Delphi: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
Virtual Key Codes
Symbolic constant names, hexadecimal values, and keyboard equivalents for the virtual key codes used by Windows.
Symbolic constant names, hexadecimal values, and keyboard equivalents for the virtual key codes used by Windows.
Executing and Running Applications and Files...
Executing and Running Applications and Files from Delphi Code.
Executing and Running Applications and Files from Delphi Code.
Date/Time routines - Delphi Programming
Date/Time Delphi functions and procedures in RTL: rtl reference delphi programming time routines ordinal position date function
Date/Time Delphi functions and procedures in RTL: rtl reference delphi programming time routines ordinal position date function
A Beginner's Guide to Delphi Programming
A Beginner's Guide to Delphi Programming. Free online programming tutorial / course for beginner developers. Focus on Borland Delphi.
A Beginner's Guide to Delphi Programming. Free online programming tutorial / course for beginner developers. Focus on Borland Delphi.
Uploading files to a web server with ASP.Net
Let's enable uploading of binary files from a client browser to the web server in ASP.Net web applications. Delphi for .Net and ASP.NET provide an easy way to accept files from the client using HTMLInputFile ('HTML File Upload' HTML server control) and HTTPPostedFile classes.
Let's enable uploading of binary files from a client browser to the web server in ASP.Net web applications. Delphi for .Net and ASP.NET provide an easy way to accept files from the client using HTMLInputFile ('HTML File Upload' HTML server control) and HTTPPostedFile classes.
Understanding and Using Array data types in...
The concept of arrays in Delphi is simple: arrays allow us to refer to a series of variables by the same name and to use a number (an index) to tell them apart. Arrays have both upper and lower bounds, and the elements of the array are contiguous within those bounds.
The concept of arrays in Delphi is simple: arrays allow us to refer to a series of variables by the same name and to use a number (an index) to tell them apart. Arrays have both upper and lower bounds, and the elements of the array are contiguous within those bounds.
String handling routines - Delphi Programming
String handling routines: rtl reference cr lf delphi programming dynamic array case sensitivity
String handling routines: rtl reference cr lf delphi programming dynamic array case sensitivity
Sending Email Messages with Attachments using...
Ok, let's get straight to the problem ... suppose you have an application that operates on some database
Ok, let's get straight to the problem ... suppose you have an application that operates on some database
Pos function
Delphi's Pos function returns an integer specifying the position of the first occurrence of one string within another.
Delphi's Pos function returns an integer specifying the position of the first occurrence of one string within another.
Basic Clipboard Operations (Cut/Copy/Paste)
The Windows Clipboard represents the container for any text or graphics that are cut, copied or pasted from or to an application. This article will show you how to use the TClipboard object to implement cut-copy-paste features in your Delphi application.
The Windows Clipboard represents the container for any text or graphics that are cut, copied or pasted from or to an application. This article will show you how to use the TClipboard object to implement cut-copy-paste features in your Delphi application.
Manipulate INI files from Delphi
The .INI files have a text-based file format for representing application configuration data in a format which is easily editable by humans and readable by a simple automatic parser. Learn how to use Delphi's TIniFile to read and write INI configuration files.
The .INI files have a text-based file format for representing application configuration data in a format which is easily editable by humans and readable by a simple automatic parser. Learn how to use Delphi's TIniFile to read and write INI configuration files.
Understanding ViewState and Postback Processing...
A Beginner's Guide to ASP.NET Programming for Delphi developers: Chapter 18. Find out what events (and in what order) are generated when ASP.NET receives a request for a Web Form. Learn about the ViewState - a technique ASP.NET uses to maintain page state changes across postbacks.
A Beginner's Guide to ASP.NET Programming for Delphi developers: Chapter 18. Find out what events (and in what order) are generated when ASP.NET receives a request for a Web Form. Learn about the ViewState - a technique ASP.NET uses to maintain page state changes across postbacks.
Decompiling Delphi (3/3)
Whispering about reverse engineering Delphi applications: 'I have a Delphi program's .exe, can I decompile it and get the source?'
Whispering about reverse engineering Delphi applications: 'I have a Delphi program's .exe, can I decompile it and get the source?'
Exchanging Data over the Network using Delphi
Exchanging Data over the Network using Delphi. In this article we'll examine two Delphi components: TServerSocket and TClientSocket, both designed to let you read and write information over a TCP/IP connection - thus enabling you to write network-aware applications.
Exchanging Data over the Network using Delphi. In this article we'll examine two Delphi components: TServerSocket and TClientSocket, both designed to let you read and write information over a TCP/IP connection - thus enabling you to write network-aware applications.
Accessing and managing MS Excel sheets with...
Accessing and managing MS Excel sheets with Delphi. How to retrieve, display and edit Microsoft Excel spreadsheets with ADO (dbGO) and Delphi. This step-by-step article describes how to connect to Excel, retrieve sheet data, and enable editing of data (using the DBGrid). You'll also find a list of most common errors (and how to deal with them) that might pop up in the process.
Accessing and managing MS Excel sheets with Delphi. How to retrieve, display and edit Microsoft Excel spreadsheets with ADO (dbGO) and Delphi. This step-by-step article describes how to connect to Excel, retrieve sheet data, and enable editing of data (using the DBGrid). You'll also find a list of most common errors (and how to deal with them) that might pop up in the process.
SQL in Delphi
Using Structured Query Language in Delphi.: tquery component delphi sql dbase tables interbase server component delphi
Using Structured Query Language in Delphi.: tquery component delphi sql dbase tables interbase server component delphi
How to Declare and Initialize Constant Arrays...
Sometimes you need to declare a constant array in Delphi - a read-only array. You cannot change the value of a constant or a read-only variable. Therefore, while declaring a constant array you have to initialize it. Here are a few examples of declaring and initializing constant arrays in Delphi...
Sometimes you need to declare a constant array in Delphi - a read-only array. You cannot change the value of a constant or a read-only variable. Therefore, while declaring a constant array you have to initialize it. Here are a few examples of declaring and initializing constant arrays in Delphi...
Understanding and Processing Keyboard events in...
Get familiar with the OnKeyDown, OnKeyUp, and onKeyPress Delphi event procedures to respond to various key actions or handle and process ASCII characters along with other special purpose keys.
Get familiar with the OnKeyDown, OnKeyUp, and onKeyPress Delphi event procedures to respond to various key actions or handle and process ASCII characters along with other special purpose keys.
