2/1/2012 5:08:47 AM Delphi 2010 XML, SOAP and Web Services courseware manual
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1/28/2012 7:02:36 PM Delphi 2010 XML, SOAP and Web Services courseware manual
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1/25/2012 9:45:56 PM Free 50+-page white paper on Delphi / RAD Studio 2010 DataSnap
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1/24/2012 9:07:22 AM Delphi XE Development Essentials published
BertieorBirdie [85.214.84.104]That's rlaely shrewd! Good to see the logic set out so well.
1/21/2012 5:20:18 PM FREE Advantage Database Server Training Day - Nov 3rd, 2010
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1/21/2012 5:06:06 PM FREE Advantage Database Server Training Day - Nov 3rd, 2010
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1/17/2012 12:17:12 PM Remote Desktop /admin Connection to VMWare at 1920x1200
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1/16/2012 5:56:42 PM Delphi XE2 DataSnap Development PDF
Bob Swart [88.159.206.154]The XE2 DataSnap book will need to be in a 2nd or 3rd edition at least to be put on Lulu.com. Remember that I cannot "update" a pritned paperback, but can write updates all year long for the PDF edition...
1/15/2012 5:44:35 AM Delphi XE2 DataSnap Development PDF
Carlos Niebla [189.180.132.66]Hi Bob, when will the XE2 DataSnap book will be available on Lulu?
1/4/2012 12:16:20 AM Free Delphi XE2 "Game of Memory" for iPhone available in AppStore
Jason [188.177.151.25]Cool, but it's extremely slow for me. It takes about a second to react when I press a button.
1/1/2012 5:03:47 PM Delphi XE2 DataSnap Development PDF
Peter [60.240.64.198]Does anyone know how to build a Delphi component with lot of other objects on it, such Images, Buttons, Lists and Text? Or, how to reuse a Panel with lots of elements, properties and events? Or, how to create a class with lost of visual elements on it?
12/28/2011 2:40:58 AM Delphi 2007 for Win32 Web Development book
Murray Williamson [60.241.38.196]Has the new edition (IW XI) been released yet? If not, any estimate on when?
12/24/2011 8:58:39 PM Delphi XE2 DataSnap Development PDF
Alister Christie [114.110.32.150]That's my Christmas reading sorted ;-)
12/23/2011 11:47:01 PM Delphi XE2 DataSnap Development PDF
Bob Swart [88.159.206.154]Yes, for the remaining days of 2011 you will get the DataSnap XE2 manual with updates until the end of 2012 also if you buy the DataSnap XE manual. However, since the DataSnap XE2 manual is basically the DataSnap XE manual with XE2 coverage and topics added (and modified to reflect the XE2 changes), it may be more useful to just use the DataSnap XE2 book anyway (I would recommend using XE2 instead of XE)...
12/23/2011 11:42:44 PM Delphi XE2 DataSnap Development PDF
Lachlan Gemmell [124.149.50.165]Is the DataSnap XE plus XE2 manual offer still available if I purchase the DataSnap XE manual before Jan 1st?
12/23/2011 3:00:33 PM Delphi XE2 DataSnap Development PDF
Bruce McGee [99.244.183.30]Christmas present to myself... :)
12/23/2011 6:41:27 AM Free Delphi XE2 "Game of Memory" for iPhone available in AppStore
Dev{eloper} Stonez [82.77.217.139]Hi DrBob, Just wanted to congrat for the Delphi 24 Hours presentation and in context of you being a e-book/book publisher to provide some links that you might find usefull Self-publishing a book: 25 things you need to know http://reviews.cnet.com/self-publishing/ How to self-publish an ebook http://reviews.cnet.com/how-to-self-publish-an-e-book
12/19/2011 7:18:23 PM Delphi/C++Builder/RAD Studio XE2 Update #3
Paul Morey [66.189.49.47]Regarding the solution to the XE2 updates not showing on the update check ("Clear your temporary Internet files and try again, will work!"): What a terrible design! An update notification page should *NEVER* be cached - or at least Delphi should force a refresh of the page when checking for updates! Embarcadero needs to fix this as soon as possible.
12/19/2011 3:10:38 PM Free Delphi XE2 "Game of Memory" for iPhone available in AppStore
Bob Swart [88.159.206.154]I'm not sure I'm the first one, but won't be the only one (if I ever was)...
12/19/2011 2:30:55 PM Free Delphi XE2 "Game of Memory" for iPhone available in AppStore
Shane [184.12.64.150]Do you know if this is the first ever IPhone App written with Delphi and placed on the IPhone App Store? If so, this is Amazing!
12/19/2011 1:19:00 PM Free Delphi XE2 "Game of Memory" for iPhone available in AppStore
Bob Swart [88.159.206.154]Thanks for your feedback. The "orphan" button can be found with any "odd x odd" game field (I encountered it with a 3x3 board) - I need to make sure that last button is never shown in that case. Also good suggestion about the Home vs. Replay button. I'll implement these in the first update...
12/19/2011 1:16:39 PM Free Delphi XE2 "Game of Memory" for iPhone available in AppStore
Shane [184.12.64.150]Great Job! I started with a bard of 5 * 5 and couldn't complete! I always had 1 cell left with nothing to match with, therefore Couldn't complete game I also was confused with Replay button. I thought it was asking me to replay same game. I think it would be better named "Home"
12/19/2011 12:19:44 AM XE2 values of mrAll, mrNoToAll, mrYesToAll and mrClose
rgreat [87.228.10.24]Even if it was REALLY REALLY needed to make these weird changes to constants, why didn't Embarcadero include automatic failproof DFM and Code fixer into IDE (with user notification!) on project load?
12/19/2011 12:09:28 AM XE2 values of mrAll, mrNoToAll, mrYesToAll and mrClose
rgreat [87.228.10.24]Who was that idiot who made this change into Update 3? And where was the frigging QA? Vacation?! Why, for the god sake you needed to change these numbers?!!! I imagine: Programm: "Dear User, before do you need to save your impotant files before formatting? [Yes,YesToAll,Discard and Close]" User: -> YesToAll of cause! Programm: Ok, Close! User: Whaaaat?!... Shoot himself. Embarcadero : You guys are your own worst enemy.
12/15/2011 10:52:28 PM Delphi/C++Builder/RAD Studio XE2 Update #3
Bob Swart [82.169.32.229]The Bug Fix list is now fixed as well ;-)
12/15/2011 10:04:19 PM Delphi/C++Builder/RAD Studio XE2 Update #3
Peter Turner [24.158.1.82]Thanks, it's showing up for me now on the website I didn't need to clear the files (maybe it happened automatically). Check for updates still doesn't work - but it never worked so I'm not complaining, Delphi is in the normal dir.
12/15/2011 8:14:42 PM Delphi/C++Builder/RAD Studio XE2 Update #3
Bob Swart [82.169.32.229]See http://cc.embarcadero.com/Item/28670 to manually download XE2 Update #3 (for registered users only, sorry).
12/15/2011 8:02:32 PM Delphi/C++Builder/RAD Studio XE2 Update #3
Bob Swart [82.169.32.229]http://twitter.com/#!/SimonJStuart says: Having trouble with #Delphi #XE2 #Update 3 not showing on the update check? Clear your temporary Internet files and try again, will work! ;)
12/15/2011 7:33:36 PM Delphi/C++Builder/RAD Studio XE2 Update #3
Paul T [81.179.30.21]Same as Peter. No updates when using the manual check button, and I see nothing on the update page about XE2 Update 3. Even the fix list page has only just materialized (but currently blank).
12/15/2011 6:41:05 PM Delphi/C++Builder/RAD Studio XE2 Update #3
Mark Stals [84.198.202.183]Could it be that you have NOT installed XE2 in the default folders? On my PC the check for update finds nothing either. XE2 is installed in D:\DevBox\Delphi\XE2. However on my virtual machine, I have followed the defaults. There the updates were found and are installing now.
12/15/2011 6:13:37 PM Delphi/C++Builder/RAD Studio XE2 Update #3
Peter Turner [24.158.1.82]I see the update page, but I don't see the update - no updates in my 'check for update thing' either.
12/15/2011 5:18:32 PM XE2 Check for Updates... and Update #2
Bob Swart [82.169.32.229]Update #3 has just been released, see http://www.bobswart.nl/weblog/Blog.aspx?RootId=5:5092
12/15/2011 5:16:04 PM 64-bit MidasLib in Update #1
Bob Swart [82.169.32.229]Update #3 of Delphi XE2 has fixed the 64-bit MidasLib problems.
12/15/2011 10:08:19 AM XE2 values of mrAll, mrNoToAll, mrYesToAll and mrClose
Bob Swart [82.169.32.229]Update #3 for Delphi XE2, C++Builder XE2 (and RAD Studio XE2) is now available, and the Release Notes at http://docwiki.embarcadero.com/RADStudio/en/Release_Notes_for_XE2_Update_3 contain a link back to this page ;-)
12/12/2011 12:33:54 PM Forever Loyal to Delphi
mariodosreyx@gmail.com [195.35.96.21]Please C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Documents\RAD Studio\dbExpress\8.0\*.ini files seams ok! But how to fix the error: "unable to load AdoDbx provider? there not enought documentation about it and none o my installed Delphi 2007/2009/2010/Delphi Xe (1) works. I'm using windows 7 32-bit. Can you help??
12/7/2011 4:37:16 AM XE2 values of mrAll, mrNoToAll, mrYesToAll and mrClose
Ann Lynnworth [121.209.188.162]Re converting binary DFM files to plain text to make them searchable, etc., here is a utility to do that: http://cc.embarcadero.com/Item/24063 Thank you very much Bob for posting the full explanation and workaround.
12/6/2011 6:06:29 PM XE2 values of mrAll, mrNoToAll, mrYesToAll and mrClose
Concerned Delphi User [41.2.198.199]Isn't a better approach to fix this properly in Update 3, as this is clearly a bug that breaks backward compatibility of code/dfm that was fine from Delphi 1 to Delphi XE. The inconvenience of having to recompile any code is better than persisting this inconsistent behaviour. Otherwise means it will unintentionally break old code/dfm when moved to XE2 for no good reason, and this will be a silent error so many might not even know it exists causing weird problems in their apps. Also causes problems for people that need to maintain codebases/components across various Delphi versions.
12/5/2011 8:13:34 PM BE Delphi DataSnap session and source code
Bob Swart [82.169.32.229]Note to all people who attended the BE Delphi Day: the "special offer" is extended until the end of 2011, so you still have a few more weeks now... ;-)
12/4/2011 6:02:27 PM Consuming ASP.NET 2.0 Web Services in Delphi for Win32
Sukhjot Singh [27.60.253.64]Thanks bob....
12/1/2011 8:24:45 AM Consuming ASP.NET 2.0 Web Services in Delphi for Win32
Chirag Sharma [182.72.141.114]I am using C++ builder XE. I can get individual elements from the webservice generated by wsdlimporter, but I am unable to retrive arrays.. it returns as NULL.. in SOAPUI response is good. Please suggest on what C++ builder options in wsdl importer should be checked while importing ..or if there is any other way to troubleshoot.. Thanks in advance..
11/30/2011 10:27:21 PM XE2 values of mrAll, mrNoToAll, mrYesToAll and mrClose
Bob Swart [82.169.32.229]@Kris - sure you have my permission. Note that http://www.bobswart.nl/Weblog/Blog.aspx?RootId=5:5029 is a more complete link to the issue at hand... (and might save them from looking for the correct post)...
11/30/2011 9:23:37 PM XE2 values of mrAll, mrNoToAll, mrYesToAll and mrClose
Kris Houser [12.233.153.4]Release Notes for XE2 Update 3 will contain a note about this change. We also want to provide (with your permission) the following link for customers who need more information: http://www.drbob42.com/blog/ Kris Houser, Lead Writer, RAD Studio
11/29/2011 9:07:57 AM BE Delphi DataSnap session and source code
Lena [82.207.44.254]Thank you!
11/28/2011 10:59:24 AM BE Delphi DataSnap session and source code
Bob Swart [88.159.206.154]@Filip: even {b}BE{/b}tter you mean ;-)
11/28/2011 10:50:44 AM BE Delphi DataSnap session and source code
Filip Lagrou [194.7.47.68]Thanks for the kind words... We'll do the same next year, but even better :-)
11/23/2011 8:07:32 AM Delphi XE DataSnap Development Essentials PDF (4th edition)
Bob Swart [82.169.32.229]And of course all current paid customers of the DataSnap XE manual will get the XE2 title as free upgrade as well as soon as it's available (end of next week).
11/23/2011 8:06:16 AM Delphi XE DataSnap Development Essentials PDF (4th edition)
Bob Swart [82.169.32.229]Yes, this offer is still valid. Until the end of November 2011, you can purchase the Delphi XE DataSnap Development Essentials PDF (for 99 Euro) and will automatically also get the XE2 title and all updates of that one until the end of 2012. {br} After November 30th, the price for the Delphi XE DataSnap Development PDF will be lowered, but you will no longer get the free update to the XE2 title. And as of November 30th, you can purchase the Delphi XE2 DataSnap Develoment PDF for 99 Euro, but will no longer get the previous XE title included. {br} So until the end of next week, you can get both the current XE and new XE2 PDF manuals for the price of just one.
11/23/2011 12:25:35 AM Delphi XE DataSnap Development Essentials PDF (4th edition)
Guy [86.11.125.141]Hi Bob, is the offer still valid? I see you've listed the XE2 DataSnap manual for Nov 30th. Thanks
11/21/2011 5:45:05 PM BE Delphi DataSnap session and source code
Bob Swart [82.169.32.229]People wanting to attend my Delphi XE2 FireMonkey & DataSnap (Dutch) training day: one more place left (but registration closes tomorrow), see http://www.eBob42.com/training/XE2 for details.
11/19/2011 3:55:33 PM Installing Windows Vista (and old video drivers)
Ahsen [139.190.31.181]Done..!! One Problem: when i set hardware acceleration from full to none... An error box appears saying: "New settings could not be saved to registry"..... Plzzz Help....!
11/19/2011 12:09:39 PM Installing Windows Vista (and old video drivers)
Ahsen [139.190.31.181]Where can I find the unpacked driver on the XP machine?
11/16/2011 5:44:18 PM XE2 values of mrAll, mrNoToAll, mrYesToAll and mrClose
Pol [213.25.9.40]Very nice idea.
11/15/2011 7:42:27 AM Delphi XE DataSnap Development Essentials PDF (4th edition)
Bob Swart [88.159.206.154]Keith: when logged in as guest, you cannot order courseware manuals (you can just browser through the offering of titles). Obviously I wouldn't know where to send the courseware manual to by e-mail (or the invoice), if you used the "guest" account. {br}If you have a problem registering as a new user, you can always send me an e-mail or just use one of the "Buy Now" buttons at http://www.eBob42.com/courseware/paypal
11/15/2011 12:45:51 AM Delphi XE DataSnap Development Essentials PDF (4th edition)
Keith [68.40.207.153]I clicked on '.../courseware', logged in under Guest, clicked on DelphiXE DataSnap Development Essentials, but on the following form, the 'Add to Basket' button stays disabled. (Since the Logout button was enabled, I presume I was logged in correctly.) What should I do? pket555@yahoo.com
11/14/2011 4:09:13 AM XE2 values of mrAll, mrNoToAll, mrYesToAll and mrClose
Knot Bob [202.44.78.200]Perhaps a simple non-visual singleton component TFormFix could be created to detect and perform such fixes. It would store the current DFM version (e.g. Delphi build number) in the DFM. On DFM stream read at design time it would check the current build number and apply any fixes since the build number stored in the DFM (e.g. if the component were updated in the future to include additional fixes), optionally informing you of the change, and the DFM change would cause the IDE to indicate and prompt you that changes were made to the form. The component could also do this when first dropped on a form after prompting you for the current DFM version (choose pre-XE2, the current build number, or manually enter a build number) to allow you to drop it on old forms to convert them or new forms to pick up future fixes only.
11/14/2011 3:53:32 AM XE2 values of mrAll, mrNoToAll, mrYesToAll and mrClose
Knot Bob [202.44.78.200]This is a prime example of why magic numbers should not be persisted. It would be much better to write the name of the enum value, like how Anchors or Font.Color are currently written to the dfm. Additionally a top-level dfm version number would help and would allow auto conversion of old dfm files on streaming in.
11/12/2011 11:28:33 PM 64-bit DataSnap and RSA + PC1 filters
Bob Swart [88.159.206.154]Thank you very much Luigi D. Sandon for your feedback and suggestions! I'll make sure to mention the URL http://indy.fulgan.com/SSL/ in my courseware manual as well (and will also amend the QC report).
11/12/2011 6:39:12 PM 64-bit DataSnap and RSA + PC1 filters
Luigi D. Sandon [95.249.115.62]There are also latest releases compiled to be used with Indy (no VC++ runtime) here: http://indy.fulgan.com/SSL/
11/11/2011 10:54:51 PM 64-bit DataSnap and RSA + PC1 filters
Luigi D. Sandon [95.249.115.62]9.8g has known security issues. You can find a better mantained Win32 and Win64 OpenSSL build here: http://www.slproweb.com/products/Win32OpenSSL.html. Anyway, avoid unknown algorithms like PC1. If noone uses it but Delphi, there is a reason...
11/11/2011 10:05:57 PM 64-bit DataSnap and RSA + PC1 filters
Bob Swart [88.159.206.154]Also reported as QC #100968 now http://qc.embarcadero.com/wc/qcmain.aspx?d=100968
11/11/2011 9:16:47 PM 64-bit DataSnap and RSA + PC1 filters
Bob Swart [88.159.206.154]Bruce: the last edition of the DataSnap XE PDF should be finished tomorrow, and sent out on Sunday. The XE2 book is already being worked on, and will be used for the training on November 25th, and released in first edition the week thereafter (sent to all customers of the DataSnap XE book that). I'll wait until the second edition before posting it on Lulu.com as well (like last time). {br} If you buy the DataSnap XE PDF now from http://www.ebob42.com/courseware you will get updates until the end of 2012, which include the XE2 editions as well.
11/11/2011 7:26:36 PM 64-bit DataSnap and RSA + PC1 filters
Bruce McGee [216.172.38.235]Any eta on the DataSnap book?
11/11/2011 6:22:21 PM 64-bit DataSnap and RSA + PC1 filters
Mario Vermeulen [217.120.249.98]Wish I could be there(at Brandevoort that is)
11/11/2011 6:21:52 PM 64-bit DataSnap and RSA + PC1 filters
Mario Vermeulen [217.120.249.98]Thanks Bob
11/10/2011 3:38:28 PM XE2 values of mrAll, mrNoToAll, mrYesToAll and mrClose
Bob Swart [88.159.206.154]Version 1.03 is also available now (follow me on Twitter to see all updates), including a report of the count, scanned and skipped, and better I/O check when opening DFM files (readonly files for example).
11/10/2011 7:54:59 AM XE2 values of mrAll, mrNoToAll, mrYesToAll and mrClose
Bob Swart [88.159.206.154]OK, I've added a little check to scan for the $FF $0A $00 first three bytes of the DFM file. ScanDFM v1.02 is now available, same location http://www.bobswart.nl/Weblog/ftp/ScanDFM.zip {p} Thanks for all feedback and comments (also by e-mail).
11/10/2011 7:36:46 AM XE2 values of mrAll, mrNoToAll, mrYesToAll and mrClose
Bob Swart [88.159.206.154]Eivind: when doing your version of the check, hidden subdirectories are also scanned. Originally I did not want to include those (like the __history directory), but it may be better. Besides, the DFM files in the __history directory have a ~?~ extension to they won't be parsed anyway.
11/10/2011 1:24:19 AM XE2 values of mrAll, mrNoToAll, mrYesToAll and mrClose
Eivind Bakkestuen [122.150.35.65]The directory recursion check is flawed; it might not iterate all subdirectories as originally written. The (SRec.Attr = faDirectory) part should be: if ((SRec.Attr and faDirectory) = faDirectory) and (SRec.Name[1] <> '.') then
11/10/2011 12:08:44 AM XE2 values of mrAll, mrNoToAll, mrYesToAll and mrClose
Jeremy [125.7.37.86]Had a quick look at the code, you should really check if the dfm is text before attempting to search it.
11/9/2011 4:39:23 PM XE2 values of mrAll, mrNoToAll, mrYesToAll and mrClose
Maarten [86.84.22.180]Hello Bob, I have (fortunately) not run into this yet, but thanks very much for your e-mail and making this tool available. This change could have given us some serious headache bug reports otherwise had we not known this.
11/9/2011 4:04:52 PM XE2 values of mrAll, mrNoToAll, mrYesToAll and mrClose
Bob Swart [88.159.206.154]I've just sent all my subscription customers an e-mail telling them about this issue, with a link to the ScanDFM project for the workaround.
11/8/2011 7:08:17 PM Delphi / RAD Studio XE2 Unit Scope Helper
Daniel DeLuca [206.190.252.18]Not finding the replacement for TMarksTipTool
11/8/2011 7:01:14 PM Delphi / RAD Studio XE2 Unit Scope Helper
Bob Swart [88.159.206.154]Sounds like a third-party unit for which I haven't heard the new scoped unit name ;-)
11/8/2011 6:29:22 PM Delphi / RAD Studio XE2 Unit Scope Helper
Daniel DeLuca [206.190.252.18]Not finding the replacement for TMarksTipTool
11/8/2011 11:06:27 AM 47 on November 7th, 2011
Bob Swart [88.159.206.154]The offer is now closed again (November 7th, 2011 has come to an end, even in Honolulu)... Thanks all who took it!
11/6/2011 8:50:53 PM 47 on November 7th, 2011
Bob Swart [88.159.206.154]That old Delphi 2010 white paper is 52 pages long. The Delphi XE DataSnap Development manual is 186 pages, and covering Delphi XE DataSnap, including the new features. So yes, I'd say it differs nicely from the old white papers. if you purchase the XE title(s) now, you will get updates until the end of 2012. This include the PDF courseware manuals about XE2 (which I'm already working on). So order "Delphi XE DataSnap Development" and you'll automatically also get the "Delphi XE2 DataSnap Development" once ready.
11/6/2011 8:39:36 PM 47 on November 7th, 2011
IL [95.221.130.182]Congratulations and many happy returns of the day! Does your Delphi XE DataSnap Development courseware differ nicely from the whitepaper http://www.embarcadero.com/images/dm/technical-papers/delphi-2010-wp-datasnap-091016.pdf ? Same question about differences in Delphi 2010 and XE and possibly XE2 coursewares in case of upgrade. Thanks.
11/5/2011 4:15:18 PM XE2 Check for Updates... and Update #2
Bob Swart [88.159.206.154]Those of you who need the 64-bit version of your XE2 applications to allocate a lot of memory: take care with installing Update #2, as it seems to introduce a little issue with the memory manager. See http://qc.embarcadero.com/wc/qcmain.aspx?d=100726
11/1/2011 10:09:04 PM 64-bit MidasLib in Update #1
Bob Swart [88.159.206.154]Why? If you have Delphi XE2, you will also have these files - otherwise, the .dcu file cannot be used by other versions than Delphi XE2 anyway...
11/1/2011 5:14:09 PM 64-bit MidasLib in Update #1
Tamaki suoh [64.4.74.2]hi Doc, Can i get a copy of you midas.res and midas.dcu my email is tamakisuoh25@yahoo.com
10/25/2011 10:29:00 PM Happy Birthday Delphi - Blog on iPhone
Bob Swart [88.159.206.154]There is now a QR code to access the iBlog URL: {img src="http://www.bobswart.nl/weblog/gif/bobswart.nl.iBlog.png"}
10/23/2011 11:03:55 AM CodeGear RAD Studio 2007 December Update
fosamax [93.174.93.148]udlatfsj mxixeacb aiuoregj
10/22/2011 11:53:07 AM The Delphi Magazine back issues on USB - SOLD OUT!
