--- title: "Syncfusion Essential Studio® 2020 Volume 1 is Here!" published_at: "2020-04-02T12:39:04+00:00" modified_at: "2024-11-20T12:53:49+00:00" url: "https://www.syncfusion.com/blogs/post/syncfusion-essential-studio-2020-volume-1-is-here" excerpt: "Syncfusion is glad to announce the Essential Studio® 2020 Volume 1 release. We have introduced some new components and enhanced various other components by adding new features. Also, several bug fixes are included for this release. Let’s take a brief..." taxonomy_category: - "Essential Studio" - "Syncfusion" - "What's new" taxonomy_post_tag: - "Flutter" - "Syncfusion" - "Web Development" - "What's New" - "Xamarin" --- # Syncfusion Essential Studio® 2020 Volume 1 is Here! [Suresh M](https://www.syncfusion.com/blogs/author/sureshm) ![Syncfusion Essential Studio 2020 Volume 1 is here](https://www.syncfusion.com/blogs/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Syncfusion-Essential-Studio-2020-Volume-1-is-here.jpg) Syncfusion is glad to announce the [Essential Studio® 2020 Volume 1 release](https://www.syncfusion.com/forums/152921/essential-studio-2020-volume-1-release-v18-1-0-42-is-available-for-download) . We have introduced some new components and enhanced various other components by adding new features. Also, several bug fixes are included for this release. Let’s take a brief look at the changes in the individual platforms. ## Xamarin - The new trendline feature in the [Charts](https://www.syncfusion.com/xamarin-ui-controls/xamarin-charts) control allows users to analyze and display the current and past trends of data graphically. - The Xamarin.Forms [DataGrid](https://www.syncfusion.com/xamarin-ui-controls/xamarin-datagrid) component now supports the WPF platform. - The following controls have been moved from preview to production-ready state: - [Shimmer](https://www.syncfusion.com/xamarin-ui-controls/xamarin-shimmer) - [Effects View](https://www.syncfusion.com/xamarin-ui-controls/xamarin-effects-view) - [Rich Text Editor](https://www.syncfusion.com/xamarin-ui-controls/xamarin-rich-text-editor) ## Flutter - The following new widgets have been introduced in Flutter: - [Date Range Picker](https://www.syncfusion.com/flutter-widgets/flutter-daterangepicker) - [Range Slider](https://www.syncfusion.com/flutter-widgets/flutter-range-slider) - [Range Selector](https://www.syncfusion.com/flutter-widgets/flutter-range-selector) - [Barcode Generator](https://www.syncfusion.com/flutter-widgets/flutter-barcodes) - A new [PDF](https://www.syncfusion.com/flutter-widgets/pdf-library) document creation library has been introduced, which can be used in mobile and web development for the creation and manipulation of PDF documents without any dependency on Adobe Acrobat - All our Flutter widgets are now compatible with web development. - Three more financial chart types have been added to our Flutter [Charts](https://www.syncfusion.com/flutter-widgets/flutter-charts) package: - HiLo - Open-high-low-close - Candle - The [Radial Gauge](https://www.syncfusion.com/flutter-widgets/flutter-radial-gauge) widget has moved from preview to production-ready status. ## Blazor – Web - The following new controls have been introduced in Blazor: - [Card](https://www.syncfusion.com/blazor-components/blazor-card) - [Progress Bar](https://www.syncfusion.com/blazor-components/blazor-progressbar) - [Kanban](https://www.syncfusion.com/blazor-components/blazor-kanban-board) - The following controls have been moved from preview to production-ready state: - [ComboBox](https://www.syncfusion.com/blazor-components/blazor-combobox) - [AutoComplete](https://www.syncfusion.com/blazor-components/blazor-autocomplete) - [TimePicker](https://www.syncfusion.com/blazor-components/blazor-timepicker) - [File Upload](https://www.syncfusion.com/blazor-components/blazor-file-upload) - [ListView](https://www.syncfusion.com/blazor-components/blazor-listview) - [TreeView](https://www.syncfusion.com/blazor-components/blazor-treeview) - [Range Slider](https://www.syncfusion.com/blazor-components/blazor-range-slider) - [Splitter](https://www.syncfusion.com/blazor-components/blazor-splitter) - [Accordion](https://www.syncfusion.com/blazor-components/blazor-accordion) - [Toast](https://www.syncfusion.com/blazor-components/blazor-toast) - [ListBox](https://www.syncfusion.com/blazor-components/blazor-listbox) - The [Blazor Template Studio](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=SyncfusionInc.Blazor-Extension) has been introduced to create Syncfusion Blazor applications with ease. - The support to implement localization with resource files has been added. ## JavaScript – Web - The [Kanban](https://www.syncfusion.com/javascript-ui-controls/js-kanban-board) control, a new control, is included in this release, which can be used in task scheduling such as for software and product