Creating, Parsing and Manipulating XML...
Everything you need to know about Delphi and the Extensible Markup Language. Find out about creating and parsing XML documents, look for parser components and more.
Everything you need to know about Delphi and the Extensible Markup Language. Find out about creating and parsing XML documents, look for parser components and more.
Creating and Using DLLs from Delphi
A Dynamic Link library, or DLL, is a collection of routines (small programs) that can be called by applications and by other DLLs. Using Delphi, we can write and use our own DLLs, and we can call functions in DLLs developed with other systems / by other developers. Find out how.
A Dynamic Link library, or DLL, is a collection of routines (small programs) that can be called by applications and by other DLLs. Using Delphi, we can write and use our own DLLs, and we can call functions in DLLs developed with other systems / by other developers. Find out how.
String Types in Delphi (Delphi For Beginners)
Understanding and managing string data types in Delphi's Object Pascal. Learn about differences between Short, Long, Wide and null-terminated strings.
Understanding and managing string data types in Delphi's Object Pascal. Learn about differences between Short, Long, Wide and null-terminated strings.
Understanding and Using Pointers in Delphi
An introduction to pointer data type in Delphi. What are pointers, why, when and how to use them.
An introduction to pointer data type in Delphi. What are pointers, why, when and how to use them.
A Guide to Using the TClientDataSet in Delphi...
Looking for a single-file, single-user database for your next Delphi application? Need to store some application specific data but you do not want to user the Registry / INI / or something else?
Looking for a single-file, single-user database for your next Delphi application? Need to store some application specific data but you do not want to user the Registry / INI / or something else?
Synchronizing Threads and GUI in Delphi...
Multi-threading in Delphi lets you create applications that include several simultaneous paths of execution. When several threads are running in the application a question arises: how to update your GUI (user interface) as a result of a thread execution. The question lies in the TThread class Synchronize method.
Multi-threading in Delphi lets you create applications that include several simultaneous paths of execution. When several threads are running in the application a question arises: how to update your GUI (user interface) as a result of a thread execution. The question lies in the TThread class Synchronize method.
Application
application: definition: learning delphi delphi programming page nbsp word processors managing computer
application: definition: learning delphi delphi programming page nbsp word processors managing computer
Free Screen Ruler with Delphi Source
Screen RULER allows you to precisely measure anything on your computer screen. If you need to determine width and/or height of any object on your screen, Screen RULER is the tool to use. Transparency, units in pixels and millimeters and screen snapping are some of the features.
Screen RULER allows you to precisely measure anything on your computer screen. If you need to determine width and/or height of any object on your screen, Screen RULER is the tool to use. Transparency, units in pixels and millimeters and screen snapping are some of the features.
How to Search for Files and Folders (matching a...
Stop. This is the one and only solution to file searching. Use Delphi to find any file in any directory and/or subdirectory that match a certain mask. Start searching.
Stop. This is the one and only solution to file searching. Use Delphi to find any file in any directory and/or subdirectory that match a certain mask. Start searching.
Sorting records in Delphi DBGrid by Clicking on...
Sorting records in Delphi DBGrid. How to sort records in Delphi DbGrid by clicking on the column title. Plus: how to change the appearance of the selected column title to reflect the sort order. Even more: how to change the cursor when moving over the DBGrid column titles.
Sorting records in Delphi DBGrid. How to sort records in Delphi DbGrid by clicking on the column title. Plus: how to change the appearance of the selected column title to reflect the sort order. Even more: how to change the cursor when moving over the DBGrid column titles.
Understanding and Using Loops
Loops allow you to execute a sequence of statements repeatedly, using a control condition or variable to determine when the execution stops. Delphi has three kinds of control loop: repeat statements, while statements, and for statements. Learn how to use loops in Delphi programming.
Loops allow you to execute a sequence of statements repeatedly, using a control condition or variable to determine when the execution stops. Delphi has three kinds of control loop: repeat statements, while statements, and for statements. Learn how to use loops in Delphi programming.
Store a String (or an Object) Along with a...
There are situations when you want to display a list of strings to the user, for example in the list box control, but also have a way to store one more additional string (or event an object instance) along the one displayed to the user. Here's how when using Delphi.
There are situations when you want to display a list of strings to the user, for example in the list box control, but also have a way to store one more additional string (or event an object instance) along the one displayed to the user. Here's how when using Delphi.
A Beginner's Guide to Delphi Database Programming
Free online database programming course for beginner Delphi developers. Focus on ADO techniques.
Free online database programming course for beginner Delphi developers. Focus on ADO techniques.
COM
The Component Object Model (COM) enables programmers to develop objects that can be accessed by any COM-compliant application. Both OLE and ActiveX are based on COM.
The Component Object Model (COM) enables programmers to develop objects that can be accessed by any COM-compliant application. Both OLE and ActiveX are based on COM.
Reading a directory content
Delphi tip: Reading a directory content
Delphi tip: Reading a directory content
Date Time SQL Queries: Formatting Date Time...
Ever got the awful " Parameter object is improperly defined. Inconsistent or incomplete information was
Ever got the awful " Parameter object is improperly defined. Inconsistent or incomplete information was
An introduction to server-side HTML controls...
Taking a look at the use of standard HTML tags and elements and the use of server-side HTML controls - from a perspective of a Delphi developer.
Taking a look at the use of standard HTML tags and elements and the use of server-side HTML controls - from a perspective of a Delphi developer.
Using the TDBGrid component
Contrary to most other Delphi data-aware controls, the DBGrid component has many nice features and is
Contrary to most other Delphi data-aware controls, the DBGrid component has many nice features and is
Running Delphi Applications With Parameters
How to pass command-line parameters to your Delphi application and how to handle them.
How to pass command-line parameters to your Delphi application and how to handle them.
CheckBox inside a DBGrid
Adding components to a DBGrid. Here's how to place a check box into a DBGrid. Create visually more attractive user interfaces for editing boolean fields inside a DBGrid.
Adding components to a DBGrid. Here's how to place a check box into a DBGrid. Create visually more attractive user interfaces for editing boolean fields inside a DBGrid.
Understanding Delphi SET Type
One of the Delphi language features not found in other modern languages is the notion of sets. Delphi's set type is a collection of values of the same ordinal type. Learn about Delphi sets to better understand Delphi source code.
One of the Delphi language features not found in other modern languages is the notion of sets. Delphi's set type is a collection of values of the same ordinal type. Learn about Delphi sets to better understand Delphi source code.
