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In the new version, we have updated help for classes and methods of components and added Class references for Code Completion. Added ability to customize SQL syntax in the SQL editor. Added a pool of deferred commands which allows a report to rebuild itself from the script code. Also we’ve redesigned mechanism of the preview pages for detailed reports and improved compatibility with the new Lazarus version. Version 6.8 ---------------------------- + Added class references for main package classes + Added customization of SQL editor in the report designer + Added delayed command pool for actions of TfrxReport: PrepareReport, ShowReport, LoadFrom .It possible to call Report.ShowReport to rebuild active report or load another one from the script. + Added TfrxEngineOptions.ZeroPrecisionValue property contains precision value for zero comparison operation in Text objects(used with HideZeros property). + Added PNG export filter in registered export filter * All calls to refreshes of preview now affects only active previewed report for detail page * Reworked preview pages and preview Tabs mechanism. TfrxPreviewPagesList class now manages active preview pages instances. * Added synchronization of creating printer context from non GUI thread * UpdateResorce function moved temporarily to constructor for old behavior compatibility * Embedded Designer moved to HostControls * Chart object Highlight disabled when Hyperlink is empty - Fixed server log path - [Lazarus] Fixed Unicode output in DOCX export filter - Several fixes in QR converter module - [Lazarus] Fixed SQL parameters editor - Fixed attached files for MSOutlook option in e-mail export filter - Fixed order of tabs creation in the report preview (should follows after Workspace creates) * [Lazarus] Added font substitution of "Nimbus Sans L" to "FreeSans" under linux * [Lazarus] Improved compatibility with  FPC 3.2.0 - Fixed IIF function with nested functions - Fixed memory leak in TfrxTreeView - Fixed TfrxDataTreeForm.UpdateSize when it’s called before construction - Fixed bug in font packing mechanism - Fixed Arial font size in PDF export - Fixed C++Builder compatibility - Fixed exporting of the text with HTML tags to PDF - Fixed building of string for Swiss QRCode - Fixed formatting for duplicates values - Fixed attach file name in the TfrxMailExport when DefaultPath <> '' - Fixed logo position in the QR Code

In the new version of FastReport Mono -2020.4 added: barcodes(ITF-14, Deutsche Post Identcode) and the ability to align them, new types of export, checking the code for malware.   Version 2020.4 --------------- [Install] + added product installation package in DEB format + added product installation package in RPM format [Engine] * rewritten RichObject code for translation of RTF document to report objects + added new barcode ITF-14 + added new barcode Deutsche Post Identcode + added ability to align barcodes + added property PictureObject.ImageSourceExpression that allows to set expression containing source of image + added possibility to use expression in brackets in VisibleExpression, PrintableExpression and ExportableExpression properties + added the PictureObject.ImageFormat property, which allows to select the image storage format * now FastReport.DataVisualization added to the list of assemblies by default (FR .Net, FR.Core) - fixed a bug where the designer crashed when the "Start new page" property is enabled for the page header child band - fixed a bug where the value of an expression was displayed by the text of this expression [Designer] + added possibility to load CSV files via URL * updated plugin for connecting to MongoDB, to actual versions of MongoDB - fixed a bug, when empty string in Datamatrix barcode causes exception - fixed a bug where the gauge window had the wrong width [Exports] + added PDF/A-2u export + added property ReportPage.ExportAlias, which allows to set the page name when exporting to Excel 2007 * now, in Excel 2007 export for sheets without pictures, files with a description of pictures and relations to them are not created - fixed a bug when exporting to Excel 2007 in the "Seamless table" mode leading to table breaks - fixed a bug when exporting to Excel 2007 in the "Seamless table" mode leading to incorrect merging cells - fixed a bug when exporting to Excel 2007 in the "Seamless table" mode leading to incorrect exporting of images - fixed a bug where links with national alphabets letters did not work in PDF export - fixed a bug where the dates of creation and editing of the document did not match the equivalents in the metadata in PDF/A-1a export - fixed a bug while exporting to Excel 97 causes exception "Huge SAT not implemented" - fixed a bug with exporting texts containing ampersand '&' in Excel 2007 export - fixed a bug while exporting MapObject to PowerPoint - fixed a bug with exporting gradient fills with owner or user password in export to PDF - fixed a bug with encryption of digital signature in PDF-export when protecting a document with a password - fixed a bug with paragraph offset in export to OpenOffice Writer [WebReport] * added check of the report script for malicious code. This option is enabled by default for the Web. - fixed figures absence on window print from browser - fixed incorrect calculation of page sizes in FastReport.Core.Web, if at least one page was in landscape orientation - fixed a bug where objects with Exportable = false were not visible in WebPreview  