Sheridan Williams [80.176.138.157]How does one obtain all the back issues for archiving at the National Museum of Computing? http://tnmoc.org Reply to: sheridan.williams@tnmoc.org
10/16/2011 8:24:54 AM October 17-19, 2011 - 3 day Delphi XE2 Seminar in Oslo
Bob Swart [88.159.206.154]I'm on my way to Oslo, Norway right now.
10/13/2011 3:44:38 AM 64-bit MidasLib in Update #1
john friel [12.183.74.66]That is just another example of sloppy testing before release...
10/12/2011 5:03:21 PM 64-bit MidasLib in Update #1
Uwe Schuster [46.163.69.30]Duplicate .res issue and midas64.res delivery are both QCed. http://qc.embarcadero.com/wc/qcmain.aspx?d=99808 http://qc.embarcadero.com/wc/qcmain.aspx?d=99919 When you create midas64.res from the .rc file make sure that you create the string only version without the version info! There is no difference between midas.res and midas64.res from the POV of MidasLib unit and the res files to be delivered in $(BDSLIB). Copying midas.res to midas64.res is the easy way to go.
10/12/2011 3:54:10 PM 64-bit MidasLib in Update #1
Bob Swart [88.159.206.154]It also appears that there is a midas64.rc file, so we can produce our own midas64.res file (there is only one difference with the midas.res file: the description "64-bit") ;-)
10/12/2011 3:52:27 PM 64-bit MidasLib in Update #1
Bob Swart [88.159.206.154]Agreed, but I'll need to check if it isn't in QC already... Otherwise I'll report it later this week for sure.
10/12/2011 3:49:03 PM 64-bit MidasLib in Update #1
Lars Fosdal [193.213.209.1]Sounds like something that needs to be QC'd and fixed in a future release?
10/6/2011 10:09:01 PM Steve Jobs
Fabricio [189.125.114.246]Let's hope Apple learned something and does not fall in the hands of a bureaucrat.
10/6/2011 3:59:56 PM 14 oktober 2011: Delphi XE2 FireMonkey & DataSnap training (Dutch)
Bob Swart [88.159.206.154]You can no longer register for this day - it will be held again on November 25th, 2011.
10/6/2011 1:44:13 PM Consuming ASP.NET 2.0 Web Services in Delphi for Win32
Neil K [135.196.47.152]Dr Bob, what a lifesaver!
10/6/2011 12:37:26 PM Steve Jobs
Wilfred Oluoch [41.81.144.23]Steve "...put a dent in the universe...".
10/6/2011 10:42:23 AM Steve Jobs
Lars Fosdal [109.189.174.238]Steve Jobs was, and will always be - an Icon.
9/28/2011 4:00:41 PM Update 1 for Delphi XE2, C++Builder XE2 and RAD Studio XE2
Bob Swart [88.159.206.154]Warning: if you install from the web installer rather than the new {a href="http://cc.embarcadero.com/item/28479"target=_blank}DVD ISO{/a}, then you need to make sure to select an empty directory for the download files (otherwise, you'll get a dialog that asks you to overwrite the existing files - once for every 100+ file, not a good idea)...
9/28/2011 3:38:06 PM Update 1 for Delphi XE2, C++Builder XE2 and RAD Studio XE2
Bob Swart [88.159.206.154]After having applied Update #1, the About Box mentions the version number 16.0.4276.44006 (which used to be 16.0.4256.43595 in the RTM version, 20 days earlier). Wait... 20 days later? Yup, the timestamp of BDS.EXE is September 19th (nine days ago, probably for additional testing), 20 days after RTM.
9/28/2011 2:17:35 PM Update 1 for Delphi XE2, C++Builder XE2 and RAD Studio XE2
Bob Swart [88.159.206.154]Note that the automatic check for updates will {b}not{/b} report this Update #1 as being available - at least not until today...
9/28/2011 7:49:40 AM Update 1 for Delphi XE2, C++Builder XE2 and RAD Studio XE2
Bob Swart [88.159.206.154]Zie ook http://docwiki.embarcadero.com/RADStudio/en/Release_Notes_for_XE2
9/23/2011 9:06:32 AM TDM #133: Sending SMS using Delphi
Bob Swart [88.159.206.154]The SMS article is updated again, this time with information on how to compile the Win32 units with Delphi 2009 and higher (Unicode migration issues: PChar vs. PAnsiChar). You can also download the Delphi 2009 and higher (Win32) source code to access the SMS Gateway from Mollie.
9/5/2011 4:45:30 AM Delphi / RAD Studio XE2 Unit Scope Helper
Colin J [165.228.69.107]If you plan to move everything to XE2 and don't need to support previous versions of Delphi then unit scoping is fine but otherwise you may need to hold back for the moment.
9/4/2011 11:49:17 PM Delphi / RAD Studio XE2 Unit Scope Helper
Bob Swart [88.159.206.154]Besides, it was fun to do ;-)
9/4/2011 11:49:04 PM Delphi / RAD Studio XE2 Unit Scope Helper
Bob Swart [88.159.206.154]Only if you make sure to tell the Delphi Compiler in the Project Options what all available Unit Scope Names are... And since the unit scope names are "the way" from now on, I'd rather write them in full (unless you need/want uses clauses that can be used with previous versions of Delphi, of course)...
9/4/2011 11:14:59 PM Delphi / RAD Studio XE2 Unit Scope Helper
Ralf [93.104.91.71]Why the effort? XE2 is working with "old" styled unit names too.
9/4/2011 8:37:08 PM Delphi / RAD Studio XE2 Unit Scope Helper
Bob Swart [88.159.206.154]Do you have a list of TChart units for VCL and FMX that belong to the unit scopes? (e-mail is fine, thanks).
9/4/2011 7:55:15 PM Delphi / RAD Studio XE2 Unit Scope Helper
david berneda [79.150.118.154]Hi Bob ! VCL TChart unit naming is identical, just the prefix VCLTee.xxx in-front of each unit. For FMX the prefix is FMXTee but the unit names are different than VCL (ie. FMXTee.Engine is VCLTee.TeEngine) For FMI/iOS there is no prefix, "." dots are just converted to "_" underscores (ie: FMXTee_Engine.pas) regards david
9/4/2011 5:21:18 PM Delphi / RAD Studio XE2 Unit Scope Helper
Bob Swart [88.159.206.154]I also plan to add third-party scoped unit names (for example for Raize Software, TMS Software, Developer Express) - feel free to let me know third-party libraries and their relevant unit scope names so I can add these as well. Thanks in advance!
9/4/2011 5:14:13 PM Delphi / RAD Studio XE2 Unit Scope Helper
Bob Swart [88.159.206.154]If you leave comments on this post, the content of the post itself will disappear on screen (an issue with having three "forms", mixing ASP.NET and CGI and back to ASP.NET, but then without ViewState ;-)).
9/2/2011 1:37:13 PM Delphi and RAD Studio XE2 30-day trials available
Delfi Phan [213.173.165.130]Thank you!!!
9/2/2011 10:18:59 AM Learn about Multi-Tier Application Development with DataSnap XE
Bob Swart [88.159.206.154]Is your server method derived from TDSServerModule or just a "regular" TDataModule ?? I have a feeling you derived from a normal TDataModule, right?
9/2/2011 1:14:53 AM Learn about Multi-Tier Application Development with DataSnap XE
Jimmy Thomas [117.120.16.133]I have an issue with data snap client. when I try to connect to server using Client dataset , I am getting the error 'Servermetod.As_GetRecords Method not found in server method list'. I am using Delphi XE and Sql server. can you please help me on this. Does I missed any thing here.
9/1/2011 1:19:58 PM Delphi and RAD Studio XE2 30-day trials available
Bob Swart [88.159.206.154]And I just remember that there is a way to register by e-mail or phone. Perhaps you can find some help at the http://support.embarcadero.com site...
9/1/2011 1:19:08 PM Delphi and RAD Studio XE2 30-day trials available
Bob Swart [88.159.206.154]Very soon, there should be ISO image downloads available. You can burn this ISO image to a DVD and then only need very little internet connection (not during install - I think - but you do need it during the registration phase where you need to supply your EDN username and password for example).
9/1/2011 1:17:14 PM Delphi and RAD Studio XE2 30-day trials available
delfi phan [213.173.165.130]Perhaps you know, Bob: will XE2 be available as a downloadable that can be installed and registered off-line? Because of media tax laws in my country, I have a dialup at home. I would need to download at an internet cafe, take home on a usb stick, install, then register separately by e-mail or something.
8/31/2011 9:33:34 AM Sending Skype Chat Messages using Delphi
Bob Swart [88.159.206.154]Michael: if you only have Delphi 6, then you do not need any modification of the code at all (since Unicode wasn't introduced until Delphi 2009). The example project should just compile and work fine.
8/10/2011 10:52:36 AM Sept 12, 2011: Dutch Delphi XE2 workshop in Helmond Brandevoort
Bob Swart [88.159.206.154]Deze sessie zal niet als webcast worden aangeboden. En de documentatie wordt ook alleen toegestuurd aan deelnemers die daadwerkelijk aanwezig zijn ;-) Wel is het zo dat iedereen die XE2 via mij bestelt (of de subscription via mij heeft lopen) ook de Delphi XE2 Development Essentials PDF automatisch zal ontvangen, met daarin nog veel meer informatie en details.
8/10/2011 10:14:59 AM Sept 12, 2011: Dutch Delphi XE2 workshop in Helmond Brandevoort
Botten [188.201.251.2]Precies wat ik wil weten. Wordt deze sessie later ook als webcast aangeboden?
8/9/2011 2:04:14 PM Unicode tip #7 - Unicode Text File Output
Bob [204.194.77.3]What if your string has foreign, mathematical or other special characters? How do you write those so they're preserved?
8/8/2011 4:26:43 PM Sending Skype Chat Messages using Delphi
Michael V [80.45.129.137]Hi Bob, I have run into the same issue as Ann L. I just downloaded your code today. I'm using Delphi 6, I have Skype *32 and Windows 7. Did you update the Skype units? Can you point me in the right direction, please? Kind regards, Mike
8/5/2011 6:26:19 PM Sept 12, 2011: Dutch Delphi XE2 workshop in Helmond Brandevoort
Natasha [82.207.44.254]Hello Bob! Whats new in C++ Builder XE2? Thanks.
7/4/2011 8:17:51 AM Consuming ASP.NET 2.0 Web Services in Delphi for Win32
Web service not sending parameters [81.246.123.62]Hi We have a webservice which we are trying to use from Delphi ver 7. (Yes old I know).. all works except the sending of parameters. have tried everything you mention yet still doesnt work. (eg InvRegistry.RegisterInvokeOptions(TypeInfo(CommunicationStarServiceAsmxSoap),[ioDefault, ioDocument, ioHasReturnParamNames, ioHasNamespace]); ) Could you please let me know if there is anything else that has come up in the past few years we can try? Thanks David
7/1/2011 5:21:25 PM Unicode tip #5 - FillChar and Fill/ZeroMemory
Mark Johnson [206.16.237.228]I've got a mandate to clean out memory when it is released, including forms. Any thoughts about how to zero out an entire TForm before I FreeAndNil the TForm variable?
7/1/2011 1:30:27 PM Developer Issue Report Tool (DIRT) Client screenshots
V_MATSENKO [213.179.255.86]I have dirtcleaner.exe on my computer(from "DataSnap_XE_in_Action_Tech_Paper"), but when I access via login form to server (www.bobswart.nl:443), it asked me to input a username and password. How can I get them? thanks
6/22/2011 10:37:06 PM WSE 2.0 X509CertificateStore constants in Delphi 2005
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]The original article used Delphi 2005 for .NET, and I also cover this with RAD Studio 2007 for .NET in a RAD Studio 2007 XML, SOAP and Web Services courseware manual which is no longer for sale (because the .NET part of RAD Studio 2007 is also no longer available). If you plan to use Delphi Prism, then the solution is different anyway. If you plan to use Delphi 2005 for .NET or RAD Studio 2007 for .NET, then I will have the article for you (a reprint from The Delphi Magazine issue #124. See http://www.ebob42.com/ftp/tdm/constr124.zip for the example source code...
6/22/2011 11:41:29 AM WSE 2.0 X509CertificateStore constants in Delphi 2005
Mark [41.192.255.123]Is this article still available anywhere. I am struggling at the moment with a Delphi application in which I need to encrypt some data using the RSA Encryption and a public key certificate that I have been provided with and this article looks like it would cover everything I need to know. thanks
6/1/2011 9:50:51 AM Solution for problems signing into Skype
Morwath [213.203.168.91]Beware it will also delete some settings, for example the connection settings (proxy, etc.)
5/27/2011 12:29:13 PM Solution for problems signing into Skype
Tomislav [212.92.194.200]Thanks Bob, you saved my day :)
5/24/2011 6:17:38 PM Consuming ASP.NET 2.0 Web Services in Delphi for Win32
Steve B [217.169.1.87]I've got Delphi 5 ans MSSOAP V3 working and can access a simple web service, but having problems with a more complicated one like Betfair. I know I need to call the Login method, but not sure what (type) exactly to pass to that method. A few sample lines attached, could you take a look at the WSDL and point me in the right direction. Thx. procedure TForm1.Button1Click(Sender: TObject); var BF: variant; strRequest, strTemp: string; begin BF := CreateOleObject('MSSOAP.SoapClient'); BF.MSSoapInit('https://api.betfair.com/global/v3/BFGlobalService.wsdl'); strTemp := BF.login('"0",0,"pwd",82,"username",0'); // This errors ShowMessage(strTemp); BF := Unassigned; The Login errors with 'type mismatch'
5/16/2011 6:17:45 PM Guest speaker at Delphi Developer Days 2011, Amsterdam
Mark Catheline [192.249.47.196]I have found it difficult to deply Intraweb applications because the DLL requires additional permissions not required for asp.net applications, and most ISPs do not allow this additional access. Is there an easy way to deploy Intraweb applications on a web server? Thanks, Mark
5/16/2011 1:39:10 PM Guest speaker at Delphi Developer Days 2011, Amsterdam
Bob Swart [212.78.216.38]Follow by tweets at http://twitter.com/ebob42
5/14/2011 5:21:13 PM Delphi XE DataSnap Development Essentials
Pankey [113.110.225.217]Can I develop Datasnap client with callbacks in Delphi Prism?
5/9/2011 7:26:49 AM Delphi XE DataSnap Development Essentials
Bob Swart [88.159.206.154]The second edition will be released later this week, but the translation of the example code to C++Builder will take more time, sorry.
5/9/2011 6:04:49 AM Delphi XE DataSnap Development Essentials
Dennis [50.43.112.58]What's the status on the second edition with C++Builder examples?
5/7/2011 10:50:51 PM Stranded in Rome...
Bob Swart [188.89.155.181]Missed our connection in Frankfurt, due to more delays and computer problems at Lufthansa. Then got a transfer to Zurich, and finally to Amsterdam (after 36 hours). Of course, now our train tickets are no longer valid. Sigh...
5/7/2011 11:14:06 AM Stranded in Rome...
Bob Swart [85.119.40.95]We're on the airport now, hope this time no problems. Need to flyvia Frankfurt
5/6/2011 10:16:31 PM Stranded in Rome...
TomTom [88.217.22.160]Thats Italy!
5/6/2011 8:20:12 PM Stranded in Rome...
Mason Wheeler [69.46.35.146]I'm sorry to hear that. I hope they can get things resolved quickly.
5/6/2011 7:57:16 PM Stranded in Rome...
Bob Swart [151.25.116.6]Sent from my iPhone over an unsecured wifi connection here in Rome ;-)
5/2/2011 8:29:19 AM IE7 is now a "High-Priority Update" - but needs BDS fix
product photography [183.182.86.59]This is very nice and informative article.The author is very good.I really found the good stuff here.
5/2/2011 8:28:56 AM IE7 is now a "High-Priority Update" - but needs BDS fix
product photography [183.182.86.59]This is very nice and informative article.The author is very good.I really found the good stuff here.
4/29/2011 3:25:22 AM Borland Developers Conference 2005 recordings
Clara [81.217.6.239]Kudos to you! I hadn't thohugt of that!
4/28/2011 10:41:05 PM Learn about Multi-Tier Application Development with DataSnap XE
Vianca [184.73.104.60]You're the grteaest! JMHO
4/28/2011 8:06:35 PM CodeGear RAD Studio 2007 Trial now available
Lynell [201.20.18.165]That's 2 cleevr by half and 2x2 clever 4 me. Thanks!
4/28/2011 7:57:36 PM Recompiling Decision Cube with Delphi 2007
Flavio [200.162.11.243]Hi, i have Delphi XE Professional and decision cube not work at execution of program. The data in decision grid is not visible and show the message "EArray error".
4/28/2011 6:27:17 PM Delphi 2009 SA (Subscription) Notifications
Destiny [60.175.203.243]That's way more clever than I was exepcitng. Thanks!
4/28/2011 6:19:54 PM European Borland Conference - Rescheduled to Spring 2006
Chris [193.137.203.231]That's really thinking out of the box. Tahkns!
4/28/2011 5:02:24 PM 2005/12/10: Introduction Delphi 2006
Hayle [200.68.9.226]Very true! Makes a change to see smoenoe spell it out like that. :)
4/28/2011 4:41:03 PM Almost free BUG tracking software from Axosoft
Trixie [121.66.213.204]IJWTS wow! Why can't I think of tihgns like that?
4/28/2011 4:10:48 PM SQL Server / MSDE Stored Procedures with BDP
Jayhawk [203.114.120.77]Kewl you suohld come up with that. Excellent!
4/28/2011 2:53:19 PM Weblog server connection upgraded
Becky [216.158.225.49]AKAIK you've got the asnewr in one!
4/28/2011 1:19:02 PM Delphi 2007 for Win32 Development Essentials at Lulu
Fantine [83.163.180.128]Walking in the presence of giants here. Cool thinking all aronud!
4/28/2011 8:51:13 AM Delphi Prism White Paper
Happy [88.198.6.112]I'm impressed! You've managed the amlost impossible.
4/28/2011 4:29:47 AM Review of CodeHealer 2.0 for Delphi
Xantara [124.247.235.162]Real brain power on diasply. Thanks for that answer!
4/17/2011 10:09:13 AM iBlog on Android
Bruno Fierens [178.118.238.82]Will see if we can do something about back button, it's HTML5 Canvas we use here and apparently Android webkit treats it a little different.
3/28/2011 7:20:36 AM UserAgent detection - for Blog on iPhone
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]I'm not creating a special version of my website, but of some web applications that are integrated into my website. Some functionality is ideal for use on the small screens of smart devices like an iPhone (and would make less sense in a normal browser).
3/28/2011 6:19:53 AM UserAgent detection - for Blog on iPhone
V Subhash [122.166.8.240]Hi Bob! You do not have to create a special version of your website for mobile devices. Just create mobile stylesheets and use them in alternative link tags (dont forget to use the screen size property).
3/27/2011 9:36:42 PM UserAgent detection - for Blog on iPhone
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]Thanks all for the feedback, I'll incorporate the Android information in my user session handling.
3/27/2011 9:35:59 PM UserAgent detection - for Blog on iPhone
Gerard [82.168.250.47]Galaxy S: Mozilla/5.0 (Linux;U; Android 2.1-update1; nl-nl;GT-I9000 Build/ECLAIR) AppleWebKit/530.17(KHTML,like Gecko)Version/4.0 Mobile Safari/530.17
3/26/2011 11:15:56 PM UserAgent detection - for Blog on iPhone
iPhone 4 [188.106.88.29]iPhone 4: Mozilla/5.0 (iPhone; U; CPU iPhone OS 4_3 like Mac OS X; de-de) AppleWebKit/533.17.9 (KHTML, like Gecko) Version/5.0.2 Mobile/8F190 Safari/6533.18.5
3/26/2011 8:33:48 AM UserAgent detection - for Blog on iPhone
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]The check is done with an IntraWeb XI application, writing out the UserAgent string, nothing fancy. The trouble is that the Internet Explorer on Windows Mobile 6.5 is not supported by IntraWeb XI it seems. I'll see if I can change that (and wonder if it's a bug in IW XI, or indeed a browser version that's not supported correctly at all)...
3/26/2011 8:22:20 AM UserAgent detection - for Blog on iPhone
Pieter van Wyk [89.168.48.44]Could you please let me know how you check? I have a Windows Mobile 6.5 phone with Internet Explorer. When I connect to a test app with the new IPhone TMS Controls, we get an exception with 'Unknow Browser Type'.
3/26/2011 2:39:49 AM UserAgent detection - for Blog on iPhone
Rodrigo [190.196.104.98]Bob you must check this page http://www.useragentstring.com/pages/useragentstring.php
3/25/2011 11:11:36 PM UserAgent detection - for Blog on iPhone
Yves [83.217.131.83]Generally, Android devices have, surprisingly, the string "Android" in their useragent. Phones generally have also the word "Mobile" appearing, which e.g. Tablets like the Motorola Xoom should not have (no guarantee on that, and more about it here: http://android-developers.blogspot.com/2010/12/android-browser-user-agent-issues.html ) Here as example, my HTC Desire: Mozilla/5.0 (Linux; U; Android 2.2; en-gb; Desire_A8181 Build/FRF91) AppleWebKit/533.1 (KHTML, like Gecko) Version/4.0 Mobile Safari/533.1
3/25/2011 7:14:37 AM Developer Issue Report Tool (DIRT) Client screenshots
Bob Swart [88.159.206.154]You need to compile the DirtServer.dll and deploy it in a virtual directory on your web server. Obviously, a database with the DIRT tables is also required (to which the DirtServer can work with). Then, make sure to configure the DirtCleaner.exe to connect to {b}your{/b} DirtServer.dll. See the white paper for some details, or the {a href="http://www.eBob42.com/courseware"target=_blank}courseware manual{/a} for all information you need.
3/25/2011 7:11:08 AM Delphi Training & User Group Meeting in Göteborg
Bob Swart [88.159.206.154]Thanks for the comment, Santos. FYI, that diner was joined by both members and non-members of the Göteborg Delphi User Group, and only half of the people at the diner joined the training event. Two of them didn't know about the diner meeting that night until they saw my blog, and they were also able to join the evening event. So I guess - while I'm sorry it wasn't useful for you personally - it was a useful blog post IMHO...
3/25/2011 6:57:14 AM Moving to Delphi 2010, TDBGrid and Title Clicks
Peter [202.22.165.208]Man I've been pulling my hair out over this one. Nice one. By default Embarcadero left it set off. Thanks a bunch.
3/24/2011 9:00:18 PM Delphi Training & User Group Meeting in Göteborg
santos [70.100.35.122]who cares send the note to the attendees only
3/21/2011 9:11:23 AM Developer Issue Report Tool (DIRT) Client screenshots
anonim [118.96.12.139]how can i use the DIRT program on my web?
3/21/2011 8:47:11 AM Developer Issue Report Tool (DIRT) Client screenshots
Bob Swart [194.218.229.26]What do you mean the browser asks you for a username and password? Did you read the white paper about the DataSnap Authentication? The DirtServer.dll is not meant to be used in a browser anyway...
3/21/2011 8:42:16 AM Developer Issue Report Tool (DIRT) Client screenshots
David [202.129.187.16]Please email the instruction to kurniawanchan@yahoo.com.sg thanks a lot
3/21/2011 8:41:30 AM Developer Issue Report Tool (DIRT) Client screenshots
David [202.129.187.16]I have dirtserver.dll on my webserver, but when I access via browser, it asked me to input a username and password. How can I get them? thanks
3/2/2011 7:36:00 PM Developer Issue Report Tool (DIRT) Client screenshots
Bob Swart [88.159.206.154]The original source code of the DIRT projects as described in the white paper can also be found at http://www.bobswart.nl/DataSnapXE/DIRT.zip
2/28/2011 8:43:00 PM Happy Birthday Delphi - Blog on iPhone
Francesco [78.134.47.156]Thanks a lot for the very clear answer.