Filename Extensions in Delphi
List of the file extensions created (and used) by Delphi and what they all mean. Plus, get to know what Delphi generated files should be stored in a source control system.
List of the file extensions created (and used) by Delphi and what they all mean. Plus, get to know what Delphi generated files should be stored in a source control system.
Introducing Borland Delphi - Page 1/3
A Beginner’s Guide to Delphi Programming: Chapter 1. What is Borland Delphi? Where to download a free version, how to install and configure it.
A Beginner’s Guide to Delphi Programming: Chapter 1. What is Borland Delphi? Where to download a free version, how to install and configure it.
Coloring the TDBGrid Delphi component
Coloring DBGrid. How to enhance the functionality of a TDBgrid component using colors
Coloring DBGrid. How to enhance the functionality of a TDBgrid component using colors
A Guide to Using dbExpress in Delphi database...
One of data connectivity options in Delphi is dbExpress. This articles provides an overview of dbExpress along with a collection of tutorials and articles on building database applications using this light-weight, cross-platform data access technology.
One of data connectivity options in Delphi is dbExpress. This articles provides an overview of dbExpress along with a collection of tutorials and articles on building database applications using this light-weight, cross-platform data access technology.
Resource Files Made Easy (in Delphi applications)
How Delphi uses standard Windows-format resource files: icons, bitmaps and cursors.
How Delphi uses standard Windows-format resource files: icons, bitmaps and cursors.
Decompiling Delphi (1/3)
Whispering about reverse engineering Delphi applications: 'I have a Delphi program's .exe, can I decompile it and get the source?'
Whispering about reverse engineering Delphi applications: 'I have a Delphi program's .exe, can I decompile it and get the source?'
Web Forms navigation in ASP.NET - Part 1
Web Forms navigation in ASP.NET - Part 1. Exploring navigation techniques between Web Form pages: postbacks, direct navigation (using the <a> tag) and code-based navigation (using Server.Transfer and Response.Redirect).
Web Forms navigation in ASP.NET - Part 1. Exploring navigation techniques between Web Form pages: postbacks, direct navigation (using the <a> tag) and code-based navigation (using Server.Transfer and Response.Redirect).
Installing the BDE (manually or using an...
Delphi tip: Delphi applications that use BDE for database access require that you distribute the BDE with the application. Here's how to install the BDE on a client machine using an install program or manually.
Delphi tip: Delphi applications that use BDE for database access require that you distribute the BDE with the application. Here's how to install the BDE on a client machine using an install program or manually.
Network traffic monitor
A free network (Internet / intranet) traffic (download / upload) monitor. Network traffic monitor allows you to quickly and easily examine the network usage of the local computer. Full Delphi source code included.
A free network (Internet / intranet) traffic (download / upload) monitor. Network traffic monitor allows you to quickly and easily examine the network usage of the local computer. Full Delphi source code included.
A Simple example of Artificial Intelligence...
A Simple example of Artificial Intelligence using Delphi. The article explores Delphi approach to AI, using the pebble picking game. A simple game is used to show how computer can learn by correcting mistakes.
A Simple example of Artificial Intelligence using Delphi. The article explores Delphi approach to AI, using the pebble picking game. A simple game is used to show how computer can learn by correcting mistakes.
Owner vs. Parent in Delphi Applications
The differences between a Delphi component Owner and its Parent - briefly explained. Plus: when to use the Controls and Component properties of a Delphi component.
The differences between a Delphi component Owner and its Parent - briefly explained. Plus: when to use the Controls and Component properties of a Delphi component.
Static vs. Dynamic Dynamic Link Library Loading...
Before you can call routines defined in DLL, you must import them. Functions exported from a DLL can be imported in two ways: by declaring an external procedure or function (static), or by direct calls to DLL specific API functions (dynamic). What should be used when: static or dynamic loading of DLLs in Delphi.
Before you can call routines defined in DLL, you must import them. Functions exported from a DLL can be imported in two ways: by declaring an external procedure or function (static), or by direct calls to DLL specific API functions (dynamic). What should be used when: static or dynamic loading of DLLs in Delphi.
Understanding and Using Record Data Types in...
Learn about records, Delphi's data structure that can mix any of Delphi's built in types including any types you have created.
Learn about records, Delphi's data structure that can mix any of Delphi's built in types including any types you have created.
System Tray Delphi application - Quick and Easy
Placing Delphi applications in the System Tray in easy steps. The perfect place form programs that are left running for long periods of time with no user interaction.
Placing Delphi applications in the System Tray in easy steps. The perfect place form programs that are left running for long periods of time with no user interaction.
Managing Ascii (Text) Files from Code
Reading and writing to text (ascii) files using Delphi code. Find out how to read a line by line of a txt file and how to write some data back to the file.
Reading and writing to text (ascii) files using Delphi code. Find out how to read a line by line of a txt file and how to write some data back to the file.
Understanding Drag and Drop Operations
Delphi makes it easy to program dragging & dropping into our applications. We can even drag and drop from one form to another or from Windows Explorer to our application, or from-to what ever we want, as you will see.
Delphi makes it easy to program dragging & dropping into our applications. We can even drag and drop from one form to another or from Windows Explorer to our application, or from-to what ever we want, as you will see.
Left, Mid, Right String
Delphi tip: Left, Mid, Right String
Delphi tip: Left, Mid, Right String
Save a web page as HTML or MHT using Delphi
Here's how to save a web page displayed inside a WebBrowser (TWebBrowser component) as a raw HTML file or into a single (MHT) file (MHTML format: web archive - single file) programmatically using Delphi.
Here's how to save a web page displayed inside a WebBrowser (TWebBrowser component) as a raw HTML file or into a single (MHT) file (MHTML format: web archive - single file) programmatically using Delphi.
Learning Object Oriented Programming with Delphi
Free online Borland Delphi OOP Course: Chapter Overview.
Free online Borland Delphi OOP Course: Chapter Overview.
Display a LogIn / Password Dialog Before the...
The MainForm of a Delphi application is a form (window) that is the first one created in the main body
The MainForm of a Delphi application is a form (window) that is the first one created in the main body
Displaying and editing MEMO fiels in Delphi's...
Here's how to show the contents of a MEMO (textual BLOB) field in a TDBGrid. Plus: how to enable editing of a TMemoField's contents using a separate window.
