Xceed Words for .NET 5.1 — Combo Charts, One‑Line Watermarks, Smarter Splitting, and Sharper PDF Output

Intro Xceed Words for .NET 5.1 delivers practical upgrades for .NET document automation: Combo Charts for clearer multi‑series visuals, one‑line watermark APIs with granular control, intent‑based document splitting, and higher‑fidelity PDF export. Xceed Words for .NET 5.1 helps teams generate polished Word and PDF outputs faster with less custom code and fewer edge‑case regressions.

Release highlights

Xceed Words for .NET 5.1 adds Combo Charts to communicate multiple data series in one visual.
Xceed Words for .NET 5.1 introduces AddWatermark and RemoveWatermark for instant, programmatic watermark toggling.
Xceed Words for .NET 5.1 includes TextWatermark and PictureWatermark for brand‑accurate watermarking.
Xceed Words for .NET 5.1 adds DocX.Split with SplitCriteria (ByHeadings or BySections) for deterministic splitting.
Xceed Words for .NET 5.1 resets Paragraph.DefaultLineRuleAuto automatically on create/open for safer multi‑document flows.
Xceed Words for .NET 5.1 improves PDF fidelity by preserving “Exactly” line spacing, even for EndOfLine‑only paragraphs.

Why Xceed Words for .NET 5.1 matters Xceed Words for .NET 5.1 reduces boilerplate utilities, increases output fidelity, and scales with real production pipelines. You get direct APIs for charts, watermarks, and splitting—plus more predictable PDF rendering—so your team spends less time on layout fixes and more time shipping.

Combo Charts — communicate context in a single view Xceed Words for .NET 5.1 supports Combo Charts that blend series types (for example, column + line) to tell a clearer story.

Finance: revenue bars with margin trend lines
Operations: throughput bars with SLA compliance lines
Product analytics: event counts with conversion‑rate overlays

Outcome: Xceed Words for .NET 5.1 helps stakeholders grasp trends and comparisons at a glance without juggling multiple charts.

One‑line watermarks with granular control Xceed Words for .NET 5.1 makes watermarking a one‑liner:

AddWatermark: apply a watermark at any step of your pipeline
RemoveWatermark: strip it for final, signed versions or specific audiences

For precision, Xceed Words for .NET 5.1 offers:

TextWatermark for “Confidential,” “Draft,” localized labels, and brand‑consistent typography
PictureWatermark for logo marks with opacity/scale control

Benefits: Toggle compliance labels per environment, standardize branding, and automate removal for production outputs.

Split large documents by headings or sections Xceed Words for .NET 5.1 adds DocX.Split with SplitCriteria to break big files deterministically:

ByHeadings: split by document outline (e.g., H1/H2 chapters)
BySections: split on section boundaries where layout differs (margins, orientation, headers/footers)

Common workflows: publish per‑chapter reports, generate per‑recipient packets after mail‑merge, and ingest parts into a CMS or approval system with zero manual cutting.

Reliability and PDF fidelity improvements Xceed Words for .NET 5.1 increases stability in multi‑document processes and tight layouts:

Automatic reset of Paragraph.DefaultLineRuleAuto on create/open prevents cross‑document style side effects.
“Exactly” line spacing is preserved in PDF even for EndOfLine‑only paragraphs, improving alignment and pagination.

Practical implementation patterns

Watermark pipeline
- Draft build: AddWatermark(TextWatermark)
- Review build: swap to PictureWatermark (brand logo)
- Final build: RemoveWatermark()
Post‑generation splitting
- Generate a full report
- DocX.Split(SplitCriteria.ByHeadings) for chapterized outputs
- Export each part to PDF for distribution
PDF regression checks
- Re‑export complex docs with “Exactly” spacing
- Validate pagination and alignment in dense sections

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FAQ

What’s new in Xceed Words for .NET 5.1?

Words for .NET 5.1 adds Combo Charts, one‑line watermark APIs (AddWatermark, RemoveWatermark), TextWatermark and PictureWatermark classes, DocX.Split with SplitCriteria (ByHeadings or BySections), an automatic reset of Paragraph.DefaultLineRuleAuto on create/open, and more faithful PDF export with preserved “Exactly” line spacing.

How do I toggle watermarks programmatically?

Words for .NET 5.1 exposes AddWatermark to apply a watermark and RemoveWatermark to remove it. Use TextWatermark for typed labels and PictureWatermark for logos with opacity/scale control.

When should I split by headings vs sections?

Words for .NET 5.1 recommends ByHeadings for narrative documents where chapters map to headings; choose BySections when page setup differs per section and you need layout‑aware splits.

Does 5.1 change how multiple documents load in one process?

Words for .NET 5.1 resets Paragraph.DefaultLineRuleAuto automatically on document create/open, reducing unintended style carryover when processing many documents sequentially.

How does 5.1 improve PDF rendering fidelity?

Words for .NET 5.1 preserves “Exactly” line spacing even when a paragraph contains only an EndOfLine, creating more predictable pagination and consistent alignment in tightly formatted pages.

Where can I find documentation and examples?

Words for .NET 5.1 documentation and examples are available in the Documentation Hub. During trials, most users rely on the docs for quick starts and patterns.