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Borland OWL to C++ Builder VCL

Every once in a while, I get a request to help migrate Borland OWL applications to C++ Builder VCL applications. Background The Object Windows Library (OWL) is a C++ object-oriented application framework designed to simplify desktop application development for Windows. OWL was introduced by Borland in 1991 and eventually deprecated in 1997 in favor of their Visual Component Library(VCL).
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Exciting RAD Studio Developments in 2018

We have many exciting new features and product enhancements planned for Delphi, C++Builder and RAD Studio in 2018. In our September 2017 roadmap, we covered many of the new plans and features planned for 2017 and 2018.   We are pleased to share details for Release 3 of…
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Migrating is easier than you think!

As an Embarcadero Software Consultant, I’m often asked to help migrate legacy Delphi and C++ Builder code to the current versions. Developers have commented that their migrations were easier than they thought! Here are two recent Code Rage Sessions showing Migrating your…
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FireMonkey Quick Edit Support in 10.2.2

  The Quick Edit feature allows you to easily edit a control by changing its name, caption, alignment, and layout options. To edit a control: Right-click the component and click Quick Edit to open the dialog box with further settings. To edit the control name, type the…
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RAD Studio 10.2.2 Released Today

I am excited to announce that RAD Studio 10.2.2 was released today. 10.2 Tokyo, Release 2 (also known as 10.2.2) is an update of Delphi 10.2 Tokyo, C++Builder 10.2 Tokyo and RAD Studio 10.2 Tokyo available for any active Update Subscription customer.   10.2.2 Registered…