imported and exported by any database or data analysis application. You can also choose the delimiter, the separator, the encoding, and the quotes for your CSV output.
XML: You can export your report as an XML file, which is a structured format that can be processed and transformed by any XML application. You can also choose the encoding, the indentation, and the namespaces for your XML output.
And many more: You can also export your report to other formats, such as RTF, TXT, JSON, PowerPoint, Image, MHT, OpenDocument, ZPL, EPL, DPL, and others.
The Dashboards: The Tools to Visualize Data
The dashboards are the tools that allow you to visualize data in an interactive way. They provide you with a graphical user interface that lets you create and display dashboards using various elements and interactivity features. They also allow you to customize the appearance and behavior of your dashboards according to your preferences. Stimulsoft Reports.Ultimate 2019.1.1 offers you three types of dashboards: the dashboard designer for WinForms, the dashboard designer for WPF, and the dashboard designer for Web.
The Dashboard Elements
The dashboard elements are the components that you can use to create dashboards using Stimulsoft Reports.Ultimate 2019.1.1. They provide you with different ways to present and analyze your data using charts, tables, maps, gauges, indicators, filters, and other elements. They also provide you with different options and properties that let you configure and customize your dashboard elements according to your needs.
Some of the dashboard elements that you can use to create dashboards are:
Chart: A chart element lets you display data using various types of charts, such as bar charts, line charts, pie charts, area charts, scatter charts, bubble charts, radar charts, funnel charts, box plots, candlestick charts, and others. You can also choose different series types, axes types, legends types, labels types, tooltips types, and markers types for your chart element.
Table: A table element lets you display data using a tabular format that consists of rows and columns. You can also choose different column types, row types, cell types, header types, footer types, sorting types, filtering types, grouping types, and totals types for your table element.
Map: A map element lets you display data using a geographical map that shows regions or locations. You can also choose different map types, layer types, shape types, color types, size types, label types, tooltip types, and legend types for your map element.
Gauge: A gauge element lets you display data using a circular or linear gauge that shows values or ranges. You can also choose different gauge types, scale types, pointer types, range bar types, range marker types , and value indicator types for your gauge element.
Indicator: An indicator element lets you display data using a simple or complex indicator that shows values or states. You can also choose different indicator types, shape types, color types, label types, and tooltip types for your indicator element.
Filter: A filter element lets you display data using a filter that allows you to select or deselect values or ranges. You can also choose different filter types, such as list box, combo box, check box, radio button, date picker, range slider, and others. You can also choose different filter modes, such as single select, multiple select, or range select.
And many more: You can also use other elements to create dashboards, such as text box, image box, progress