Here's how to show the contents of a MEMO (textual BLOB) field in a TDBGrid. Plus: how to enable editing of a TMemoField's contents using a separate window.
How to Accurately Measure Elapsed Time Using...
The TStopWatch Delphi class implements a very accurate process execution timer and provides a set of methods and properties that you can use to accurately measure elapsed time.
The TStopWatch Delphi class implements a very accurate process execution timer and provides a set of methods and properties that you can use to accurately measure elapsed time.
How to Send Information (String, Image, Record)...
Learn how to send the WM_CopyData message between two Delphi applications to exchange information and make two applications communicate. The accompanying source code demonstrates how to send a string, record (complex data type) and even graphics to another application.
Learn how to send the WM_CopyData message between two Delphi applications to exchange information and make two applications communicate. The accompanying source code demonstrates how to send a string, record (complex data type) and even graphics to another application.
Multi-Resolution Delphi Applications
What to keep in mind when scaling Delphi applications (forms) on different screen resolutions.
What to keep in mind when scaling Delphi applications (forms) on different screen resolutions.
How to split a string into an array
Delphi tip: How to split a string into an array
Delphi tip: How to split a string into an array
Interfaces in Delphi Programming 101
If you are up to creating a rock solid (OOP driven) Delphi application in a way that your code is maintainable, reusable, and flexible the OOP nature of Delphi will help you drive the first 70% of your route. Defining interfaces and implementing them will help with the remaining 30%.
If you are up to creating a rock solid (OOP driven) Delphi application in a way that your code is maintainable, reusable, and flexible the OOP nature of Delphi will help you drive the first 70% of your route. Defining interfaces and implementing them will help with the remaining 30%.
DBGrid with MultiSelect
DBGrid with MultiSelect. Multiple row selection in Delphi DBGrid - providing the ability to select multiple records within the grid. A Beginner's Guide to Delphi Database Programming: Appendix A.
DBGrid with MultiSelect. Multiple row selection in Delphi DBGrid - providing the ability to select multiple records within the grid. A Beginner's Guide to Delphi Database Programming: Appendix A.
Delphi Compiler Version Directives
Preparing to code with no barriers. See how to overcome the compiler version problem: compiling Delphi code for various Delphi versions.
Preparing to code with no barriers. See how to overcome the compiler version problem: compiling Delphi code for various Delphi versions.
Understanding the Birth, Life and Death of a...
Examining the life cycle of a Delphi Form - the central element of development in Delphi. See what's happening behind events OnCreate, OnActivate, OnShow, OnClose...
Examining the life cycle of a Delphi Form - the central element of development in Delphi. See what's happening behind events OnCreate, OnActivate, OnShow, OnClose...
Drop down list (DBLookupComboBox) inside a...
Drop down list (DBLookupComboBox) inside a DBGrid - part 2. Here's how to place a DBLookupComboBox into a DBGrid. Create visually more attractive user interfaces for editing lookup fields inside a DBGrid - place a DBLookupComboBox into a cell of a DBGrid.
Drop down list (DBLookupComboBox) inside a DBGrid - part 2. Here's how to place a DBLookupComboBox into a DBGrid. Create visually more attractive user interfaces for editing lookup fields inside a DBGrid - place a DBLookupComboBox into a cell of a DBGrid.
Constructing the Database Connection String...
When creating Delphi database applications that are to be run on various machines, the connection to the data source should not be hard-coded in the executable. This article (with the sample project) shows how to store database connection parameters (server and database name) in Registry and how to build the ConnectionString dynamically.
When creating Delphi database applications that are to be run on various machines, the connection to the data source should not be hard-coded in the executable. This article (with the sample project) shows how to store database connection parameters (server and database name) in Registry and how to build the ConnectionString dynamically.
What does #13#10 stand for, in Delphi code?
You've certainly seen "#13#10" many times in Delphi source code. If you are wondering what those characters
You've certainly seen "#13#10" many times in Delphi source code. If you are wondering what those characters
MD5 Hashing in Delphi
The MD5 Message-Digest algorithm is a cryptographic hash function. MD5 is commonly used to check the integrity of files. An MD5 hash value is a 32 digit hexadecimal number. Using Delphi, you can easily create a function to calculate the MD5 hash for a given file.
The MD5 Message-Digest algorithm is a cryptographic hash function. MD5 is commonly used to check the integrity of files. An MD5 hash value is a 32 digit hexadecimal number. Using Delphi, you can easily create a function to calculate the MD5 hash for a given file.
Using TDictionary - Hash Tables in Delphi
Introduced in Delphi 2009, the TDictionary class, defined in Generics.Collections unit, represents a generic hash table type collection of key-value pairs. In Delphi, the TDictionary is defined as a hash table. Hash tables represents a collection of key-and-value pairs that are organized based on the hash code of the key. Hash tables are optimized for lookups (speed). When a key-value pair is added to a hash table, the hash of the key is computed and stored along with the added pair.
Introduced in Delphi 2009, the TDictionary class, defined in Generics.Collections unit, represents a generic hash table type collection of key-value pairs. In Delphi, the TDictionary is defined as a hash table. Hash tables represents a collection of key-and-value pairs that are organized based on the hash code of the key. Hash tables are optimized for lookups (speed). When a key-value pair is added to a hash table, the hash of the key is computed and stored along with the added pair.
Creating Components Dynamically (at Run-Time)
Most often when programming in Delphi you don't need to dynamically create a component. If you drop a component on a form, Delphi handles the component creation automatically when the form is created. This article will cover the correct way to programmatically create components at run-time.
Most often when programming in Delphi you don't need to dynamically create a component. If you drop a component on a form, Delphi handles the component creation automatically when the form is created. This article will cover the correct way to programmatically create components at run-time.
Understanding the Sender parameter in Delphi...
In a Delphi event handler, the Sender parameter indicates which component received the event and therefore called the handler. Find out how to exploit the powers of the Sender parameter: share event handlers and more.
In a Delphi event handler, the Sender parameter indicates which component received the event and therefore called the handler. Find out how to exploit the powers of the Sender parameter: share event handlers and more.
Exchanging Data over the Network using Delphi -...
Exchanging Data over the Network using Delphi. An introduction to sending data over the network using Delphi and Indy. The article focuses on sending / receiving record data and raw (binary) data using TCP connections.
Exchanging Data over the Network using Delphi. An introduction to sending data over the network using Delphi and Indy. The article focuses on sending / receiving record data and raw (binary) data using TCP connections.
