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$10,000 USD for the Best Silverlight App – ComponentArt Hosts the 2009 Summer Silverlight Coding Competition!

June 22, 2009 — ComponentArt is excited to announce the official beginning of the 2009 Summer Silverlight Coding Competition. Effective immediately and throughout the summer (until September 22), developers can submit their Silverlight applications for evaluation by our Expert Panel and the developer community. The author(s) of the best application, as decided by the Expert Panel and the community, will be awarded with the grand prize of $10,000 USD. Authors of the two runner-up applications will each receive ComponentArt licenses (a $1,299 USD value).

The winner will be chosen based on the number of points collected from the Expert Panel (maximum 450 points) and the community vote (maximum 100 points). The grading criteria and the precise details for collecting points and are outlined on the how to win page.

The use of ComponentArt's products is not required to participate in the Competition. Those who wish to use ComponentArt products will be provided a 90-day free trial license key. The goal of this Competition is to increase awareness of Silverlight features and applications already in production, therefore ComponentArt wishes to keep it open to the entire Silverlight developer community.

The full contest rules are available here. May the best app win!

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY.

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ComponentArt UI Framework 2009.2 Beta is Here!

June 12, 2009 — ComponentArt is pleased to announce the immediate availability of UI Framework 2009.2 Beta. The second major release of UI Framework in 2009 expands the suite yet again by introducing one new ASP.NET AJAX control and four new Silverlight controls, with an additional four controls being added to UI Framework 2009.2 Beta 2:

* Coming in the 2009.2 Beta 2 release.

ComponentArt UI Framework 2009.2 for .NET Beta – a unified installation package including comprehensive demos and samples – is now available on our beta download page.

Beta Testing Information

This Beta release ofUI Framework 2009.2 is available for download by users who currently have an active account on the ComponentArt website, and are enrolled in the ComponentArt Beta Testing program. To participate in the Beta Testing Program, users need simply to login to their ComponentArt account and select the "Subscribe to: Beta Testing Program" option on the "Edit Profile" page, accessible from the user account menu.

All bug reports, questions and comments may be posted to the UI Framework Beta Forum.

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ComponentArt Announces UI Framework for .NET – The Complete Solution for Building AJAX & Silverlight Applications

April 9, 2009 — The complete framework for building next generation AJAX and Silverlight Rich Internet Applications is here! ComponentArt is pleased to introduce UI Framework 2009.1 for .NET, a brand-new suite comprising all ComponentArt products.

Included in UI Framework 2009.1 for .NET:

• SOA.UI 2009.1 for .NET
  The industry's first framework delivering full server-side code reuse between ASP.NET AJAX and Silverlight applications.

• Web.UI 2009.1 for ASP.NET AJAX
  The industry's most versatile AJAX UI Suite now featuring SOA.UI connectivity and best-of-breed Chart & Gauge controls.

• Web.UI 2009.1 for Silverlight
  A new standard in user experience delivering rich, fluid and high- performance UI to Silverlight Line of Business applications.

ComponentArt UI Framework 2009.1 for .NET – a unified installation package including comprehensive demos and samples – is now available on our download page.

Pricing Information

ComponentArt is happy to provide a license upgrade path for our existing customers. Details and pricing information for Web.UI for ASP.NET or Charting for .NET products upgrades can be found on the license upgrade page.

UI Framework for .NET is priced at $1,299 USD for a Subscription license. Bulk-discounted Enterprise licenses are also available for teams of 3 or more developers. Please refer to the license comparison page for more information.

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ComponentArt Introduces SOA.UI for .NET – The Industry's First Service-Oriented UI Framework

April 9, 2009 — ComponentArt is proud to introduce SOA.UI for .NET – a framework for building web services specialized to serve the user interface tier. It is the industry's first to enable full server-side code reuse between ASP.NET AJAX and Silverlight applications.

The Key Benefits of SOA.UI

Among the many benefits of this new technology are:

• Rapid Development
  Reduce the amount of presentation layer code by up to 30%.

• Server-side Code Reuse
  Target ASP.NET AJAX, Silverlight, WPF or Mobile front ends with the same code.

• Top Performance
  Get the best UI performance by directly binding with web services.

• Cloud-Friendly Architecture
  Gain the ability to deploy into the "Azure" cloud environment.

Further details, specific benefits and technology demos can be found on the SOA.UI overview page while comprehensive technical information can be found in the SOA.UI white paper.

Presenting ComponentArt Feed Browser

ComponentArt Feed Browser is an aggregator of live RSS and Atom feeds. Its primary purpose is to demonstrate the versatility of ComponentArt's user interface technology by enabling end users to easily categorize, group, sort and search vast amounts of data. The user interface patterns and programming techniques used in this demo are highly applicable to modern line of business applications.

This one-of-a-kind application can be found on the SOA.UI demos page.

SOA.UI 2009.1 for .NET is now available as part of the new unified installation package – a single download for all four ASP.NET frameworks and the Silverlight platform.

To download SOA.UI 2009.1 for .NET, please visit the download page.

Pricing Information

SOA.UI 2009.1 for.NET is available as a stand-alone license or as part of the ComponentArt UI Framework suite. License upgrades to the full ComponentArt UI Framework suite are also available. Please consult the license upgrade page for more information.

