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FastReport .NET provides multiple ways to access and work with data, including databases, DataSet, JSON, and Business Objects (regular C# classes in your application). This article demonstrates a practical example of creating and using an .frx report template that connects to hierarchical Business Objects (Category → Products).

We have frequently received requests from technical support for functionality to automatically validate reports, and we are pleased to announce its inclusion in the 2026.2.0 release. The "File" menu in the report designer now features "Validate" and "Validation Rule Settings" options. This allows users not only to check reports but also to manage the set of rules, including the creation of custom ones In this article, we'll explain how report validation works, how to set it up, how to write your own rules, and share some interesting new features.

The latest versions of FastReport VCL now feature watermarking functionality. Watermarks are labels embedded in electronic documents, images, videos, audio, or other digital content. Their purpose is to confirm authorship, protect against copying, and track file distribution. In this article, we'll take a detailed look at creating and using watermarks in FastReport VCL reports. An example of watermark use is available in the Demo included with FastReport VCL.

When creating reports, it's not just the data content that's important, but also the ease of use of its structure. Bands are the foundation of report design, and their arrangement directly influences the logic of information display. Previously, changing the order of bands was done through the Configure Bands window, which wasn't always convenient and required additional steps. The latest version of FastReport .NET now allows you to change the order of bands directly in the designer—with a simple drag-and-drop operation.

Google Sheets is a cloud-based spreadsheet application. Like Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets can be used as a data source for reports. However, unlike desktop solutions, it's a web application, so connecting to it requires some specific setup. In this article, we'll cover how to get started with Google Sheets in FastReport .NET.

By default, a QR code consists of square modules (dots). The new version of FastReport .NET adds the ability to customize them. Let's look at how to replace standard modules with decorative shapes: circles, stars, hexagons, and others. We'll also explore the properties needed for customization—just a few options for a unique result.

The release of .NET 10 has not brought about a revolution but rather a host of targeted, mature improvements. The development team has clearly focused on "polishing": fewer experimental features and more emphasis on performance, usability, and API cleanliness. This article highlights the key points.

FastReport Desktop allows users to work with reports and data in a convenient interface on their local computers running Windows or Linux. The application installation is supported on current versions of both operating systems. In this article, we will outline the detailed steps for installing, configuring, and launching the FastReport Desktop installer, with examples for each platform.