2/28/2011 4:19:43 PM Happy Birthday Delphi - Blog on iPhone
Bob Swart [88.159.206.154]I run it from my server at home, in The Netherlands. Not a commercial dedicated server.{br} I scan the User Agent for words like iPhone, iPod and iPad, and if not, I redirect to the normal website. So Android and Blackberry are not supported until I learn that their User Agent is ;-)
2/28/2011 4:14:04 PM Happy Birthday Delphi - Blog on iPhone
Francesco [88.149.180.104]Last question: the fact it runs in iphone only is your choice? I tried from Android and blackberry and it renders as a normal website. May you comment please?
2/28/2011 4:12:44 PM Happy Birthday Delphi - Blog on iPhone
Francesco [88.149.180.104]Fix: I meant "About message" not "Above"
2/28/2011 4:12:21 PM Happy Birthday Delphi - Blog on iPhone
Francesco [88.149.180.104]I tried on my iphone, it is a little slow (3 seconds for the above to appear). Are you running iblog on a server located outside of Europe/is it very busy? I tried from Italy.
2/27/2011 8:08:05 PM Delphi XE Starter Edition from Embarcadero
Bob Swart [88.159.206.154]Well, it didn't take long before my Delphi XE Starter Essentials PDF was found as illegal download on the internet. This is the reason why I will no longer sell PDF files from Lulu.com, but only from my own site with the name and e-mail of the buyer embedded inside (in multiple places)...
2/26/2011 12:24:46 PM Delphi XE IntraWeb XI courseware manual available
Bob Swart [88.159.206.154]This book is only for Delphi. I haven't used C++Builder in real projects for a few years now, and my C++ syntax usage is really rusty, so it'll take some time to translate projects from Delphi to C++Builder (same with the DataSnap courseware manual). Given enough demand, I may do it, but right now, I do not expect a lot of people willing to buy the C++Builder editions of my Delphi courseware manuals, sorry...
2/26/2011 9:57:33 AM Delphi XE IntraWeb XI courseware manual available
Joel [82.207.44.254]I am looking for examples for IntraWEB+C++Builder. Book this only for Delphi?
2/25/2011 3:01:34 PM Learn about Multi-Tier Application Development with DataSnap XE
Tokiro Honashi [82.207.44.254]Thank you for your great job. D? you plane also publish whitepaper DataSnap for ?++ Builder XE?
2/25/2011 12:30:55 PM Sending Skype Chat Messages using Delphi
Ann L. [58.173.97.145]Hey that would be great. Please confirm the download link whenever you are ready because I'm not too familiar with how your whole site is organized. Many thanks - looking forward to trying it.
2/23/2011 8:51:36 AM Sending Skype Chat Messages using Delphi
Bob Swart [88.159.206.154]That's the 32-bit edition indeed. So it's only the Unicode migration you need to take care off. I'll post the required modifications later today (only one or two lines if I remember correctly).
2/23/2011 6:21:02 AM Sending Skype Chat Messages using Delphi
Ann L. [58.173.97.145]Fair enough about UnicodeString. TaskMgr shows Skype.exe *32 and SkypePM.exe *32 so I take that to mean it is the 32-bit version. I would think Delphi XE could only talk to the 32-bit version, yes?
2/22/2011 4:44:35 PM Delphi XE IntraWeb XI courseware manual available
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]Delphi for Win32 Web Development is the book using Delphi 2007 and WebBroker, WebSnap and IntraWeb 9.x. Delphi XE IntraWeb XI uses Delphi XE and IntraWeb XI, and no longer contains any WebBroker or WebSnap material, so it's pure IntraWeb. See the table of contents for more details. Although I use these courseware manuals in my training classes, the books can also be used for self study.
2/22/2011 12:41:22 PM Delphi XE IntraWeb XI courseware manual available
Jens Fudge [87.104.135.113]Very interesting.. I'm trying to figure out what the difference is between your "Delphi for Win32 Web Development" book and the "Delphi XE IntraWeb XI courseware manual" ? Also: Is this book accompanying a course, or is it a book to read as self study? Thanks in advance..
2/22/2011 10:40:03 AM The Delphi Magazine back issues on USB - SOLD OUT!
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]The last remaining USB flash drives are now sold out. Thanks to everyone!
2/22/2011 7:29:48 AM Sending Skype Chat Messages using Delphi
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]There are several potential issues here. First of all, the Skype units were written before the Unicode string in Delphi (so a few minor changes are needed in these units to send the messages), and second: do you have a 32-bits or 64-bits version of Skype on your machine?
2/22/2011 4:54:48 AM Sending Skype Chat Messages using Delphi
Ann L. [58.173.97.145]Hi Bob, I compiled and ran program SkypeSMS in Delphi XE on Windows 7, 64-bit. It gets to procedure TfrmSkype.FormCreate and hangs after (or during) SendMessage. The first two calls come back with non-zero values for WM_SkypeControlAPIDiscover and WM_SkypeControlAPIAttach. Do you have any quick guesses as to what might be needed to make this work? Skype version 5.1.0.112 which is the latest as of now. Thanks for a great article, did not need this earlier but today found a real use for it.
2/21/2011 7:59:14 PM The Delphi Magazine back issues on USB - SOLD OUT!
Franky Brandt [83.101.63.196]Thanks for the tip Bob, ordered now.
2/21/2011 2:39:23 PM The Delphi Magazine back issues on USB - SOLD OUT!
Arnaud [194.140.254.9]This is a must-have! Even if it ended in 2007, most articles are still very valuable.
2/17/2011 7:45:22 AM Happy Birthday Delphi - Blog on iPhone
Johan [196.21.39.10]@Bob - yes I still have my serial numbers. I will try that route. Dankbaar
2/17/2011 7:41:01 AM Happy Birthday Delphi - Blog on iPhone
Johan [196.21.39.10]I am in desperate need of Delphi 6! My installation disc finally gave in and now I cannot install my favorite Delphi anymore. Hopefully I can download it from somewhere? Please help!
2/17/2011 7:37:36 AM Happy Birthday Delphi - Blog on iPhone
Bob Swart [88.159.206.154]@Johan: assuming you still have your serial number and installation key, contact your local Delphi reseller and see if they still have a copy of the Delphi 6 install CD around (or an ISO image for example).
2/17/2011 7:35:16 AM Happy Birthday Delphi - Blog on iPhone
Johan [196.21.39.10]I am in desperate need of Delphi 6! My installation disc finally gave in and now I cannot install my favorite Delphi anymore. Hopefully I can download it from somewhere? Please help!
2/15/2011 10:29:05 PM Happy Birthday Delphi - Blog on iPhone
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]I do not have an iPhone 2G (only 4G and iPad, but it worked fine on the iPad for me)... I'm sorry about the problems, but I'm not sure how to fix these. I am looking for someone to show me how it looks on an Adroid (I don't have such a device), but for now the iPhone 4G was nice enough for the first release...
2/15/2011 10:26:46 PM Happy Birthday Delphi - Blog on iPhone
Oliver Münzberg [88.70.65.13]Did not work on iPhone 2G (3.1.2) and iPad (4.2.1) The Browser Bars on Top and Bottom are still visible and list items just get blue ... nothing else (ok, Category Filter seems to work as it should) TicTacToe ... didn't work properly too. Maybe i'm not skilled enough to work with this
2/14/2011 7:08:12 PM Happy Birthday Delphi - Blog on iPhone
Bob Swart [88.159.206.154]Cool, a reference and mention from TMS Software, the makers of the TMS IntraWeb iPhone Controls that I used for the iBlog, see http://www.tmssoftware.com/site/blog.asp?post=188
2/14/2011 9:56:51 AM Happy Birthday Delphi - Blog on iPhone
Bob Swart [88.159.206.154]Before the break I'll be using Delphi Prism XE with MonoDevelop on a Mac (this part is not possible on a Windows machine) - which is also the topic of Brian Long's white paper - but after the break I'll be using Delphi XE on Windows, using IntraWeb and the TMS IntraWeb iPhone Controls to produce web-based applications for the iPhone. The screenshot that you see in this blog post is in fact an IntraWeb iPhone application at http://www.bobswart.nl/iBlog
2/14/2011 9:39:57 AM Happy Birthday Delphi - Blog on iPhone
Christophe Ravaut [81.243.252.64]Dear, The demo with Delphi(Prism)XE IPhone Development, Is this on a Mac. Or is it also possible on an xpwindow. regards, Christophe Ravaut
2/13/2011 8:37:32 AM EU domain registrations
Bob Swart [88.159.206.154]Interesting to read: http://blog.whoisireland.com/2007/07/17/eu-less-than-16-of-websites-actively-developed/
2/11/2011 6:00:34 PM Developing iPhone Applications with Embarcadero Delphi Prism XE
Brian Long [72.215.104.94]You make a good point Shane. iPhone/iPad/iPod development requires you to be working on a Mac as you need to use some of Apple's Xcode tool chain.
2/11/2011 3:32:02 PM Learn about Multi-Tier Application Development with DataSnap XE
thanks [116.22.3.99]thanks very much
2/11/2011 7:18:37 AM Learn about Multi-Tier Application Development with DataSnap XE
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]CodeSiteLogging is the unit from CodeSite, if you have Delphi XE (which is needed for the demo), you will also have CodeSite Express. Did you install CodeSite Express? See also http://www.drbob42.com/examines/examinD2.htm
2/11/2011 4:23:47 AM Learn about Multi-Tier Application Development with DataSnap XE
demo can't run [116.21.81.231]build the demo proj, have an error file not found :codesitelogging.dcu
2/11/2011 1:02:10 AM Developing iPhone Applications with Embarcadero Delphi Prism XE
Shane H [184.12.78.51]This Title should say: "Developing iPhone Applications with Embarcadero Delphi Prism XE on the Apple MAC!" If you are a Win machine running Delphi Prism XE, you will not be able to follow these steps!
2/8/2011 11:16:29 AM Delphi XE Starter Edition from Embarcadero
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]But it is visible from http://www.delphixe.nl/Starter for example...
2/8/2011 11:09:05 AM Delphi XE Starter Edition from Embarcadero
Delfi Phan [213.173.165.130]H'm. Not visible on the German online store page.
2/8/2011 11:01:11 AM Special Delphi/RAD Studio Enterprise Upgrade Offer
Delfi Phan [213.173.165.130]I am still mad that I upgraded 2007->2010 when I did. I should have waited for XE. 799 Euro is unreasonable for 2010->XE.
2/7/2011 9:37:40 PM Special Delphi/RAD Studio Enterprise Upgrade Offer
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]I'm afraid not, the current special offer is for moving up to the Enterprise edition only...
2/7/2011 8:56:51 PM Special Delphi/RAD Studio Enterprise Upgrade Offer
Leonardo Herrera [167.107.191.217]Any way to upgrade from Delphi XE Professional to RAD Studio XE Professional?
2/5/2011 3:20:07 PM Installing Windows Vista (and old video drivers)
HolVic [113.199.215.122]Thanks A Lot Man. Me Got A PC(Pentium III, 750 MHz, Intel 815EEA2 Motheboard, 512 Mb Ram). I Installed Windws 7 In My Brothers Computer And Couln't Resist To Have The Same Appearance In Mine PC. So I Installed Windows 7 Home Premium. Well Everything Intalled Fine Except For Video Driver And Sound Driver. Well Now Video Driver's Problem Is Solved But I'm Wondering About How To Configure Sound. Help Is Require. . Thanks Man Thanks A Lot.
2/3/2011 7:43:16 PM Delphi XE Starter Edition from Embarcadero
Bruce McGee [70.25.108.162]I'm pretty sure I have PDFs of these kicking around somewhere. And when that Delphi beginner is ready for them, I have some of your courseware, too. Between you and Marco, there's more up to date Delphi literature now than there has been in a long time. Thanks
2/3/2011 4:19:20 PM One month from now....
Stefaan Lesage [178.118.104.166]Hi Bob ... The Mac session is easy ... Use Screenflow ... Heck, you could even install VMWare Fusion on your mac and do the Win32 session on your mac and capture all video from there. At least that's how I am working lately. I do all my Delphi development in a VMWare on my Mac.
2/3/2011 3:54:12 PM Delphi XE DataSnap Development Essentials
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]The book is almost ready to be published, but I'm waiting for some feedback from beta testers of the example application I'm using in the appendix. I want to make sure it's 100% right what I write (to make sure people who buy the paperback are not faced with errors in it - I can easily distribute updates to the PDF edition, but not to a printed edition). If you are in a hurry, then the PDF edition is the fastest way to get started. Otherwise, you may have to wait a little longer (few days, few weeks, I'm not sure)...
2/3/2011 2:18:32 PM Delphi XE Starter Edition from Embarcadero
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]Marco Cantu has the {a href="http://www.marcocantu.com/epascal/default.htm"target=_blank}Essential Pascal{/a} and {a href="http://www.marcocantu.com/edelphi/default.htm"target=_blank}Essential Delphi PDF{/a} files (although the first is no longer free, and I cannot find a link to download the second), that can be used to "get started". After that, as follow-up you can read some of my {a href="http://www.eBob42.com/Courseware"target=_blank}more in-depth courseware manuals{/a}...
2/3/2011 2:10:36 PM Delphi XE Starter Edition from Embarcadero
Bruce McGee [70.25.108.162]I'm not sure who will be buying the Starter edition. I'm happy to see a lower cost SKU, but I think you're right, and Embarcadero missed the mark for the new adopter/hobbyist market, at least on the price point. In my case, the new user in question will be using a higher SKU, and just needs a good "getting started" book.
2/3/2011 1:05:19 PM Delphi XE Starter Edition from Embarcadero
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]The latter... the {a href="http://www.ebob42.com/DelphiXEStarterTOC.pdf"target=_blank}Delphi XE Starter Essentials{/a} book is mainly meant for people with some Delphi 1-7 experience who haven't used or upgraded their version of Delphi in years, and now want to jump back in with the latest XE Starter Edition. The book will cover the IDE and new features - mainly the new language features since Delphi 7, including a special section on Unicode which will be very new to these readers. {br}But if you do not know Delphi or Pascal, then the book is not the right place to start. {p}To be honest, I do not expect the Delphi XE Starter Edition to be picked up by a lot of "New User" developers, but more by "Upgrade" developers who come from Delphi (or some related tool) and already know how to program a bit in Pascal and/or Delphi...
2/3/2011 12:56:17 PM Delphi XE Starter Edition from Embarcadero
Bruce McGee [99.244.183.30]Would you recommend your Essentials book to anyone who is just learning Delphi, or is it geared more to people who have Delphi experience but are upgrading to the XE Starter edition?
2/2/2011 9:55:32 AM Consuming ASP.NET 2.0 Web Services in Delphi for Win32
hasan babaei [92.242.220.231]tanks very mutch dr.bob us saving from dead;
2/1/2011 9:58:22 AM Delphi XE DataSnap Development Essentials
Rob [194.151.168.167]"A paperback edition will be available from Lulu.com next month" I don't see this book on Lulu.com. Is this book already published as paperback?
2/1/2011 6:06:11 AM Delphi XE Development Essentials published
mikey [64.131.214.206]I agree with Kyle - the name VCL for the Web is misleading since Embarcedaro doesn't support or document the product and you don't get the fully licensed version with Delphi. It should be made clear that IntraWeb is the 3rd party add-on for Delphi (and it's not always well integrated either...).
1/28/2011 11:37:42 AM IntraWeb courseware manual update
Bob Swart [88.159.206.154]Mike, I do not plan to write C++Builder examples, sorry. I just don't have the time to translate all code (and verify that everything still works)...
1/28/2011 10:17:39 AM IntraWeb courseware manual update
Mike [82.207.44.254]Do you plane write examples for C++ Builder?
1/23/2011 7:19:34 PM One month from now....
Bob Swart [88.159.206.154]I had planned to send the confirmation e-mails next week, including links to example applications. But I will send confirmations this evening (if you did not get a message by Monday, you're not on the list) ;-)
1/23/2011 6:34:52 PM One month from now....
Niek de Ruijter [81.70.148.125]Hi Bob, I have registered for this event. Do I get a confirmation?
1/21/2011 10:26:25 AM Delphi / RAD Studio 2007 April 2008 Hotfix
Radek Cervinka [212.71.157.226]After reinstalling RAD studio, Level in registry is not cleared. So patch is not installed. http://zachsaw.blogspot.com/2008/10/bug-april-08-hotfix-for-codegear-rad.html
1/19/2011 8:30:54 PM One month from now....
Bob Swart [88.159.206.154]LOL - I'll see if I can run Camtasia while I'm doing the Delphi XE sessions, but I'm not sure how I could record the Mac sessions to be honest. An upcomning white paper by Brian Long (with a webinar) may help you with that (hmm, which reminds me to ask him how he recorded the session on the Mac)...
1/19/2011 8:26:52 PM One month from now....
David Rose [91.85.121.38]How about a session online for those that can't make it in person. I'd happy pay 25 euros to participate (maybe even a 100).
1/18/2011 7:26:23 AM IntraWeb courseware manual update
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]I do not find your e-mail address in my list of customers - are you sure you're entitled to a free update? ;-)
1/18/2011 2:41:41 AM IntraWeb courseware manual update
Neugls@qq.com [219.137.114.85]Can i get a free one ?
1/17/2011 5:51:11 AM One month from now....
Chris Iksnizdag [75.104.158.245]Unfortunatly, I can't attend this event because I neither speak Dutch nor can go to the Netherlands. I might make it some ogled time, depending by where I am, thought, because I always wanted to know this! However, how does it work, making an iOS app in Delphi Prism? I have Prism and MonoTouch, but how do they talk to eachother? Also, I believe this involves .net...? I think I should go to one of your sessions! :>) Ironically, speaking of iPods and such, I'm typing this on an iPod right now!
1/16/2011 9:27:51 PM One month from now....
Bob Swart [88.159.206.154]Delphi Prism + MonoTouch, yes. The Win32 solutions are browser-based.
1/16/2011 9:17:42 PM One month from now....
Jason McMillen [64.178.153.96]How does one target iOS with a compiler that currently only targets Win32? I assume this is where Delphi Prism comes in?
1/15/2011 11:53:24 AM One month from now....
The Sourcerer [92.62.218.66]Will be glad if you do a session in English some where in Africa(Lagos, Nigeria would be great) to allow us African developers to attend.
1/14/2011 10:55:41 PM One month from now....
Didiergm [85.69.26.189]English will do me fine; keep us posted if ever you do a session in the UK - thanks
1/14/2011 10:45:30 PM One month from now....
Bob Swart [88.159.206.154]I'm afraid I do not speak French, but I may do some similar sessions in English (for example in Sweden in March or when I visit the UK later in 2011).
1/14/2011 10:27:12 PM One month from now....
Didiergm [85.69.26.189]Are you planning another session in French or English ? because this sounds fascinating
1/14/2011 6:34:48 PM One month from now....
Birger Jansen [212.123.146.226]Looks interesting. Too bad I have another appointment on this date. I'm very interested so if you plan another session I'll try to be there.
1/14/2011 5:07:02 PM One month from now....
Bob Swart [88.159.206.154]There will also be a prize for a lucky attendee: a free {a href="http://www.tmssoftware.com/site/tmsiwiphone.asp"}TMS IntraWeb iPhone Controls Pack{/a}.
1/14/2011 1:04:34 PM One month from now....
Bob Swart [88.159.206.154]I will perform the sessions in Dutch only, but the documentation will be in English (so I can publish it on my website and/or turn it into a new courseware manual later).
1/14/2011 1:00:42 PM One month from now....
Anon [62.101.223.30]In English or Dutch?
1/10/2011 4:31:11 PM 2011 March 21-23: Delphi Essentials Training in Sweden
Dan Wade [209.201.118.134]Would love to attend, however I won't be in Sweden. Wish you a great turnout. Cheers
1/10/2011 11:44:54 AM Delphi XE DataSnap Development Essentials
Bob Swart [88.159.206.154]You need to deploy the Indy DLLs to support SSL: the libeay32.dll and ssleay32.dll to the server as well.
12/31/2010 10:08:08 AM Consuming ASP.NET 2.0 Web Services in Delphi for Win32
Irfan [212.174.166.2]Tesekkürler, (thank you)
12/29/2010 12:25:25 PM Sharing VCL data modules with VCL for the Web
Bob Swart [88.159.206.154]You can create a data module as a field of a form as well if you want.
12/29/2010 8:58:33 AM Sharing VCL data modules with VCL for the Web
Danilo Casa [94.81.19.18]Hi, this article is very interesting... You said that "you can also dynamically create them as fields in the UserSession": but can I create a datamodule as a field of a form? The main question is: do datamodules have to be declared in UserSession?
12/17/2010 2:23:39 PM Last chance: Buy One Get One Free (plus my support)
Lena [82.207.44.254]Thank you for this info.
12/17/2010 2:13:33 PM Delphi XE DataSnap Development Essentials
Rafa [79.145.202.251]DataSnap Client and DataSnap server have PC1 and RSA filter both. When client and server work on localmahine all works fine. When deploy DataSnapServer to Cloud on Windows 2008 Machine, client not connect to server.
12/16/2010 6:03:37 PM Delphi 2007 for Win32 Web Development book
Bob Swart [88.159.206.154]But if you bought the paperback on Lulu.com, then you need to purchase the new paperback (once available) or the PDF edition if you want the IW XI stuff...
12/16/2010 6:02:42 PM Delphi 2007 for Win32 Web Development book
Bob Swart [88.159.206.154]I hope to finish it this year, but it may be early 2011 when it's available. That's the bad news... The good news is that everyone who bought the PDF edition from me will get the IW XI edition of the PDF courseware manual FOR FREE. Even if you bought it several years ago.
12/16/2010 5:55:01 PM Delphi 2007 for Win32 Web Development book
Rick Hazell [24.215.27.137]Do you have an update on the availability of your new IW XI book? I currently own "Delphi 2007 for Win32 Web Development"... is there any special upgrade pricing? :)
12/9/2010 7:31:22 AM Delphi XE DataSnap Development Essentials
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]The book mentions to add them (in combination), but no in-depth coverage at this time. What is the problem that you see? Can you reproduce it, and did you report it in QC?
12/9/2010 1:33:05 AM Delphi XE DataSnap Development Essentials
Rafa [88.3.32.177]after reviewing the table of context I noted that no mention of filters RSA and PC1. I have serious problems with them. Does the current or future revisions of the book to mention you have these filters? Thanks.
12/1/2010 8:45:39 AM Delphi XE DataSnap Development Essentials
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]Some Delphi knowledge is required, but the manual does instruct you to place components and set properties, etc. so it should be too hard to follow. You also get all the source code for the samples as well as the answers to exercises. There is no step-by-step tutorial, but if you follow the text I'm confident it will be clear enough to follow along. {br}Note that if you complete the purchase the PDF edition, you will get e-mail support where I will help you if the steps in the text are not clear enough.
12/1/2010 8:34:17 AM Delphi XE DataSnap Development Essentials
sirhan [222.124.180.37]is the tutorial in this course manual clear enough for me to try it without tutor on my side. for a short pages, is there any step by step tutorial in this book.
11/29/2010 8:05:29 PM December 10th, 2010 - DataSnap Training in The Netherlands
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]This particular day, in Helmond Brandevoort (NL), will be held on Dutch. But I'm more than happy to do an English day somewhere - UK, Sweden, you name it. Contact me for details if you want me to come over for a customised English (or Dutch) training event. I don't speak other languages, sorry ;-)
11/29/2010 8:00:37 PM December 10th, 2010 - DataSnap Training in The Netherlands
Jarle [85.164.220.181]Is this class held in english?
11/24/2010 6:24:56 PM Moving to Delphi 2010, TDBGrid and Title Clicks
Talita [201.42.110.66]Thanks a lot, great help.
