FastReport Open Source 2027.1

New Features

GS1 DataBar Expanded Stacked barcode

GS1 DataBar Expanded Stacked is the most advanced version in the DataBar family, combining high data capacity with exceptional geometric flexibility. Unlike standard linear barcodes, this symbology type is specifically designed to encode extended product information within a limited space.

Adaptive growth is a key feature of this barcode: it can expand both horizontally and vertically to fit the available space.

Example of the GS1 DataBar Expanded Stacked barcode:

You can learn more about the new barcode in our article at this link.

Support for vCard versions 3.0 and 4.0

The barcode editor now supports vCard versions 3.0 and 4.0. Previously, only version 2.1 was supported.

The version can now be specified in the object properties or in the editor window:

Connecting to Greenplum databases

It is now possible to use Greenplum databases as data sources for reports.

Currently, this data source is implemented as a plugin.

You can read about how to use it in the linked article.

Full list of changes

[Engine]

+ added GS1 DataBar Expanded Stacked barcode;

* improved the loading speed of some fpx files;

* script security updates;

- fixed a bug with multi-symbol brackets in the Text object;

- fixed text handling in some East Asian locales;

- fixed script security issues;

- fixed incorrect rendering of underline and strikeout styles in some fonts;

- fixed an incorrect default value of the CommandParameter.Direction property;

- fixed the ProcessAt behavior on a breakable band;

 

[Designer]

+ added vCard versions 3.0 and 4.0;

- fixed linear barcode text overflow when the text is wider than the barcode;

- fixed a designer bug when dragging a report parameter;

 

[Preview]

- fixed a bug with editing a preview page when the MirrorMargins property is set to true;

- fixed the tooltip in the email form;

 

[Common]

+ added mapping of MySql types;

 

[Extras]

+ added Greenplum database connection;

+ added the FastReport.ReportBuilder plugin;

* the FastReport.Data.MsSql plugin now uses Microsoft.Data.SqlClient instead of System.Data.SqlClient;

- fixed MongoDB 3.5.2 breaking changes and assembly conflicts;