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In this version:  New HTMLView object – extends abilities and visual part of your reports by using HTML4 + CSS. Just load HTML document in HTMLView object*, link with data, and build a report!   See also: HTML 4.0 and CSS in the report – Simple! Review of the new "HTMLView" report object.   HTMLView supports dynamic height (can grow) and split of the content (moving part of the content to new pages).   * - Supports HTML4 with CSS (without JavaScript and other web technologies).   Dynamic table builder for “Table” object - allows building tabular reports from the code or from the report script automatically slices and paginates table based on how a table grows right and down. Building of dynamic reports with variable rows and columns count became simple.     The table builder supports fixed rows and columns which prints with every new table part. And of course, dynamic table builder supports aggregate functions!     The “Table” object also got some updates. In the new version, we added the ability to split rows with cell content by using AllowSplit property.   The “Table” can split data cells with text. Also, all child objects of cells may be split just like in the report bands mechanism The export engine got few updates too. Exports to PDF, XLSX, DOCX, PPTX were improved. New “Objects” mode added in DOCX export filter. This mode does not use the tabular export engine and let get better WYSIWYG result for this export. Several UI elements also got improvements. The new default style for Dock panels in the report designer.   Enhanced “Data” selection dialog. Added filtration and sorting. Added new linear ITF14 barcode. Full list of changes: + Added new HTML view report objects. Allows to load and view HTML4 with CSS + Added new dynamic table builder for Table object (Builds and paginate table object form script or code. See Main demo reports) + Added new "Object mode" export type in DOCX export filter + Added support of HTML tags in XLSX and PPTX export filters + Added ITF14 linear barcode + Improved UI of Data selection dialog (added filters and sorting) + Added shortcuts in RichEdit editor + Added date formatting support in XLSX export filter * Improved EMF to PDF export, added support of GM_ADVANCED mode * Added clip to outbound frames in linear barcodes * Improved EMF->PDF/SVG monobrush implementation - Fixed creation time in PDF export filter - Fixed text draw for long text line (without returns) - Fixed preview search - Fixed merged cells in XLSX export filter - Fixed bug in DataMatrix 2D barcode - Fixed OnProgress events behavior during export - Fixed bug when printing images with color mask - Fixed shape draw on export (cuts off right corner) - Fixed bug with stack overflow when export non-transparent png image from pptx export - Fixed bug in GS1Databar 2D barcode - Fixed bug with stream size in IsSupportedFormat when load image - Fixed output for printers which does not support alphablend - Fixed C++ Builder compilation - Fixed Shift mode for smWhenOverlapped in seTree mode - Fixed export of PNG images with the transparent palate - Fixed SaveToFrx convertor filter - Fixed PNG transparency in MAP object - Fixed print of Chart object in Lazarus - Fixed bug with Cambria Math font in PDF export - Fixed dialogs in ZPL, PS, PPML export filters - Fixed PS, PPML export filters text line spacing - Fixed bug with HeliosCond font in PDF export

The new version of FastReport Mono 2021.3 adds new exports to XODT and XODS. You can find them in the compatibility settings of the corresponding exports in Open Office. Various optimizations and improvements have been made in the report processor and fixes for bugs found earlier. Version 2021.3--------------- [Engine] - fixed a bug where page sizes could reset after preview - fixed a bug leading to System.ArgumentOutOfRangeException in Substring functions - fixed a bug leading to System.ArgumentException when drawing PictureObject with some images - fixed a bug where RichText went outside the page - fixed a bug with recompiling the report script that interacted with ChildBand [Designer] + improved the behavior of the page panel - fixed a bug with index of bounds in SQLBuilder in Designer - fixed a bug where the dialog page did not open if it had a GridControl - fixed bugs in Right to Left mode - fixed a bug when rescaling the dialog form [Preview] - fixed a bug where the percentage of scale in Preview could be displayed incorrectly [Exports] + added export to XODT + added export to XODS - fixed a bug of export to ODF when the document did not open in MyOffice - fixed a bug with closing cell with RichText when exporting to RTF - fixed a bug when exporting objects with rendering mode HtmlParagraph - fixed a bug with exporting line with arrow cap in layered export to Word 2007 - fixed a bug with exporting line with arrow cap in export to PowerPoint 2007 [WebReport] - fixed a bug with compilation VB.NET script, resulting in an error "Modules cannot be generic"

The new version of FastReport .NET 2021.3 implements HiDPI support in the demo application. Added Razor components for embedding into a Blazor Server application. There are new exports to XODT and XODS. The FastReport OpenSource version now has the ability to import DevExpress, List and Label and SQL Server Reporting Services reports.   Version 2021.3--------------- [Engine] + added HiDPI support to new demo application - fixed a bug where page sizes could reset after preview - fixed a bug where printing a RichText object on large Windows scaling was happening incorrectly - fixed a bug leading to System.ArgumentOutOfRangeException in Substring functions - fixed a bug leading to System.ArgumentException when drawing PictureObject with some images - fixed a bug when tables were not displayed when connecting to Advantage Database via ODBC - fixed a bug where RichText went outside the page - fixed a bug with recompiling the report script that interacted with ChildBand [Designer] + improved the behavior of the page panel - fixed a bug with index of bounds in SQLBuilder in Designer - fixed a bug where the dialog page did not open if it had a GridControl - fixed bugs in Right to Left mode - fixed a bug when rescaling the dialog form [Preview] - fixed a bug where the percentage of scale in Preview could be displayed incorrectly [Exports] + added export to XODT + added export to XODS - fixed a bug of export to ODF when the document did not open in MyOffice - fixed a bug with closing cell with RichText when exporting to RTF - fixed a bug when exporting objects with rendering mode HtmlParagraph - fixed a bug with exporting line with arrow cap in layered export to Word 2007 - fixed a bug with exporting line with arrow cap in export to PowerPoint 2007 [WebReport] + added Razor components for embedding into a Blazor Server applications. It is part of the FastReport.Web package and is located along the path: FastReport.Web.Blazor.Components. It is recommended to use the WebReportContainer component to display the report. - fixed a bug in WebReport Core with SinglePage and Dialogs - fixed a bug with compilation VB .NET script, resulting in an error "Modules cannot be generic" [.NET Core] * updated package reference Microsoft.CodeAnalysis to 3.3.1 version * updated FastReport.Compat dependency to 2021.1.4 version - fixed a bug with incorrect images in PDF export on Linux - fixed a bug leading to System.NullReferenceException when call CsvDataConnection.CreateAllTables() [Extras] - fixed a bug with incorrect loading of table names from ClickHouse