An individual Developer license for SOA.UI 2009.1 for .NET is priced at $599 USD while a Subscription license is priced at $799 USD. Bulk-discounted Enterprise licenses are also available for teams of 3 or more developers. Please refer to the license comparison page for more information.

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ComponentArt Releases Web.UI 2009.1 – ASP.NET AJAX and Silverlight Editions

April 9, 2009 — ComponentArt is pleased to announce the immediate availability of Web.UI 2009.1 – the latest release of the award-winning Web.UI suite of user interface controls – for both ASP.NET AJAX and Silverlight platforms.

Web.UI 2009.1 for ASP.NET AJAX

The industry's best performing ASP.NET AJAX suite is expanded once again! Featuring SOA.UI connectivity and the inclusion of Chart and Gauge, ComponentArt's premium visualization controls, Web.UI 2009.1 for ASP.NET AJAX continues to push the boundaries of client-side richness and user interface performance.

• SOA.UI Enabled
  Discover how SOA.UI and Web.UI for ASP.NET AJAX empower developers to deliver hyper-performing user interfaces with the opportunity to reuse their server-side code with future Silverlight applications.

• Visualization Controls
  Full premium editions of ComponentArt's award-winning Chart and Gauge visualization controls are now a part of Web.UI for ASP.NET AJAX, providing unprecedented value in a suite of ASP.NET controls.

Web.UI 2009.1 for Silverlight

Setting a new standard in user experience, ComponentArt Web.UI 2009.1 for Silverlight delivers eight brand-new high-performing user interface controls to Silverlight-based Rich Internet Applications.

• SOA.UI Enabled
  Designed to streamline the development of UI-specific web services, SOA.UI for .NET can reduce the amount of Silverlight code by up to 30%, while enabling code reuse with ASP.NET applications.

• Best-of-Breed Core UI
  Building on solid base technology, this initial release of Web.UI for Silverlight offers key, standard-setting Line of Business controls with rapid expansion of the suite planned throughout 2009.

Both editions of Web.UI 2009.1 are now available as part of the new unified installation package – a single download for all four ASP.NET frameworks and the Silverlight platform.

To download Web.UI 2009.1, please visit the download page.

Subscription Licenses

Web.UI for ASP.NET AJAX: Customers with active Subscription and Enterprise licenses will receive Web.UI 2009.1 for ASP.NET AJAX at no additional charge, and have already been issued license keys, accessible through their ComponentArt.com user account menu under "My Licenses."

Web.UI for Silverlight: All customers who have purchased the "Web Bundle" since December 1st, 2008, have been assigned Web.UI for Silverlight subscription keys, expiring on March 15, 2010. The keys are available through their ComponentArt.com user account menu under "My Licenses."

Pricing Information

License upgrades to the full ComponentArt UI Framework suite are also available. Please consult the license upgrade page for more information.

Web.UI 2009.1 for ASP.NET AJAX and Web.UI 2009.1 for Silverlight are each priced at $799 USD for an individual Developer license, and $999 USD for a Subscription license. Bulk-discounted Enterprise licenses are also available for teams of 3 or more developers. Please refer to the license comparison page for more information.

ComponentArt is happy to provide a license upgrade path for our existing customers. Details and pricing information for Web.UI for ASP.NET or Charting for .NET products upgrades can be found on the license upgrade page.

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Microsoft Chooses ComponentArt's Silverlight Technology and Services

April 9, 2009 — In order to deliver business intelligence to senior management globally, Microsoft's Communication Sector Operations group recently enlisted the ComponentArt Consulting Team to design and implement a rich, intuitive user experience through ComponentArt's Silverlight products and data visualization technology.

As a company at the forefront of emerging web and .NET technologies, ComponentArt has a unique insight and expertise in the creation of rich web applications using Microsoft's development platform.

The resulting application provides a streamlined, visually striking user interface to Microsoft's SQL Server Reporting Services infrastructure. The new reporting portal allows management to quickly and effortlessly find the information they need.

"We wanted to build a cutting-edge Rich Internet Application that enables our managers to navigate our large selection of reports easily and seamlessly," Lee Sherry, Senior Business Intelligent Manager at Microsoft, said. "ComponentArt helped us deliver fantastic interactive tools to our executives and increase the impact of our information."

For more information – or to arrange an initial technical assessment – please visit the Consulting Services page.

ComponentArt is happy to provide a license upgrade path for our existing customers. Details and pricing information for Web.UI for ASP.NET or Charting for .NET products upgrades can be found on the license upgrade page.

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New Control Suite – ComponentArt Web.UI for Silverlight Beta 2 is Here!

March 12, 2009 – ComponentArt is excited to announce the immediate availability of Web.UI for Silverlight Beta 2 – our latest suite of controls for Rich Internet Application development. The initial release will feature eight controls with rapid expansion of the suite planned throughout 2009.

Links to live demos, beta download package, as well as detailed roadmap information are all available on:

• Silverlight Overview Page

Release Schedule

The Web.UI 2009.1 for Silverlight Beta 2 release includes the following controls:

We are on track to ship the the full release by the end of March. Please note that all release dates and anticipated product features are subject to change.

