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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…
Save and load metafiles in a BLOB field without using DBImage
November 25, 1997
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FAQ878D.txt Save and load metafiles in a BLOB field without using DBImage
Category :VCL
Platform :All
Product :All 32 bit
Question:
How can I save and load metafiles in a BLOB field without using…
Displaying the selected row of a DBGrid in a different color
November 14, 1997
Author: Embarcadero USA
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FAQ711D.txt Displaying the selected row of a DBGrid in a different color
Category :Database/VCL
Platform :All
Product :Delphi 3.x
Question:
How can I show selected row in a dbgrid in a different…
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FAQ603D.txt - Changing the papersize of a print job.
Category :Printing
Platform :All-32Bit
Product :
Question:
How can I change the papersize of my print job?
Answer:
One way to change printer settings at…
Author: Embarcadero USA
Question:
How do I hide my application from the Windows Taskbar?
Answer:
It is possible to have your application running without an icon appearing in the task bar. Here’s how to do this:
In Delphi go to the menu option Project -> View…
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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…
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FAQ498C.txt Playing a WAV from a resource.
Category :Windows API
Platform :All
Product :C++Builder 1.x
Question:
How do I play a sound from a resource?
Answer:
We haven't been able to get the SND_RESOURCE…
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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…
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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…
