Several developers reporting an issue where the C++Builder IDE code editor structure window was blank after they upgraded their Windows machine to Windows 10. The issue is reproducible on these scenarios:
The user has a machine with a Windows version lower than Windows 10 (Windows 8.1, 8, 7,…)
The user has RAD Studio installed (all versions are affected)
The user upgrades to Windows 10
In…
Author: Developer Skill Sprints
More Information
Using an HTTP Client
System.Net.HttpClient
XE8 Code Samples: HttpDownload
Samples\Object Pascal\RTL\HttpDownload
Samples\CPP\RTL\HttpDownload
XE8 Product Reviewers Guide
Code Central Code…
10 Quick Tips & Tricks for SQL Server Developers
July 8, 2015
Author: Embarcadero USA
Here are 10 quick SQL Server tips and tricks for database developers compiled by SQL Server expert Pinal Dave.
For inefficient query plans: Check for issues with bad cardinality estimates.
The maximum degree of parallelism can be limited server-wide…
Delphi VCL and FireMonkey: eBooks, Books, Tutorials and Courseware - a collection of links
July 6, 2015
We are often asked where developers and teachers can find books, courseware and tutorials available today that cover Delphi programming and Multi-Device FireMonkey app development. The great news is that there are more and more books appearing on Amazon, Lulu and online. Here is my latest list of books, courseware and tutorials from book shopping sites and developer sites.
ebooks
Mobile…
Pawel Glowacki asked about vibrating smartphones using Delphi code for iOS and Android. Thierry Laborde and Williamm Wittwer of Embarcadero France provided the following Delphi and FireMonkey sample code:
unit Umain;
interface
uses
System.SysUtils, System.Types…
Embarcadero Technology Partner Spotlight
Mitov Software – Delphi Arduino control and communication Boian Mitov – Mitov Software Thursday, June 25, 2015 http://www.mitov.com/ http://www.visuino.com/
YouTube video…
Embarcadero Technology Partner Spotlight
Gnostice – Programming with PDF and Office Documents Girish Patil – Gnostice Information Technologies Thursday, June 18, 2015 http://www.gnostice.com/
YouTube video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jVC21mOV9bM
eDocEngine VCL is a comprehensive e-document creation component suite for Delphi and C++Builder. eDocEngine can create documents in clipboard…
Using TLocationSensor with TMapView in RAD Studio XE8
June 16, 2015
Author: Alan K26627
During and after my Maps Skill Sprint last week, I received multiple questions on how to use TMapView with RAD Studio XE8. I thought I would create a new demo that showcases the following functionality to help answer those questions.
This demo showcases…
3 things you Need to Know About SQL Server Sequence
June 15, 2015
Author: Tamarian D2278
As we traverse through different versions of SQL Server, there are new enhancements that always make us learn for newer techniques. One such addition to SQL Server 2012 is called as Sequences. Sequences are just like a running number like…
New FireMonkey Media Library Options in RAD Studio XE8
June 15, 2015
RAD Studio XE8 provides new FireMonkey Media Library options. This includes the ability to automatically save pictures taken by the device camera (in your iOS and Android applications) to the on-device photo library.
Today, I thought I would show you how to save photos taken with the device camera directly to your photo library by extending our ShareSheet code snippet demo that is included with…