development, project management, and task planning. - The new [Dropdown Tree](https://www.syncfusion.com/javascript-ui-controls/js-dropdown-tree) control is now available for the JavaScript suite. - The new [Progress Bar](https://www.syncfusion.com/javascript-ui-controls/js-progressbar) control has been introduced. This is used to visualize the changing status of an extended operation such as a download, file transfer, or installation. It can also represent the progress in text format with a percent. - The infinite scrolling support in the [DataGrid](https://www.syncfusion.com/javascript-ui-controls/js-data-grid) allows users to load data using the lazy loading concept. - The [Charts](https://www.syncfusion.com/javascript-ui-controls/js-charts) control now allows users to highlight data points and apply patterns to highlighted and selected points. - The [Spreadsheet](https://www.syncfusion.com/javascript-ui-controls/js-spreadsheet) control has many enhancements, including: - Validate edited values based on rules with data validation. - Merge cells to span two or more cells. - Use a cell template to insert custom elements like a button or check box. - Draw borders around a cell or range of cells. - Wrap text to display large text content in multiple lines. ## WPF - The support for the following 4 new themes are provided for both framework and Syncfusion controls. - Material light. - Material dark. - Material light blue. - Material dark blue. - The [Radial Gauge](https://www.syncfusion.com/wpf-ui-controls/radial-gauge) control has many enhancements, some of which include: - Tail support for needle pointers. - Rounded corners for range pointers. - Support to add annotations. - The [Image Editor](https://www.syncfusion.com/wpf-ui-controls/image-editor) lets you add custom views and customize file names when saving. - The token support feature in [AutoComplete](https://www.syncfusion.com/wpf-ui-controls/autocomplete) allows users to display selected items from the suggestions as tokens. - The drop-down UI allows users to show a drop-down button in the [AutoComplete](https://www.syncfusion.com/wpf-ui-controls/autocomplete) - The [DatePicker and TimePicker](https://www.syncfusion.com/wpf-ui-controls/datetimepicker) controls have the following enhancements: - ComboBox-based design for a better user experience. - Text box control-like editing of dates and times. - When field editing is completed, focus will automatically switch to the next field. - Keyboard navigation support. ## File formats ### PDF Library The following are the enhancements available in [PDF Library](https://www.syncfusion.com/pdf-framework/net) : - Import and export XFA form data in XML format. - Check whether [reader-extended features](https://helpx.adobe.com/in/acrobat/using/creating-distributing-pdf-forms.html#enable_reader_users_to_save_form_data) are enabled in an existing PDF form document. - Substitute fonts in the existing PDF document while flattening the PDF form fields to preserve text properly. ### Excel Library The following are the enhancements available for pivot tables in [Excel Library](https://www.syncfusion.com/excel-framework/net) : - Format cells with options such as background color, foreground color, borders, fonts, and more. - Convert pivot tables to PDF and image formats. - Create pivot tables in outline and tabular layouts. ### Word Library - [Word Library](https://www.syncfusion.com/word-framework/net) now allows replacing a field with its most recent result in the Word document by unlinking the field. - The following enhancements have been made in Word-to-PDF conversion: - Table cell size adjusts automatically based on its content. - Keep-with-next functionality for paragraphs inside the content control. - Floating items (images, shapes) with horizontal origins can be positioned relative to characters. - Improvements in converting a Word document into a 508-compliant accessible PDF (tagged PDF) document. ### PowerPoint Library - Using [PowerPoint Library](https://www.syncfusion.com/powerpoint-framework/net) , you can now create and edit headers and footers in PowerPoint slides. ## Conclusion This is just an overview of some of the features added in our [2020 Volume 1 release](https://www.syncfusion.com/forums/152921/essential-studio-2020-volume-1-release-v18-1-0-42-is-available-for-download) . You can check out all these features in our [release notes](https://help.syncfusion.com/common/essential-studio/release-notes/v18.1.0.42) and on the [What’s New](https://www.syncfusion.com/products/whatsnew) page. Try these features in various platforms and share your feedback as comments in this blog. You can also reach us through our [support forum](https://www.syncfusion.com/forums) , [Direct Trac](https://www.syncfusion.com/support/directtrac/) , or [feedback portal](https://www.syncfusion.com/feedback/) .