Author: Joanna C1415
Introduction
When we use Delphi to design forms and data modules, every time we place a component on the designer, several things change: the form now shows an appropriate representation of the component, the object inspector changes to show the properties of the component and, if we press Alt-F12, we see the .DFM file now contains information about the component. Whether…
Author: Embarcadero USA
DirectX Overview
Conducting a survey about what game programming
API used by most of game softwares running on PC, I am sure that, DirectX will be on
top list. Nowdays, DirectX had become a mature API for game programming
on…
Error 'Could Not Load SSL Library' when using Indy SSL components
October 30, 2003
Author: Embarcadero USA
Problem:
When using the Indy SSL components, an error ‘Could Not Load SSL Library’ is raised.
Answer:
This error is raised because you must have OpenSSL installed on your machine in order to use the IndySSL components. At runtime…
Author: Embarcadero USA
Question and Answer Database
FAQ1355D.txt Preventing multiple application instances
Category :Windows API
Platform :All
Product :All 32 bit
Question:
How can I guarantee that only one instance of my program
executes? Is it possible to restore the previous instance
and shut down if I start more than one instance?
Answer:
Under Win16, you can check the value…
Author: Embarcadero USA
Technical Information Database
TI1647D.txt - Implementing TCollection
Category :ActiveX/OLE/COM/ActiveForm
Platform :All-32Bit
Product :All32Bit,
Description:
This document is intended for those needing to descend from a class
that…
Author: Embarcadero USA
Technical Information Database
TI2367C.txt Filtering Your DataSet in C++Builder
Category :General
Platform :All
Product :C++Builder All
Description:
Filtering your DataSet In C++ Builder
Filtering lets you specify criteria to…
Author: Embarcadero USA
Technical Information Database
TI1437D.txt - BDE and Database Desktop Locking Protocol
Category :Database Programming
Platform :All Windows
Product :
Description:
Intended Audience
This information will be of benefit to anyone considering
designing a database application using Delphi and the BDE.
Prerequisites
A basic knowledge or interest in Paradox…
Author: Embarcadero USA
Technical Information Database
TI1177D.txt - DDE: A simple example
Category :Delphi 1.x
Platform :All Windows
Product :
Description:
Q: How can I do DDE under Delphi using API calls ?
A: Its fairly easy to accomplish, following is an…
Author: Embarcadero USA
Technical Information Database
TI239B.txt Error solutions and limitations of Paradox Engine
Category :General Programming
Platform :All
Product :Paradox Engine All
Description:
Limitations of the Paradox…
Author: Embarcadero USA
Technical Information Database
TI1105D.txt - Delphi Configuration Files
Category :Delphi 1.x
Platform :All
Product :
Description:
Delphi employs a number of files for its configuration, some
global to the Delphi environment, some project specific. Chief
among all the configuration files is DELPHI.INI. DELPHI.INI
resides in the Windows directory and contains…
