Delphi

New Tip: TBooleanHelper.ToString and TUseBoolStrs enumeration

Among the native type record helpers that were introduced in the Delphi RTL a few years back, there is one for the Boolean data type. It has a few methods you can apply to a Boolean variable, includingToString. This is the class helper definition: If you callToStringon a Boolean variable you get 0 or -1 depending on the value. In other…
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Change notification bar color on Android

Author: Landerson Gomes I received a message from a reader asking if it was possible to change the color of an app’s status bar on Android. The answer is yes! There are even several ways to do this. I particularly use the one I decided to share in the post: CHANGE THE…
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Transparent FMX Style on Linux

The Transparent FMX style is a style with a ton of personality. It is an exciting combination of clean lines, bold color, and a distinct look and feel. Transparent looks particularly great on Linux through FMXLinux, available in Delphi 10.3 Rio. To use Transparent FMX style…
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Stellar FMX Style on Linux

If you’re looking for an ethereal, whimsical look for your next project, then check out the Stellar FMX Style. This style is easy to use and it looks great on Linux through Delphi 10.3 Rio’s new FMXLinux. You can get FMX Style – Stellar 1.0 by installing it…
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Ruby Graphite FMX Style on Linux

Styles don’t come much bolder than the Ruby Graphite FMX Style, especially on Linux when it’s used with FMXLinux, now available in Delphi 10.3 Rio. The red accents of this style make a striking statement in any project. Using Ruby Graphite is as easy as opening a…
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Puerto Rico FMX Style

The Puerto Rico FMX style has a stylish palette and is very user-friendly, but did you know it looks even better on Linux through FMXLinux, new in Delphi 10.3 Rio? Getting it is easy. Just install FMX Style – PuertoRico 1.0 from the GetIt Package Manager. Then use a…
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Material Oxford Blue FMX Style

The Material Oxford Blue FMX Style is another fantastically versatile style, suitable for most any project. It looks particularly great on Linux through Delphi 10.3 Rio’s new FMXLinux. You can get FMX Style – MaterialOxfordBlue 1.0 from the GetIt Package…
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Light FMX Style on Linux

Did you know the Light FMX Style also looks great on Linux when used with FMXLinux, new in Delphi 10.3 Rio? Using Light is easy, just open a TStyleBook and find it in your Styles folder. C:UsersPublicDocumentsEmbarcaderoStudio20.0StylesLight.style Here are some shots of…
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Golden Graphite FMX Style on Linux

The Golden Graphite FMX style looks great on Linux, and it looks even better when used with FMXLinux in Delphi 10.3 Rio.  It combines bold contrast with high visibility to create a beautiful look for your project. Use a TStyleBook to incorporate Golden Graphite by finding…