Unix CPIO Archives Support
Added support for Unix CPIO archives
What is a CPIO archive?
A CPIO archive is a type of archive file that is used to store and distribute files and directories. CPIO archives are often used in Linux distributions and other Unix-like operating systems.
Why is support for CPIO archives important?
CPIO archives are a popular way to distribute software and other files on Linux and other Unix-like operating systems. By adding support for CPIO archives, GroupDocs.Viewer for .NET makes it easier for developers to create and deploy applications that can work with these files.
GroupDocs.Viewer for .NET Adds Support for Autodesk® Design Web Format XPS (.dwfx) Files.
What is a dwfx file?
A dwfx file is a type of file format that is used to store and distribute 2D and 3D design data. Dwfx files are often used by engineers and architects to share their design work with others. In essence it is a formatted representation of drawings as XPS file.
Why is support for dwfx files important?
Dwfx files are a popular way to share and collaborate on design projects.
Autodesk FBX Interchange File Support
The API now supports the Autodesk FBX Interchange File format.
What is an FBX file?
An FBX file is a 3D file format that is used to exchange 3D geometry and animation data. FBX files are often used in film, game, and Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality (AR/VR) development.
Why is support for FBX files important?
FBX files are a popular format for exchanging 3D data between different software applications.
Support to Autodetect the Encoding of Text Files
Now C#, .NET App developers can use the autodetection feature of the API that let’s their Apps detect the text file encoding automatically.
What is encoding autodetect?
Encoding autodetect is the process of automatically detecting the encoding of a text file. This can be useful for developers who need to load and process text files from a variety of sources, as the encoding of a text file can vary depending on where it originated from.
Ability to Compress PDF in Excel® to PDF Conversion
Optimize (compress) PDF file when exporting Excel Spreadsheets
What is PDF optimization?
PDF optimization is the process of reducing the size of a PDF file while maintaining its quality. This can be done by removing unnecessary data from the PDF file, such as embedded fonts and unused images.
How to use the PDF optimization feature in GroupDocs.Viewer for .NET
To use the PDF optimization feature in GroupDocs.Viewer for .NET, simply set the Optimize property of the PdfViewOptions class to true. When you export an Excel spreadsheet to PDF with the Optimize property set to true, GroupDocs.Viewer for .NET will automatically optimize the PDF file to reduce its size.
Here is an example of how to use the PDF optimization feature to export an Excel spreadsheet to PDF:
using GroupDocs.Viewer;
using GroupDocs.Viewer.Options;
// ...
using (var viewer = new Viewer("employees.xlsx"))
{
var viewOptions = new PdfViewOptions();
viewOptions.Optimize = true;
viewer.View(viewOptions);
}
.NET 6 DLL removed from the package
In this version of the API, the .NET 6 assembly has been removed due to package size limitations. The distribution package includes two assemblies: .NET Framework 4.0 and .NET Standard 2.1.
In case you require assembly targeting .NET, please let us know through Free Forum or Paid Support Helpdesk.
For a complete list of features, enhancements, and bug fixes in this release please visit, GroupDocs.Viewer for .NET 23.1.