The new maps component in RAD Studio XE8 simplifies the addition of mapping functionality to mobile applications. TMapView provides map API access for iOS and Android. It makes use of the Google Maps Android API on Android and the Map Kit Framework on iOS.
The key features of the TMapView component are:
Four Types of Maps: Normal, Satellite, Hybrid and Terrain (Android only)
Gesture Control…
RAD Studio XE8 provides you with the tools to rapidly design, build, and deploy connected apps that deliver innovative IoT solutions.
The new Beacon component makes it easy to add proximity awareness to your applications.
Two beacon formats are available: iBeacon and…
Author: Brian Alexakis
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Download the project files.
How to Deploy a Custom True Type Font
First create a new Multi Device Application in either C++ or Object Pascal.
Save the project to a folder on your filesystem.
From the FontAwesome downloaded…
Author: Brian Alexakis
For the iOS Device target platform, which does not support dynamic libraries, you need a static version of these library files (libcrypto.a and libssl.a). To obtain these library files, do either of the following:
Download the pre-compiled libraries from Github.
Build these libraries from sources. Download the sources from Github and follow the steps described in Tutorial…
Author: Embarcadero USA
During the month of August 2014, Microsoft issued a security patch for Windows (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2993651).
This update had an impact on past versions of our development tools, including RAD Studio, Delphi, and C++Builder from version…
In RAD Studio XE7, we introduced a new smart menu component called TMultiView. With TMultiView, it is really easy to create app navigation that automatically adjusts itself depending on form factor, orientation and target platform using our new behavior services. TMultiView…
In RAD Studio XE7, we introduced the FireUI Multi-Device Designer. FireUI makes it easy to create user interfaces across multiple devices using a master form to share all user interface code, and then optimize inherited views for each target platform and device.
Delphi, C++Builder and RAD Studio XE7 provide a set of predefined views, including Windows Desktop, Surface Pro Tablet, Mac…
Author: Wayne S8181
Monday, July 14, 2014: Lesson 3 – Accessing Local Storage and Data
In this lesson, we explore local storage covering a range of options including using INI files and local document storage. This lesson will also show how to use FireDAC database…
In Delphi, C++Builder and RAD Studio XE6, we integrate with leading Backend as a Service (BaaS) providers to add functionality and platform services to your applications. With BaaS, you get easy access to common services in the cloud without having to build or…
Author: Carlos V17533
When it comes to mobile UI design, there are several key design paradigms. I covered the different mobile UI design patterns in my recent C++ Mobile Day session.
Today, I thought I would write a quick tutorial on how to create your own Home Screen Navigation using Delphi, C++Builder or RAD Studio XE6.
App Home Screen Navigation Key Features
• Images arranged in a grid…