Creating Windows Service Applications Using...
Windows Service applications take requests from client applications, process those requests, and return information to the client applications. They typically run in the background, without much user input. Services can be automatically started when the computer boots, can be paused and restarted, and do not show any user interface.
Windows Service applications take requests from client applications, process those requests, and return information to the client applications. They typically run in the background, without much user input. Services can be automatically started when the computer boots, can be paused and restarted, and do not show any user interface.
Delphi ZIP / UNZIP (Compression) Components
A selected collection of open source, free, and commercial Delphi components to help you add ZIP / UNZIP functionality to your application. Compressing and deflating files and directories in well-known formats like ZIP, RAR, TAR, GZIP, CAB will not longer be a missing piece in your Delphi projects!
A selected collection of open source, free, and commercial Delphi components to help you add ZIP / UNZIP functionality to your application. Compressing and deflating files and directories in well-known formats like ZIP, RAR, TAR, GZIP, CAB will not longer be a missing piece in your Delphi projects!
TreeView with check boxes and radio buttons
TreeView with check boxes and radio buttons. Here's how to add check boxes and radio buttons to a TTreeView Delphi component. Give your applications a more professional and smoother look.
TreeView with check boxes and radio buttons. Here's how to add check boxes and radio buttons to a TTreeView Delphi component. Give your applications a more professional and smoother look.
BPL vs. DLL
An overview of creating and using 'Borland Package Libraries' and how they compare with 'Dynamic Link Libraries' in creating smaller Delphi applications.
An overview of creating and using 'Borland Package Libraries' and how they compare with 'Dynamic Link Libraries' in creating smaller Delphi applications.
TColorButton - button with color properties
TColorButton - button with color properties. Full source code of the TColorButton Delphi component, an extension to the standard TButton control, with font color, background color and mouse over color properties.
TColorButton - button with color properties. Full source code of the TColorButton Delphi component, an extension to the standard TButton control, with font color, background color and mouse over color properties.
PosEx function
Delphi's PosEx function returns an integer specifying the position of the first occurrence of one string within another, where the search starts at a specified position.
Delphi's PosEx function returns an integer specifying the position of the first occurrence of one string within another, where the search starts at a specified position.
Get computer name, Get Windows user name
Delphi tis: Get computer name, Get Windows user name
Delphi tis: Get computer name, Get Windows user name
Adjusting DBGrid column widths automatically
Adjusting Delphi's DBGrid column widths automatically. Here's a handy method to automatically fix the size of TDBGrid columns (at run-time) to fit the DBGrid width (remove the unfilled space at the right edge of the grid; and consequently remove the horizontal scroll bar) when the user resizes the container containing the grid.
Adjusting Delphi's DBGrid column widths automatically. Here's a handy method to automatically fix the size of TDBGrid columns (at run-time) to fit the DBGrid width (remove the unfilled space at the right edge of the grid; and consequently remove the horizontal scroll bar) when the user resizes the container containing the grid.
Free Delphi components - with source
Free components, with code, made by the visitors of the About Delphi Programming community.
Free components, with code, made by the visitors of the About Delphi Programming community.
Inside the (Delphi) EXE
Storing more that just code in the application executable file. Working with resources from Delphi. How to embed a WAV, AVI and an MP3 file in a Delphi executable.
Storing more that just code in the application executable file. Working with resources from Delphi. How to embed a WAV, AVI and an MP3 file in a Delphi executable.
Queries with ADO - DB/7
Chapter seven of the free Delphi Database Course for beginners. Take a look at how you can take advantage of the TADOQuery component to boost your ADO-Delphi productivity.
Chapter seven of the free Delphi Database Course for beginners. Take a look at how you can take advantage of the TADOQuery component to boost your ADO-Delphi productivity.
Message in the Bottle
One of the keys to traditional Windows programming is handling the messages sent by Windows to applications. Handling Windows Messages the Delphi way!
One of the keys to traditional Windows programming is handling the messages sent by Windows to applications. Handling Windows Messages the Delphi way!
Adding components to a DBGrid
Adding components to a DBGrid. How to place just about any Delphi control (visual component) into a cell of a DGBrid. Find out how to put a CheckBox, a ComboBox (drop down list box), a DateTimePicker (calendar) and even an Image inside the DBGrid.
Adding components to a DBGrid. How to place just about any Delphi control (visual component) into a cell of a DGBrid. Find out how to put a CheckBox, a ComboBox (drop down list box), a DateTimePicker (calendar) and even an Image inside the DBGrid.
Delphi History – from Pascal to Embarcader...
Concise descriptions of Delphi versions and its history, along with a brief list of features and notes. Find out how Delphi evolved from Pascal to a RAD tool that can help you deliver high-performance, scalable applications ranging from desktop and database solutions to mobile and distributed applications for the Internet – not only for Windows but also for Linux and the .NET.
Concise descriptions of Delphi versions and its history, along with a brief list of features and notes. Find out how Delphi evolved from Pascal to a RAD tool that can help you deliver high-performance, scalable applications ranging from desktop and database solutions to mobile and distributed applications for the Internet – not only for Windows but also for Linux and the .NET.
Understanding Method Overloading and Default...
Extending Delphi functions and procedures with default (optional) parameters and method overloading.
Extending Delphi functions and procedures with default (optional) parameters and method overloading.
The Dark Side of Application.ProcessMessages in...
When programming an event handler in Delphi (like the OnClick event of a TButton), there comes the time when your application needs to be busy for a while, e.g. the code needs to write a big file or compress some data. If you do that you'll notice that your application seems to be locked. Your form cannot be moved anymore and the buttons are showing no sign of life. It seems to be crashed. Application.ProcessMessages might come as a rescue, but you need to know its dark side!
When programming an event handler in Delphi (like the OnClick event of a TButton), there comes the time when your application needs to be busy for a while, e.g. the code needs to write a big file or compress some data. If you do that you'll notice that your application seems to be locked. Your form cannot be moved anymore and the buttons are showing no sign of life. It seems to be crashed. Application.ProcessMessages might come as a rescue, but you need to know its dark side!
Creating your first 'Hello World' Delphi...
An overview of application development with Delphi, including creating a simple project, writing code, compiling and running a project. Also, find out how to ask Delphi for help.
An overview of application development with Delphi, including creating a simple project, writing code, compiling and running a project. Also, find out how to ask Delphi for help.
Reading and Manipulating XML files (RSS feeds)...