Licensing

ComponentArt is pleased to offer "Go Live" licenses with this beta release. All customers who have purchased the "Web Bundle" since December 1st, 2008 have been assigned Web.UI for Silverlight subscription keys, expiring on March 15, 2010. Those who wish to purchase standalone Web.UI for Silverlight licenses or to upgrade their current Web.UI for ASP.NET licenses can contact our sales team. All of these products will be available in our online store upon the full release of Web.UI for Silverlight.

Beta Testing Information

This Beta release of Web.UI for Silverlight is available for download by users who currently have an active account on the ComponentArt website, and are enrolled in the ComponentArt Beta Testing program. To participate in the Beta Testing Program, users need simply to login to their ComponentArt account, and select the "Subscribe to: Beta Testing Program" option on the "My Account" > "Edit Profile" page.

All bug reports, questions and comments may be posted to the Web.UI for Silverlight Beta Forum.

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New Control Suite – ComponentArt Web.UI for Silverlight Beta is Here!

February 17, 2009 – ComponentArt is excited to announce the immediate availability of Web.UI for Silverlight Beta – our latest suite of controls for Rich Internet Application development. The initial release will feature eight controls, with rapid expansion of the suite planned throughout 2009.

Links to live demos, beta download package, as well as detailed roadmap information are all available on:

• Silverlight Overview Page

Release Schedule

The Web.UI 2009.1 for Silverlight release includes the following controls:

We are on track to ship the Beta 2 release at the end of February, with the full release to follow in mid March. Please note that all release dates and anticipated product features are subject to change.

Licensing

ComponentArt is pleased to offer "Go Live" licenses with this beta release. All customers who have purchased the "Web Bundle" since December 1st, 2008, have been assigned Web.UI for Silverlight subscription keys, expiring on March 15, 2010. Those who wish to purchase standalone Web.UI for Silverlight licenses or to upgrade their current Web.UI for ASP.NET licenses can contact our sales team. All of these products will be available in our online store upon the full release of Web.UI for Silverlight.

Beta Testing Information

This Beta release of Web.UI for Silverlight is available for download by users who currently have an active account on the ComponentArt website, and are enrolled in the ComponentArt Beta Testing program. To participate in the Beta Testing Program, users need simply to login to their ComponentArt account, and select the "Subscribe to: Beta Testing Program" option on the "My Account" > "Edit Profile" page.

All bug reports, questions and comments may be posted to the Web.UI for Silverlight Beta Forum.

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ComponentArt Releases WebGauge 2009.1 – Visual Data Monitoring for ASP.NET

January 16, 2009 – ComponentArt is pleased to announce the immediate availability of WebGauge 2009.1. The newest addition to the award-winning ComponentArt Charting Suite, WebGauge offers visual data monitoring that delivers at both ease-of-use and excellent server performance while maintaining the stunning visual quality that is a hallmark of ComponentArt controls.

Among the many features of WebGauge are:

• Wide-Ranging Geometries: Featuring more than 18 different gauge types including Circular, Semi-Circular, Quarter-Circular, Linear and Numeric.
• Multiple Gauge Themes: With four embedded, pre-defined themes, WebGauge is ready to be used right out of the box.
• Save and Reuse Designs: XML templates allow complete gauge designs to be saved and reused across pages and projects.
• Sophisticated Gauge Designs: Features such as multiple scales, ranges & pointers and embedded sub-gauges allow for complex gauge layouts and designs.
• Powerful Client-Side API: Customize the look, feel, and behavior of WebGauge with this full client-side API. Features include auto-refresh at a given interval, two-way custom properties, and much more.
• State-of-the-Art Wizard: With immediate visual feedback, stunning and powerful gauge designs are only a few clicks away.
• Immediate Visual Feedback: WebGauge property changes are reflected instantly at design-time.

Additionally, WebGauge 2009.1 is the first ComponentArt control to be available as a unified installation package – a single download for all four ASP.NET frameworks.

To download ComponentArt WebGauge 2009.1, please visit the Charting Download page.

Subscription Licenses

WebGauge 2009.1 is offered free of charge to all Charting Subscription or Enterprise License customers with active subscriptions, a normal matter of course. In addition, customers who took advantage of our December promotion will receive complementary WebGauge subscription licenses. All eligible customers have already been assigned a license key which can be accessed through the "My Account" > "My License Keys" page.

All other customers will be able to download WebGauge 2009.1 in free trial mode.

Pricing Information

WebGauge 2009.1 is priced at $599 for a 1-year subscription license, or $499 for a developer license. We encourage our customers to take advantage of our new high-value web bundle, offering all of ComponentArt's web products for $1,299. Full details are available in our online store.

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ComponentArt WebGauge Beta is Now Available!

December 30, 2008 ComponentArt is pleased to announce the immediate availability of WebGauge for ASP.NET Beta. This new addition to the Charting suite aims to provide a control that has excellent server performance, is easy to use, and meets the high visual standards set by all other ComponentArt products.

Features include:

• 19 different gauge types, including Circular, Semi-Circular, Quarter-Circular, Linear and Numeric geometries
• Four embedded, pre-defined themes ready to be used out-of-the-box
• Template XML files allow complete gauge designs to be saved and reused
• Multiple scales, ranges & pointers and sub-gauges within a single gauge control to achieve complex designs
• Full client-side API; including auto-refresh at a user-specified interval, two-way custom properties, and much more
• Design-time wizard and property view allow setting of most properties with visual feedback

To download the WebGauge Beta installation package please visit the WebGauge Beta Download page.

