I am in the process of going through some old code snippets. I am updating a lot of things here and there. One thing that I have just made some changes to is the TFileEdit component that I've had available for a few years. I have made some changes to the property editor and classed the DialogOptions instead of having them as options that appear as part of the editor.

Labels: Components, Delphi

The Delphi® development environment and language allow for the easy creation of custom components. This allows developers to expand upon existing or create new components in the search to facilitate the creation and maintenance of software applications. Over the years, like so many other users of Delphi®, I have created a number of components and posted them to share with the Delphi® community.

As I work towards converting existing applications, there was a need to recompile and install component packages. Some minor changes have been made to most of the components, with the exception of TSHFileOp. The TSHFileOp component was basically rewritten to serve my needs in an easier way. I have also created a sample application (used for testing) using the TSHFileOp, TFileEdit and TDirectoryEdit components.

The source code is available for these components allowing for further customization if they come close, but fall short of individual needs. Most of them have accommodations for .Net. There may be other versions of similar components available tangled in this vast place we call the Internet. There are a number of websites available for developers to share and/or browse through custom components and/or source code. Websites such as:

Torry's Delphi Pages
Project JEDI
Delphi Super Page
Code Central
Delphi City

These sites are not listed in any order and this list does not indicate preference over sites that are not listed. There are a lot of quality sites out there.

Please feel free to add to the list.

Labels: Components, Delphi, Information, Tech

I often reflect back on a business trip I had made to Mexico. I was ‘fortunate’ enough to not be in a so called ‘tourist area’, but the actual inner-sanctum of the country. One evening on the way to a local dining delight I asked our host if we could drive around and see authentic scenery and culture. By US standards, most people had nothing. There were cinder block houses with open window and doorways. I even thought I saw a few cardboard box expansions. One thing that I did notice was a sense of family and content. Most seemed happy with just that and their few material possessions. Most of the residents I had come across were very relaxed and happy to enjoy their family and health. There was a definite lack of pressure and 'rat' race to constantly get ahead (and obtain more). The older one gets, the faster the perception of time moves along. Seasons come and go in the blink of an eye, without most evening noticing. Which is culturally correct the appreciation of what you have or the constant pursuit and wanting of more?
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Today’s updates include two Delphi™ Components and one of the Freeware utilities listed on this website.

TDBDateTimePicker has been updated to correct an issue that would cause the value to not be updated when you scrolled through a recordset. The correct value was stored; it was just the value not being displayed unless you were in a state of dsEdit.

TDBSpinEdit has also been updated. This update includes a change to the display (not stored) value on a new record. Also corrected was an issue that forced the need to click the up or down button twice to move the value. This is because the first would put the State to dsEdit and the second changed the value. This is all done on once click now.

BPACLer is the Freeware utility that has been updated. A number of minor enhancements and adjustments were made. The most notable enhancement is the ability to print the ACL information. A Check Version option has also been added to the Help menu. This allows you to check if you have the most current version of the software without the need to constantly check this website. This version checking does not send any information. It simply queries (GET) a web document containing product version information and compares it to your version. It is basically the equivalent of browsing and reading a web page. I am pleased with the feedback I have received regarding this utility.

If you have any comments or suggestions regarding this, or anything listed on this website please let me know.

Labels: Apps, Components, Information, Tech

A minor adjustment has been made to TFileEdit. The latest version of this component may be downloaded from here. TFileEdit is a descendant of TEdit which contains a button that, when clicked, calls an open file dialog that fills the TEdit control with the selected file name and path information. TFileEdit also has ButtonClick Event in order to perform your own action when the button is clicked.

Labels: Apps, Components, Information, Tech