11/20/2010 4:12:04 PM Delphi XE DataSnap Development Essentials
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]The book is available as PDF, but not in Kindle format. It contains full-colour screenshots and other areas where I use colour, so I would have to convert it to 4-grayscale before turning it into Kindle format. If there's enough demand I may consider it, but right now I hope most developers can use Adobe Acrobat Reader to read the PDF on their computers...
11/20/2010 3:57:53 PM Delphi XE DataSnap Development Essentials
Carlos [190.96.149.115]The book is available in Kindle format?
11/19/2010 8:35:54 PM Consuming ASP.NET 2.0 Web Services in Delphi for Win32
Acco [159.176.150.160]Hi Abe Ilan, did you figure out how to pass a user's class object from delphi client (v7) to .net web service (v3.5) and return it back? Putting just InvRegistry.RegisterInvokeOptions(TypeInfo(xxx), InvokeRegistry.ioDocument) doesn't help. Dear Bob, can you give me a hint? Thanks
11/19/2010 8:17:05 PM Delphi XE DataSnap Development Essentials
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]Karry, the contents of my PDF file can be printed, but also selected and copied to a clipboard (for the text to speech). I do not know if iSpeak is able to read the PDF file, but like I said you can certainly copy the text (in small portions or the whole manual if you want) to the clipboard. You would miss the screenshots, and sometimes I refer to things that are only shown in the screenshot. I'll keep that in mind for the next edition, to see if I can add some description to the figures and screenshots...
11/19/2010 8:06:46 PM Delphi XE DataSnap Development Essentials
Larry [207.13.228.130]I am sight impsired. I use text readers like iSpeak to highlight text, and move it tothe clupboard for text to speech, Can this be done oth your PDF course?
11/18/2010 4:18:38 PM Delphi XE DataSnap Development Essentials
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]Lena, the examples are currently only for Delphi. Once the second edition is published (in a few weeks) as free PDF update for the early readers, and as paperback on Lulu, I will then translate the Delphi code snippets to C++Builder and release a specific title about C++Builder XE DataSnap (late 2010 or early 2011, depending on how much time it costs me to translate all code samples from Delphi to C++Builder). The text and screenshots should remain largely untouched, so it's mainly a process of rebuilding the sample projects and placing the code in the Word document.
11/18/2010 9:29:43 AM Delphi XE DataSnap Development Essentials
Lena [82.207.44.254]Examples in this book only for Delhi or we can use also this book for C++ Builder XE?
11/17/2010 4:19:09 PM Delphi XE DataSnap Development Essentials
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]This book is used in hands-on training classes, and helps you to learn real-world details. It's offered for sale mainly for those people who cannot attend my training classes (in The Netherlands or some other parts in Europe when I'm around). If you do not believe that this PDF will have a ROI (when working with DataSnap) of more than 99 Euro, then I guess the book is indeed not meant for you Dev, sorry. You can always wait for the paperback on Lulu.com next month, for about half the price (but without updates or support).
11/17/2010 4:03:03 PM Delphi XE DataSnap Development Essentials
Dev [188.161.150.189]I was glad to see this announcement on DelphiFeeds until I saw your price :-/ I don't feel datasnap will be a great mutli-tier solution, because Bor/CG/EMB never publish a good material about it except for basic usage, and I see also other authors never a good in depth books that we could see for other technologies like WCF with suitable cost.
11/16/2010 7:56:01 AM Update 1 for Delphi XE and C++Builder XE is now available.
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]You can download the Update Pack from http://cc.embarcadero.com/item/28116 now
11/13/2010 11:16:44 PM Update 1 for Delphi XE and C++Builder XE is now available.
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]Sorry about that, I've fixed the link. Thanks for the report
11/13/2010 4:29:43 PM Update 1 for Delphi XE and C++Builder XE is now available.
Sabri Arslan [88.241.45.224]the correct readme url is http://edn.embarcadero.com/article/40881
11/13/2010 2:14:07 PM Update 1 for Delphi XE and C++Builder XE is now available.
Tom van der Vlugt [217.120.199.78]De site Update 1 or Delphi XE and C++Builder XE Readme faalt met een 404 error. De andere is goed.
11/6/2010 6:15:01 AM Unicode tip #7 - Unicode Text File Output
mb [78.39.209.2]how do convert unicode to ansi or ansi to unicode file with delphi 7.0 ??????? help me . help me
11/2/2010 7:11:43 AM Consuming ASP.NET 2.0 Web Services in Delphi for Win32
Alan [75.51.71.250]thanks, i had an headache just to figure out how to pass arguments in C# asp.net to borland delphi webservice, without this single line of code, i would never make it
10/29/2010 3:40:35 PM Consuming ASP.NET 2.0 Web Services in Delphi for Win32
Abe Ilan [63.84.146.60]It resolves the problem with the parameters of primitive types. The parameter of some class type is null on the web service side. For example: var Request: TQuestion; Response: TAnswer; begin ..... Response := Service.DoIt(Request); //Request object is been created, populated, but null in .NET //if you replace it with list of parameters: Request.ID, Request.Name, etc. it works fine and //Response object comes through to Delphi 7 end;
10/21/2010 4:27:17 PM Delphi XE Development Essentials published
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]Use coupon code "BOOKTOBER" on lulu to save $10 before the end of October.
10/20/2010 11:27:27 PM Consuming ASP.NET 2.0 Web Services in Delphi for Win32
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]Hong, I don't know how to help you with the information you've given me. Feel free to contact me by e-mail. In order to learn more, I would need the WSDL and a test application that seems to fail.{p}If you want, I may offer you a "no cure no pay" consultancy for my regular fee of 100 Euro per hour (maximum a few hours).
10/20/2010 7:33:30 PM Consuming ASP.NET 2.0 Web Services in Delphi for Win32
Hong Sun [216.183.91.254]Dear Bob, sorry for my last mistaken message, it is not working. My situation is I have two overload web methods, Method1 (para1: string): array, and Method2(para1: string, para2: string): array, every parameter I put in the method are received as NULL. I tried *uncheck* the WSDL Import Option, still NULL. Please help.
10/20/2010 7:18:19 PM Consuming ASP.NET 2.0 Web Services in Delphi for Win32
Hong Sun [216.183.91.254]Dear Bob, sorry for my last mistaken message, it is not working. My situation is I have two overload web methods, Method1 (para1: string): array, and Method2(para1: string, para2: string): array, every parameter I put in the method are received as NULL. I tried *uncheck* the WSDL Import Option, still NULL. Please help.
10/20/2010 6:59:40 PM Consuming ASP.NET 2.0 Web Services in Delphi for Win32
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]For more Delphi SOAP information, check out my Delphi 2010 XML, SOAP and Web Services manual. If you buy it now from http://www.eBob42.com/courseware you will also get the Delphi XE edition of this manual for free when it's released later this year. This is a time-limited offer, until the Delphi XE XML, SOAP and Web Services manual is published!
10/20/2010 6:22:37 PM Consuming ASP.NET 2.0 Web Services in Delphi for Win32
Hong Sun [216.183.91.254]Dear Bob, it is working now, thanks a lot! You saved lots of my hair ;-)
10/20/2010 5:42:55 PM Consuming ASP.NET 2.0 Web Services in Delphi for Win32
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]Hong: if you make sure to *uncheck* the WSDL Importer option "one out parameter is result", then you should get overloaded methods with an out parameter instead of methods with the same parameter list and just different result types (which Delphi cannot distinguish between each other of course).
10/20/2010 5:35:15 PM Consuming ASP.NET 2.0 Web Services in Delphi for Win32
Hong Sun [216.183.91.254]Thanks very much for the solution posted here. It solve 90% of my problem, and save us lots of time. However, I have anothe related issue here. The C# .NET web service we are consuming now provides two overload web methods, same function name with different parameters. All of the parameters are string, and return value is array. However, I can't use either of them, all of the parameters I passed into the method were treated null on the Service End. Any advice? thanks!
10/20/2010 8:58:40 AM Delphi XE Development Essentials published
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]The Delphi XE Development Essentials manual covers the fundamentals and the new features in Delphi XE, 2010, 2009 and 2007 compared to Delphi 7. There are some more advanced topics that fell beyond the scope of this “development essentials” manual which will be covered in other places (see {a href="http://www.eBob42.com/courseware"target=_blank}http://www.eBob42.com/courseware{/a} for details). {ul} {li}Delphi XE DataSnap Development {li}Delphi XE XML, SOAP & Web Services (currently for Delphi 2010) {li}Delphi Prism XE Development Essentials (currently for Delphi Prism 2010) {li}Delphi for Win32 Database Development (currently covering Delphi 2007) {li}Delphi for Win32 VCL for the Web Development (also for Delphi 2007) {/ul} Note: if you buy an "old" edition now, you will get the Delphi XE edition of the courseware manual (as free upgrade) when it's released later this year.
10/19/2010 5:44:18 PM Delphi XE Development Essentials published
Kyle Miller [76.185.208.46]Looks like a very nice table of contents. A mention for VCL for the Web should be placed in Third Party tools as an introduction and product tie-in for your other book which covers it in more detail. If you add it, call it "IntraWeb," because "VCL for the Web" implies it's a web solution delivered by the VCL, the VCL managed by Embarcadero. Embarcadero is at the will of Atozed in regards to IntraWeb.
10/19/2010 10:25:28 AM Embarcadero offer: Buy One - Get One Free!
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]Delfi Phan: it's just an ASP.NET application, sending information using the session. Selecting a choice using the drop-down lists invokes "autopostback" (which may require JavaScript to be active - perhaps that's the problem on your end?). I've had hundreds of successful orders using this little app, so I'm not sure what the problem is. I just tried, and it still works fine for me...
10/19/2010 10:19:53 AM Embarcadero offer: Buy One - Get One Free!
Delfi Phan [213.173.165.130]On the page you have linked, I selected Delphi XE-Win32, Professional, Upgrade, Single User, x1, no Software Subscription. I then clicked the Volgende Stap button and it showed RAD Studio XE (Entreprise) for 3140.41 Euro, so I went back to the first page and it shows what I selected, but still 3140.41 Euro, which is impossible. So I wondered how you update the price once you select the product.
10/19/2010 7:30:49 AM Embarcadero offer: Buy One - Get One Free!
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]I'm not sure, I think the base license price for Delphi Prism is used here (the price you pay includes the obligatory subscription for a year as well). But you have to ask Embarcadero - I'm "only" a reseller, I don't make the rules here, sorry...
10/18/2010 11:29:58 PM Embarcadero offer: Buy One - Get One Free!
David Moorhouse [202.124.103.70]The selector will not allow you to buy Delphi Prism Ent (USD1399) and receive Delphi XE Ent (USD1299) free. It only allows Delphi XE Pro as the free tool for this purchase. Is this an error or a deliberate restriction ?
10/18/2010 3:27:26 PM Embarcadero offer: Buy One - Get One Free!
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]You cannot get the same project for free - you must select a different one. For example, you can buy Delphi XE and get Delphi Prism XE for free. Also, both tools must be register for use by the same user (i.e. same EDN account).{br}Just wait a bit more until the final information is published (I guess I was a bit too early, sorry).
10/18/2010 3:11:41 PM Embarcadero offer: Buy One - Get One Free!
David Champion [82.34.184.39]Hi Bob, can you buy Delphi XE and get another for free
10/18/2010 11:36:44 AM Embarcadero offer: Buy One - Get One Free!
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]Stephane: send me an e-mail and we'll work something out. It will take more time (for international payments to arrive) but the same Euro prices and BOGO offer (and my free courseware manual) will apply to you, of course.
10/18/2010 11:20:08 AM Embarcadero offer: Buy One - Get One Free!
Stephane Wierzbicki [81.252.133.132]Hi Bob, I want to order from your site but I'm located in France. How can I do ?
10/18/2010 9:35:53 AM Embarcadero offer: Buy One - Get One Free!
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]What do you mean exactly Delfi Phan? Note that after registration of the regular purchased product, you will be entitled to go to the Embarcadero website and select a second product (a different one, for a price which must be lower than the original product). You then download that product and get a serial number to install. You cannot order the second product directly from me. See the information on the Embarcadero website (probably available later today).
10/18/2010 9:31:07 AM Embarcadero offer: Buy One - Get One Free!
Delfi Phan [213.173.165.130]Bob, on your website, is there some way of updating the price once one has chosen the product?
10/18/2010 8:50:07 AM Embarcadero offer: Buy One - Get One Free!
Marjan Venema [213.207.117.2]Yeah, I kind-a figured that after I hit the "add comment" button... :-)
10/18/2010 8:43:45 AM Embarcadero offer: Buy One - Get One Free!
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]Embarcadero is probably not awake yet, but I expect these pages to become available later today (that's the disadvantage if you're 9 hours ahead I guess - it's still "yesterday" in San Francisco ;-)).
10/18/2010 8:39:43 AM Embarcadero offer: Buy One - Get One Free!
Marjan Venema [213.207.117.2]Hi Bob, the link to the bogo terms produces a 404, then takes you to the standard embarcadero home page. Same for the bogo offer link.
10/12/2010 7:32:41 AM Software Development Conference - Oct 25-26, 2010
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]Oops... Hold on.... fixed ;-)
10/12/2010 4:00:19 AM Software Development Conference - Oct 25-26, 2010
Ashwin Thakur [203.97.51.149]Software Development Conference - Oct 25-26, 2001 in The Netherlands??? You mean... Software Development Conference - Oct 25-26, 2010 in The Netherlands or else I'll have to buy a Deloran and contact Doc Brown!
10/11/2010 11:29:26 AM Unicode tip #7 - Unicode Text File Output
Imtiaz [217.33.129.98]If i did not Write BOM, does this effects any thing. Some people wrote the above sample is not working on their system. is this a platform dependent change. what is the purpose of Writing Clef = #$5B + #$D834 + #$DD1E + #$5D;
10/8/2010 1:59:11 PM CodeRage 5 "SOAP Security" slides and source code
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]The Delphi XE for Win32 source code of the chat client (showing how to pass SOAP headers from a Win32 client) can be downloaded from http://www.bobswart.nl/weblog/ftp/Win32Chat.zip now.
10/7/2010 9:46:51 PM Sending Skype Chat Messages using Delphi
Gautam [87.82.99.193]Needs more skype command to send sms to mobile......plsssssssssssss
10/7/2010 1:22:08 PM CodeRage 5 and chatroom
Christophe Ravaut [81.243.252.64]Yes, that was the reason. Popups was blocked in the options.
10/6/2010 9:18:15 AM CodeRage 5 and chatroom
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]Strange, because it works for me... You may have to enable popups?
10/6/2010 9:13:16 AM CodeRage 5 and chatroom
Christophe Ravaut [81.243.252.64]I can't connected to the chatroom on http://chat.embarcadero.com/. I've get an error: internal server error.
10/5/2010 5:31:57 PM CodeRage 5 and chatroom
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]By the end of the week, my session on SOAP Web Services and Security will also feature a chatroom, but that will be a different URL - at https://www.bobswart.nl/webchat/ (secure ;-))
9/28/2010 11:03:57 PM April 12-13, 2010: Delphi / DataSnap Development Masterclass in UK
melony [189.113.46.135]hqnfOt http://cgE8hcmk9Vvqlosr5wcBa6nk.com
9/28/2010 8:42:38 AM Delphi 2007 for Win32 Web Development book
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]I'm working on the IW XI version, and will have one last update for the 9.0.42 edition before I publish the IW XI edition (a free update for all people who currently have the 9.x edition), before the end of this year.
9/27/2010 3:06:57 PM Windows Help program (WinHlp32.exe) for Windows Vista
Branne [93.86.149.59]THANKS!!!
9/21/2010 3:19:45 PM XE Pro Upgrade price until end of September 2010
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]What did you expect? Different rules for Germany? Why?
9/21/2010 3:07:47 PM XE Pro Upgrade price until end of September 2010
Delfi Phan [213.173.165.130]According to that link, it's to the end of the year Dec 31, 2010. Tried to switch to Germany on that link. Nothing happened. Only in the USA, then?
9/21/2010 11:43:59 AM XE Pro Upgrade price until end of September 2010
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]See http://www.embarcadero.com/upgrade-requirements-and-return-policy
9/21/2010 11:38:18 AM XE Pro Upgrade price until end of September 2010
TDaniel [79.132.225.146]Can't find updated info concerning upgrade policy towards DXE (I know you need to own a licence of D2007 to upgrade to D2010)
9/20/2010 6:02:57 PM XE Pro Upgrade price until end of September 2010
Joel [82.207.44.254]Thanks for this info.
9/16/2010 1:10:49 PM C++Builder Developer's Journal special issue
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]The article on C++Builder 2010 and DataSnap can now also be read on my own website at http://www.drbob42.com/examines/examinC6.htm
9/16/2010 1:10:05 PM C++Builder Developer's Journal special issue
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]Because I'm more fluent in Delphi and Pascal, and less in C++ (it's been years since I wrote many articles and large chapters for C++Buidler 5 and 6), sorry. And there are only 24 hours in a day ;-)
9/16/2010 1:05:51 PM C++Builder Developer's Journal special issue
Only Delphi? [82.207.44.254]Why Bob Swart do not write about new XE editions on C++ Builder topic?
9/9/2010 4:24:44 PM Consuming ASP.NET 2.0 Web Services in Delphi for Win32
Ciro (Brazil) [200.185.30.18]Thanks body! I was trying to fix this and have spent 2 day on this. that was super!
9/9/2010 9:41:33 AM Delphi XE SubVersion integration - no Lock / Unlock
LDS [213.203.168.90]Pessimistic locking is ok for files that could be difficult to merge or resolve conflicts (i.e. dproj, sometimes the .dpr or .dfm if your going to heavily modify them), but it could a be a real pain with other files. I used it with VSS, and would never get back to that model. If you have issues, IMHO you developers do not understand the concurrent model enough. That said, SVN integration should offer most of the functionalities available in any good client, after all it's up to the developers to work the way they like.
9/9/2010 8:54:54 AM Delphi XE SubVersion integration - no Lock / Unlock
Guus Creuwels [212.178.157.235]Totally agree. It's a must have!
9/8/2010 11:36:34 PM Delphi XE SubVersion integration - no Lock / Unlock
Alexandre Machado [189.115.138.142]Agreed 100% Doctor! I also use Lock/Unlock scheme in Subversion.
9/8/2010 11:34:16 PM Delphi XE SubVersion integration - no Lock / Unlock
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]That's great. Thanks a lot in advance, Uwe!
9/8/2010 11:26:38 PM Delphi XE SubVersion integration - no Lock / Unlock
Uwe [91.39.72.148]I haven't voted yet, but I'll at least monitor the report and will probably somewhen implement this feature.
9/6/2010 6:28:12 PM Delphi 2007 for Win32 Web Development book
Nick DeLallo [74.79.32.106]When is your next publication (update) on Intraweb
9/1/2010 10:34:07 AM Delphi and RAD Studio XE available
Joel [82.207.44.254]And 3 video here: http://www.embarcadero.com/rad-studio-xe-preview
8/31/2010 9:20:10 AM Running Delphi on Vista
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]I'm fine, thanks. Blog Comment Spammers also back from vacation? ;-)
8/26/2010 12:10:43 AM Running Delphi on Vista
hi [41.214.34.62]how are you
8/25/2010 10:57:16 PM Sharing VCL data modules with VCL for the Web
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]"Resource TDataModule1 not found" sounds like you're missing an include of a .dfm file perhaps? I'm not sure if that's an IntraWeb issue...
8/25/2010 9:14:28 PM Sharing VCL data modules with VCL for the Web
Vinicius Matos [187.38.210.172]Hy i done what you said but no work Error on execute the program : Error message raised by the application: Resource TDataModule1 not found afther this line : MyDataModule := datamodule.TDataModule1.Create(Self); that is in this function in usersessionunit constructor TIWUserSession.Create(AOwner: TComponent); begin inherited; MyDataModule := datamodule.TDataModule1.Create(Self); end; thanks
8/24/2010 4:27:41 PM C++Builder 2010 and the missing DataSnap Wizards
Joel [82.207.44.254]Good news! In new C++ Builder XE add DataSnap Wizard (Preview #3): http://www.embarcadero.com/rad-studio-xe-preview
8/19/2010 9:36:18 AM Sharing VCL data modules with VCL for the Web
Bob Swart [82.123.50.141]You don't have to do this for all data modules if you don't want to: you can also dynamiclaly create them as fields in the UserSession if you want.
8/18/2010 10:58:24 PM Sharing VCL data modules with VCL for the Web
Ederson Selvati [189.83.3.240]Hi Do I need to do this for all datamodules in my application? I have many business classes in my project, this does not leave the software slow?
8/14/2010 2:20:58 PM C++Builder 2010 and the missing DataSnap Wizards
denzel [194.187.151.201]i like C++ Builder
7/31/2010 7:12:52 AM Borland Delphi Q&A
Ghanbary [95.38.52.130]Dear Bob, I want a component or a way to use a dbgrid in multiline with righttoleft propetise. Can you help me? Thanks abgh8156@yahoo.com
7/24/2010 5:03:14 PM Simon Kissel updated CrossKylix
FromEurope [78.105.226.16]Worth Reading again before the thread most likely disappears : https://forums.embarcadero.com/thread.jspa?messageID=260971
7/23/2010 12:59:16 PM Simon Kissel updated CrossKylix
Peter [82.135.90.25]yeah, like a war. Seems that they have failed some mile stones. The coolness and enthusiasm of the old Borland 1995 staff is gone. People get older and older...no fresh blood
7/23/2010 10:34:25 AM Simon Kissel updated CrossKylix
Eric [217.128.255.181]Not sure what's happening internally with Embarcadero lately, but it just doesn't seem be good things.
7/23/2010 7:17:15 AM Simon Kissel updated CrossKylix
FromEurope [78.105.226.16] Read this especially last two entries regarding thr Emba Newsgroups :- https://forums.embarcadero.com/thread.jspa?messageID=260971
7/23/2010 3:42:54 AM Simon Kissel updated CrossKylix
xalion [219.144.162.171]I like crosskylix , but they deleted him from newsgroup!
7/22/2010 11:16:06 PM Simon Kissel updated CrossKylix
Arnaud [90.30.215.233]I've used CrossKylix for years. It works like a charm. Great tool!
7/22/2010 8:33:44 PM Simon Kissel updated CrossKylix
Peter (Europe) [88.217.15.103]It is a shame what happens currently at Emba and Emba newsgroup! Nick, Simon, ...
7/22/2010 7:00:25 PM Simon Kissel updated CrossKylix
FromEurope [78.105.226.16]Good to see someone thanking him for this. Its in marked contrast to his treatment on the Embarcedro Newsgroups when he tryed to announce this or anyone comment about it. They are continually deleted with no explanation.
7/21/2010 1:11:56 PM Two new DataSnap 2010 QC Reports
Bob Billy :) [116.71.32.209]http://delphilive.com/2010/sessions/?tid=1660 Datasnap 2011 - Features and integration with user types John Kaster Embarcadero Technologies, Inc. 2010-08-25 | 03:00 PM - 04:15 PM Datasnap 2011 makes a huge leap forward in terms of features, such as callback channels, authentication and authoring, secured communication protocols. User types are now part of regular use and their integration is explained in great detail. Top 1.pngDataSnap Server Application Types Jim Tierney Embarcadero Technologies 2010-08-25 | 04:30 PM - 05:45 PM DataSnap Server applications types range from a stand-alone Indy console application with a TCP/IP connection to an HTTPS ISAPI Dll. This presentation will provide an overview of the application types, including new features in DataSnap 2011 such as Indy/WebBroker applications, REST applications, and HTTPS support. Additional topics include IIS debugging.