In new version of FastReport .NET 2020.4 added new barcodes: ITF-14 and Deutsce Post Identcode. Now there is a possibility to choose the format for storing report images. You can also change the number of rows and columns of the table by dragging the mouse. Added support of export to PDF/A-2u format. In addition, the report script is now checked for the content of malicious code. A new demo application has also been added. It looks better and is more convenient to use: in black   And in white:   Version 2020.4 ---------------     [Engine] + added new barcode ITF-14 + added new barcode Deutsche Post Identcode + added ability to align barcodes + added property PictureObject.ImageSourceExpression that allows to set expression containing source of image + added possibility to use expression in brackets in VisibleExpression, PrintableExpression and ExportableExpression properties + added the PictureObject.ImageFormat property, which allows to select the image storage format * now FastReport.DataVisualization added to the list of assemblies by default (FR .Net, FR.Core) - fixed a bug where the designer crashed when the "Start new page" property is enabled for the page header child band - fixed a bug where the value of an expression was displayed by the text of this expression - fixed incorrect drawing of ITF-14 barcode - fixed a bug with transparency of RichObject     [Designer] + added the ability to edit the number of rows and columns of the table by dragging the mouse + added loading of RTF texts, tables and styles when converting DevExpress file + added possibility to load CSV files via URL * updated plugin for connecting to MongoDB, to actual versions of MongoDB * changed focus order of elements when clicking "tab" on a tab with creating swiss QR - fixed a bug where switching properties to alphabetical order did not work - fixed a bug with loading page size when converting DevExpress file - fixed a bug, when empty string in Datamatrix barcode causes exception - fixed a bug where the gauge window had the wrong width     [Exports] + added PDF/A-2u export + added property ReportPage.ExportAlias, which allows to set the page name when exporting to Excel 2007 * now, in Excel 2007 export for sheets without pictures, files with a description of pictures and relations to them are not created - fixed a bug when exporting to Excel 2007 in the "Seamless table" mode leading to table breaks - fixed a bug when exporting to Excel 2007 in the "Seamless table" mode leading to incorrect merging cells - fixed a bug when exporting to Excel 2007 in the "Seamless table" mode leading to incorrect exporting of images - fixed a bug where links with Russian letters did not work in PDF export - fixed a bug where the dates of creation and editing of the document did not match the equivalents in the metadata in PDF/A-1a export - fixed a bug while exporting to Excel 97 causes exception "Huge SAT not implemented" - fixed a bug with exporting texts containing ampersand '&' in Excel 2007 export - fixed a bug while exporting MapObject to PowerPoint - fixed a bug with saving default theme in export to Excel 2007 - fixed a bug with exporting gradient fills with owner or user password in export to PDF - fixed a bug with encryption of digital signature in PDF-export when protecting a document with a password - fixed a bug with paragraph offset in export to OpenOffice Writer     [WebReport] * added check of the report script for malicious code. This option is enabled by default for the Web. - fixed figures absence on window print from browser - fixed incorrect calculation of page sizes in FastReport.Core.Web, if at least one page was in landscape orientation - fixed a bug where objects with Exportable = false were not visible in WebPreview     [.Net Core] + added Dialogs for WebPreview on FastReport.Core * now you can only build FastReport.Core and FastReport.OpenSource for netstandard2.1 on supported versions of VisualStudio (MSBuild) * now FastReport.DataVisualization does not need to be added to References in user application on .Net Core3 - fixed problem with user applications on the .Net Core3, referencing FastReport.Core. Now FastReport.Compat does not need to be added to References in the user application     [Demos] + added new demo application * updated references to FastReport packages in demos to the latest versions  

