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When creating reports, it's not just the data content that's important, but also the ease of use of its structure. Bands are the foundation of report design, and their arrangement directly influences the logic of information display. Previously, changing the order of bands was done through the Configure Bands window, which wasn't always convenient and required additional steps. The latest version of FastReport .NET now allows you to change the order of bands directly in the designer—with a simple drag-and-drop operation.

Google Sheets is a cloud-based spreadsheet application. Like Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets can be used as a data source for reports. However, unlike desktop solutions, it's a web application, so connecting to it requires some specific setup. In this article, we'll cover how to get started with Google Sheets in FastReport .NET.

By default, a QR code consists of square modules (dots). The new version of FastReport .NET adds the ability to customize them. Let's look at how to replace standard modules with decorative shapes: circles, stars, hexagons, and others. We'll also explore the properties needed for customization—just a few options for a unique result.

The release of .NET 10 has not brought about a revolution but rather a host of targeted, mature improvements. The development team has clearly focused on "polishing": fewer experimental features and more emphasis on performance, usability, and API cleanliness. This article highlights the key points.

When developing reporting systems, it is important to be able not only to collect data and create graphs, but also to correctly format the results in different formats. Many users create documents in Microsoft Word (OOXML), where they actively use images: logos, charts, illustrations.

In today's world, working with data is an integral part of many professions. Microsoft Excel is one of the most popular tools for processing and analyzing it. Formulas in Excel allow you to automate calculations, simplify data analysis, and make reports more informative. However, when exporting data to Excel, it was not always possible to immediately use all the features of formulas.

The FastReport .NET designer is an excellent tool for creating report templates. Various databases and file types can be used as data sources. By default, the standard designer includes data sources from: XML, CSV, JSON, MS Access, OLE DB, ODBC, and MS SQL. Also, in the report designer, you can connect to Postgres, MySQL, Firebird, MongoDB, Oracle, SQLite, Couchbase, RavenDB, Excel, and ClickHouse through separate plugins.

In the world of modern software development, creating high-quality and informative reports plays a key role in ensuring effective data analysis and informed decision-making. One of the key aspects of the FastReport .NET is the export of reports to various image formats such as JPEG, PNG, BMP, GIF, TIFF and EMF.