DevExpress.AIIntegration.WinForms.Reporting

AI-powered Extensions for DevExpress WinForms Report Designer

The DevExpress.AIIntegration.WinForms.Reporting package provides AI-powered extensions for the DevExpress WinForms Report Designer. These extensions allow users to create, modify, and localize reports with natural language commands.

Key Features

• "Prompt-to-Report" - Users can create a report layout from a natural language description.
• Modify Reports - Users can chat with an AI Assistant to adjust a report layout. This functionality is available in applications that target .NET 8 or later.
• AI-generated Test Data - An AI assistant can generate test data so users can preview reports without connecting to a live data source.
• Localize Reports - Users can click "Localize with AI" in the Localization Editor to translate all localizable property values into the selected language.
• "Prompt-to-Expression" - Users can create valid expressions from natural language descriptions.

Examples

1. In a WinForms application with the ReportDesigner component, install the DevExpress AI Integration package:

   dotnet add package DevExpress.AIIntegration.WinForms.Reporting
   

2. Install packages required for your preferred AI service. See supported AI services for additional information.

3. Register your AI service at application startup:

   using Azure.AI.OpenAI;
   using DevExpress.AIIntegration;
   using Microsoft.Extensions.AI;
   using System.ClientModel;
   
   internal static class Program {
       static string AzureOpenAIEndpoint { get { return "AZURE_OPENAI_ENDPOINT"; } }
       static string AzureOpenAIKey { get { return "AZURE_OPENAI_APIKEY"; } }
       static string DeploymentName { get { return "MODEL_NAME"; } } // For example, gpt-5.2.
       [STAThread]
       static void Main(){
           IChatClient client = new AzureOpenAIClient(
               new Uri(AzureOpenAIEndpoint),
               new ApiKeyCredential(AzureOpenAIKey))
                   .GetChatClient(DeploymentName).AsIChatClient(); 
           AIExtensionsContainerDesktop.Default.RegisterChatClient(client);
           ApplicationConfiguration.Initialize();
           Application.Run(new Form1());
       }
   }
   

4. Register required extensions (behaviors) and attach them to the WinForms Report Designer control:

   using DevExpress.AIIntegration.WinForms.Reporting;
   // ...
   public partial class Form1 : Form {
       public Form1() {
           InitializeComponent();
           behaviorManager1.Attach<ReportPromptToReportBehavior>(reportDesigner1, behavior => {
           // ...
           });
       }
   }
   

5. Call the BehaviorInitializer.Initialize() method at application startup if your project targets the .NET Framework and you create AI-powered behaviors in code.

   internal static class Program {
       [STAThread]
       static void Main() {
           //...
           // The Initialize() method forcibly initializes the behavior manager in .NET Framework apps.
           DevExpress.AIIntegration.WinForms.Reporting.BehaviorInitializer.Initialize();
           Application.Run(new Form1());
       }
   }
   

Evaluation Period, Pricing Options, and Licensing Terms

Whether you own a license or want to start a 30-day evaluation period, register your DevExpress license key. To obtain your key, log in to the DevExpress Download Manager. Use your existing DevExpress.com account or create a new account for free. For additional registration instructions, see License Key for DevExpress Products.

If you purchase a license after evaluating a product, re-register your updated DevExpress license key to remove evaluation version warnings/messages.

This package is included in the following commercial subscriptions:

• DevExpress Reporting Subscription
• DevExpress WinForms Subscription
• DevExpress DXperience Subscription
• DevExpress Universal Subscription

See DevExpress Subscriptions & Licensing for subscription comparison tables, purchasing FAQ, and licensing information.

Documentation

• Prompt-to-Report in WinForms Report Designer
• Prompt-to-Expression in WinForms Report Designer
• AI-Powered Localization for WinForms Reporting
• Preview Reports with AI-generated Test Data
• Modify Report Behavior in the WinForms Report Designer (CTP)
• AI-Powered Functionality in DevExpress Reporting

Software Bill of Materials (SBOM)

To access SBOM files for DevExpress packages, please refer to the following article: Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) for DevExpress .NET assemblies/NuGet packages, JavaScript, VCL and other redistributable artifacts.

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Useful Online Resources

• www.devexpress.com
• DevExpress Support Center
• DevExpress Blogs