7/16/2010 4:03:10 PM Sharing VCL data modules with VCL for the Web
Fred Lima [201.54.208.30]Hi, there is an error in your code it is not (*ENDIF*) missing a $ before E
7/13/2010 10:06:10 AM Delphi 2007 for Win32 Web Development book
Upgrading [194.90.151.18]Many thanks WORK
7/13/2010 8:20:05 AM Delphi 2007 for Win32 Web Development book
bob Swart [82.168.250.47]As the book says, always uninstall the previous version of IntraWeb before you install a new version. If you installed Delphi with the bundled version of IntraWeb, you need to start the Delphi setup again, select Change/Modify and remote IntraWey (VCL for the Web) using Delphi's installation.{br} DO NOT EVER INSTALL A NEW VERSION OF INTRAWEB BEFORE UNINSTALLING A PREVIOUS VERSION. {p} You now may have to uninstall IntraWeb 10.x, then start Delphi 2006 installer and (try to) remove IntraWeb from that, then remove all IntraWeb .dcu, .bpl and other files from your disk and then try to reinstall IntraWeb 10.x again.
7/13/2010 8:09:46 AM Delphi 2007 for Win32 Web Development book
Upgrading to Intraweb 10.*.*.* on Delphi 2006 Professional [194.90.151.18]Upgrading to Intraweb 10.*.*.* on Delphi 2006 Professional after install on new project Unit IWException was compiled with a different version of InException.EInExceptionBase help me please. Dmitriy (cdadmitriy@orpak.com)
7/2/2010 12:40:15 PM C++Builder Developer's Journal special issue
Bob Gorner [178.94.102.52]Very good and useful article! Thanks.
7/1/2010 1:12:20 AM Consuming ASP.NET 2.0 Web Services in Delphi for Win32
Myles [202.27.8.4]Cool. Fixed my the issue wiht D2007, so this is still relevant today!
6/26/2010 5:20:46 AM Unicode tip #4 - Using and Extending TCharacter with IsVowel
incrediball [118.93.76.211]Testing for a character in a set of Unicode characters is easy. Sets are not suited to this so forget using CharInSet for this purpose. Just write the characters in a string and test if the character is in the string, something like the strchr function in C.
6/18/2010 7:12:31 PM C++Builder Developer's Journal special issue
Lena [94.178.19.141]Thank you Bob fot your article!
6/16/2010 6:21:18 PM C++Builder Developer's Journal special issue
Carl [178.94.103.54]Good news! Thank you Bob!
6/15/2010 9:12:57 AM C++Builder Developer's Journal special issue
Mike [94.178.113.18]Thank you very much Bob!
6/14/2010 4:51:34 PM Free Delphi Prism 2011 with order of Delphi 2010
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]Delphi Prism is really only sold with one year subscription. You should renew your subscription to make sure you always get the latest version. There is no upgrade, since the license price is equal to the subscription price (so it you let your subscription lapse, you need to buy a new version again).
6/12/2010 9:53:56 PM Free Delphi Prism 2011 with order of Delphi 2010
Tom [109.182.122.151]I wonder what is 'CodeSite Delphi Prism Edition' ( mentioned by Nick Hodges' Random Thoughts on the Passing Scene #159 ) because quoted link shows one and only CodeSite edition for multiple development frameworks. Is this special edition some cripled version that can be used only for Delphi Prism 2011? In the opposite CodeSite is $399 value which is the biggest in this offer.
6/12/2010 7:35:12 PM Free Delphi Prism 2011 with order of Delphi 2010
IL [95.221.185.24]Found about 1Y subscription for Professional editions already using calculator on http://www.bobswart.nl €420 - RAD Studio; €270 - Delphi Win32; €250 - Delphi Prism, but not sold separately and offered as New User only, so €499 - for both NEW and UPGRADE. By the way, don't you know why where are no upgrade licenses for Delphi Prism?
6/12/2010 6:46:41 PM Free Delphi Prism 2011 with order of Delphi 2010
IL [95.221.185.24]By the way, how much does 1Y subscription for RAD Studio Professional ordered from you cost now?
6/12/2010 9:08:16 AM Free Delphi Prism 2011 with order of Delphi 2010
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]And if you're {b}really{/b} smart, you include subscription with your order (which will be a RAD Studio subscription at that point), to ensure you also get Delphi 2011 and RAD Studio 2011 when they become available.
6/12/2010 8:50:26 AM Free Delphi Prism 2011 with order of Delphi 2010
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]@HeartWare: you can order Delphi 2010 for Win32 with the link to http://www.bobswart.nl (for BeNeLux) or http://www.bobswart.com (for UK) and get RAD Studio 2010 delivered. After installation and registration of RAD Studio 2010, you can go to http://license.codegear.com/srs6/promo.do?promoId=6 to pick up your free Delphi Prism 2011. Note that you will also get the Delphi 2010 Development Essentials and Delphi Prism 2010 Development Essentials PDF files (but only if you order from me).
6/11/2010 11:31:34 PM Free Delphi Prism 2011 with order of Delphi 2010
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]I double-checked with Pawel Glowacki from Embarcadero EMEA, and he literaly said that all info in this blog post looked correct to him ;-)
6/11/2010 11:01:33 PM Free Delphi Prism 2011 with order of Delphi 2010
HeartWare [217.157.188.202](Clarity -> Clarify) By "Delphi 2010 Win32" I mean "Delphi 2010 Win32, Professional, Upgrade, Single User".
6/11/2010 11:00:06 PM Free Delphi Prism 2011 with order of Delphi 2010
HeartWare [217.157.188.202]Just to clarity and to be certain: I have a Delphi 2007 Professional license. If I pay €474.81 for a Delphi 2010 Win32 via the link above, I'll receive RAD Studio 2010 (Delphi 2010 Win32 + C++Builder 2010) and a license for Delphi Prism 2011 to be redeemed after I register my RAD Studio 2010?
6/11/2010 6:45:30 PM Free Delphi Prism 2011 with order of Delphi 2010
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]Yes, for a limited time it does...
6/11/2010 6:43:09 PM Free Delphi Prism 2011 with order of Delphi 2010
Tom [109.182.115.142]Does that mean if I upgrade Delphi 2007 to Delphi 2010 i get RAD Studio 2010 + Delphi Prism 2011 + CodeSite ?
6/9/2010 11:41:01 AM Software Developer Conference 2006 in The Netherlands
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]Thanks for all the feedback.
6/6/2010 5:08:47 PM C++Builder 2010 and the missing DataSnap Wizards
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]The article is in the proof-reading status. I'm sorry about the delay, but that's out of my hands...
6/4/2010 8:32:31 PM C++Builder 2010 and the missing DataSnap Wizards
Carl [92.112.22.62]Dear Bob! What about your article C++ Builder 2010 and DataSnap? You told that this article will be public end of May. Where we can download this article? Thanks.
5/26/2010 5:56:04 PM Remote Desktop /admin Connection to VMWare at 1920x1200
Mustafa [93.91.207.166]Thanks!
5/25/2010 11:19:17 AM Consuming ASP.NET 2.0 Web Services in Delphi for Win32
Carl [41.133.186.163]Thank you SOOOO very much.. I have been struggeling for 7 days now.
5/17/2010 11:09:21 AM Delphi Roadmap, special offer and SDN event
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]@Leif: I'm glad you found a solution (or workaround) for your problem.
5/15/2010 11:49:00 PM Delphi Roadmap, special offer and SDN event
Leif Mønniche [87.63.133.90]Hi - the VS 2008 Prof .NET 3,5/DPrism/Add Web Reference/Web reference name/ do not like a dash in file references after removing it the import works smooth. (My 1 Gbytes RAM maybe too less) Excuse me for boring You :))
5/14/2010 12:29:17 PM Delphi Roadmap, special offer and SDN event
Leif Mønniche [87.63.133.90]@ Bob Thanks for keeping us opdated and for the two pdf SOAP articles. As You know I still use D2.01 with my beloved components from Turbo- and InfoPower (FlashFiler 1.07 plus some homegrown stuff based upon TeeChart 3.0 and TPrintObject. My DelphiMagazines are highvaluated treasuries. I also liked D4 but did not leave my D2. Since D7 I have been patient and followed the development by installing trial versions, but they never satisfied my needs and required too much energy to get updated. Since 2003 I was aware of the WebService opportunities but D7, D2005, 2006, 2007 or D2009 or Visual Studio 2008 with DPrism is not able do consume following WebService: https://www.e-conomic.com/secure/api1/EconomicWebService.asmx?WSDL The only way I can consume it is with Visual Studio 2008 Professional in #C as a WebForm. And what I would like is to consume the Web Service from a Win32 Front-end like Your eksample code - Consuming Web Services with Delphi Prism - http://www.drbob42.com/examines/examinB0.htm I love my Delphi and know that my problem have a solution, but I simply can't see it. This is just ment as a feed-back from one of Your colleges. Thank You for this forum - It is very much appreciated.
5/13/2010 4:34:41 AM Delphi Roadmap, special offer and SDN event
ANON_NZ [202.124.103.70]Good to know someone at Embarcadero has a sense of humor. "Delphi Commodore (the full 64-bits version)" ..... Commodore and 64 in the same sentence...either someone is playing a prank, or no-one else has made the connection.....I hope this doesnt mean we will be limited to 16 colors and 64kb of programming space :-)
5/13/2010 2:59:57 AM Delphi Roadmap, special offer and SDN event
AnonUK [78.105.226.16]Totally agree with Anon above. Its a joke to even call it a roadmap IMO ! Who is now going to take the date for the preview 64bit Compiler seriously anyway now after the IMO frankly pathetic goings on over this issue for at least three years to my knowledge ? Embarcadero has ZERO Credibility as far as I am concerned !
5/13/2010 12:30:42 AM Delphi Roadmap, special offer and SDN event
Anon [125.236.200.149]The new "Roadmap" is a joke. The ONLY date mentioned in the entire thing is for the preview release of a deliverable that was previously indicated for delivery LAST YEAR on an older Roadmap. Embarcadero have a serious credibility issue with these Roadmaps, not least for the laughable way in which they are presented.... just dumping the PowerPoint slides to a web page (complete with hyperlinks in images that simply "link" to embiggened version of the slide image, NOT to the links they appear to link to) really doesn't create a very professional or reassuring image.
5/4/2010 11:16:07 AM Recompiling Decision Cube with Delphi 2007
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]Check out the C:\Program Files\Embarcadero\RAD Studio\7.0\source\Win32\xtab directory for the Delphi 2010 edition of the Decision Cube. It doesn't compile, since it appears they've never migrated it to Unicode (so it's probably also included with Delphi 2009, but only as deprecated ANSI version)...
4/30/2010 9:23:50 PM Recompiling Decision Cube with Delphi 2007
Lula Tdscko [200.166.59.132]Is there a Decision Cube for Delphi 2010 ?
4/19/2010 5:05:44 PM Unicode tip #7 - Unicode Text File Output
hema venkata ramu [203.129.197.133]it is not suiteble , infact it is not working in my system
4/16/2010 9:24:09 AM Free 50+-page white paper on Delphi / RAD Studio 2010 DataSnap
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]And http://www.devgear.co.kr/pdf/Delphi2010_WP_DataSnap_kor.pdf is the link for a Korean translation.
4/16/2010 9:23:07 AM Free 50+-page white paper on Delphi / RAD Studio 2010 DataSnap
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]Apart from the Russian translation at http://www.delphi2009.ru/Delphi_2010_DataSnap_RUS.pdf I also found a French translation at http://www.embarcadero-info.com/whitepaper/Delphi_2010_WP_DataSnap_FR.pdf
4/14/2010 10:44:48 AM Two new DataSnap 2010 QC Reports
Bob Swart [82.71.14.159]Unfortunately, the datasnap 2010 filter performance issue is NOT solved by the RAD Studio 2010 HotFix #2 at http://www.andreanolanusse.com/blogen/rad-studio-2010-hotfix-2-available/
4/12/2010 5:19:49 PM Moving to Delphi 2010, TDBGrid and Title Clicks
Bryan Smith [98.141.241.130]Thanks for helping with the Gotcha about the dgTitleClick option. When I saw the event wasn't being called, I searched the web, and found your post and it saved me alot of time, with my users waiting. Any idea why the TDBGrid.Columns[].Title.Color property is not working?
4/12/2010 4:34:26 PM Delphi 2009 Implicit String Conversion Penalties
Dan [189.58.57.137]Hi Bob, this static typecast has solved the problem of speed performance but what about the data loss when converting from Unicode string to AnsiString. That static cast will solve that too or is there a way around? thanx for your articles. Dan.
4/9/2010 7:27:34 PM Delphi Prism Development Essentials PDF
Marco Antonio Santin Torres [187.134.10.179]Ready, the site had a demo of an executable program and google it out as dangerous, but we'll fix it. Since there is no problem.
4/8/2010 10:48:20 PM Delphi Prism Development Essentials PDF
David Moorhouse [202.124.103.70]I get the same warning and chose "Get me out of here" :(
4/8/2010 11:15:35 AM Delphi Prism Development Essentials PDF
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]@Olaf: I got the same warning from McAfee SiteAdvisor, blocking a trojan when going to that URL.
4/8/2010 11:08:40 AM Delphi Prism Development Essentials PDF
Olaf [79.230.60.157]Hello, when I try to open http://www.intelsoftassociates.com in Firefox, I get the following warning: "This web site at www.intelsoftassociates.com has been reported as an attack site and has been blocked based on your security preferences." Not very encouraging.
4/7/2010 6:23:50 PM Recompiling Decision Cube with Delphi 2007
Tarciso - Bh / Brasil [201.62.152.33]thanks a lot dude ! you has just saved my day ! it works well done ! simple and efficient. thanks again best regards
4/7/2010 1:41:44 AM Delphi Prism Development Essentials PDF
Marco Antonio Santin Torres [187.134.35.167]The part database and the ASP.NET I'm trying for several courses on video, now I have 5 courses in video: 1) Fundamentals of Delphi Prism. 2) Databases and ADO.NET with Delphi Prism. 3) ASP.NET with Delphi Prism 4) Linq to Delphi Prism (Theme I made in the Delphi Developers Day IV of Embarcadero) 5) Advanced Programming Database with Delphi Prism. I'm so glad there are people like you who cares about generating documentation on Delphi Prism. For my part, I'm trying to generate documentation in Spanish that we need so badly to the Hispanic community. I send you a big hug and a greeting.
4/6/2010 8:24:50 PM Two new DataSnap 2010 QC Reports
Billyb [24.173.137.58]I have voted and also sent a number of emails asking for status update. It appears that Embarcadero is not acknowledging (At least to our company) that a fix is in the works. I am just getting the run-around. With filters being such a visible high profile feature of DataSnap, you would think this would get high priority???. Hard to believe that the feature was released given that any filter (Even a do nothing pass-thru) degrades throughput 200-400%.
4/6/2010 8:00:24 AM Delphi Prism Development Essentials PDF
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]Thanks for the link Marco, it looks like your Spanish (?) book is mainly about the Prism / Oxygene language covering the fundamentals, object oriented programming and advanced topics like generics, collections, lambda expressions, etc. Overlap only between my second chapter. My book is mainly about the web site and projects you can develop with Delphi Prism, especially around ASP.NET and dbExpress / DataSnap.
4/6/2010 2:06:48 AM Delphi Prism Development Essentials PDF
Marco Antonio Santin Torres [187.134.39.232]Hello bob: My name is Marco Antonio Santin and I'm from Mexico. First I send you congratulations on your new book about Delphi Prism, I tell you that I also wrote a book on Delphi Prism, and already two books on Delphi Prism in the world. I leave you the link: http://www.intelsoftassociates.com/blog/?p=37
4/3/2010 7:58:47 AM Running Delphi on Vista
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]Bill: the problem is caused by the fact that Delphi 5 is not allowed to write to the Program Files directory, and that's where it wants to write a .??? file and rename it to .dbo. There are two ways to solve it: either start Delphi with the "Run as Administrator" option, or give it write permission to the Delphi subdirectory in the Program Files directory (I always just run with the as Administrator option - something you can even configure for the shortcut in the Compatibility tab).
4/3/2010 7:27:39 AM Running Delphi on Vista
Bill Colby-Newton [75.73.162.8]I just tried installing Delphi 5 under Windows Vista Home Premium. The installation went OK, but when I tried to start up Delphi, I kept getting the error message that a file with an .??? extension could not be rename to .dbo, and the IDE basically didn't work. How do I get around this? Thanks! Bill Colby-Newton kaiser_wilhelm_iii@yahoo.com
4/3/2010 1:20:58 AM C++Builder 2010 and the missing DataSnap Wizards
Mike [95.135.174.19]Thank you Bob Swart for this note! We really need this Wizard in C++ Builder.
3/30/2010 12:25:34 AM Delphi 2010 XML, SOAP and Web Services courseware manual
Mihaela MJ [78.0.221.53]Hi I could really benefit from a special book on RemObjects SDK. Regards.
3/24/2010 8:29:21 AM Consuming ASP.NET 2.0 Web Services in Delphi for Win32
Vikram [220.225.40.242]This article helped me find the ultimate solution. I am working in BDS 2006, using WSDL importer generated this piece of code (InvRegistry.RegisterInvokeOptions(TypeInfo(xxx), ioDocument)) automatically. Still the parameters being passed to server were 0/null. I moved this statement at the top of initialization section, and it worked!!! Thanks Dr. Bob!
3/19/2010 12:24:05 PM Dynamic arrays that start at index 1...
Denis A. [81.56.247.183]If you convert it to a record, as Andreas suggested, beware that you will probably run into Delphi bug #44634 http://qc.embarcadero.com/wc/qcmain.aspx?d=44634
3/19/2010 10:31:14 AM Dynamic arrays that start at index 1...
Delphi Noob [87.206.253.135]@Craven yes but I guess it has a reason - to be consistent with what Microsoft did in COMs.
3/18/2010 10:44:56 PM Dynamic arrays that start at index 1...
Craven Weasel [125.238.68.67]A million bugs would have been prevented if Delphi had make lists index from 1 to count, rather than zero to count - 1. It's totally counter intuitive...
3/18/2010 9:48:35 PM Dynamic arrays that start at index 1...
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]@Alan: read the last line that I wrote: {i}I will use this example and even turn it into a template class so you can have 1-based arrays of any type!{/i}, but thanks for the suggestion ;-)
3/18/2010 8:15:32 PM Dynamic arrays that start at index 1...
Alan Clark [75.159.242.1]It's beside the point, but in Delphi 2009 + you could have a generic TDynamicType<> class which would allow any type to be stored in it, not just integers.
3/18/2010 7:40:34 PM Dynamic arrays that start at index 1...
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]Great feedback Andreas, thanks a lot.
3/18/2010 7:11:11 PM Dynamic arrays that start at index 1...
Andreas Hausladen [87.181.107.26]And if you change the type from "class" to "record" and remove the destructor and "inherited Create" call. The access to the array becomes almost as fast as the access to a normal dynamic array. And you don't have to worry about when to call Free.
3/18/2010 7:07:59 PM Dynamic arrays that start at index 1...
Andreas Hausladen [87.181.107.26]To speed things up all the methods should be inline.
3/18/2010 2:40:45 PM Delphi 2010 XML, SOAP and Web Services courseware manual
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]"Delphi for Win32 VCL for the Web / IntraWeb Development" is the same as "Delphi 2007 VCL for the Web / IntraWeb Development" and the same as "Delphi for Win32 Web Development", covering WebBroker, InternetExpress, WebSnap, and IntraWeb at this time - fourth edition is almost finished and 300 pages now. It will be send as free update to anyone who purchased the PDF edition with support from me.
3/18/2010 2:39:19 PM Delphi 2010 XML, SOAP and Web Services courseware manual
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]You have a choice of 1 free manual (from the list of 3) {b}or{/b} the Web Development manual for half the price. This is also mentioned in the webshop if you go to the details of the XML, SOAP and WEb Services manual (but I will make it more clear on http://www.eBob42.com/courseware as well).
3/18/2010 2:36:23 PM Delphi 2010 XML, SOAP and Web Services courseware manual
IL [213.85.43.10]Dear Mr.Swart, it is unclear from your last post does one can buy "Delphi 2010 XML, SOAP and Web Services" courseware for 99 Euro and choose another from the list of "2009 Development Essentials", "RAD Studio 2007 XML, SOAP and Web Services", "Delphi Prism 2010 Development Essentials" for free AND purchase the "Delphi for Win32 VCL for the Web / IntraWeb" manual for 49,50 Euro? So, could offers be combined in such way? On your homepage http://www.drbob42.com/ it is clearly said "New buyers of the PDF manual can get a second manual for free, with a choice between... Or they can purchase the Delphi for Win32 VCL for the Web / IntraWeb Development for half the price..." So one have to choose between a free another courseware or manual for half the price. But on http://www.ebob42.com/courseware/ special offer for "Delphi 2010 XML, SOAP and Web Services" and "Delphi for Win32 VCL for the Web / IntraWeb" manual for half the price courseware is listed only. So free chosen courseware is not mentioned at all. And is "Delphi for Win32 VCL for the Web / IntraWeb Development" manual and "Delphi 2007 VCL for the Web / IntraWeb Development" courseware the same thing? I see that links IntraWeb.pdf on http://www.drbob42.com/ and your courseware list are the same. Do you have plans on syncing this manual/courseware to Delphi 2009/2010 Intraweb? Does this manual still usefull for one who has got Delphi 2010 only? Thanks again!
3/16/2010 1:56:51 PM Delphi 2010 XML, SOAP and Web Services courseware manual
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]Due to feedback and demand, there's a special March 2010 offer now: when you order Delphi 2010 XML, SOAP and Web Services, you can purchase the Delphi for Win32 VCL for the Web / IntraWeb manual for half the price (but still including all upgrade and e-mail support rights).
3/15/2010 8:43:21 AM Free 50+-page white paper on Delphi / RAD Studio 2010 DataSnap
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]You can now also watch the video (and other videos) from http://www.drbob42.com/videos
3/15/2010 8:42:24 AM Free 50+-page white paper on Delphi / RAD Studio 2010 DataSnap
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]For C++Builder 2010 I'm writing an article right now for the upcoming special (May 2010) issue of C++Builder Developer's Journal - see http://bcbjournal.org/?loc=special for the special issue information.
3/15/2010 8:23:09 AM Delphi 2010 XML, SOAP and Web Services courseware manual
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]Delphi 2010 Development Essentials will be offered in the same way - both on Lulu and on my own site with updates and support. The DataSnap 2010 book will not be offered on Lulu, since there is already my big free 53-page white paper that people can download and print. I will only offer the DataSnap 2010 bigger courseware manual as PDF with support (for those that need the extra information and e-mail support on the topics covered in the manual).{p} I'm serously considering writing a special book on RemObjects SDK (it's often a bonus chapter in some of the other manuals), as well as Hydra.
3/15/2010 8:09:03 AM Delphi 2010 XML, SOAP and Web Services courseware manual
IL [213.85.43.10]Dear Mr.Swart, thank you for the links. A list of your coursewares is very intriguing. Do you have plans to offer "Delphi 2010 Development Essentials" and "Delphi 2010 DataSnap 2010 Development" in similar way? I think that Delphi materials in the course form would be useful for me. Another 99 Euro for two other courses is a good deal. Does 4 coursewares mentioned above are full information source on Delphi 2010 you are willing to write? Just interesting, are you planning something else? It would be nice to hear about such ways of using Delphi as: RemObjects SDK/Hydra, MacOs/iPhone, architecture of enterprise database/web applications.
3/14/2010 11:34:12 PM Delphi 2010 XML, SOAP and Web Services courseware manual
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]So SOAP Server Support is not deprecated, still present, although it's not extended either (while SOAP client support has been extended with SOAP v1.2 support for example, and partly rewritten for Unicode in Delphi 2009, etc).
