RAD Studio has offered support for JSON in different ways and for a long time. From the JSON system unit (originally part of the DBX space) to the old DataSnap table mapping (also via DBX) and to FireDAC tables to JSON mapping, there are many ways to interact with JSON data structures. However, until the most recent release, we lacked a way to map a dataset to a custom JSON structure — the…
FireMonkey Quick Edit Support in 10.2.2
December 14, 2017
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…
New VCL Panels in Delphi 10.2.2
December 14, 2017
With the need to supportmore screen resolutions, while creating nice looking user interfaces and pleasant user experiences, we think it is important tooffer additional ways to build the UI of your VCL applications. This is why in 10.2.2 we introduced two new VCL…
New in 10.2.2: Dark IDE Theme!
December 14, 2017
In Delphi and C++Builder 10.2.2, we’ve added acommonly requested and exciting new feature: a dark IDE theme.
Many productivity tools, or tools that areused for many hours in a row – and RAD Studio certainly falls into that category – offer a…
Debugging Delphi Apps on Android 8.1 Works
December 14, 2017
When Google introduced Android 8 this summer, they increased platform security but happened to block socket access to the debugger, basically preventing debugging applications on a device. You’d see the error message “Can’t open socket: Permission…
New in 10.2.2 is the inclusion of aRAD Server Single Site Deployment License in Enterprise & Architect Editions of Delphi, C++Builder and RAD Studio.
A Single Site license is perfect for both in-house developers building solutions for their company and ISVs…
New VCL Date and Time Picker Controls in Delphi 10.2.2
December 13, 2017
We at Embarcadero continue to consider the VCL as the best library for Windows-specific GUI developmentand are continuing the effort of improving and modernizing it, particularly improving the overall support for Windows 10. One of the directions of this effort (along…
Is the dark theme toggle not visible for you? Here's how to fix it
December 13, 2017
In RAD Studio 10.2.2, we introduced a new dark IDE theme.I’ll write more about this in detaillater this week.
We’ve seen initial bug reports affecting users upgrading from an existing 10.2.x installation that the toolbar button allowing you to…
The 10.2.2 Experience
December 12, 2017
When you first fire up RAD Studio, Delphi, or C++Builder 10.2.2 Tokyo you are greeted by a fantastic new first time opening experience. First, you get to choose your theme. I really like the new Dark theme, although the Light theme has a fantastic new update too.
The next…
Delphi 10.2.2 Has Been Released
December 12, 2017
As you can see at https://community.embarcadero.com/blogs/entry/rad-studio-10-2-2-released-today, the new version 10.2.2of Delphi, C++Builder, and RAD Studio is now available.
The new features are covered in the docWiki…