Depending upon who you talk to, a blog is a personal Web diary, a collection of short, dated discussions
Depending upon who you talk to, a blog is a personal Web diary, a collection of short, dated discussions
Understanding Generic Types in Delphi
Generics, a powerful addition to Delphi, were introduced in Delphi 2009 as a new langage feature. Generics or generic types (also know as parametrized types), allow you to define classes that don't specifically define the type of certain data members. Get ready to use Generics.
Generics, a powerful addition to Delphi, were introduced in Delphi 2009 as a new langage feature. Generics or generic types (also know as parametrized types), allow you to define classes that don't specifically define the type of certain data members. Get ready to use Generics.
Chat application with Delphi source
Full Delphi source code to a simple Chat application. Learn how UDP (User Datagram Protocol) broadcast can be used to find partners with unknown IP addresses in the network.
Full Delphi source code to a simple Chat application. Learn how UDP (User Datagram Protocol) broadcast can be used to find partners with unknown IP addresses in the network.
Understanding and Using Decisions
If you want to control the flow of code execution depending on what the program has already done or what it has just encountered you need to use one of the two Delphi Pascal branching statements: if statements and case statements. Learn how.
If you want to control the flow of code execution depending on what the program has already done or what it has just encountered you need to use one of the two Delphi Pascal branching statements: if statements and case statements. Learn how.
Store User and Application Data in the Correct...
When in the need of storing some content related to your Delphi application on the user's hard disk, you should take care of the support for state separation of user data, user settings, and computer settings.
When in the need of storing some content related to your Delphi application on the user's hard disk, you should take care of the support for state separation of user data, user settings, and computer settings.
How to Dynamically Add Items (Holding Custom...
How to add menu items to a Menu (or Popup menu) at run-time, how to respond to the OnClick event. Plus: how to extend the TMenuItem to hold custom string property.
How to add menu items to a Menu (or Popup menu) at run-time, how to respond to the OnClick event. Plus: how to extend the TMenuItem to hold custom string property.
Open and Save - Creating Notepad
Working with common dialog boxes: Open and Save. How to create my own Notepad using Delphi. Part 1.
Working with common dialog boxes: Open and Save. How to create my own Notepad using Delphi. Part 1.
Decompiling Delphi (2/3)
Whispering about reverse engineering Delphi applications: 'I have a Delphi program's .exe, can I decompile it and get the source?'
Whispering about reverse engineering Delphi applications: 'I have a Delphi program's .exe, can I decompile it and get the source?'
Understanding Class Methods
Understanding and using Borland Delphi Class procedures / functions. What they are and how to find a practical use for them.
Understanding and using Borland Delphi Class procedures / functions. What they are and how to find a practical use for them.
Understanding Delphi Project Files (.DPR)
Delphi organizes applications into what is called projects. A project is made up of the visual interface along with the code that activates the interface. Each project can have multiple forms, allowing us to build applications that have multiple windows. Find out about Delphi's Project File in this article!
Delphi organizes applications into what is called projects. A project is made up of the visual interface along with the code that activates the interface. Each project can have multiple forms, allowing us to build applications that have multiple windows. Find out about Delphi's Project File in this article!
Custom Component Development
Everything about creating custom components in Delphi. The ultimate source.
Everything about creating custom components in Delphi. The ultimate source.
Dynamic Link Libraries (DLL) and Delphi
Everything you ever wanted to know about DLLs and Delphi but didn't know where to look for answers (or were to afraid to ask)
Everything you ever wanted to know about DLLs and Delphi but didn't know where to look for answers (or were to afraid to ask)
Delphi Thread Pool Example Using AsyncCalls
With AsyncCalls you can execute multiple Delphi functions at the same time and synchronize them at every point in the function or method that started them. Here's an example project taking advantage of the thread pool implementation with CancelAll and WaitAll.
With AsyncCalls you can execute multiple Delphi functions at the same time and synchronize them at every point in the function or method that started them. Here's an example project taking advantage of the thread pool implementation with CancelAll and WaitAll.
How to Move and Resize Controls at Run Time (in...
While in most situations you will arrange all the controls on a Delphi form in a 'fixed' position, there are situations where you need to allow a user to change the placement and dimension of controls at run-time. Here's how to enable dragging and resizing controls with mouse, while the application is running.
While in most situations you will arrange all the controls on a Delphi form in a 'fixed' position, there are situations where you need to allow a user to change the placement and dimension of controls at run-time. Here's how to enable dragging and resizing controls with mouse, while the application is running.
My IP with Delphi
How to obtain a computer's IP address by using the Socket API and Delphi's Pascal.
How to obtain a computer's IP address by using the Socket API and Delphi's Pascal.
Multithreaded Delphi Database Queries
To speed up data processing, for example, fetching data from the database to create reports, you can add an additional thread to fetch and operate on the result (recordset). Learn about the traps in writing Multithreaded Delphi Database Queries with dbGo (ADO).
To speed up data processing, for example, fetching data from the database to create reports, you can add an additional thread to fetch and operate on the result (recordset). Learn about the traps in writing Multithreaded Delphi Database Queries with dbGo (ADO).
Registering DLL and ActiveX controls from code
How to register (and unregister) OLE controls such as dynamic-link library (DLL) or ActiveX Controls (OCX) files from a Delphi application.
How to register (and unregister) OLE controls such as dynamic-link library (DLL) or ActiveX Controls (OCX) files from a Delphi application.
A journey through the Delphi IDE - Page 1/2
A quick journey through the main parts and tools of the Delphi integrated development environment.
A quick journey through the main parts and tools of the Delphi integrated development environment.
Proportionally Resize an Image - Creating...
In graphics "programming" a thumbnail is a reduced-size version of a picture. Here's an idea for your
In graphics "programming" a thumbnail is a reduced-size version of a picture. Here's an idea for your
How to set up the dbGo (ADO) ConnectionString...
If your database choice is mySQL and you are using dbGO (ADO) components, over the mySQL ODBC 3.51 driver, this is how your TADOConnection's ConnectionString property should look ...
If your database choice is mySQL and you are using dbGO (ADO) components, over the mySQL ODBC 3.51 driver, this is how your TADOConnection's ConnectionString property should look ...
NO GUI Delphi applications - Page 1/2
Creating a console mode application with Delphi; a text-mode program that runs without a graphical interface. Even more: see how to capture the output of a console application in a GUI Delphi program.