3/14/2010 11:33:12 PM Delphi 2010 XML, SOAP and Web Services courseware manual
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]See SOAP Server Notes in the readme.htm of Delphi 2010, which says: {i}The Win32 SOAP server support generates the older RPC|Encoded style WebServices. If you want a document/literal service or a service of any other WS-I compliant style, you should build your SOAP server using Delphi Prism, which supports the SOAP specifications that are supported by the .NET framework, including WS-I compliant styles.{/i}
3/14/2010 11:30:52 PM Delphi 2010 XML, SOAP and Web Services courseware manual
Troy W [97.103.94.147]I just read by a blogger that SOAP server support in Delphi 2010 is on the "deprecated list". Is this true? If so, is there an official reference somewhere (from Embarcaderro) to confirm this?
3/14/2010 6:23:50 PM My Camtasia videos on Delphi development
Wouter [83.163.0.202]Great, I'll keep an eye on it!
3/14/2010 5:35:31 PM Free 50+-page white paper on Delphi / RAD Studio 2010 DataSnap
Mike [95.135.65.230]Dear Mr.Swart, where we can download your article or video demo about how create new DataSnap server in C++ Builder 2010? We found this information from this link: https://forums.codegear.com/forum.jspa?forumID=50 Thanks.
3/13/2010 8:28:10 AM Delphi 2010 XML, SOAP and Web Services courseware manual
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]No, if you buy the paperback from Lulu you will get no additional free PDF, and also no updates (or e-mail support). The paperback on Lulu is made available for those who do not want (or can afford) the PDF file with updates and support.
3/13/2010 1:20:33 AM Delphi 2010 XML, SOAP and Web Services courseware manual
Troy W [97.103.94.147]How does this work? I can just buy "Delphi 2010 XML, SOAP and Web Services" from Lulu using this link, and then you'll contact me to ask me which of the PDFs I want?
3/13/2010 12:19:01 AM Delphi 2010 XML, SOAP and Web Services courseware manual
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]See http://www.lulu.com/content/paperback-book/8490418 for the book on Lulu
3/12/2010 9:00:03 PM Delphi 2010 XML, SOAP and Web Services courseware manual
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]If 99 Euro is too expensive for you, then you can get the printed paperback from Lulu.com for half the price. If that's still too expensive for you, then you will have to find things out using other resources I'm afraid...
3/12/2010 8:56:21 PM Delphi 2010 XML, SOAP and Web Services courseware manual
Spiderman [70.100.35.122]The PDF versions with updates are too expensive in my opinion (99 Euro) even if we get the bonus PDF.
3/12/2010 3:03:02 PM Delphi 2010 XML, SOAP and Web Services courseware manual
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]RAD Studio 2007 XML, SOAP and Web Services is indeed split into a Delphi 2010 manual for native Windows (Win32) coverage only. People who want to do .NET can use Delphi Prism (and wait a bit more for that manual), or use the Delphi for .NET personality of RAD Studio 2007. {br} The table of contents for the Delphi Prism 2010 Development Essentials manual isn't finished, so I cannot show you a link for that one, yet. But it will contain mainly ASP.NET content - at least as much as I covered in the .NET part of the RAD Studio 2007 XML, SOAP & Web Services manual.
3/12/2010 2:58:03 PM Delphi 2010 XML, SOAP and Web Services courseware manual
IL [213.85.43.10]Mr.Swart, am I right that you split one "RAD Studio 2007 XML, SOAP and Web Services" to later manuals: Delphi 2009, Delphi 2010 for web and Delphi Prism 2010? I didn't compare table of contents and wonder what is the best buy offer here :) And could you transform all bold text in the post to hyperlinks?
3/12/2010 12:07:15 PM My Camtasia videos on Delphi development
mohammad [77.92.78.225]thanks ... from persian programmer :: mohammaddesign for this section :) http://mohammaddesign.wordpress.com/
3/1/2010 5:10:24 PM Web Chat Service - powered by Delphi Prism
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]See http://www.bobswart.nl/webchat/WebChat.zip for the full source code for first edition of the Delphi Prism 2010 ASP.NET project.
2/25/2010 4:05:11 PM Weekend "with" fun - extreme corner case
DelfiPhan [213.173.165.130]I wish they'd finally fix WITH. It displays variables in the ROOT with the same name! In the DOS days, the debugger at least would say "cannot access this variable". And as to it being evil, it is in fact a good way of managing complexity and is one of the things that puts Delphi above other languages.
2/21/2010 11:58:47 PM Weekend "with" fun - extreme corner case
Gerry [203.97.95.102]Just confirmed that D2009 does this as well
2/20/2010 4:21:23 PM Weekend "with" fun - extreme corner case
Oliver [91.60.225.144]I assume the TPaletteEntry in your example is a class type rather than a record? Otherwise this also wouldn't have compiled in earlier versions of Delphi. When using parens around record-type (or more generally value-type?) variables in a with-statement these have always been treated as read-only.
2/20/2010 12:20:15 AM Vote for SOAP v1.2 client support in QC
Esoj [200.23.43.72]I Saw this post a few days ago, i need to get some large pdf docs from a .Net web service that implements MTOM, well after read all posts i get delphi 2010 but now what need to do to my delphi client will able to call the Webmethod without get the error "Unsupported Media Type", thanks in advance i hope someone could help me. regards.
2/19/2010 11:28:33 PM Weekend "with" fun - extreme corner case
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]The following compiles with Delphi 7, but not with Delphi 2010:{pre class="code"} program WithBUG; uses Windows; type TMyPal = class Pal: TPaletteEntry; end; var X: TMyPal; begin X := TMyPal.Create; with (X.Pal) do begin peRed := 42; peGreen := 42; peBlue := 42; peFlags := PC_NOCOLLAPSE end end. {/pre} And I don't consider you evil for closing my report ;-)
2/19/2010 10:35:00 PM Weekend "with" fun - extreme corner case
Uwe [91.39.61.106]I am puzzled because the given example did never compile, but similar code with a class instead of a record compiled till D2009. The behavior is as designed and I am that evil guy that has closed your report shortly after you've filed it. The parenthesis creates a non-writable rvalue and in general D2010 is stricter and disallows for example writing of readonly properties with "with", which was possible till D2009.
2/19/2010 10:25:37 PM Weekend "with" fun - extreme corner case
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]Unfortunately, this "fix" seems to break some existing code, which won't show until you try to migrate the source code to Delphi 2010 (although it may have been introduced in 2009 or earlier - I just noticed it when migrating code from Delphi 7-2005 to 2010). Fortunately, it's not hard to fix it, once you know what to look for. But it had me puzzled for a little while...
2/19/2010 10:22:22 PM Weekend "with" fun - extreme corner case
François [66.236.102.99]... and the QC status is "as-designed" ! Seems they corrected an old but deemed incorrect behavior....
2/19/2010 10:13:44 PM Weekend "with" fun - extreme corner case
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]No use - it's marked as a duplicate report of {a href="http://qc.embarcadero.com/wc/qcmain.aspx?d=81701"}QC #81701{/a}, and has been closed. {br} Resolution: {b}As Designed{/b}
2/19/2010 10:10:42 PM Weekend "with" fun - extreme corner case
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]Ouch, good catch. I'll update the QC report indeed...
2/19/2010 10:07:29 PM Weekend "with" fun - extreme corner case
Arvid [213.209.91.132]Not related to with: Just doing a (Pal).peRed := 42; doesn't compile either. Probably best to extend the QC report as it's related to the Records itself.
2/19/2010 9:22:20 PM Weekend "with" fun - extreme corner case
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]But "with (Pal) do" compiles just fine with old(er) versions of Delphi... I've seen several units today that use this syntax, and compiled just fine with delphi 7 and 2005, but gave compiler errors with Delphi 2010.
2/19/2010 8:49:01 PM Weekend "with" fun - extreme corner case
alex [79.112.31.71](Pal) is treated as an expression and expressions are "read-only" in with.
2/19/2010 7:52:35 PM Weekend "with" fun - extreme corner case
Erik [63.204.124.1]The compiler should also give the error when no parenthesis are used. Because "with" is evil ;-) Happy weekend to you too!
2/19/2010 7:48:26 PM Weekend "with" fun - extreme corner case
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]Oops! Sorry about the bracket <-> parenthesis mixup. FWIW, it also doesn't compile if you use [] ;-)
2/19/2010 7:13:26 PM Weekend "with" fun - extreme corner case
Rich [74.171.46.60]In some countries like USA, '(' and ')' are called parenthesis, while '[' and ']' are called brackets.
2/18/2010 11:11:49 PM Consuming ASP.NET 2.0 Web Services in Delphi for Win32
MJG [64.183.139.74]To finish out the last few comments... Borland C++ Builder 6 simply does not do SOAP Headers. I'll have to use a more current version to create an ActiveX control to include into my older product to get this functionality. THANK YOU SO MUCH Dr. Bob! You're the BEST!
2/17/2010 2:40:48 PM Consuming ASP.NET 2.0 Web Services in Delphi for Win32
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]If you got the PDF book with e-mail support, then just e-mail me (easier to read) ;-) See also http://www.drbob42.com/examines/examin44.htm for an example where C++Builder is importing a C# web service. I will examine the adding of the SOAP Headers, but the Echo example should work just fine.
2/17/2010 1:35:01 AM Consuming ASP.NET 2.0 Web Services in Delphi for Win32
MJG [64.183.139.74]Not to forget this very important piece of the puzzle... in C++, adding SOAP headers to the request: if the echo web service added: public class AuthHeader : SoapHeader { public string UserName; public string Password; } and: public AuthHeader Credentials; [SoapHeader ("Credentials", Required=true)] [WebMethod] public int Echoint(int intValue) ... Calling it in C++ would be??? _di_Service1Soap ws = GetService1Soap(); AuthHeader *hdr = new AuthHeader(); hdr->UserName = "name"; hdr->Password = "password"; // NEED TO ADD THE HEADER HERE. Can't find example of syntax. Docs of course are no help. int iResult = ws->Echoint(13); //Calling a web service method and returning result.
2/17/2010 12:22:32 AM Consuming ASP.NET 2.0 Web Services in Delphi for Win32
MJG [64.183.139.74]Ok, got the PDF book. Reading... For a local test, using VS2005 I've created your echo web service in C# and tried using the WSDL Import tool, both command line and File->New in C++Builder 6. Both methods produce a .h and .cpp file that does not implement the service methods. I'm still missing something. For example: [C++ Error] Wsc.cpp(571): E2353 Class 'Service1Soap' is abstract because of 'Service1Soap::Echoint(const int) = 0' so there is no implementation of the Echoint method. Any ideas?
2/16/2010 9:44:34 PM Free Delphi 2010 Workshop in Helmond, The Netherlands
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]Or http://www.pc-ware.com/pcw/se/se/services/trainings/kursomraden/programutveckling/delphi_radstudio_essentials.htm for the seminar in Sweden (also in English)
2/16/2010 9:43:17 PM Free Delphi 2010 Workshop in Helmond, The Netherlands
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]See also the UK Masterclass at http://www.richplum.co.uk/meetings/20100412.pdf
2/16/2010 9:21:13 PM Consuming ASP.NET 2.0 Web Services in Delphi for Win32
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]The Delphi 2007 XML, SOAP and Web Services manual from http://www.ebob42.com/courseware contains only Delphi syntax, but it may be possible to get it to work with C++Builder 2007 or 2010 as well.
2/16/2010 7:50:24 PM Consuming ASP.NET 2.0 Web Services in Delphi for Win32
MJG [64.183.139.74]Specifically which manual? I'll purchase it if you can truly help me out. Would love the help since I haven't gotten it to work even with gSOAP yet.
2/16/2010 1:07:05 PM Free Delphi 2010 Workshop in Helmond, The Netherlands
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]Not in Helmond, unless you want to book a private workshop (that's always possible, but a bit more expensive - 500 Euro for 2-3 developers half a day, 800 Euro for a full day, but then you can specify the full agenda for the workshop of course)...
2/16/2010 1:04:58 PM Free Delphi 2010 Workshop in Helmond, The Netherlands
Jens Borrisholt [62.242.32.53]Any plans of Workshops in English ?
2/14/2010 3:43:18 AM Unicode tip #1 - don't forget the font
Spriditis [87.226.36.122]Correction for Olaf Monien: - testing on Delphi 2010 (Win XP) - TMemo and TEdit works fine (Code2001 font + $D834 $DD1E). But RichEdit still shows just squares.
2/12/2010 9:38:57 AM April 12-13, 2010: Delphi / DataSnap Development Masterclass in UK
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]I'm afraid it's not likely - I'll stick with The Netherlands, UK (April) and Sweden (May-June) for now. Anything close to home is fine, but not outside Western Europe. In March or April the DataSnap 2010 book will be available, and then I'll be doing some more full-screen webinars to promote it (teasers for all, full videos for the buyers only).
2/11/2010 11:51:40 PM April 12-13, 2010: Delphi / DataSnap Development Masterclass in UK
Keith [68.43.47.184]Please come do this in the US
2/11/2010 1:08:26 PM Free 50+-page white paper on Delphi / RAD Studio 2010 DataSnap
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]The original unedited/uncut video is now available for download at full resolution from http://www.bobswart.nl/DataSnap2010/DataSnap2010.zip {p} If you like this stuff, make sure too look for the upcoming DataSnap 2010 Courseware manual (and the seminars in London (April) and Gothenburg (May/June) that I'm doing on it. ;-)
2/8/2010 4:19:18 PM Two new DataSnap 2010 QC Reports
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]I've "heard" that the performance issue was located (as well as a problem which causes a client to hang sometimes), and a fix is hopefully forthcoming soon...
2/7/2010 12:20:34 PM Delphi 2007 for Win32 Web Development book
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]Greg, if you purchase the current edition of the IntraWeb PDF book, you will also get a "Delphi 2009 Development Essentials" manual which covers Unicode (although not in combination with IntraWeb). However, as a customer of the PDF edition of the IntraWeb book, you will then also be in the first group to receive the IW XI edition, which also covers Unicode, which can be expected when Delphi 2011 ships with IW 11. I do NOT plan to cover IW 10.x, since there's little "new" compared to IW 9.0.42 (except for Unicode, but that is really not something specific to IntraWeb, but more a general (migration) issue for all your Delphi code, and covered in the Delphi 2009 Development Essentials book, as mentioned before.
2/6/2010 10:22:37 PM Delphi 2007 for Win32 Web Development book
Greg Heffernan [58.169.187.27]Okay Bob, thanks; what is your best advice moving forward. I want to purchase your Web Development book however I want the latest information (don't use Delphi 2007 and want a Unicode version anyway). Should I simply want until your release IW 11 edition? I guess you sort of say how above, however can you reword that! Thanks.
2/6/2010 2:56:31 PM Delphi 2007 for Win32 Web Development book
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]Greg, I'm not working on an IW 10.x edition, but there will be an IW XI edition (probably when Delphi 2011 ships). In the meantime, I'm updating the existing edition which is using Delphi 2007 screenshots, but is compatible with Delphi 7-2007, and also with Delphi 2009 and 2010 (except for the Unicode strings, but these are covered in a chapter in the bonus Delphi 2009 Development Essentials PDF that people get for free when they purchase the Delphi for Win32 Web Development PDF directly from me.
2/6/2010 2:03:54 PM Delphi 2007 for Win32 Web Development book
Greg Heffernan [58.169.187.27]Bob, are you working on a Delphi 2009/10 version of your for Web Development book for Intraweb version 10.x? And addressing any (if) issues/benefits of Unicode strings? If so, when it is likely be ready for purchase?
2/5/2010 6:40:09 PM Consuming ASP.NET 2.0 Web Services in Delphi for Win32
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]My courseware manuals show how to do this with Delphi - if you've purchased the PDF edition, then I can help you to get this to work with C++Builder as well (it's not that hard, only a syntax difference between Delphi and C++Builder).
2/5/2010 6:34:55 PM Consuming ASP.NET 2.0 Web Services in Delphi for Win32
MJG [64.183.139.74]I'm using Borland C++ Builder 6 -> WSDL Importer and the site I'm trying to connect with uses SOAP Headers for authentication. I can't find anything that would help me add Headers to my SOAP Request. Can you point me to something?
2/5/2010 12:58:10 PM Running Delphi on Vista
kelvin [111.94.28.228]hoho..thx..u help me so much..
1/18/2010 3:22:59 PM Delphi 2010 Masterclass on Nov 2-4, 2009 in Helsinki, Finland
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]I'm afraid the seminar on February 8-10 2010 had to be cancelled. The people who registered for the event will be contacted with a complimentary copy of my Delphi 2009 Development Essentials courseware manual to make up for the inconvenience. {br}Note that you can still register for the Delphi 2010 Development seminar in Goteborg, Sweden from May 31st, 2010 until June 2nd, 2010.
1/16/2010 12:20:13 PM Consuming ASP.NET 2.0 Web Services in Delphi for Win32
Leif Mønniche [87.63.133.90]@Bob: Thanks for Your links I have already been at the Lulu.com I have been a Pascal fanatic since Anders H's 1.st issue Compas Pascal for C/PM and Poly Pascal for MSDOS in 1983. I still think that Delphi 2.01 fits my purpose and I stopped upgrading at D3. I followed the evolution up to D7 in the Delphi Magazines and bought a D7 at last because of the Web Services. You have had several articles describing the issue, for which I am thankfull - and it all worked out good. Untill I met my Delphi Watterloo in an elephant of a .NET/C# WSDL file from e-conomic. I can simply not understand the mechanism of consuming this service at all. During the Years I have developed a set of win32 Financial Management Modules in Delphi 2.01 now I want to import actual numbers from the web based accounting system. https://www.e-conomic.com/secure/api1/EconomicWebService.asmx?wsdl I can do it and it works fine on my server at my ISP in Visual Studio 2008 Professional - but it is slow first time because of the big library to load. And Most of all - as a Delphi fanatic I will not give up the hope that it can be done with Delphi. http://www.joebottler.dk/Default.aspx Since D7 I have downloaded trials of D2005, D2006 and D2007 and tried to make it work without any luck. Right now I have a D2010 trial running. And I hope that Your material will help me understand the needy greegy details. Sincerely Leif :)
1/8/2010 1:51:02 PM New Embarcadero Upgrade Rules Delayed
Delphi Fan [213.173.165.130]My Delphi 2010 DVD arrived in the post this morning!!!
1/7/2010 7:20:13 PM Free 50+-page white paper on Delphi / RAD Studio 2010 DataSnap
IL [95.221.143.34]Dear Mr.Swart, your Delphi 2010 DataSnap whitepaper translated to russian by Embarcadero division in Russia. Please, see http://www.delphi2009.ru/Delphi_2010_DataSnap_RUS.pdf
1/6/2010 12:06:03 PM Consuming ASP.NET 2.0 Web Services in Delphi for Win32
Bob Swart [88.159.206.154]@Leif: my XML, SOAP and Web Services courseware manuals, sold on Lulu.com as paperback or in PDF format (with updates and e-mail support) from http://www.eBob42.com/courseware contain all this information and more.
1/3/2010 11:28:17 PM Consuming ASP.NET 2.0 Web Services in Delphi for Win32
Rene [89.176.224.87]For Turbo/Borland C++ Builder: add line InvRegistry()->RegisterInvokeOptions(__interfaceTypeinfo(YourServiceSoap), ioDocument); after all calls in static void RegTypes() {} in generated code (or to some other suitable place)
1/2/2010 10:56:48 PM Delphi jobs in Belfast, UK
Also not an orangeman. [81.99.172.193]I can't believe someone felt the need to bring politics into the Delphi Arena. Especially as this man was only promoting the fact that jobs where available in Belfast. Which I might add, like it or not, is presently part of the UK. You have not offended anyone Bob.
12/21/2009 10:23:03 AM Unicode tip #7 - Unicode Text File Output
54 [123.119.34.40]\xe7\xa4\xba
12/15/2009 8:07:51 AM Consuming ASP.NET 2.0 Web Services in Delphi for Win32
hassan safari [188.158.98.183]Thanks a lot , bob is a good man this moment
12/14/2009 1:44:40 AM Consuming ASP.NET 2.0 Web Services in Delphi for Win32
Leif Mønniche [87.63.133.90]Thanks a lot. I have always appreciated Your talentet work in Delphi Magazine. This article just help me out of troubles. Does there exist an e-book 'Bible' describing all the stuff in details ?
12/10/2009 3:56:30 PM Running Delphi on Vista
Mia [188.200.147.49]Hi .. I tried to install serial com package for Delphi in Vista, but it keeps showing message that windows can't find the file. Please suggest me if you have any solution for this. Thank you.
12/9/2009 5:18:42 PM Moving to Delphi 2010, TDBGrid and Title Clicks
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]I'm glad I could save you some time - it took me a little while (and frustration) to figure it out... Fortunately, I was testing it on my own, and no "innocent" clients were harmed in the process ;-)
12/9/2009 4:42:55 PM Moving to Delphi 2010, TDBGrid and Title Clicks
John [74.220.215.221]Nice catch. We'll be migrating our apps pretty soon, and thanks to you this issue is now preemptively handled. grd->Options = TDBGridOptions() << dgTitles << dgColumnResize << ... #if (__BORLANDC__ >= 0x0620) << dgTitleClick // RAD2010 #endif dgRowLines << dgTabs << dgRowSelect << dgConfirmDelete << dgCancelOnExit;
12/8/2009 7:10:09 PM Turbo C++ / C++Builder Database Development
milos serbia [95.180.87.223]how to instal turbo c++
12/8/2009 3:28:55 PM Unicode tip #1 - don't forget the font
Fernando [187.22.192.92]Thanks for the Klingon sample, but I'd rather have samples for Romulan instead...
12/1/2009 4:17:25 PM Consuming ASP.NET 2.0 Web Services in Delphi for Win32
Firas Nizam [195.229.241.176]Thanks, nice article.
11/30/2009 11:29:10 AM Consuming ASP.NET 2.0 Web Services in Delphi for Win32
Jhonatan [189.13.185.64]Thanks by article. Bu i have a question. I need that my WebService return DataSet or XML. How can i do for Delphi reads the XMl?
11/26/2009 9:12:52 PM Free 50+-page white paper on Delphi / RAD Studio 2010 DataSnap
Lena [95.135.144.69]The Datasnap paper is great. I can’t find information about DataSnap for C++ Builder 2010. Is it possible create new DataSnap server without COM in C++ Builder 2010? Thanks.
11/18/2009 6:05:05 PM SQL duplicate fields and TClientDataSet read-only "gotcha"
jevans [70.58.39.84]The reason this occurs is MSSql creates a read-only record set when ever there is data returned that has no way to be resolved back to the table.
11/17/2009 11:00:31 AM SQL duplicate fields and TClientDataSet read-only "gotcha"
Didier [92.43.133.4]You need to alias the fields in that case; Any SQl based system I know of will have an issue with that!
11/16/2009 7:42:49 PM SQL duplicate fields and TClientDataSet read-only "gotcha"
Anonymous [24.89.138.202]What if field names are coming from different tables but same name (using a join)?
11/16/2009 7:15:12 PM Free 50+-page white paper on Delphi / RAD Studio 2010 DataSnap
Bob Swart [212.214.188.158]The videos were recorded at 1024x768, and I still have the original recordings (at home). When I'm back from the training here in Sweden, I will render them as full screen SWF files and make them available for people to view or download (probably from my own website). In the meantime, know that the videos only contain what I also cover in the white paper, so you could also read the white paper while watching the videos ;-)
11/16/2009 2:29:09 AM Free 50+-page white paper on Delphi / RAD Studio 2010 DataSnap
Jay Faubion [70.63.51.174]Bob, the Datasnap paper is great. Do you have any better quality videos than the ones we see on YouTube and the Embarcadero site? Some of the text is very difficult to read.
11/7/2009 7:25:08 AM Consuming ASP.NET 2.0 Web Services in Delphi for Win32
bisi [84.245.64.178]Thank you! From Slovakia.