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Significantly improved work with images - as in image editors: - High-quality vector SVG images in reports- Improved image transparency in different formats New objects widen the concept of a "report": Two-Track Pharmacode for designing and printing medication and vaccine packages Report safety and security: Now reports in PDF are protected with a digital signature. It guarantees its uniqueness, allows to clearly establish the authorship, and protects it from editing. Your reports now correspond with the docflow standards. Resource optimization: - Page miniatures are formed faster- Less memory required for work ! New licensing model:  Starting March 2021 all FastReport VCL editions are subscription-based. It means that you will always have an up-to-date version as long as your subscription is valid.    Loading and output images in vector SVG format through standard “Picture” object (only for Delphi). Enhance the look of your reports! Added support of Digital signature in PDF export with pfx and p12 certificates support. Sign up your PDF documents just in 3 simple steps: Add “Digital signature” object (TfrxDigitalSignatureView), select type of signature (hidden, visible, image) and sign up document with your certificate. Improved transparency support for images inside a report. Now FastReport VCL supports not only color mask but also alpha channel in the report preview, on a printout, and exports which support transparent images. Added experimental picture cache with the ability to generate thumbnails and control overall image quality. New picture cache saves memory usage and GDI descriptors. It loads only one instance of duplicated image (can be turned on with Report.EngineOptions.PictureCache.CahedImagesBuildType=tbtOriginal property). The picture cache can be set up for thumbnail generation which’s using for a fast load of images in the preview window (can be turned on with Report.PictureCacheOptions.CahedImagesBuildType=tbtAtPrepare). The thumbnail quality controls by Report.PictureCacheOptions.ThumbnailQualityReducer properties and allows setting percent of compression and conditions. In addition, it is possible to control the overall quality of compression for all pictures through Report.PictureCacheOptions.OriginalQualityReducer property. Those images using for preview, printout, and export of a report.  Added new barcode type Two-Track Pharmacode. Added new TfrxRichView object for Lazarus with support of Linux for RTF document loading into a report.Added ability to replace Web browser for authorization window in cloud save filters (EdgeView2, CEF4Delphi). More information can be found in the article. Full list of changes:Version 2021----------------------------+ Added support of vector SVG format in TfrxPictureView object + Added Digital signature object and digital signature support for PDF Export (Supported types: skNone, skInvisible, skVisible, skEmpty) + Added experimental picture cache and thumbnail cache controlled by TfrxReport.PictureCacheOptions properties + Added support of alpha transparency for export filter and printing + Added Two-Track Pharmacode barcode + Added RichView object for Lazarus with Linux support + Added support for external web browsers components for authorization dialog (CEF4Delphi, new Edge interfaces) + Added support of Windows Environment Variables in client-server config file config like %ALLUSERSPROFILE% - Fixed preview's Thumbnail scale for HighDPI - Fixed bug in XLSX with empty lines - Fixed Print state for virtual printers - Fixed EMF to SVG export with SegoeUI font - Fixed IME input in syntax memo for a group of symbols more than two - Fixed bug with clip-in EMF to PDF export - Fixed TfrxPictureView clip - Fixed synchronization bug with dialog forms under Delphi 7 CS components - Fixed gaps for interactive text fields in PDF - Fixed bug with Cambria Math font in SVG/HTML exports - Fixed HasField function when exception raised - Fixed HatchBrush for Lazarus in Linux - Fixed stall of the main thread in Synchronizer #601673 - Skip chart reading errors to read files from others version for TeeCharts - Fixed PaperSizes max count for some printers.

At the beginning of the year 2021, we analyzed the work of our partner channel from 2020. Despite the hard year our partners rose to the task and didn't yield their ground. In fact, there was a certain growth. Based on last year's result we selected the best of the best. We are proud to introduce our "Partners of the year", who showed the best results in product promotion, event handling, and, of course, sales. The winners are: Partner of the year North America - Component SourcePartner of the year South America - FireBasePartner of the year Europe - Component Source / IT Haimerl Partner of the year Asia - Evget / Ag TechPartner of the year OEM -  IsahPartner of the year Russia - Софтлайн Start of the year Russia - 1С:Северо-Запад   "Although 2020 was not easy, our partners showed themselves to the best advantage. Once again we are convinced how important it is to build a trust-based relationship, that is much more than "just business" - together we are making developers' lives better!" We want to thank all our partners for their collaboration and wishing them luck this year.