Creating a console mode application with Delphi; a text-mode program that runs without a graphical interface. Even more: see how to capture the output of a console application in a GUI Delphi program.
An introduction to working with Windows Registry
Some basic facts and code samples on using Delphi and the Windows Registry database.
Some basic facts and code samples on using Delphi and the Windows Registry database.
Use Adobe Acrobat (PDF) Files in a Delphi...
Let's see how to to show an adobe acrobat (.pdf) file in a delphi application.
Let's see how to to show an adobe acrobat (.pdf) file in a delphi application.
Exporting a TreeView to XML. Populating a...
Here's how to store TTreeView component items to XML (preserving the Text and other properties of a tree node) and how to populate a TreeView from an XML file.
Here's how to store TTreeView component items to XML (preserving the Text and other properties of a tree node) and how to populate a TreeView from an XML file.
Monitoring Mouse Activity
Is the mouse over a component? Was a mouse button pressed? Which button was it? Did the user release a button, which one? Exactly where inside the form is the mouse? Did the user move the mouse out of the form into another form?
Is the mouse over a component? Was a mouse button pressed? Which button was it? Did the user release a button, which one? Exactly where inside the form is the mouse? Did the user move the mouse out of the form into another form?
How to Hide the Tabs of the TPageControl Delphi...
The TPageControl Delphi control displays a set of pages used to make a multiple page dialog box. Each
The TPageControl Delphi control displays a set of pages used to make a multiple page dialog box. Each
Understanding and Using Functions and Procedures
Have you ever found yourself writing the same code over and over to perform some common task within event handlers? Yes? It's time for you to learn about programs within a program. Let's call those mini programs subroutines.
Have you ever found yourself writing the same code over and over to perform some common task within event handlers? Yes? It's time for you to learn about programs within a program. Let's call those mini programs subroutines.
Code Completion in Delphi
Code Completion in Delphi. A Beginner's Guide to Delphi Programming: Chapter 13. It's time to learn how to let Delphi help you code faster: start using code templates, code insight, code completion, shortcut keys, ...
Code Completion in Delphi. A Beginner's Guide to Delphi Programming: Chapter 13. It's time to learn how to let Delphi help you code faster: start using code templates, code insight, code completion, shortcut keys, ...
Make The Enter Key Work Like Tab
Pressing the Tab key moves the input focus to next control and Shift-Tab to previous in the tab order of the form. When working with Windows applications, most users intuitively expect the Enter key to behave like a Tab key.
Pressing the Tab key moves the input focus to next control and Shift-Tab to previous in the tab order of the form. When working with Windows applications, most users intuitively expect the Enter key to behave like a Tab key.
Convert RGB to TColor or How to Get More TColor...
If you have values for red, green and blue intensities (a number from 0 to 256 - byte type), here's how to get the Delphi TColor value...
If you have values for red, green and blue intensities (a number from 0 to 256 - byte type), here's how to get the Delphi TColor value...
LeftStr function
Delphi's LeftStr function returns a string containing a specified number of characters from the left side of a string.
Delphi's LeftStr function returns a string containing a specified number of characters from the left side of a string.
Sizing The ComboBox Drop Down Width - No Cut...
When a combo box is in dropped down state Windows draws a list box type of control to display combo box items for selection. When the length (of a string) of items exceeds the width of the combobox, the items are displayed as cut-off! Here's how to ensure all ComboBox items are visible when drop down list is displayed.
When a combo box is in dropped down state Windows draws a list box type of control to display combo box items for selection. When the length (of a string) of items exceeds the width of the combobox, the items are displayed as cut-off! Here's how to ensure all ComboBox items are visible when drop down list is displayed.
Understanding the TextBox ASP.NET control
Understanding the TextBox ASP.NET control. Taking a quick look at the TextBox ASP.NET web server control - the only control designed for user input. TextBox has several faces: single-line text entry, password entry or multi-line text entry.
Understanding the TextBox ASP.NET control. Taking a quick look at the TextBox ASP.NET web server control - the only control designed for user input. TextBox has several faces: single-line text entry, password entry or multi-line text entry.
Variable Scope (Delphi For Beginners)
Delphi For Beginners: Object Pascal Variable Scope.
Delphi For Beginners: Object Pascal Variable Scope.
Top 7 Dephi components to access MySQL
An overview of VCL components allowing you to access a MySQL database from Delphi using standard data controls without using BDE/ADO/ODBC. Plus a few MYSQL related tools.
An overview of VCL components allowing you to access a MySQL database from Delphi using standard data controls without using BDE/ADO/ODBC. Plus a few MYSQL related tools.
Creating Custom Delphi Components, Part I -...
This first part demonstrates some of the best approaches to building components, and at the same time provides tips on deciding on the best base class to inherit from, using virtual declarations, the complexities of overriding, and so on.
This first part demonstrates some of the best approaches to building components, and at the same time provides tips on deciding on the best base class to inherit from, using virtual declarations, the complexities of overriding, and so on.
About Delphi Programming - for Novice...
What You Need to Know About Delphi Programming. The purpose of this page is to orient newcomers with an overview of some special features of the About Delphi Programming Web site.
What You Need to Know About Delphi Programming. The purpose of this page is to orient newcomers with an overview of some special features of the About Delphi Programming Web site.
Controlling the number of application instances...
Controlling the number of application instances. In this article you'll learn how to 'run-once enable' a Delphi application that can check for its previous (running) instance. Along the process, several techniques of implementing such a check will be discussed; as well as how to bring your already running application to the foreground, if a user tries to run it 'one more time'. By the end of the article you'll have a copy-to-go code to control the behavior of your application's multiple instances: with the option to limit the number of running instances.
Controlling the number of application instances. In this article you'll learn how to 'run-once enable' a Delphi application that can check for its previous (running) instance. Along the process, several techniques of implementing such a check will be discussed; as well as how to bring your already running application to the foreground, if a user tries to run it 'one more time'. By the end of the article you'll have a copy-to-go code to control the behavior of your application's multiple instances: with the option to limit the number of running instances.
Get TreeView Node By Text
How to locate a TreeView node given by node text using Delphi
How to locate a TreeView node given by node text using Delphi
Create an Internet Shortcut (.URL) file using...
Unlike regular .LNK shortcuts (that point to a document or an application), Internet Shortcuts point to an URL (web document). Here's how to create an .URL file, Internet Shortcut, using Delphi.