11/3/2009 12:06:46 PM Consuming ASP.NET 2.0 Web Services in Delphi for Win32
Leo [203.129.237.204]jh xdsn
10/30/2009 4:49:36 PM Free 50+-page white paper on Delphi / RAD Studio 2010 DataSnap
Dev [188.161.136.225]Thank you for your great work, but it's cover the basics, I think Delphi miss the advanced topics, which is very bad and doesn't show the power of it.
10/30/2009 9:51:23 AM Free 50+-page white paper on Delphi / RAD Studio 2010 DataSnap
Visli [116.24.186.141]An error been found on page 17: "Do not forget to set the LoginName property of the TSQLConnection component..." The word "LoginName" should be "LonginPrompt"
10/29/2009 10:42:28 PM Free 50+-page white paper on Delphi / RAD Studio 2010 DataSnap
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]Daniele Teti - your DS Filters Compendium is great, so I mentioned them with pleasure.
10/29/2009 9:57:16 PM Free 50+-page white paper on Delphi / RAD Studio 2010 DataSnap
Daniele Teti [151.49.104.142]Thanks for this work Bob. I'm glad to see cited mine DSFiltersCompendium in the whitepaper.
10/29/2009 9:13:24 PM Free 50+-page white paper on Delphi / RAD Studio 2010 DataSnap
Bruce McGee [99.244.183.30]Great googa-mooga! This is exactly what I need and the timing couldn't have been better. Thanks!
10/29/2009 8:41:05 PM Free 50+-page white paper on Delphi / RAD Studio 2010 DataSnap
LDS [151.57.141.249]I am sorry that even highly regarded Delphi authors became just Embarcadero marketing people. This paper is really marketing stuff, and as long as reviewers are unable to point out the big flaws in the new Datasnap design, and I mean those about security, Delphi will never improve *really*. Filters are just a workaround, and implementing *proper* security using them is nearly impossible. Yet Embarcadero is trying to convince customers that's the way to go, and you're giving them an alibi. One day customers will learn the designed is flawed in the hard way.
10/28/2009 11:32:17 AM Consuming ASP.NET 2.0 Web Services in Delphi for Win32
tnx [195.46.55.12]Thanks a lot.
10/26/2009 5:41:43 PM Delphi 2010 Masterclass on Nov 2-4, 2009 in Helsinki, Finland
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]This event in Helsinki (Finland) has been rescheduled to February 8-10, 2010. The similar event in Stockholm (Sweden) on November 16-18, 2009 will commence as planned (with almost 20 registrations already).
10/26/2009 2:50:32 PM The Delphi 2010 Survey
Ken Knopfli [213.173.165.130]One perennial weakness is Help/Docs/Samples and they're obviously aware of that, but there's no way to make suggestions. Bring back the runtime library docs; and integrate community info, like Zarko's most excellent contribution on "About.com".
10/24/2009 12:19:42 PM The Delphi 2010 Survey
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]Please note that this survey is directed at Delphi developers and thus contains very little C++Builder or Delphi Prism-oriented content. If you are a C++Builder or Delphi Prism developer as well as a Delphi developer, please take this survey from the perspective of your "Delphi side". We expect to follow up this survey with another one aimed specifically at C++Builder and Prism developers.
10/23/2009 11:18:27 PM Automatic ToDo-List Reminder
Doug Filteau [66.183.167.9]Hi Bob, I can't find the tip. Could you please direct me to the right place? Thanks, Doug
10/13/2009 11:44:14 AM Unicode tip #4 - Using and Extending TCharacter with IsVowel
Maya Opperman [196.210.229.233]Any idea whether Embarcadero will ever increase the 256 element and cardinality limit? I now have at least 2 areas where I have been using sets for several years (not character or string related), and my app has reached a stage where I have now run out of values, and need to start recoding everything completely differently. Hmm, I suppose I'll also have to go the class route, and do something like TModule.IsSales(ModuleType)
10/8/2009 1:22:12 PM Consuming ASP.NET 2.0 Web Services in Delphi for Win32
wasol [77.65.2.110]Thanks a lot! Greatings from Poland!!!!!!!
9/29/2009 1:13:48 PM Delphi Prism
frank [195.149.90.72]Thank you for posting practical, real-world information about using delphi - useful and much appreciated. rather new in this stuff, I pay much attention to self-education. have used to find great blogs with useful pieces of information by http://torrents.rapid4me.com search engine, but always search for smth more. really glad to find good ones. Is there any chance you will be posting a recording or your materials after you've presented. I'm not going to be able to fly out. I haven't seen this in action and would be really interested checking out your material.
9/28/2009 1:40:57 PM Consuming ASP.NET 2.0 Web Services in Delphi for Win32
Alex [195.140.158.84]Millons of thanks BOB. You are the greatest
9/28/2009 8:13:36 AM EU domain registrations
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]Apart from the .eu domain, it seems that the Asian domain extensions are now becoming populair: according to Ross Shi (ross.shi@nan-zhan.com.cn), Senior Consultant for the department of registration service in China, a company called "Gerang Corporation" is applying to register "drbob42" as internet brand and Domain names for the following domains: - drbob42.asia - drbob42.cc - drbob42.cn - drbob42.com.cn - drbob42.com.tw - drbob42.hk - drbob42.net.cn - drbob42.org.cn - drbob42.tw {br} Well, good luck to them. I own the drbob42.com, .net, .org and .nl domains, which is good enough for me (and my visitors I should hope).
9/25/2009 3:56:36 PM Update #1 for Delphi, C++Builder and RAD Studio 2010
Rich [74.171.46.60]Since "Update 1" doesn't contain bugfixes (other than licensing), any rumors about when "Update 2" will be released? I just got Rad Studio 2010 yesterday, and I'm waiting until "Update 2" before migrating my Rad Studio 2009 projects to 2010.
9/15/2009 12:03:50 PM Synopsis and Slides from my CodeRage 4 session
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]You can now also download the replay of my CodeRage 4 session from http://cc.embarcadero.com/download.aspx?id=27271 (note: it takes a while before the download starts, and you need to be logged in in the EDN site).
9/14/2009 10:05:14 AM Consuming ASP.NET 2.0 Web Services in Delphi for Win32
griph [83.234.197.1]Many thanks. Your tip is a life saver!
9/9/2009 5:35:07 PM Synopsis and Slides from my CodeRage 4 session
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]Download source code from http://www.bobswart.nl/CodeRageIV/CodeRage4.zip
9/1/2009 11:35:42 PM Delphi 2007 for Win32 VCL for the Web Development published
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]No, the PDF uses IW9 with Delphi 2007, although IW10 with Delphi 2009 was mainly a bug fix release. There is no coverage of Delphi 2010 or IW11 yet.
9/1/2009 10:25:52 AM Consuming ASP.NET 2.0 Web Services in Delphi for Win32
Zeeshan [86.96.227.91]Hi. Bob, i need a little help in this regard, can u please suggest somehting if i want to keep the delphi client as it is, and i want to change something in my web service to do the same?... is it possible to do something with the webservice that is starts working with the clients as they are??? it would be so nice of u to suggest any tip...
8/28/2009 9:17:03 PM Delphi 2007 for Win32 VCL for the Web Development published
Terry Carnes [67.98.88.83]Is your PDF updated to work with Delphi 2010?
8/28/2009 6:26:29 PM Running Delphi on Vista
abul hussam [68.98.137.83]As always, your advice and suggestions were extremely useful. It worked every time. Thanks a lot!
8/20/2009 4:40:09 PM Consuming ASP.NET 2.0 Web Services in Delphi for Win32
Chris Royle [88.96.176.97]Thanks Bob, problem solved. It took ages to find this post though.
8/19/2009 5:38:32 PM Consuming ASP.NET 2.0 Web Services in Delphi for Win32
Giulia [157.29.200.42]Thank you very much for your help!!!!!!
8/3/2009 7:49:54 PM Consuming ASP.NET 2.0 Web Services in Delphi for Win32
hamed [85.198.53.169]thank you!
8/3/2009 11:54:42 AM Twittering eBob42...
James Nelson [217.205.89.7]How to create an AccessDataSource Class in ASP.NET using Rad Studio 2007? Any help would be very gratefully received!!! Cheers James
7/31/2009 8:54:02 PM Consuming ASP.NET 2.0 Web Services in Delphi for Win32
Adriano Galesso Alves [187.37.61.95]Thanks a lot peaple, we use WS in C#/ASP.Net here and a client use Delphi 7 to consum our WS. Experts in Delphi doesn't know about this problem/fix... But here I fund! Congratulations for Drs. Bob and the programmers posts!
7/4/2009 7:27:03 PM IntraWeb 10 keys for Delphi and C++Builder 2009
aziz [62.240.47.9]I Want Relay learning Intraweb Applications !
6/24/2009 2:31:39 PM Consuming ASP.NET 2.0 Web Services in Delphi for Win32
Javadzadeh [94.183.76.78]Thanks. It works great! I was looking for it for 2 week. GOOD JOB Dr Bob !!!
6/24/2009 10:22:34 AM WSE 2.0 X509CertificateStore constants in Delphi 2005
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]Is this a X509 certificate you have problems with? Have you tried Delphi 2007?
6/23/2009 7:04:55 PM WSE 2.0 X509CertificateStore constants in Delphi 2005
Adolfo [200.49.177.115] Hi thanks for the article has been very useful for me. I have a big problem and would like to know if you help me find out trying to invoke a WS https: / / 65.167.27.169:8082 / ISarahWS.asmx and a problem with certificate I am using delphi and I have a problem that says: "Project.exe raised exception class ESOAPHTTPException with message "The Certificate authority is invalid or incorrect - URL:https://65.167.27.169:8082/IsarahWs.asmx-SOAPAction:http://tempuri.org/ProcesaDeclaracion" I talk to the people own the WS and report problems that delphi 2005 license must think this is true? would greatly appreciate your support because I have a thousand rounds in internet and I have not anything to solve this problem, PLEASE.
6/23/2009 8:47:14 AM Consuming ASP.NET 2.0 Web Services in Delphi for Win32
OlegD [212.56.205.19]Thank for your help. I was looking for the problem for 2 days, Thanks.
6/4/2009 2:09:34 PM Buy Delphi 2009 Upgrade - get RAD Studio 2009 instead
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]I do not know if the offer is available outside of the BeNeLux - since I'm not allowed to resell outside of the BeNeLux, I never hear of other offers (outside of BeNeLux), sorry...
6/4/2009 2:01:34 PM Buy Delphi 2009 Upgrade - get RAD Studio 2009 instead
Richard [193.117.113.3]Is this offer available in other regions such as the United Kingdom? - the Embarcadero website just shows an offer with TMS smooth controls
6/4/2009 10:42:10 AM Buy Delphi 2009 Upgrade - get RAD Studio 2009 instead
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]Ken: the RAD Studio help contains everything for Win32: Delphi for Win32 and C++Builder, but you can filter the help (also for third-party contents). Delphi Prism has the help in the form of an online wiki at http://prismwiki.codegear.com/en/Main_Page
6/4/2009 10:40:38 AM Buy Delphi 2009 Upgrade - get RAD Studio 2009 instead
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]Harry: als je via de speciale aktie Delphi 2009 koopt, dan krijg je RAD Studio 2009. De subscription zal dan ook op basis van RAD Studio 2009 moeten, helaas. Je krijgt wel de RAD Studio 2009 upgrade voor de prijs van de Delphi 2009 upgrade, maar de subscription is een "gewone" RAD Studio subscription, zonder verdere korting.
6/4/2009 10:09:43 AM Buy Delphi 2009 Upgrade - get RAD Studio 2009 instead
Ken Knopfli [213.173.165.130]If you get RAD Studio and you're working in Delphi, then you look up something in Help; do you end up getting the Delphi32, Prism and C++ Builder Help, all at the same time, like in D2007?
6/4/2009 9:32:22 AM Buy Delphi 2009 Upgrade - get RAD Studio 2009 instead
Harry [80.127.35.49]Bij aanschaf een update delphi 2009 enterprise met Software Subscription geldt deze laatste dan ook voor de RAD Studio 2009 of is het mogelijk daar appart een Software Subscription voor de RAD studio 2009 aan te schaffen.
6/3/2009 10:38:39 AM Buy Delphi 2009 Upgrade - get RAD Studio 2009 instead
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]I'm afraid not - it's only for Upgrades (not New User licenses) and only in June, sorry...
6/3/2009 9:44:47 AM Buy Delphi 2009 Upgrade - get RAD Studio 2009 instead
Birger [82.215.24.51]The offer is probably not valid for new licenses bought in May? ;-)
5/31/2009 8:10:06 PM The End of an Era
nati [79.177.135.236]i wish i could travel less
5/29/2009 11:02:24 AM Delphi 2009 behavioural change of "Val"
PRice [70.177.161.54]Seems to be fixed with Update 3.
5/27/2009 9:30:27 AM Project CrossTalk
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]My guess is that these are the same thing indeed...
5/26/2009 4:03:24 PM Project CrossTalk
Guus Creuwels [212.178.157.228]In the roadmap article in the latest Blaise Pascal magazine one feature of Delphi Wearver will be "Seamless .NET <> Native communication". Is that the same as Project Crosstalk is going to bring or does Embarcadero mean some other cool stuff when they say "Seamless .NET <> Native communication" ?
5/24/2009 2:08:48 AM Borland Developer Studio 2006 Architect - Trial Edition
volkan [94.54.48.204]thanks
5/21/2009 4:05:34 PM Free Blaise Pascal Magazine and 1-year subscription from Embarcadero
Daniel C. A. [201.154.133.194]Thanks
5/18/2009 9:36:31 PM Delphi 2009 Development Essentials and DataSnap Training
Mohsen [94.182.165.86]dear sir, I have learned pascal and fortran for a few years ago, now I am interested to learn Delphi2009 and seek for the lecture or note to learn it efficiently. I would appreciate if you help me.
5/17/2009 9:17:03 PM The End of an Era
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]And I've just heard that CodeRage IV is announced for September 8-11 - a virtual conference, so I'm sure to be able to make that one.{br} See http://www.drbob42.com/events for a list of past and present events & seminars I (plan to) attend(ed).
5/17/2009 4:31:51 PM Vote for SOAP v1.2 client support in QC
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]Delphi Weaver is said to include full support for SOAP 1.2 clients (see http://www.drbob42.com/Weaver for details)...
5/15/2009 9:27:45 AM Twittering eBob42...
Victor [80.61.161.170]Et tu, Bob? Eheu!
5/13/2009 4:36:52 PM The End of an Era
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]Thanks for all the kinds words, and remember: I'm only cutting down on travel, but even from home (in The Netherlands) I can be very active when it comes to supporting Delphi. You just have to come here to see me, although it looks like I may be visiting the UK around September 14-15 this year. Stay tuned...
5/13/2009 4:23:08 PM The End of an Era
BRG [72.148.188.220]Long time listener, first time caller. All the best, Bob. I started a software product line 15 years ago using Borland's Turbo C/C++ compiler and your site was very helpful when I changed to BCB in 1997/1998. Ahh, those were the days! I have really appreciated all of your hard work in the BCB/Delphi community!
5/11/2009 8:56:04 AM Remote Desktop /admin Connection to VMWare at 1920x1200
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]You can see my workspace in the following photo: 2 displays at 1920x1200, one at 1600x1200 (above the two big ones), one at 1280x1024 (on the right, showing webcam images).{center}{br} {img src="http://www.bobswart.nl/weblog/gif/Desktop.jpg"}{/center}{br} The one on the upper right is connected to a TV receiver. I seldom use that one, to be honest.
5/11/2009 8:03:44 AM The End of an Era
Dimitrij Kowalsky [89.74.163.106]Thank you for your great support over this past years. Whish you quick regain of your health. Take care out there!
5/10/2009 10:32:59 AM The End of an Era
Hank Brandwijk [84.193.244.219]Certainly the end of an era. One thing I remember from visits to your seminars/trainings is the sticker on your laptop: "Made in Borland" ... Take care!
5/8/2009 7:35:10 PM Remote Desktop /admin Connection to VMWare at 1920x1200
Alin Sfetcu [86.121.128.223]will be interesting to see some photos of you workspace :)
5/8/2009 6:16:15 PM The End of an Era
Fernando Rizzato [189.32.250.25]Hope you get better soon!
5/8/2009 6:12:50 PM The End of an Era
Anon [198.54.202.150]Maybe Embarcadero can make an offer to buy the "Borland" name??? :) (and the domain name: www.borland.com maybe? - so that it redirects to Embarcadero website - so people can still find delphi :) There is still many people that equate Delphi and some other tools as being Borland, i.e Borland Delphi... Embarcadero Delphi or CodeGear Delphi doesn't resonate as well with everyone... and some people might even think that is some other Delphi, especially to people whose not used delphi for a few years and want to check up on the tool again...
5/8/2009 4:51:52 PM The End of an Era
Bruce McGee [66.207.216.90]Here's hoping things work out well. Feel better.
5/8/2009 9:18:39 AM The End of an Era
Ken Knopfli [213.173.165.130]So now WE have to come see YOU! :) I have gained much from your writings, tips etc. over the long years. Keep healthy. It is the most valuable thing we have.
5/8/2009 8:46:02 AM The End of an Era
Jim McKeeth [67.183.144.90]A sabbatical is a good idea from time to time. Hope you get feeling better. You will be missed at the conferences I am sure. I plan on Twittering all the interesting stuff anyway.
5/7/2009 12:02:53 PM Project CrossTalk
Ken Knopfli [213.173.165.130]@Chad Z. Hower: gocosmos.org - Interesting! Thanks for the link.
5/6/2009 12:08:51 AM Project CrossTalk
Chad Z. Hower [193.253.247.94]Native code C# compiler? www.gocosmos.org
5/5/2009 12:33:57 PM Project CrossTalk
Holger Flick [134.147.100.239]CrossTalk is clearly a composition of two words with different capitalization that makes it stand out and different. So the "Television" comparison does not apply in this case. However, that's for other people to decide :)
5/5/2009 11:38:31 AM Project CrossTalk
Ken Knopfli [213.173.165.130]Am I the only one that finds this project strange? I have worked for 7 years with C# and I really miss the finer granularity, directness and flexibility of the VCL, not to mention the broken font rendering in .NET - Now, if someone would write a C# compiler for native code, I'd be interested!
5/5/2009 11:26:36 AM Project CrossTalk
Chad Z. Hower [193.253.247.94]You can also click contact on the Atozed site. Re CrossTalk http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crosstalk Trademarking that will be like trying to trademark "Television". There was even a very popular terminal package in the early 90's called CrossTalk as well.
5/5/2009 10:44:43 AM Project CrossTalk
Holger Flick [134.147.100.239]It seems the name CrossTalk is used differently in the industry for a RFID management system already and I guess the name is protected by licenses. See http://www.rfid-loesungen.com/Crosstalk.htm . Sadly, the blog of Atozed does not allow commenting or any form of contact, so I put it here instead.
5/4/2009 11:36:40 PM Project CrossTalk
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]A new link to the blog post is http://www.atozed.com/CrossTalk/Blog/20090503.aspx
4/20/2009 4:05:30 PM LinkedIn Group for IntraWeb Developers
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]Today I noticed that we have 42 members already!
4/16/2009 4:33:00 PM Delphi 2009 Implicit String Conversion Penalties
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]This post can now also be read at http://ebob42.ulitzer.com/
4/16/2009 3:52:03 PM Delphi 2009 Implicit String Conversion Penalties
Thaddy [87.210.90.130]We always treat warnings as errors.... Cheers Bob, you know what to do with that ;)
4/2/2009 4:49:48 PM Help Update 2 for Delphi 2009
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]You can also run the "Check for Updates" utility from the Delphi 2009 program group available in the start menu, of course.
3/21/2009 1:05:49 PM Delphi 2009 behavioural change of "Val"
Ralf [93.104.81.37]Please QC this code break.
3/20/2009 8:50:19 AM About the sale of CodeGear to EMBT...
Juandy Liem [125.167.113.204]Most of the Applications I build use Delphi 7. I think Delphi is just too good to be thrown away... The RAD environment of Delphi is still the best in my opinion... I hope Embarcadero takes a good responsibility in maintaining and improving the good tradition of Delphi. http://green-tech-gadgets.blogspot.com
3/17/2009 8:05:39 AM Blaise Pascal Magazine issue #5
Guus [212.178.157.228]Hey, thanks! Don't the subscribers get an e-mail when a new issue is published?
3/10/2009 4:31:39 PM Remote Desktop /admin Connection to VMWare at 1920x1200
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]I used to have a fifth monitor attached using VGA2USB, but only at 1024x768, so that one was little used and is now connected to a TV received box (turning TV signal to VGA), useful sometimes for watching soccer. It's still a "matrix feeling" when you see my workplace (especially with the two laptops side-by-side as well, offering 7 screens to look at).
3/10/2009 4:28:17 PM Remote Desktop /admin Connection to VMWare at 1920x1200
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]I have a RADEON 9250 (dual head) as well as a Matrox Millenium G550 Low-Profile PCI, both with two monitors attached. One at 1920x1200, two at 1600x1200 (one will be upgraded to 1920x1200 as well soon), and the last one at 1280x1024 (for remoting to the web(cam) server). I can now finally use the 1920x1200 effectively using Remote Desktop! I'm running Windows XP and Vista (dual-boot) on my development machine, but the VMWare clients are running all kinds of versions of Windows: from XP, 2003 and Vista to 2008 (the 95, 98, NT, 2000, and Linux clients haven't been used in a while now).
3/9/2009 8:46:00 PM Remote Desktop /admin Connection to VMWare at 1920x1200
Robert Wachtel [213.196.194.172]What graphics card do you have in your workstation?
3/9/2009 9:08:29 AM Remote Desktop /admin Connection to VMWare at 1920x1200
Christoph Roeper [80.137.227.204]For managing Remote Desktop Connections I suggest to use Royal TS at "http://www.code4ward.net/", nice tool to manage multiple connections, and protects you against dealing with gory cmd-line switches. Old versions used to be (and still are) freeware and open source, since version 1.6 they seemed to have switched to shareware though. You need to have .NET Framework 3.5 installed, but this shouldn't be an issue if you do Prism or VS.NET development as well.
3/9/2009 5:30:20 AM Consuming ASP.NET 2.0 Web Services in Delphi for Win32
ebrahim [89.165.116.153]Thank you for your help!
3/8/2009 4:12:49 PM Remote Desktop /admin Connection to VMWare at 1920x1200
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]The VMWare clients only contain the development environment (like Delphi 7, Delphi 2007 for Win32, Delphi 2009, or Delphi Prism) plus the third-party components and project files. The DBMS and web server (where needed) are all running elsewhere on deployment servers - without Delphi on them, for the real clean-machine deployment experience. This means that inside the VMWare clients, I seldom need more than 1 GB each (the exception is Delphi Prism, because Visual Studio seems allocate more and more memory, reporting out-of-memory errors after half a day of ASP.NET work with 1 GB RAM or less in the client).{br}A 64-bit server with 8 GB, and VMWare clients all using 2 GB is something I plan to do in the future, but not before I get my hands on a 64-bits version of the Delphi compiler to play with ;-)
3/8/2009 3:08:09 PM Remote Desktop /admin Connection to VMWare at 1920x1200
Olaf Monien [84.149.11.30]Up to 3 VMWare clients on a 4GB host? Hm, I doubt that this would give a "comfortable" working experience. With these days extremely cheap RAM prices you should really consider upgrading your server to 8GB+ (and of course 64 bit). That will make much more fun - at least thats my experience ...
3/8/2009 1:00:03 PM Remote Desktop /admin Connection to VMWare at 1920x1200
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]I have one VMWare server machine with 4GB of memory inside, which only runs Windows and VMWare Workstation plus up to 3 VMWare clients with guest operating systems at a time. This server is not my main develoment machine.{br}On my main develoment workstation - with 4 monitors attached to it - I run Thunderbird, Skype, internet browsers, and several other applications that I use for my daily work. Plus one or more (up to three) Remote Desktop connections to other machines: usually one to my web(cam) server and two to VMWare clients that both run on the VMWare server machine. These VMWare clients contain the clean Windows + Delphi machines and the project files I need. No clutter between software, and my main workstation doesn't have all components and settings for all my projects - only for my personal stuff.{br}Another benefit is that I can copy the VMWare clients and take them with me on my laptop to work when I'm somewhere else (a fast network connection is helpful - wifi won't cut it for a 10 GB VMWare client image size).