Subscription Licenses

WebGauge will be offered free of charge to all Charting Subscription or Enterprise License customers with active subscriptions, a normal matter of course. In addition, customers who took advantage of our December promotion will receive complementary WebGauge subscription licenses. All eligible customers have already been assigned a license key (also usable during the Beta period), which can be accessed through the "My Account" > "My License Keys" page.

All other customers will be able to download the Beta and full release of WebGauge in free trial mode.

Beta Testing Information

The Beta release of WebGauge is available for download by users who currently have an active account on the ComponentArt website, and are enrolled in the ComponentArt Beta Test program. To participate in the Beta Test Program, users need simply to login to their ComponentArt account, and select the "Subscribe to: Beta Test Program" option on the "My Account" > "Edit Profile" page.

All bug reports, questions and comments may be posted to the WebGauge Beta Forum.

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ComponentArt Announces a New Product Line – Web.UI for Silverlight!

November 19, 2008 ComponentArt is excited to announce the introduction of a brand-new product line: Web.UI for Silverlight. Built from the ground up for Silverlight 2.0, ComponentArt's latest suite of controls aims to deliver groundbreaking features and a new level of user experience to enterprise line of business applications. The initial release of Web.UI for Silverlight will feature eight controls, with rapid expansion of the suite planned throughout 2009.

Live demos of Web.UI for Silverlight are available immediately at our Silverlight Technology Preview site.

The fully-functional beta release of Web.UI 2009.1 for Silverlight is projected for February of 2009, with the full release to follow in March. The following controls are planned for the initial release of the new suite:

• ContextMenu for Silverlight: Attach a hierarchical menu to any Silverlight control or element. The control features unlimited levels of menu items, easy data binding, customizable look & feel, boundary detection and a powerful API.
• DataGrid for Silverlight: Deliver a state-of-the-art user experience with your Silverlight line of business applications by utilizing ComponentArt's unique client-side Silverlight technology built right into our new DataGrid control.
• Slider for Silverlight: Enrich user input capabilities through ComponentArt Slider for Silverlight. The control enhances the capabilities of the built-in Silverlight slider by adding templated pop-up panels and extending the API.
• TreeView for Silverlight: Deliver advanced hierarchical user interfaces with ComponentArt TreeView for Silverlight. The control is highly customizable, featuring easy data binding, drag & drop, inline node editing and a powerful API.
• ItemFlow for Silverlight: Enhance your Silverlight applications with a dynamic and visually appealing navigation experience. The control exposes extensive settings to customize item size, spacing, perspective and zoom levels.
• Menu for Silverlight: Add powerful and fluid menus to your Silverlight applications. The control features unlimited levels of menu items, easy data binding, customizable look & feel, boundary detection and a powerful API.
• ToolBar for Silverlight: Introduce the richness and look & feel of high-end Windows toolbars to the web through ComponentArt ToolBar for Silverlight. The control features a wide range of built-in button types and a powerful API.
• Upload for Silverlight: Incorporate rich multi-file uploading functionality with file previews and progress indicators into your Silverlight applications through ComponentArt Upload for Silverlight.

Note: All release dates and anticipated product features are based on our best estimate and are subject to change without notice. Additional controls and/or features may also be added.

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ComponentArt Web.UI 2008.2 is Here – Expanding the Suite with Three New Controls!

September 18, 2008 ComponentArt is pleased to announce the immediate availability of Web.UI 2008.2, the latest major release of the company's flagship suite of premium user interface controls for ASP.NET AJAX. The second major Web.UI release in 2008 expands the suite yet again by introducing three new controls:

• ColorPicker for ASP.NET
• Input for ASP.NET
• Slider for ASP.NET

In addition to the three new controls, core capabilities of the Web.UI suite have been expanded to include accessible output and Section 508 compliance, as well as a major overhaul of ComponentArt's industry-leading Grid for ASP.NET AJAX control. The new version of ComponentArt Grid now includes the most comprehensive grouping capabilities on the market, header context menus, client-side sub-level sorting and templated footer rows with summary calculations.

To download ComponentArt Web.UI 2008.2 please visit the Web.UI download page. A detailed change log for the Web.UI 2008.2 release is available in the product knowledge base.

Subscription Licenses

Customers with active Subscription and Enterprise licenses will receive Web.UI 2008.2 at no additional charge, and have already been issued license keys, accessible through their ComponentArt.com user account on the "My Account" > "My Licenses" page.

Pricing Information

Available in four progressively more powerful builds for ASP.NET 1.x, ASP.NET 2.0, ASP.NET AJAX and ASP.NET 3.5 – Web.UI 2008.2 is priced at $799 for an individual Developer License, and $999 for a Subscription License. Bulk-discounted Enterprise licenses are also available for teams of developers.

