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FastReport VCL Ultimate users have probably already noticed that the installer now includes two new options: FastEditors VCL and FastGrid VCL. A new demo has also been added to the DemoCenter: FastGrid VCL Demo.

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.

FastReport VCL is a report generation tool that has become an essential part of developers' arsenal on the Delphi platform over more than a quarter of a century. Since its inception in the late 1990s, the product has evolved from a simple template designer into a comprehensive system that supports interactive elements, vector graphics, and integration with modern IDEs. We decided to take a look back to demonstrate how reporting technologies have changed and to trace the key stages of the product's development in each version.

FP3 files are reports created with the popular report generation tool, FastReport. However, to open and view such files, a special program is required — FastReport Viewer.

FP3 is a format for ready-made reports generated using FastReport report generators, integrated into various business applications. A file in this format can be generated by different programs, such as CRM or ERP. To easily convert it to any preferred format, use the FastConverter .FP3.

FastReport isn’t just about report components—it has a lot more to offer! In particular, there are several components that you can use in your applications just like the other Delphi components, and we’re always adding more to the library. In this article, we’ll check out one of these: TfrShellTreeView.

Currently, XML and JSON formats have emerged as the primary standards for data storage and information exchange between computer systems. At the request of users, classes for handling XML and JSON have been added to FastScript. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at how to work with these classes, explore their properties and methods, and also create reports from code using scripts.