For decades, the FastReport and FastCube libraries have been helping to organize fast reporting and powerful multidimensional analytics in various applications and industries. Particularly in Medicine. Dozens of development companies from all over the world (China, Africa, USA, Europe) responded to our offer to get a library for developments in medical science for free. Today we want to tell you about only one of these cases – from our clients – Ascom UMS, Italy. Ascom is a global provider of healthcare solutions. The company is especially known for its software packages in the field of intensive care and resuscitation.Italy became one of the first EU countries to fall under the powerful wave of the new virus. We are proud that our colleagues, IT specialists from Ascom, have also come out to fight a new challenge for all mankind!Indeed, to successfully fight the virus it is necessary to comprehensively understand what we are facing. As Nicola Franchi (the R&D manager from the Italian division of Ascom) notes, FastReport.Net with .net Core support came in handy here. See for yourself: Ascom has created a remote patient surveillance tool. Continuous monitoring aim is to reduce complications so that healthcare providers spend less time on administrative work and better provide medical care. To fight the COVID-19 pandemic, Ascom has developed a package within the Digital Suite called Wearable Monitor. It is used to monitor patients undergoing treatment at home and allows you to notice changes in the patient’s condition in the early stages. Each patient receives a set of wearable devices that continually sends data to the app so that doctors in healthcare facilities can instantly identify the deterioration caused by the coronavirus. The devices are able to measure not only heart rate, temperature and physical activity, but also the rhythm of respiration and saturation - the level of oxygen in the blood. The latter are critical in surveillance of the condition of patients with coronavirus. See also: Ascom Integrates Oxitone 1000M Pulse Oximetry Into Its Digistat Wearables For Monitoring COVID-19 Patients Digisat Suite is a solution that collects statistics from connected sensors for further analytics and detecting abnormal readings for decision making. The main processing and storage of medical information occur under the control of .NET Core. The output of the resulting reports and documents, their delivery and saving in various formats take place in FastReport .NET. Nicola Franchi, Ascom UMS “We found it very easy to integrate FastReport .NET in our .NET Core project, thanks to the delivery package and the clarity of API. Even if .NET Core is a quite new technology, FastReport .NET performs well and we were able to provide to clinicians the reports they need with small development effort”   Picture 1: Agreement that the patient signs upon the wearable devices delivery. Picture 2: Summary table of all current patients, their addresses and current vitals Picture 3: History of the patient and all his parameters We bow our knee to these people, helping all of us. We will be able to defeat the COVID-19 pandemic with the joint efforts of professionals from all industries!

Update with support of the latest version of IDE and new highlighting options       + Added support for RAD Studio 10.4+ Added cell highlight option compared with average value (TfcxAverageHighlight).+ Added most/least N cell highlight option (TfcxTopHighlight).+ Added repeatable/unique cell highlight option (TfcxUniqueHighlight).+ Added cell highlight based on expressions (TfcxExpressionHighlight).+ Added negative value settings for ContinuousHighlight with Kind = ContinuousHighlightKind.BarChart+ Added event TfcxCustomToolbar.BeforeDialogExecute* Major refactoring of the TfcxContinousHighlight with breaking of the compatibility:Before: TfcxContinuousHighlightValueType enum had BoundByRow, BoundByCol, PercentByRow, PercentByCol, PercentileByRow, PercentileByCol elements.Now: Those elements replaced by Bound, Percent and Percentile elements. Added new enum TfcxHighlightScanDirection and the approptiate property ScanDirectioncommon for all Highlight types with the Auto, Rows and Columns elements. New saves wont correctly work in the old version.Effect: Highlight setup simplification due to reduced combobox lists. Auto element suit for most cases and does not break highlight (as before)after "Measures" field move from the rows to the columns and vice versa.- Fixed errors with PopupMenu showing

We are announcing contest for the best demo of FastReport VCL 6. To participate you can use either commercial or a trial version of the report generator for Delphi Create an app, add-on or a report which would be the best to demonstrate all the features of our report generator Apply on the contest page until August, 15. The winner will be chosed by popular vote and will receive a 10.1 inch tablet on Windows 10.