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ComponentArt Web.UI 2008.2 Beta Now Available

August 20, 2008 ComponentArt is pleased to announce the immediate availability of Web.UI 2008.2 Beta. The second major Web.UI release in 2008 expands the suite yet again by introducing three new controls:

• ColorPicker for ASP.NET
• Input for ASP.NET
• Slider for ASP.NET

In addition to the three new controls, the capabilities of the Web.UI suite have been expanded to include accessible output and Section 508 compliance, as well as a major overhaul of ComponentArt's flagship Grid for ASP.NET AJAX control. The new version of ComponentArt Grid now includes multi-level grouping, header context menus, client-side sub-level sorting and templated footer rows – with additional features coming in the final 2008.2 release.

To download the Web.UI 2008.2 Beta installation package please visit the Web.UI Beta Download page.

Subscription Licenses

Web.UI 2008.2 will be offered free of charge to all Web.UI Subscription or Enterprise License customers with active subscriptions, a normal matter of course. Current subscribers have already been assigned a license key for the new version (also usable during the Beta period), and the key can be accessed through the "My Account" > "My Licenses" page.

All other customers will be able to download the Beta release of Web.UI 2008.2 in free trial mode.

Beta Testing Information

The Beta release of Web.UI 2008.2 is available for download by users who currently have an active account on the ComponentArt website, and are enrolled in the ComponentArt Beta Test program. To participate in the Beta Test Program, users need to simply login to their ComponentArt account, and select the "Subscribe to: Beta Test Program" option on the "My Account" > "Edit Profile" page.

All bug reports, questions and comments may be posted to the Web.UI 2008.2 Beta forums.

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ComponentArt Releases Charting 2008.1 – Adding AJAX, New Rendering & Revamped Gallery

June 11, 2008 ComponentArt is pleased to announce the immediate availability of Charting for .NET version 2008.1, the premium enterprise charting package for .NET. This major new release introduces exciting AJAX capabilities, a brand-new high-speed rendering engine and a completely revamped charting gallery with live interactive AJAX demos. Also new to 2008.1 are the ASP.NET AJAX-based client-side API, missing point handling, mixed chart types in a single series, predefined lighting setups and improvements to the managed .NET API.

To download the ComponentArt Charting 2008.1 installation package please visit the Charting Download page.

The detailed breakdown of the new features is as follows:

AJAX Zooming and Scrolling for WebChart

• The new zooming/scrolling control chart allows users to select the range of data shown in the display chart
• The display range can be moved along the X axis (scrolling) as well as have each of its boundaries altered (zooming)
• A control chart can control multiple display charts
• All visual aspects of the scrolling and zooming control are customizable
• Note: zooming and scrolling features are not available with WebChart Lite

Client-side API for WebChart

• Allows end-users to interactively customize all visual properties of the chart
• Built-in AJAX functionality for refreshing chart images
• End-users can change the order of series in the chart
• Series highlighting feature enables users to see data which may be hidden by other series
• Ability to save and reload each user's customizations
• Server-side caching available for same customizations
• Export chart data in XML or CSV format
• Note: client-side API is not available with WebChart Lite

High-speed Rendering Engine

• Utilizes Microsoft's GDI+ library
• Selectable on per-chart basis (two charts on the same ASP page can be rendered with different rendering engines)
• All features of the original engine are supported
• Available in WinChart, WebChart and SqlChart

Subscription Customers

ComponentArt Charting for .NET 2008.1 is offered free of charge to all customers with active Charting for .NET subscriptions. All Subscription License holders have already been assigned license keys for the new version, and can access them by logging into their account and going to "My Account" > "My License Keys" page.

For more information on pricing or licensing of any ComponentArt Charting for .NET product please visit our online store or contact our sales team.

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ComponentArt Web.UI 2008.1 is Here – Featuring the New Hyper-responsive AJAX UI

March 27, 2008 ComponentArt is pleased to announce the immediate availability of Web.UI 2008.1, the premium suite of user interface controls for ASP.NET. The first major Web.UI release in 2008 expands the suite yet again by introducing a highly-demanded file upload control, while further extending the company's lead in the AJAX arena.

ComponentArt Web.UI for ASP.NET now features the widest range of AJAX capabilities in the industry, including the new hyper-responsive client-side binding with ASP.NET 3.5 web services. This innovative technique employs ComponentArt's rich client-side controls invoking web services directly, receiving JSON data and automatically updating all UI elements on the client. Live demos of each AJAX technique and the corresponding source code are included in the Web.UI 2008.1 download package.

The latest addition to the Web.UI suite – ComponentArt Upload for ASP.NET – features sophisticated file uploading capabilities including multiple file upload, AJAX progress indicators, comprehensive client-side API and full control over the upload file & folder details. Upload extends the capabilities of Editor's new Image Manager dialog, while serving as a powerful standalone tool.

"With over one-and-a-half years of production usage, ComponentArt Web.UI is the industry's most mature suite of controls built on the ASP.NET AJAX client-side component model", says Miljan Braticevic, the company's president. "Another unique aspect of our product is the ability to target four different versions of ASP.NET with a single code base – progressively expanding the feature set for each new platform build, while keeping the common features and the API identical among all frameworks. This clear upgrade path is highly appreciated by our customers."

ComponentArt Web.UI 2008.1 can be downloaded today at ComponentArt.com.

