https://github.com/datarza/devexpress-reporting-extensions
Extensions for DevExpress Reports that allows creating reports in C# code
https://github.com/datarza/devexpress-reporting-extensions
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Extensions for DevExpress Reports that allows creating reports in C# code
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/datarza/devexpress-reporting-extensions
- Owner: datarza
- License: mit
- Created: 2020-01-03T02:49:26.000Z (over 5 years ago)
- Default Branch: master
- Last Pushed: 2023-10-22T05:44:03.000Z (over 1 year ago)
- Last Synced: 2025-02-06T12:11:48.963Z (3 months ago)
- Topics: charp, controls, devexpress, devexpress-components, devexpress-libraries, devexpress-reporting, devexpress-reports, extender, extensions, extentions, framework-engine, layouts, library, preparation, reporting, reports, visual-studio, visualization
- Language: JavaScript
- Homepage: https://datarza.github.io/DevExpress-Reporting-Extensions/
- Size: 893 KB
- Stars: 1
- Watchers: 2
- Forks: 2
- Open Issues: 0
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
- License: LICENSE
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README
I often use [DevExpress Reporting](https://www.devexpress.com/subscriptions/reporting/) in software projects. This library is good enough for faster developing. But in large projects, in which there may be many similar reports, development may be inconvenient. The problem is in [Visual Studio Report Designer](https://docs.devexpress.com/XtraReports/4256/visual-studio-report-designer). Designer from DevExpress is good for developing the several reports, but not convenient for developing the hundred reports with similar template and behaviour.
That's why I created extensions, that makes report development with the DevExpress library easier and more intuitive. Instead of using the Report Designer, developer can generate the reports directly in C# code.
The Similar problems I met in WinForms with GridView control. To solve them, I created project [DataViewExtenders](https://github.com/CanadianBeaver/DataViewExtenders). The same solution is used for DevExpress Reporting.
#### How does it work?
The simplest example demonstrates the main approach:
```csharp
var report = new DevExpress.XtraReports.UI.XtraReport();
report
.AddGrid()
.AddColumn(1D, "Number", nameof(Person.Number))
.AddColumn(1.5D, "First Name", nameof(Person.FirstName))
.AddColumn(1.5D, "Last Name", nameof(Person.LastName))
.AddColumn(1.5D, "Type", nameof(Person.Type))
.AddColumn(1.5D, "Department", nameof(Person.Department))
.AddColumn(2.5D, "Manager", nameof(Person.Manager))
.AddColumnDate(1D, "Started", nameof(Person.EmploymentDate))
.AddColumnDate(1D, "Finished", nameof(Person.DismissalDate))
.AddColumnMoney(1.5D, "Salary", nameof(Person.Salary));
report
.AddGroupFooter()
.AddColumnCount(10.5D)
.AddColumnMoney(1.5D, nameof(Person.Salary));
report.DataSource = new List() {
new Person { Number = "OW-2134", FirstName = "Paul", LastName = "Daker", ... },
new Person { Number = "OW-2137", FirstName = "Devon", LastName = "Curokasu", ... },
new Person { Number = "OW-2041", FirstName = "Claris", LastName = "Manole", ... },
new Person { Number = "OW-3261", FirstName = "Mia", LastName = "Coty", ... }
};
```
The generated report looks like:
#### Group the data
Add the group into report and change the grid layout is pretty simple. Just add the group by the `Department` field to the report, remove this column from the grid and align the width of the columns in group footer:
```csharp
report
.AddGrid()
.AddColumn(1D, "Number", nameof(Person.Number))
.AddColumn(1.5D, "First Name", nameof(Person.FirstName))
.AddColumn(1.5D, "Last Name", nameof(Person.LastName))
.AddColumn(1.5D, "Type", nameof(Person.Type))
.AddColumn(2.5D, "Manager", nameof(Person.Manager))
.AddColumnDate(1D, "Started", nameof(Person.EmploymentDate))
.AddColumnDate(1D, "Finished", nameof(Person.DismissalDate))
.AddColumnMoney(1.5D, "Salary", nameof(Person.Salary));
report.AddGroupHeader(nameof(Person.Department), "{0} Department");
report
.AddGroupFooter()
.AddColumnCount(9.0D, nameof(Person.Number))
.AddColumnMoney(1.5D, nameof(Person.Salary));
report.DataSource = new List() {
new Person { Number = "OW-2134", FirstName = "Paul", LastName = "Daker", ... },
new Person { Number = "OW-2137", FirstName = "Devon", LastName = "Curokasu", ... },
new Person { Number = "OW-2041", FirstName = "Claris", LastName = "Manole", ... },
new Person { Number = "OW-3261", FirstName = "Mia", LastName = "Coty", ... }
};
```
This example generate the following report:
#### What else is inside?
DevExpress Report Extensions contain features, that allows to create headers and footers, groups and additional calculations for summaries, grids and column headers, page numbering and nested Master-Detail reports. These extensions can be easily expanded with different styles and design templates.
### System requirements
Library depends on the [DevExpress Reporting](https://www.devexpress.com/subscriptions/reporting/). Plese, install the full or trial version before compiling the library.
#### Support or Contact
Please, read the [Wiki](../../wiki) pages for detail information. Also, `DemoWebApplication` contains several usefull examples.
Having questions? [Contact me](https://github.com/datarza) and I will help you sort it out.