Unlike regular .LNK shortcuts (that point to a document or an application), Internet Shortcuts point to an URL (web document). Here's how to create an .URL file, Internet Shortcut, using Delphi.
Top 7 PDF Managing Tools
Need to create, encrypt or manage PDF (Portable Document Format) files from Delphi? Using the tools and components in this listing you will get powerful control of PDF documents in your applications. PDF is a worldwide standard for electronic documents. It was originally developed by Adobe.
Need to create, encrypt or manage PDF (Portable Document Format) files from Delphi? Using the tools and components in this listing you will get powerful control of PDF documents in your applications. PDF is a worldwide standard for electronic documents. It was originally developed by Adobe.
DateTimePicker inside a DBGrid
DateTimePicker inside a DBGrid. Here's how to place a TDateTimePicker into a DBGrid. Create visually more attractive user interfaces for editing date/time fields inside a DBGrid - place a drop down calendar into a cell of a DBGrid.
DateTimePicker inside a DBGrid. Here's how to place a TDateTimePicker into a DBGrid. Create visually more attractive user interfaces for editing date/time fields inside a DBGrid - place a drop down calendar into a cell of a DBGrid.
Implementing PING without using raw sockets
Implementing PING without using raw sockets. Implementing Internet pings using Delphi and the Icmp.dll.
Implementing PING without using raw sockets. Implementing Internet pings using Delphi and the Icmp.dll.
Alternate DBGrid Row Color
You've seen this surely on web pages. Alternating table row colors means displaying the first record in one color and the second record in another color and continue to alternate the color of each row displayed. Here's the OnDrawColumnCell event handler for a Delphi DBGrid control to color every second row in a different color.
You've seen this surely on web pages. Alternating table row colors means displaying the first record in one color and the second record in another color and continue to alternate the color of each row displayed. Here's the OnDrawColumnCell event handler for a Delphi DBGrid control to color every second row in a different color.
How to Parse a Delimited String Into a String...
There are many times when you need to split a string into an array of strings by using a character as
There are many times when you need to split a string into an array of strings by using a character as
Manipulate Web Forms using the TWebBrowser
A web form or a form on a web page allows a web page visitor to enter data that is, in most cases, sent to the server for processing. When using the web browser (TWebBrowser) Delphi control you can programmatically fill in web form fields and submit the fom - using Delphi code. Here's how.
A web form or a form on a web page allows a web page visitor to enter data that is, in most cases, sent to the server for processing. When using the web browser (TWebBrowser) Delphi control you can programmatically fill in web form fields and submit the fom - using Delphi code. Here's how.
Drawing an image in a cell of a Delphi DBGrid
Here's how to place an image into a cell of a TDBGrid. Enrich the visual presentation of data in Delphi database applications.
Here's how to place an image into a cell of a TDBGrid. Enrich the visual presentation of data in Delphi database applications.
Formatting Lines in Rich Edit using Delphi's...
The TRichEdit Delphi control is a wrapper for a Windows rich text edit control. You can use a rich edit
The TRichEdit Delphi control is a wrapper for a Windows rich text edit control. You can use a rich edit
Streams, streams, ... TStream
Streams, streams, ... TStream. A stream is what its name suggests: a flowing river of data. A stream has a beginning, an end, and you're always somewhere in between of these two points. Learn about using the TStream class in Delphi: how to use stream objects to read from, write to, or copy information stored in a particular medium.
Streams, streams, ... TStream. A stream is what its name suggests: a flowing river of data. A stream has a beginning, an end, and you're always somewhere in between of these two points. Learn about using the TStream class in Delphi: how to use stream objects to read from, write to, or copy information stored in a particular medium.
Intercepting Keyboard Input with Delphi -...
Intercepting keyboard input for controls that cannot receive the input focus. Working with keyboard hooks in Delphi.
Intercepting keyboard input for controls that cannot receive the input focus. Working with keyboard hooks in Delphi.
Threaded Delphi Tasks In A Thread Pool - OTL...
Having all your background threads running at the same time is not something Windows would be happy with. While Delphi does allow you to easily create a separate thread (by extending the TThread class) it does not provide a thread pool implementation out of the box. The OTL does - here's a sample thread pool for your background tasks implemented in OmniThreadLibrary.
Having all your background threads running at the same time is not something Windows would be happy with. While Delphi does allow you to easily create a separate thread (by extending the TThread class) it does not provide a thread pool implementation out of the box. The OTL does - here's a sample thread pool for your background tasks implemented in OmniThreadLibrary.
Print Documents From Delphi - Print PDF, DOC,...
If your Delphi application needs to operate on various types of files, one of the tasks you might have for your application is to allow the user of the application to print a file, whatever the file type is. Here's how to use ShellExecute API call to print any printable document to the default of user selected printer, programmatically from Delphi.
If your Delphi application needs to operate on various types of files, one of the tasks you might have for your application is to allow the user of the application to print a file, whatever the file type is. Here's how to use ShellExecute API call to print any printable document to the default of user selected printer, programmatically from Delphi.
An introduction to ASP.NET Web Server controls
An introduction to ASP.NET Web Server controls. Web Server controls are specifically designed to work with Web Forms pages. Find about the basic concepts, benefits and limitations of using Web Server controls in ASP.NET.
An introduction to ASP.NET Web Server controls. Web Server controls are specifically designed to work with Web Forms pages. Find about the basic concepts, benefits and limitations of using Web Server controls in ASP.NET.
An introduction to the Delphi Language
An introduction to Delphi Pascal. Before you start developing more sophisticated applications by using the RAD features of Delphi, you should learn the basics of the Delphi Pascal language.
An introduction to Delphi Pascal. Before you start developing more sophisticated applications by using the RAD features of Delphi, you should learn the basics of the Delphi Pascal language.
Quick Reports Tutorial - Page 8/9
Extensive tutorial on printing with Quick Reports components and Delphi.
Extensive tutorial on printing with Quick Reports components and Delphi.
Storing Record Data in a BLOB Field
Here's how to store (and retrieve) a record (structure) value into a BLOB field in Delphi database applications.
Here's how to store (and retrieve) a record (structure) value into a BLOB field in Delphi database applications.
Creating a Delphi Form from a String
Here's how to create an instance of a Delphi form, from its name. Example: if a string 'TMyForm' is provided, a new form of type TMyForm should be created ...
Here's how to create an instance of a Delphi form, from its name. Example: if a string 'TMyForm' is provided, a new form of type TMyForm should be created ...