FastReport CLX is a powerful report generator that enables the creation of highly efficient cross-platform reports for Delphi and Kylix. With FastReport CLX, you can easily create Windows and Linux reports with minimal manual coding required.
This software review is about FastReport CLX edition which is a powerful cross-platform report generator for Delphi and Kylix. This edition has undergone some recent changes in order to improve its functionality.
Firstly, compatibility with FastReport 2.5 VCL has been added. This means that users can import files from FastReport 2.5 VCL without any compatibility issues. Secondly, this edition now supports Bitmap export BMP which allows users to export their reports in BMP format. Thirdly, advanced HTML export has been introduced. This new feature enables users to export their reports in HTML format with ease.
Furthermore, TfrReport has been enhanced with ReportComment, ReportName, ReportAutor, ReportDate, ReportLastChange, ReportPasswordProtected, ReportPassword and Advanced ReportVersion (major, minor, release, build) properties. Global script variables have now also been added to include features like ReportComment, ReportName, ReportAutor, ReportDate, ReportLastChange, ReportPasswordProtected, ReportPassword, and Advanced ReportVersion (major, minor, release, build).
FastReport CLX edition now has an option of saving to FR3.0 Xml format optional in Designer. This feature is convenient for users who prefer saving their files in XML format. Prepared page run-time modification is also a new function that has been added. The FieldIsNull function in script feature has been introduced to enable users to nullify fields in their reports.
Moreover, this software is designed with a Visual Report Designer, Visual Dialog Designer, Object Inspector, and Component Palette. This makes the development environment easy to navigate, and efficient to use. FastReport CLX edition allows users to create Highly efficient cross-platform reports for Windows and Linux with a minimum of manual coding. Users can develop cross-platform reports with cross-platform 32-bit applications that run on both Linux and Windows operating systems. Lastly, all .frf files created in previous versions of FastReport VCL can be easily opened in FastReport CLX.
In conclusion, the latest updates of FastReport CLX edition provide an all-around improvement in the functionality of the software. It is now easier for users to navigate, create, and save cross-platform reports with this new update. This update will be particularly useful for those who need to develop reports for multiple operating systems while minimizing manual coding.
Firstly, compatibility with FastReport 2.5 VCL has been added. This means that users can import files from FastReport 2.5 VCL without any compatibility issues. Secondly, this edition now supports Bitmap export BMP which allows users to export their reports in BMP format. Thirdly, advanced HTML export has been introduced. This new feature enables users to export their reports in HTML format with ease.
Furthermore, TfrReport has been enhanced with ReportComment, ReportName, ReportAutor, ReportDate, ReportLastChange, ReportPasswordProtected, ReportPassword and Advanced ReportVersion (major, minor, release, build) properties. Global script variables have now also been added to include features like ReportComment, ReportName, ReportAutor, ReportDate, ReportLastChange, ReportPasswordProtected, ReportPassword, and Advanced ReportVersion (major, minor, release, build).
FastReport CLX edition now has an option of saving to FR3.0 Xml format optional in Designer. This feature is convenient for users who prefer saving their files in XML format. Prepared page run-time modification is also a new function that has been added. The FieldIsNull function in script feature has been introduced to enable users to nullify fields in their reports.
Moreover, this software is designed with a Visual Report Designer, Visual Dialog Designer, Object Inspector, and Component Palette. This makes the development environment easy to navigate, and efficient to use. FastReport CLX edition allows users to create Highly efficient cross-platform reports for Windows and Linux with a minimum of manual coding. Users can develop cross-platform reports with cross-platform 32-bit applications that run on both Linux and Windows operating systems. Lastly, all .frf files created in previous versions of FastReport VCL can be easily opened in FastReport CLX.
In conclusion, the latest updates of FastReport CLX edition provide an all-around improvement in the functionality of the software. It is now easier for users to navigate, create, and save cross-platform reports with this new update. This update will be particularly useful for those who need to develop reports for multiple operating systems while minimizing manual coding.
What's New
Version 2.5: N/A