New Features

Overview

Aspose.Cells for Reporting Services continuously evolves to meet the growing demands of developers and report designers.
The New Features section below highlights the most recent additions, each designed to improve functionality, user experience, and integration flexibility.

New Features

Feature Description
Composite Markers Combine multiple marker types (image, text, shape) into a single, reusable marker for richer visualizations.
Sub‑reports Embed complete reports within a parent report, enabling modular design and easier maintenance.
Integrate with Microsoft Report Viewer in Local Mode Seamlessly run Aspose.Cells reports using the Microsoft Report Viewer control without a server‑side processing engine.
Extended Rendering Extensions Support Access additional output formats and rendering options beyond the default set (e.g., PDF/A, SVG, TIFF).
Support for Microsoft Excel 2007/2010 Custom UI Preserve custom UI XML (ribbons, tabs) when exporting to Excel 2007/2010, maintaining a familiar user interface.
Support for Editable Charts Generate charts that remain fully editable in Excel, allowing end‑users to modify data series, styles, and layouts.
Support for Digital Signatures Secure your reports with X.509 digital signatures, ensuring authenticity and integrity of exported documents.
Add Matrix in Aspose.Cells for Reporting Services Client Introduce matrix (pivot‑style) data regions directly within the client designer for advanced data summarization.
Add Hide Function in Aspose.Cells for Reporting Services Client Dynamically hide rows, columns, or entire report items based on expression‑driven conditions.
Aspose.Cells for Reporting Services Report Designer A dedicated visual designer that simplifies report layout creation, preview, and publishing.
Add Settings for Page Setup in Aspose.Cells for Reporting Services Renderer Fine‑tune page margins, orientation, paper size, and scaling directly from the renderer configuration.
Add Group Function in Aspose.Cells for Reporting Services Client Group data rows or columns on the client side, enabling hierarchical reporting without additional server logic.
Add Sorting Feature for Rendering Table Item Allow end‑users to sort table rows interactively when the report is viewed in supported formats (e.g., HTML, Excel).

How to Use These Features

  1. Update the library – Ensure you are running the latest version of Aspose.Cells for Reporting Services (download from the official site or NuGet).
  2. Enable the feature – Most features are toggled via the report designer or renderer settings; refer to each feature’s page for exact steps.
  3. Test your report – Render the report in the target format (PDF, XLSX, HTML, etc.) and verify that the new behavior appears as expected.
  4. Deploy – Once validated, publish the updated report to your Reporting Services server or embed it in your application.