DS Server blog

Announcing TX Text Control DS Server 5.0

no-reply@textcontrol.com (Bjoern Meyer at Text Control GmbH) — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0000

We are excited to announce the release of TX Text Control DS Server 5.0. This release focuses on extensibility, plugin integration, and developer productivity while continuing to improve the Document Editor and Document Viewer.

Enabling https for TX Text Control document services using kestrel

no-reply@textcontrol.com (Bjoern Meyer at Text Control GmbH) — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0000

In this article, we will explore how to enable HTTPS for TX Text Control Document Services (DS Server) using Kestrel, the cross-platform web server for ASP.NET Core. We will cover the necessary steps to configure Kestrel to serve DS Server securely over HTTPS.

A fantastic week at vslive! Orlando 2025

no-reply@textcontrol.com (Bjoern Meyer at Text Control GmbH) — Fri, 21 Nov 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Recap of an exciting week at VSLive! Orlando 2025, featuring the latest in ASP.NET Core and DS Server technologies. Our team had the pleasure of meeting hundreds of developers, architects and technology leaders who visited our booth to learn more about the latest advancements in TX Text Control 34.0.

Extending DS Server with custom digital signature APIs

no-reply@textcontrol.com (Bjoern Meyer at Text Control GmbH) — Thu, 09 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000

In this article, we will explore how to extend the functionality of DS Server by integrating custom digital signature APIs. We will cover the necessary steps to create a plugin that allows DS Server to utilize custom signature services, enhancing its capabilities and providing more options for users.

Meet Text Control at ddc 2025 in cologne

no-reply@textcontrol.com (Bjoern Meyer at Text Control GmbH) — Mon, 06 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Join us at the .NET Developer Conference (DDC) 2025 in Cologne from November 24-27. Visit our booth to explore the latest in document generation and reporting with Text Control's DS Server and ASP.NET Core components. Get 10% off your conference ticket with our special discount code.

Building an ecosystem around join us as a plug-in pioneer

no-reply@textcontrol.com (Bjoern Meyer at Text Control GmbH) — Thu, 02 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000

DS Server 4.1.0 introduces a plug-in architecture that transforms the platform into an extensible ecosystem. Text Control invites developers, ISVs, and domain experts to co-innovate, build the first plug-ins, and help shape the upcoming marketplace.

DS Server 4.1.0: Extend DS Server with custom plug-ins

no-reply@textcontrol.com (Bjoern Meyer at Text Control GmbH) — Fri, 26 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0000

With the release of DS Server 4.1.0, you can now extend DS Server with your own custom plug-ins to add new functionality or modify existing behavior. This article provides an overview of how to create and deploy custom plug-ins for DS Server.

Getting started video tutorial: Using DS Server with docker

no-reply@textcontrol.com (Bjoern Meyer at Text Control GmbH) — Tue, 29 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0000

This video tutorial demonstrates how to quickly set up a Docker container with your own on-premises DS Server backend. You'll learn how to spin up the container in just seconds and configure it to run a fully functional instance of DS Server on your local infrastructure.

Unleash document automation superpowers at ndc oslo 2025

no-reply@textcontrol.com (Bjoern Meyer at Text Control GmbH) — Thu, 08 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Join us at NDC Oslo 2025 to discover how to supercharge your document automation with the latest features and best practices. At our booth, you can explore the latest advances in document automation technology and learn how to apply them to your projects.

Announcing the official DS Server docker image on docker hub

no-reply@textcontrol.com (Bjoern Meyer at Text Control GmbH) — Fri, 02 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000

The official DS Server Docker image is now available on Docker Hub. This makes it easier to deploy the DS server in a containerized environment and manage and scale your applications. Based on the latest version of the DS server, the image includes all the necessary dependencies for running the server in a Docker container.