ISSUE 08 | Jan 2017
Spot On - Mindfusion News
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You can read an HTML version of this newsletter at [http://mindfusion.eu/newsletters/jan_2017/newsletter.html]
Highlights: Xamarin Chart Library [http://mindfusion.eu/xamarin-chart.html]
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Xamarin Chart Library is a new chart tool for cross-platform development. The initial release includes:
- support for all common chart types
- 3D bar charts
- dashboards
- candlestick financial charts
- unlimited customizable legends
- pan, zoom, rotation, hit testing
- multiple data options
- several different grid types
Selected Blog Posts [http://mindfusion.eu/blog/]
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- Collaborative drawing with MindFusion.Diagramming and SignalR [http://mindfusion.eu/blog/collaborative-drawing-with-mindfusion-diagramming-and-signalr/]
Learn how to implement collaborative drawing of diagrams where multiple users work at the same time, in a mindmapping software for example.
- Class Diagram Tool in Java with the Flowchart Library [http://mindfusion.eu/blog/a-class-diagram-tool-in-java-with-the-flowchart-library-i/]
A step-by-step guide on how to create a tool that parses *.jar files and builds the class hierarchy.
- Database Schema with the Java Diagram Library - Part I [http://mindfusion.eu/blog/database-schema-with-the-java-diagram-library/]
The blog explains how to build a database diagram reading the metadata of the sample MySQL database sakila.
- Database Schema with the Java Diagram Library - Part II [http://mindfusion.eu/blog/database-schema-with-the-java-diagram-library-part-ii/]
The second part of the tutorial explains the table relationships and the diagram layout.
Video Tutorials: [http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCirPVdFWM2RTEnEAF5PK7Qg]
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- MySQL Database Schema in Java [https://www.youtube.com/embed/TcygHK0qh0M]
This video tutorial uses the Java diagram Library to create a DB schema from MySQL database metadata.
- WinForms Report Control: Nested Data Ranges [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w6BPXmVZGug]
Learn how to use nested DataRanges, which allow you to combine data fields from different data tables in a report section.
Recent Releases
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- Diagramming for iOS, V1.0 [http://mindfusion.eu/ios-diagram.html]
A native iOS diagram library written entirely in Swift with support for diagrams, graphs, trees, org charts; appearance customizataion, numerous layout algorithms.
- JavaScript Chart Library, V1.1 [http://mindfusion.eu/blog/javascript-chart-library-v1-1-released/]
Funnel charts, XML serialization for themes, multiple new appearance properties and improvements.
- Diagramming Components for the Web: JavaScript, V2.8, [http://mindfusion.eu/blog/javascript-diagram-library-v2-8-released/] ASP.NET V5.7, [http://mindfusion.eu/Forum/YaBB.pl?num=1480083513] ASP.NET MVC 2.8 [http://mindfusion.eu/Forum/YaBB.pl?num=1480430069]
Support for Fluent API, improvements in the DiagramLink-s, numerous new appearance properties for text and nodes, new events.
- Diagram Library for Java Swing, V4.3 [http://mindfusion.eu/blog/diagram-library-for-java-swing-v4-3/]
Fluent API, Spline link shape, SegmentCount property for diagram connectors and more.
- Diagramming for Windows Forms, V6.4.2 [http://mindfusion.eu/blog/diagramming-for-windows-forms-v6-4-2/]
Improvements in the Visio Stencils API, support for the Fluent API, improvements in diagram links and more.
Beta Versions
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- Xamarin Pack Beta [http://mindfusion.eu/Forum/YaBB.pl?num=1481110596]
- WPF Diagram, V3.4.2 Beta [http://mindfusion.eu/Forum/YaBB.pl?num=1480324198]
- Diagramming for ActiveX, V4.9.3 Beta [http://mindfusion.eu/Forum/YaBB.pl?num=1481822952]
- Diagramming for Android, V1.4 Beta [http://mindfusion.eu/Forum/YaBB.pl?num=1483362674]
and...
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Happy New Year 2017! MindFusion wishes all of you health, luck and prosperity!
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