Road Map for Essential Studio^® for .NET MAUI

AI AssistView

MCP server integration

MCP server integration in AI AssistView enables users to connect and route AI requests through an MCP-compliant back end.

Agent integration

Agents can be integrated into the AI AssistView, allowing users to orchestrate and execute AI-driven workflows and requests programmatically.

Multi-line input editor

This feature dynamically adjusts the editor height to handle multi-line inputs. It also includes an expandable editor mode that opens a dedicated input area, enabling better formatting and editing of complex prompts.

Voice input and output

The built-in voice input converts speech to text and enables AI responses to be rendered as voice output for hands-free interaction scenarios.

TreeView

Self-referencing data binding

This feature binds self-referenced data models, allowing users to display hierarchical data without manual data transformation.

Swipe gesture

The swipe gesture on TreeView nodes enables users to define custom actions for left-to-right and right-to-left swipe interactions.

Incremental loading

Incremental loading allows users to automatically load additional nodes as they scroll to the end of the TreeView.

ListView

Data form for CRUD operations

The built-in data form simplifies CRUD implementation in data-bound ListView scenarios. It automatically generates editors based on the properties of the bound item, reducing boilerplate code for data entry and editing.

DataGrid

DataGridTime column

The dedicated time-editing column in the DataGrid enables users to view and modify time-only values with culture-aware formatting.

Percentage column

The percentage-based column allows users to enter, display, and auto-format percentage values.

CheckBox selector column

This feature simplifies row selection using per-row and header-level checkboxes.

Printing

This feature enables users to generate print-ready layouts with pagination.

Multi-row column layout

This feature introduces multi-row column headers, enabling grouped and hierarchical column organization. It supports flexible header spanning and seamless interaction with sorting and filtering.

Row resizing

Row resizing allows users to manually adjust row height using drag interactions.

Multi-row dragging

This feature enables dragging and reordering of multiple selected rows as a single unit.

Undo/redo for editing

The undo/redo feature enables users to reverse or reapply changes made.

Cartesian Charts

Fast column series

This feature gives users high-performance column chart rendering optimized for datasets with thousands of data points. It minimizes memory usage and improves drawing performance for real-time data visualization, financial dashboards, and smooth scrolling and zooming with extensive data.

Suspend and resume layout notification

This feature allows users to suspend automatic layout updates temporarily during bulk data operations to prevent unnecessary redraws. It improves performance and reduces CPU usage by triggering a single optimized update after all changes are complete, useful for multiple series updates or complex visualizations.

Multi-axis level labels

This feature allows users to display hierarchical labels on chart axes for better organization of complex data categories. Create multiple label levels for time-based data (year > quarter > month), geographical hierarchies (country > state > city), or multi-dimensional categorization with customizable styles and formatting.

Segment color mapping

This feature allows users to assign colors dynamically to individual data points based on values or categories using value-based rules. It is useful for conditional formatting, threshold-based visualizations, and color schemes that help identify patterns, outliers, or trends.

Technical indicators for financial charts

This feature allows users to add popular technical indicators like moving averages, Bollinger Bands, MACD, and RSI to financial charts. Analyze trends and signals visually. Customize indicator styles and parameters easily.

RichTextEditor

Ready for production

The RichTextEditor has advanced to stable status, marking it ready for production. Experience seamless document editing with rich formatting, tables, images, and undo/redo operations. Benefit from long-term support and a reliable editing solution for your MAUI applications.

Mobile adaptive toolbar

Functioning as a built-in keyboard toolbar, the formatting toolbar seamlessly connects with mobile device keyboards. When the keyboard is activated, the toolbar automatically positions itself above the keyboard, offering giving quick access to formatting options without blocking content or requiring space.

Scheduler

Resource support

This feature lets users efficiently view and manage resources (rooms, staff) in the month view on desktop apps with a clear overview of resource allocation.

Resource adaptive grouping

This feature allows users to utilize optimized resource grouping in the mobile month view for readable schedules on smaller screens.

Context menu timeslot cells

This feature allows users to enable quick actions with context menus for timeslot cells and appointments, improving interactivity.

Minor time intervals

This feature allows users to display minor time intervals in day and timeline views for precise appointment management.

Inline appointments

This feature allows users to view detailed event information inline in the month view, directly beneath the selected date.

Special time regions

This feature allows users to define and highlight specific time regions (breaks, holidays) in the timeline month view for visual distinction.