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TI2459C.txt Displaying an error string from GetLastError.
Category :General
Platform :All
Product :Borland C++ All
Description:
Displaying an Error Message with GetLastError
GetLastError is a WIN32 API that returns an error code indicating
the most recent error. The most recent error will be set by the
failing…
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TI2407C.txt Linking to Functions in Third-Party DLLs
Category :General
Platform :All
Product :Borland C++ All
Description:
Linking to Functions in Third-Party Dynamic Link Libraries
======= ==…
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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
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FAQ1360C.txt Converting an AnsiString to Char*
Category :VCL
Platform :All
Product :C++Builder 1.x
Question:
I am trying to convert a String to char* but keep receiving
the error:
"Cannot cast from System::AnsiString to Char*".
Below is my code. What am I doing wrong?
String s;
char* ch;
s…
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FAQ1378C.txt C++Builder WinExec() and CreateProcess()
Category :Windows API
Platform :All
Product :C++Builder 1.x
Question:
I am updating my code for Win32 and changing my WinExec()
calls to…
Author: Embarcadero USA
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FAQ971C.txt How do I make a ComboBox Read-Only?
Category :VCL
Platform :All
Product :C++Builder 1.x
Question:
How do I make a ComboBox Read-Only?
Answer:
The same effect can be achieved by…
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TI1497D.txt - Direct Commands to Printer - Passthrough/Escape
Category :Printing
Platform :All-32Bit
Product :All32Bit,
Description:
Although Delphi's TPrinter unit makes it easy to interface
to a given printer, there are times when you may need
to drop down to the printers level and send device specific
escape sequences. Under…
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FAQ563C.txt Bad object file record in...
Category :Linker
Platform :All
Product :BC++ 5.x
Question:
What's a possible cause for the linker error
Fatal: Bad object file record in file xxx near module…
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FAQ533C.txt Showing a splash screen at startup
Category :VCL
Platform :All
Product :C++Builder 1.x
Question:
Where is the best place to open a splash screen on program
start up?
Answer:
The best place to…
Author: Embarcadero USA
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FAQ1750C.txt Catching an access violation exception
Category :C/C++ Language Issues
Platform :All
Product :BC++ 5.x
Question:
Why does my attempt at catching an access violation fail?
main()
{
char *ptr;
ptr=NULL;
try
{
*ptr=5;
}
catch(...)
{
cerr << "Caught exception" <"throw" somewhere for you to…