Web.UI version 2008.1 is priced at $799 for an individual Developer License, and $999 for a Subscription License. Bulk-discounted Enterprise licenses are also available for teams of 3 or more developers. Web.UI 2008.1 is offered free of charge to all Web.UI Subscription or Enterprise License customers with active subscriptions, as a normal matter of course. Current subscribers have already been assigned license keys for the new version, which can be accessed through the "My Account" > "My Licenses" page.

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ComponentArt Web.UI 2008.1 Beta Now Available

March 13, 2008 ComponentArt is pleased to announce the immediate availability of Web.UI 2008.1 Beta. The first major Web.UI release in 2008 expands the suite yet again by introducing a highly-demanded file upload control — ComponentArt Upload for ASP.NET. This new control features sophisticated file uploading capabilities including multiple file upload, AJAX progress indicators, comprehensive client-side API and full control over the upload file & folder details. In addition to the new control, ComponentArt Web.UI 2008.1 also features a new Media Explorer dialog and streamlined skinning for the Editor control, as well as expanded suite-wide support for client-side web service binding.

To download the Web.UI 2008.1 Beta installation package please visit the Web.UI Beta Download page.

Subscription Licenses

Web.UI 2008.1 will be offered free of charge to all Web.UI Subscription or Enterprise License customers with active subscriptions, a normal matter of course. Current subscribers have already been assigned a license key for the new version (also usable during the Beta period), and the key can be accessed through the "My Account" > "My Licenses" page.

All other customers will be able to download the Beta release of Web.UI 2008.1 in free trial mode.

Beta Testing Information

The Beta release of Web.UI 2008.1 is available for download by users who currently have an active account on the ComponentArt website, and are enrolled in the ComponentArt Beta Test program. To participate in the Beta Test Program, users need simply to login to their ComponentArt account, and select the "Subscribe to: Beta Test Program" option on the "My Account" > "Edit Profile" page.

All bug reports, questions and comments may be posted to the Web.UI 2008.1 Beta Forums.

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ComponentArt Charting 2008.1 Beta Now Available

February 26, 2008 The groundbreaking new beta version of ComponentArt Charting 2008.1 for ASP.NET is now available for download and testing. This release introduces radical improvements to performance, functionality and the look of ComponentArt Charting for .NET. Features include an alternative rendering engine optimized for high speed rendering as well as a client-side API with a zooming and scrolling control for WebChart. Also new to 2008.1 are missing point handling, mixed chart types in a single series, predefined lighting setups as well as improvements in the Charting API. Available in builds for ASP.NET 1.0, ASP.NET 2.0, ASP.NET AJAX and ASP .NET 3.5 – ComponentArt Charting is a comprehensive charting solution for Windows Forms, ASP.NET applications as well as Microsoft Reporting Services.

To download the Charting 2008.1 Beta installation package please see the Beta Download Page.

New control features include:

High-speed Rendering Engine

• Renders charts five to eight times faster than the original engine
• Selectable on per-chart basis (two charts on the same ASP page can be rendered with different rendering engines)
• All features of the original engine are supported
• Utilizes Microsoft's GDI+ library
• Available in WinChart, WebChart and SqlChart

Client-side API for WebChart

• Allows end-users to customize all visual properties of the chart
• Built in AJAX functionality for refreshing chart images
• End users can change the order of series in the chart
• Series highlighting feature enables users to see data which may be hidden by other series
• Ability to save and reload each user's customizations
• Server-side caching available for same customizations
• Export chart data in XML or CSV format

AJAX Zooming and Scrolling for WebChart

• A control chart allows users to select the range of data shown in the display chart
• The display range can be moved along the X axis (scrolling) as well as have each of its boundaries altered (zooming)
• A control chart can control multiple display charts
• All visual aspects of the scrolling and zooming control are customizable

Subscription Licenses

Charting 2008.1 will be offered free of charge to all Charting Subscription or Enterprise License customers with active subscriptions, a normal matter of course, as well as customers who purchased or renewed their Subscription or Enterprise License with Charting 2007.1 but have had their license expire. Customers with valid Web.UI licenses will also get new WebChart Lite 2008.1 keys. These subscribers have already been assigned a license key for the new version (also usable during the Beta period), and the key can be accessed through the "My Account" > "My License Keys" page.

All other customers will be able to download the Beta and full release of Charting 2008.1 in free trial mode.

Beta Testing Information

The Beta release of Charting 2008.1 is available for download by users who currently have an active account on the ComponentArt website, and are enrolled in the ComponentArt Beta Test program. To participate in the Beta Test Program, users need simply to login to their ComponentArt account, and select the "Subscribe to: Beta Test Program" option on the "My Account" > "Edit Profile" page.

All bug reports, questions and comments may be posted to the Charting 2008.1 Beta Forums.

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ComponentArt Announces Training Dates for Spring 2008

January 15, 2008 ComponentArt is pleased to announce three new open registration training sessions for Spring of 2008. The one-day intensive "Developing Web Applications with ComponentArt Web.UI: Core Technology and Advanced Applications" course, conducted in partnership with ASPSOFT, will be conveniently held around the key industry events in Las Vegas NV, San Francisco CA, and Orlando FL.

