What problem does it solve?
XAF Office/Document Management integration simplifies embedding file attachments, spreadsheet editing, rich text, and PDF viewing into DevExpress XAF apps, reducing context switching and manual file handling.
Core Features & Use Cases
- File Attachments module with IFileData/FileAttachment patterns (XPO and EF Core) for storing and retrieving documents
- Spreadsheet module for Excel-like editing and embedded spreadsheets
- Rich Text module for Word-like editing and mail merge capabilities
- PDF Viewer module for displaying PDFs within XAF detail views and dashboards
- Platform differences between Blazor and WinForms are abstracted to provide consistent behavior
- Programmatic document manipulation for automated workflows (load/save attachments, generate documents)
Quick Start
Install the Office/Document Management skill into your XAF project and enable the FileAttachments, Spreadsheet, RichText, and PdfViewer modules to start managing documents.