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MESCIUS Inc. Unveils SpreadJS v18

On January 28, 2025, MESCIUS Inc., recognized globally for its enterprise software development tools, announced the release of SpreadJS v18, a significant upgrade that brings exciting new features to its JavaScript spreadsheet software. This version introduces the optional DataCharts add-on, workbook enhancements, and dynamic data source support with the PivotTable add-on, allowing users to achieve more robust data management and reporting capabilities.

What’s New in SpreadJS v18

One of the standout features of SpreadJS v18 is the DataCharts add-on, which allows developers to bind charts directly to the Data Manager data. This functionality eliminates the need to store data within the SpreadJS workbook, thereby simplifying the process of data management. Users of ReportSheet can benefit from this new feature as it allows seamless integration with the existing Data Manager, empowering them to enhance their reports with dynamic charts effortlessly. For users looking to leverage the DataCharts add-on in spreadsheets outside the ReportSheet environment, a separate license is required. Detailed guidelines on using the DataCharts add-on can be found in the release announcement on the MESCIUS website.

In addition to the DataCharts, SpreadJS v18 includes several improvements to the workbook's existing features. Traditionally, the standard orientation for SpreadJS has been left-to-right; however, this release has added the capability for right-to-left orientation, which can be activated by adjusting the worksheet's