The open registration training sessions will include key material from the ComponentArt Web.UI Core Technology and Advanced Applications course, condensed into one full day of accelerated training. Topics include core web user interface technologies and common features shared by all ComponentArt Web.UI controls, plus in-depth analysis of key controls and the study of real-life scenarios that integrate elements of Web.UI into fully-functional applications.

The upcoming ComponentArt Web.UI training sessions will be held on the following dates:

Tuesday, March 4, 2008
Las Vegas, NV
ComponentArt's first one-day Web.UI training session of 2008 will be held on Tuesday, March 4 - the day before Microsoft's Mix 08 event - in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Friday, April 4, 2008
San Francisco, CA
ComponentArt will offer another one-day Web.UI training session in San Francisco, CA on Friday, April 4 - immediately following VSLive San Francisco.

Thursday, April 24, 2008
Orlando, FL
A Web.UI training date has also been added for Thursday, April 24th, following the Spring DevConnections show in Orlando, Florida.

For more information, and to register for our Training courses please see the ComponentArt Training page.

Please register as early as possible. Seating is limited to 20 attendees per session.

About ASPSOFT - ComponentArt Training Partner

ASPSOFT employs published and recognized .NET industry experts, including several Microsoft Most Valuable Professionals (MVPs). Publications that the ASPSOFT team regularly contributes to are MSDN Magazine, asp.netPRO Magazine and Visual Studio Magazine. ASPSOFT consultants frequently speak at conferences such as VSLive, Microsoft Launch Events, code camps and user groups throughout the country and internationally.

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Microsoft Releases Visual Studio 2008 – ComponentArt is Ready with Web.UI for ASP.NET 3.5

November 22, 2007 Visual Studio 2008 and the .NET Framework 3.5 have been released to manufacturing by Microsoft, and ComponentArt is ready! A new build of Web.UI is now available to support this major release of Microsoft's comprehensive development environment.

Web.UI version 2007.2 for ASP.NET 3.5 is available immediately, and can be downloaded from the Web.UI download page.

A Seamless Path for ComponentArt Customers

Beginning with version 3.5 of the .NET framework, Microsoft has made ASP.NET AJAX an integral part of the ASP.NET runtime, so there is no longer the requirement of a separate download and installation. What's more, ComponentArt's customers are in a unique position when it comes to exploiting the new features of ASP.NET 3.5: All existing code based upon the APIs of ComponentArt Web.UI version 2006.2 or later will be fully functional and in sync with the architecture and paradigms of Microsoft's new framework.

For more information on the new features and enhancements in Visual Studio 2008, visit the Microsoft website at msdn.microsoft.com/visualstudio.

For specific information about ASP.NET 3.5, please see: www.asp.net/downloads/vs2008.

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ComponentArt Releases Web.UI for ASP.NET Version 2007.2

Adding Groundbreaking Editor and SpellCheck, plus Direct Binding to Web Services

November 15, 2007 ComponentArt is pleased to announce the full release of version 2007.2 of Web.UI for ASP.NET, the premium suite of user interface controls for web development in .NET. Available for immediate purchase or free trial download, version 2007.2 of Web.UI adds two highly-anticipated controls - Editor and SpellCheck - as well as the ability for controls to bind directly to Web Services.

The new release of Web.UI can be downloaded today from ComponentArt's website at http://www.componentart.com.

ComponentArt Editor for ASP.NET is one of the most significant and powerful controls to be added to Web.UI to date, and greatly enhances the overall value of the suite. Completely customizable in its look and functionality, the Editor can be easily configured to deliver a plethora of features and options to the end user, or to be as fast and light as desired. Most important of all, the new Editor control overcomes the inconsistencies found among different browsers, delivering uniform behaviour and consistent XHTML output across all modern browsers.

"An Editor control is something our end users have been demanding from us for some time" says Steve Rolufs, C.E.O. of ComponentArt. "We're pleased to have taken the time to get it right, and deliver an Editor with truly breakthrough features and capabilities". Rolufs adds "Our users are excited to add this powerful tool to their arsenal, while being freed from the headache of accommodating the numerous browser-specific anomalies that plague other editor controls".

Joining Editor in this release is an advanced, AJAX-enabled spell checking control: ComponentArt SpellCheck for ASP.NET. Working in concert with the new Editor control or independently, SpellCheck features support for custom dictionaries and multiple languages.

Another significant leap forward for the Web.UI suite is the new ability for controls to bind directly to web services and JSON collections. Taking AJAX applications to the next level, this capability will allow developers to create even richer, more immediate web experiences.

"The ability for our most powerful controls to bind directly to a web service from the client opens a whole new door for developers" says Miljan Braticevic, President of ComponentArt. "This new feature eliminates the overhead of sending requests to the web form containing the server control, and provides a super-efficient pipeline directly from a client to a web service or JSON collection. The immediacy and the clean separation of tiers enable an elegant and high-performance alternative to the currently common AJAX techniques."

Available in progressively more powerful builds for ASP.NET, ASP.NET 2.0 and ASP.NET AJAX – Web.UI version 2007.2 is priced at $799 for an individual Developer License, and $999 for a Subscription License. Bulk-discounted Enterprise licenses are also available for teams of 3 or more developers. Customers with active Subscription and Enterprise licenses will receive Web.UI 2007.2 at no additional charge, and have already been issued license keys through their user account on http://www.componentart.com.

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ComponentArt Web.UI 2007.2 Release Candidate Now Available – Adding Groundbreaking Editor and SpellCheck Controls

November 5, 2007 The Release Candidate of ComponentArt Web.UI version 2007.2 for ASP.NET is now available for download and testing. This release – one of ComponentArt's most significant to date – adds a groundbreaking new Editor control that overcomes browser inconsistencies and delivers uniform XHTML output. Also new in this release is an advanced SpellCheck control that may be used in concert with Editor, or independently with other controls. Bringing the total number of controls in the Web.UI suite to 18, the release is available in builds for ASP.NET 1.0, ASP.NET 2.0 and ASP.NET AJAX.

To download the Web.UI 2007.2 Release Candidate installation package please see the Beta Download Page.

The new features of Web.UI 2007.2 include:

• New Editor control overcomes browser inconsistencies, delivering uniform behaviour and consistent XHTML output across all modern browsers
• Customizable Editor is lightweight, rock-solid, feature-packed and easy to configure
• High-performance AJAX SpellCheck supports custom dictionaries and multiple languages
• Web.UI controls now bind directly to JSON collections - enabling rich, immediate web experiences

Subscription Licenses

Web.UI 2007.2 - including the new Editor and SpellCheck controls and other improvements to the suite - will be offered free of charge to all Web.UI Subscription or Enterprise License customers with active subscriptions a normal matter of course. These current subscribers have already been assigned a license key for the new version (also usable during the Beta period), and the key can be accessed through the 'My Account' -> 'My Licenses' page.

All other customers will be able to download the Release Candidate and full release of Web.UI 2007.2 in free trial mode.

Beta Testing Information

The Release Candidate of Web.UI 2007.2 for ASP.NET is available for download by users who currently have an active account on the ComponentArt website, and are enrolled in the ComponentArt Beta Testing program. To participate in the Beta program, users need simply to login to their ComponentArt account, and select the "Subscribe to: Beta Testing Program" option on the "My Account -> Edit Profile" page.

All bug reports, questions and comments may be posted to the Web.UI 2007.2 for ASP.NET Beta Forums.

The full commercial version of Web.UI 2007.2 for ASP.NET is scheduled to be released in mid-November 2007.

Thank you in advance to those who assist us with the testing of Web.UI version 2007.2. We hope you enjoy trying out the new version and we look forward to your continued feedback and suggestions.

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ComponentArt Recognized with the SD Times 100 Award

The 5th Annual SD Times 100 Award Features ComponentArt as a Leader in the 'Components' Category

June 13, 2007 ComponentArt has been recognized with this year's SD Times 100 award. The 5th annual SD Times 100, published in the June 1, 2007 issue of BZ Media's SD Times, recognizes the leaders and innovators of the software development industry.

ComponentArt was a winner in the 'Components' category, with the award citation reading: "Builders of .NET applications find user interface and charting controls that stay current, even with major platform changes like Windows Vista and ASP.NET AJAX".

"The winners of this year's SD Times 100 awards have demonstrated their leadership in shaping the software developer industry," said David Rubenstein, Editor-in-Chief of SD Times. "We took into account each nominee's products and services, its reputation among development managers, and the new ideas it brought out. These select individuals and organizations are the ones we've identified as helping to move the art of development forward."

"We are honoured to receive this award from SD Times," said Steve Rolufs, C.E.O. of ComponentArt. "We see it as an important recognition of our innovation and commitment to the developer community, and we look forward to continuing with this tradition in the future."

BZ Media LLC is a New-York-based media company combining the best of print and Internet publishing with industry-leading technical conferences and expositions.

BZ Media's SD Times is the twice-monthly newspaper of record for the software development industry. SD Times reaches more than 60,000 subscribers in 131 countries.

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ComponentArt Web.UI and Charting Products Win 2007 Visual Studio Magazine Readers' Choice Awards

June 6, 2007 Controls from each of ComponentArt's product lines have been honored with 2007 Readers' Choice Awards from Visual Studio Magazine. The winners, announced in the June 2007 issue, are chosen by Visual Studio Magazine readers to honor excellence in 22 software development categories.

ComponentArt WebChart for ASP.NET was the winner the 'UI Components Web Forms' category, and ComponentArt Grid for ASP.NET took the top award in the 'Grid Components Web Forms' category.

Patrick Meader, Visual Studio Magazine editor-in-chief, said, "The Readers Choice Awards are special because it is an accolade from the person most qualified to say whether a product is great: the person who uses it. These aren't managers voting, but developers — developers who use these tools on a daily basis to simplify their lives and create better software at a lower price. As such, there is no better recommendation for the value of a given company's product. I commend all the Readers Choice Award winners. Visual Studio Magazine readers have put your product on top."

"ComponentArt would like to thank Visual Studio magazine and their readers who singled out our products for recognition," said Miljan Braticevic, ComponentArt President. "This show of support for our efforts is greatly appreciated."

About Visual Studio Magazine

Visual Studio Magazine is the world's leading independent Microsoft development magazine. It serves the enterprise development reader software architects, senior developers and development managers. Each issue includes practical how-to articles readers can put to use immediately. For more information, visit http://visualstudiomagazine.com.

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