3/8/2009 12:51:41 PM Remote Desktop /admin Connection to VMWare at 1920x1200
Jay Faubion [70.63.51.174]Bob, I don't understand why you use Remote Desktop to connect to the VMWare sessions. Can you elaborate? I also use the VMWare workstation for all my development work.
3/7/2009 11:39:50 AM Delphi 2007 for Win32 Web Development book
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]If you can use your Chinese credit card to pay using PayPal, then you can order the PDF file just fine. As an example, see this link to pay 99 Euro for my Delphi for Win32 VCL for the Web (IntraWeb) Development manual: http://www.ebob42.com/Courseware/paypal.htm
3/7/2009 10:59:17 AM Delphi 2007 for Win32 Web Development book
zhongguoren [60.184.230.153]hi,bob. It's a great work you've done. i wonder how to get "The PDF file" by paying with my Chinese credit card ...
3/6/2009 12:26:09 AM Delphi Prism
gaza [203.20.33.97]Delphi 8 promised so much and delived so little I still use delphi 7 but its the last borland or whoever product I will purchase. I was any early adopter of 8 but that won't happen again. Borland only have themselfs to blame, thank god for opensource
3/2/2009 11:31:18 PM Borland Delphi Q&A
MAK [208.115.24.61]Dear Bob, Do you by any chance have a link to a ADOExpress Update Pack 2 for Delphi 5? The link provided at Borland's site is dead. Thanks,
2/18/2009 9:48:35 PM Consuming ASP.NET 2.0 Web Services in Delphi for Win32
Yosv [74.11.128.180]Thanks, this solved my problem.
1/10/2009 3:10:08 PM Consuming ASP.NET 2.0 Web Services in Delphi for Win32
juul [77.251.95.2]THANKS!!
1/8/2009 4:15:11 PM Consuming ASP.NET 2.0 Web Services in Delphi for Win32
ozhan [212.175.99.34]we thanks you we solved out problem
1/7/2009 8:01:43 AM Windows CE 5.0 Device Emulator on Windows 2003
Rajendran [69.26.232.34]Bob, thats perfect, thanks for ur help, thanks a lot again
1/4/2009 5:09:56 AM Recompiling Decision Cube with Delphi 2007
Felipe Piña [189.148.77.215]what about Fast Cube, do you know it?? i f so, what's your opinion?
12/31/2008 4:10:23 AM Unicode tip #8 - Integer and Float To AnsiString
mhd [202.72.216.138]nice, I hope you can make one for c++ builder too :)
12/23/2008 1:01:16 AM Unicode tip #1 - don't forget the font
Louis Kessler [207.161.58.177]Bob: What Unicode font would you recommend to be the default in the Delphi 2009 Unicode application I write that most people would have?
12/22/2008 5:49:53 PM About the sale of CodeGear to EMBT...
Davy Yabut [124.6.144.138]Hi Iam from philippines and iam in love to delphi. For me it is still the best. Delphi Rules!!!
12/21/2008 6:41:01 PM Delphi Prism 2009 available for purchase
Some1 [79.114.169.254]Extremely expensive for just a "wrapper" (in a simplistic view, of course) over Visual Studio .NET.
12/18/2008 9:43:33 PM Unicode tip #10 - ANSI vs. Unicode UpperCase
Fabricio [200.20.101.13]These ANSI functions always resided in SysUtils, moving them would break a lot of code
12/17/2008 7:42:19 PM My CodeRage III session replays
Alin Sfetcu [86.55.5.70]I really enjoyed the seminar about RemObjects SDK and Hydra. Thank you
12/16/2008 3:53:23 PM Consuming ASP.NET 2.0 Web Services in Delphi for Win32
stuwi [80.254.175.101]Thank you!
12/15/2008 8:17:11 PM Installing Windows Vista (and old video drivers)
william [190.148.93.156]hello again please help if their nececito solve the problem by using the trick that you mentioned and in which the video is already so normal in my computer 1gz video intel Celeron (r) 82815 in which I have installed the latest driver update but to give you right-click on the desktop takes a long time to load and that as if I almost invariably takes 20 seconds loading up the menu that appears to update, customize and so on. I do not know if I can help you solve this problem as I despair that afternoon I hope very much that might help me to not take a long to load and then install them commented that a previous driver version 5.12 and if you give it to right click and load faster but causes problems when you restart again and I pulled a blue screen'm not desperate to do is hope that help me through.
12/14/2008 9:10:03 PM Installing Windows Vista (and old video drivers)
tobias [76.179.178.156]I had a problem vary semeler to this and fixed it by changing the video settings in the bios so if was not looking for a external mounter on my lab top
12/14/2008 1:08:27 AM Installing Windows Vista (and old video drivers)
will [190.148.135.184]Holaa thank you very much for this very good this makes me take a long time trying to solve this problem, but I have a concern or rather a small problem is that what happens to him right click on the desktop takes a long loading was about 20 seconds left as loading until the end leaves the world customized for the desktop and I would like to know if there is a way for him to right click on the desktop is normal or rather not be quick to take a long to load them appreciate muchooo hope you can help me in this case
12/11/2008 8:10:06 PM Unicode tip #9 - Console Output
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]Thanks for the feedback Marshall. http://www.microsoft.com/communities/newsgroups/en-us/default.aspx?dg=microsoft.public.win32.programmer.international&tid=f03fbeca-27f1-466c-aa6f-1d2735a2fd41&cat=&lang=&cr=&sloc=&p=1 is indeed an interesting link.
12/11/2008 7:31:58 PM Unicode tip #9 - Console Output
Marshall Fryman [12.53.123.114]Using Vista, you can programmatically force the console font to be Lucinda using SetCurrentConsoleEx. Unfortunately, it's not possible with any older OS which limits its functionality. There's a good reference to older OS solutions here: http://www.microsoft.com/communities/newsgroups/en-us/default.aspx?dg=microsoft.public.win32.programmer.international&tid=f03fbeca-27f1-466c-aa6f-1d2735a2fd41&cat=&lang=&cr=&sloc=&p=1. If anyone is interested, you can't use WriteConsoleW and redirect to a text file (i.e., myprog > tst) because of how WriteConsoleW works. You have to detect the output mode as shown in this example : http://blogs.msdn.com/michkap/archive/2008/03/18/8306597.aspx and use WriteConsoleW or WriteFile. You might also be interested to note that your solution works fine in Delphi 2007 also. m
12/11/2008 2:02:14 PM Unicode tip #9 - Console Output
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]Delphi's console output is limited to AnsiStrings (and UTF8Strings are some kind of AnsiStrings as well). You cannot write UTF-16 Unicode Strings to the console output using Delphi without converting them to UTF-8 first. This may be possible in C, I don't know (don't care). Delphi needs UTF-8, and here I show how...
12/11/2008 1:42:44 PM Unicode tip #9 - Console Output
fredG [159.148.5.110]Are you saying that the programs writing unicode chars to the console do some kind of cheating? Or is this possible in C, but not in Delphi?
12/9/2008 4:56:21 PM My CodeRage III session replays
Pawel Glowacki [92.66.136.234]"Cool stuff!" = Pawel Glowacki;-)
12/9/2008 4:55:31 PM My CodeRage III session replays
Cool stuff! [92.66.136.234]Hi Bob, I've watched your exploring DataSnap video and I must it is very cool. Especially cool in DataSnap is the ability to pass server connections to be used at the client. I have just managed to recreate your demo but without any connection components on the ServerModule passing into the "ServerConnection" property "DSAdmin.GetConnection("EMPLOYEEIB")", where EMPLOYEEIB is the name of the database in the Data Explorer. The only drawback of this approach is that you have to add to the ServerModule "uses" clause appriopriate unit name with the DBX driver (in case of InterBase it is "DBXInterbase")
12/9/2008 3:41:52 PM Delphi 2007 for Win32 Web Development book
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]Email support covers a more detailed explanation of a topic covered in the book, or explanation of example code when needed. It's support about things already covered in the manual, but perhaps not clear enough. You can also suggest new topics to cover, but due to time restrictions I cannot guarantee that all suggestions will end up being covered in the new editions (most will, but not all, sorry).
12/9/2008 3:35:00 PM Delphi 2007 for Win32 Web Development book
Andre Brosda [83.236.178.26]What covers you email support, if we subscribe (or buy) to the intraweb pdf? Its too bad that the delphimagazine isn't existing anymore, your articles were always very valuable to me.
12/9/2008 11:29:37 AM Free Delphi Prism Seminar in Helmond, The Netherlands
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]Everyone who attended this seminar should have received a free (draft) copy of my upcoming Delphi Prism Development Essentials PDF manual. Let me know if you didn't, and I'll resend it.
12/9/2008 9:48:53 AM Turbo Editions of Delphi, C++ and C# in Q3
Mahesh [203.200.20.98]can i use my source code(delphi 7.0) and third party components (delphi 7.0) in delphi 9.0. and how to register the third party component in delphi 9.0
12/8/2008 9:22:34 AM My CodeRage III session replays
David Taylor [92.235.163.34]Ah, I thought I must have missed the official URLs. With the sessions being in the evening, Europe time, I missed them.
12/8/2008 9:10:12 AM My CodeRage III session replays
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]There are no CodeGear URLs, yet, which is why I'm offering the replays of my own sessions here (until the official CodeGear replays and downloads are available). I expect the CodeGear downloads any day now...
12/8/2008 7:07:51 AM My CodeRage III session replays
David Taylor [92.235.163.34]I would also prefer download. What's the CodeGear URL, please (they've only sent me the live session URLs)?. Thanks, David
12/7/2008 2:29:33 PM My CodeRage III session replays
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]I recommend getting the download versions from CodeGear directly (with better audio quality - Anders did some post-production on the raw Camtasia files).
12/7/2008 2:27:14 PM My CodeRage III session replays
Mohammed Nasman [213.6.139.195]Bob, It will be better if you offer direct download version instead of watching online.
12/4/2008 2:29:13 PM Unicode tip #8 - Integer and Float To AnsiString
Serg [195.112.113.60]You can also use ANSI version of Format function from AnsiStrings.pas unit
12/2/2008 10:07:02 PM Delphi 2007 for Win32 Web Development book
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]I'm still working on the coverage of the TMS controls in the manual, will hope to release that in a week or two as PDF to my PDF customers. Still IW 9.0.x however. I'm not sure at this time if I'll publish an IW 10 version, as there are already talks of IW 11, so I may skip 11 (most of the IW 9.x features can still be used with IS 10 anyway). So it may be later next year before a new version is published on Lulu.com, sorry...
12/2/2008 8:26:00 PM Delphi 2007 for Win32 Web Development book
Andy Grilk [72.68.75.216]Bob, I see back in August you mentioned including coverage of the TMS controls and IntraWeb 10 updating. Has this been done yet?
12/2/2008 4:45:48 PM CodeGear RAD Studio 2009 Trial with Delphi Prism ISO
vicente [80.24.84.252]I had the problems in windows xp with all service packs and patches. I found this problem in a virtual machine. In this virtual machine works fine and without problems with a lot of programs. (delphi 7, 2007 ......). The machine was created from the begining with windows xp and without other programs or utilities and the next step was install delphi prism.
12/1/2008 3:36:28 PM CodeGear RAD Studio 2009 Trial with Delphi Prism ISO
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]Tom: you can download both the bootstrap or the 1.4 GB ISO image - just click on the right button or link for the ISO.{br} I'd recommend installing it on XP or Windows Server 200X, but it should also work fine on Windows Vista ;-)
12/1/2008 3:31:08 PM CodeGear RAD Studio 2009 Trial with Delphi Prism ISO
Tom van der Vlugt [92.67.163.158]I've two questions: 1. Is this the bootstrap download (about 10 megabyte or less) or the full iso image? 2. Are installing it on Vista or XP? Tom
11/29/2008 12:12:08 PM CodeGear RAD Studio 2009 Trial with Delphi Prism ISO
vicente [81.39.167.8]I downloaded the trial and in the middle of instalation fail. The program try access to disk K: and this disk doesnt exist. I think that the produc/trial needs more time.
11/29/2008 11:45:20 AM CodeGear Developer Days June 2007 - Replay Downloads
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11/28/2008 1:02:49 PM Blaise Pascal Magazine issue #4
K.Austrheim [80.202.141.103]It's OK now, the mail needed som more time. And it seems like a great value for the money.
11/27/2008 6:34:52 PM Blaise Pascal Magazine issue #4
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]You paid 25 Euro for a subscription and have no e-mail address to contact them? Then how did you pay? Did you never receive your issues? Very strange... {br}If you look closely at the website, you find office@blaisepascal.eu as support e-mail address...
11/27/2008 5:58:53 PM Blaise Pascal Magazine issue #4
K. Austrheim [80.202.141.103]I have paid 25 euro via PayPal for 4 issues, but how in h... can you download them ? And there is no mail address for support.
11/27/2008 3:51:00 PM RAD Studio 2009 subscription e-mails
Rick [24.213.71.107]Kudos to CodeGear for proper treatment of SA customers!
11/27/2008 12:09:38 PM RAD Studio 2009 subscription e-mails
Mark Robinson [77.100.210.156]Yes, thank you! I felt a warm glow last night when I received the email - thank goodness for all night coding sessions :)
11/27/2008 11:07:54 AM Unicode tip #4 - Using and Extending TCharacter with IsVowel
Russian_Developer [212.74.229.226]I now about this details. I think CodeGear in his docs and white papers must directly point on this problem or "problem". And propose best practice for it.
11/27/2008 10:38:51 AM Unicode tip #3 - UTF-16 Number of Printable Characters
Delfi Phan [213.173.165.130]I would still be interested in what is in position 0. A lot of code (mis)uses the fact that this contains the length. What would happen if I tried MyStringLength := TheString[0]; (I don't have D2009)
11/27/2008 9:51:44 AM Unicode tip #4 - Using and Extending TCharacter with IsVowel
Olaf Monien [84.149.37.244]The CharInSet "problem" is that Delphi/Pascal Sets may have a maximum of 256 elements (Cardinality) AND the base type's Cardinality must not exceed 256 either. In other words you cannot build a set like that: SomeSet = Set of 300..399; That set would have 100 members, but the base type would be Integer - which obviously has a Cardinality > 256. For the same reason you can not use Unicode Chars for set operations - which is what the compiler warning wants to tell you. CharInSet can not do "magic" either. It's only meant to be a "type safe" operator. If you are using Cyrrilic chars in Unicode then you probably have to implement IsCharSomething functions like those in unit "Character" to perform certain operations. This was all "so easy" in plain old ANSI, where you just used one of the Eastern Europe ISO encodings, which maps all your chars into the $10 - $FF area. Unicode offers much more, but it comes at a price ... You could certainly say, that the Set type is boring, but it has this limitation because it uses bits to represent each set member - and that is extremely fast ...
11/27/2008 8:44:56 AM Unicode tip #3 - UTF-16 Number of Printable Characters
Olaf Monien [84.149.37.244]Delphi Strings are *always* indexed from 1 - that is a (Pascal-)language feature, and not a question of the actual string encoding.
11/26/2008 10:13:37 PM Unicode tip #4 - Using and Extending TCharacter with IsVowel
Russian_Developer [213.79.73.201]With cyrillic string CharInSet is helpless. It's absolutely not work. CodeGear implementation of this function is bad joke. Result := (C < #$0100) and (AnsiChar(C) in CharSet); - it's body of this function for Unicode. But russian chars code is BIGGER than #$0100. Oye, I can realize my own function. But Unicode is not two bytes for Latin. It's _international_ standard for all language.
11/26/2008 8:24:22 PM Unicode tip #1 - don't forget the font
Olaf Monien [84.149.37.137]You might mention that code points beyond the 16-Bit barrier (which are represented by surrogate pairs in UTF-16 that is), won't display in "normal" VCL controls - on XP System. Only TRichEdit works here. On Vista all controls work fine.
11/26/2008 7:26:48 PM BlackfishSQL issue + fix after December 2007 Update
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11/26/2008 4:34:04 PM Unicode tip #5 - FillChar and Fill/ZeroMemory
Olaf Monien [84.149.37.137]I wouldn't recommend using byte oriented operations on Char (or String) types. If you need a byte-buffer, then use "Byte" as data type: buffer: array[0..255] of Byte; I'd also be cautious with FillChar: If you look at the PurePascal implementation in System.pas, then you will notice that it wouldn't even compile (String type mismatch). To me FillChar looks as if it was only half way ported to unicode. (I didn't try to fully understand it's assembly implementation, but basically it copies the low byte of the given value to it's high byte ...)
11/26/2008 3:14:37 PM Unicode tip #3 - UTF-16 Number of Printable Characters
Delfi Phan [213.173.165.130]Unicode strings are still indexed from 1? This has been an irritant to many that come from other languages like C, but up to now it had a reason. So what is in position 0? Surely not a length byte/integer/word?
11/26/2008 1:32:36 PM Unicode tip #4 - Using and Extending TCharacter with IsVowel
Olaf Monien [84.149.37.137]The point is, that as long as you ignore all "localization" issues, you don't have to worry much about String being Unicode with D2009. As soon as you start thinking "unicodized" though, things may get a bit more complex (as Lars' and Keld's statements show). This example is certainly a good one for demonstrating the usefulness of Extension Methods. It does not really qualify as best practice though under a "Unicode tip" category - imo. I believe IsVowel has not been implemented by CodeGear for good reasons.
11/26/2008 12:31:24 PM Unicode tip #5 - FillChar and Fill/ZeroMemory
Michael [212.77.181.186]SizeOf(Char) is possible as well but when changing the type of the array element into e.g. AnsiChar, the code will fail with SizeOf(Char), assuming I didn't change it accordingly. With SizeOf(Buffer[0]) you will always get the correct size of each array element. StringElementSize is new in D2009, if compatibility with older Delphi versions comes into play, the coding will fail. cu, Michael
11/26/2008 9:50:22 AM Unicode tip #5 - FillChar and Fill/ZeroMemory
Ali [78.38.42.45]Hi, Why not use SizeOf(Char) instead of SizeOf(Buffer[0]), or StringElementSize(Buffer)?
11/26/2008 6:59:22 AM Unicode tip #4 - Using and Extending TCharacter with IsVowel
Keld R. Hansen [217.157.188.202]F.ex. the letter "Y" is not a vowel in English, but is in Danish, Norwegian and Swedish (and probably other languages as well).
11/25/2008 6:12:31 PM Free Delphi Prism Seminar in Helmond, The Netherlands
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]Yes, during CodeRage. And in Dutch, too ;-)
11/25/2008 6:08:42 PM Free Delphi Prism Seminar in Helmond, The Netherlands
Stefan [62.45.213.79]During CodeRage? Are you kidding me?
11/25/2008 5:48:25 PM Unicode tip #4 - Using and Extending TCharacter with IsVowel
Lars D [87.63.152.70]The definition of a vowel depends on the language, so any IsVowel() function should also have a locale parameter.
11/25/2008 3:07:14 PM Unicode tip #4 - Using and Extending TCharacter with IsVowel
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]I never said I would find all Vowels, just used this as an example (to show how CharInSet and TCharacter can be used, and how TCharacter can be extended). A developer using Cyrillic strings would hopefully not have a hard time writing his own IsCurillicVowel based on this example.
11/25/2008 3:04:47 PM Unicode tip #4 - Using and Extending TCharacter with IsVowel
Olaf Monien [84.149.34.64]The idea of your code is clear, but is not quite correct though. The problem is that you are working on Unicode strings/characters and you take the assumption that 'a', 'e', 'o', 'i', 'u' the only vowels in Unicode / and or that your source string is of some western language only (English, Dutch, German etc). If you have a user typing in Cyrillic strings for example, then your code will just fail. Cyrillic has many different vowels ...
11/25/2008 8:27:56 AM Unicode tip #3 - UTF-16 Number of Printable Characters
Bob Swart [88.159.206.154]Feel free to write your own edition, I'm sure a BASM version would be even more efficient. I just wanted to point out that the number of elements (Length) is not the same as the number of printable characters...
11/25/2008 8:21:59 AM Unicode tip #3 - UTF-16 Number of Printable Characters
Victor [80.61.161.170]OK, you wrote the code for clarity and all that, but I have to comment on the efficiency of this function. Four function calls are made to skip one surrogate pair, were one would be enough (assuming that the first surrogate is always followed by a second, but that assumptions seems reasonable safe to me).
11/25/2008 12:56:52 AM Delphi 2009 Development Essentials published
Ivan [74.127.213.11]An excellent read. It explains D2009 better than anything else I've come across. Thanks!
11/24/2008 11:33:10 PM Delphi 2009 Development Essentials published
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]You're welcome - I've been selling a lot of stuff lately, and wanted to do something back (especially since Delphi 2009 with the Unicode support and language enhancements plus DataSnap 2009 re-architecture is making a big impact on the Delphi world again, so anyone should take notice)...
11/24/2008 11:26:37 PM Delphi 2009 Development Essentials published
Rick [24.213.71.107]I just received my copy, as an existing customer. Thanks, you're the man!!
11/24/2008 11:26:17 PM Delphi 2009 Development Essentials published
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]If you didn't get your free copy of Delphi 2009 Development Essentials in your mailbox by know, but think you should have (because your one of my customers), please contact me so I can send it again when needed. {br} Thanks to the eDocEngine VCL and PDF Toolkit from {a href="http://www.gnostice.com/"target=_blank}Gnostice{/a} for helping me automate the process of PDF generating and e-mailing ;-)
11/24/2008 11:24:06 PM Delphi 2009 Development Essentials published
Michael [76.178.135.184]Just purchased looks real good!
11/24/2008 7:10:22 PM Unicode tip #3 - UTF-16 Number of Printable Characters
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]Thanks for the sharp eyes: no, strings start at 1. I've fixed the code.
11/24/2008 6:03:01 PM Unicode tip #3 - UTF-16 Number of Printable Characters
Aleksander Oven [89.142.136.159]I := 0? Are Strings in D2009 0-indexed?
11/24/2008 8:04:14 AM Paperbacks on Lulu but PDF directly from me
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]The {a href="http://www.lulu.com/content/5037135"target=_blank}Delphi 2009 Development Essentials{/a} has just been published, and is available in PDF as well as paperback format from Lulu.com. The Delphi 2009 Development Essentials book has also been re-enabled as PDF purchase from Lulu.com. From now on, only the more in-depth titles like Delphi Database Development or VCL for the Web Development will be offered in paperback only from Lulu.com or in PDF format with support from my own site.
11/12/2008 8:52:19 PM Delphi 2009 Update 1
Anderson [200.96.91.2]Update 2 for database (dbexpress). When ?
11/4/2008 9:04:02 AM Delphi 2009 Development Essentials PDF (updated)
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]Jens: as I write above, *after* the masterclass in the UK, I will put the manual for sale on Lulu.com (as paperback only), so you need to wait a few more weeks, sorry. PDF editions will only be sent to my current customers (for free)...
11/4/2008 8:33:10 AM Delphi 2009 Development Essentials PDF (updated)
Jens Borrisholt [62.242.32.53]Where can I buy the book ? Because I cant find it under "Books by Bob Swart" or "Books on Lulu.com" Jens B :D
10/27/2008 2:07:49 PM Consuming ASP.NET 2.0 Web Services in Delphi for Win32
Diego [190.135.157.128]You saved my life with this post!!!!!!!!!!
10/23/2008 12:20:02 AM Delphi Prism
Mz S&M [41.226.236.52]"Always let fans very dispoint....is their triditional. Why they donn't understand ,what the fans want?" --> because the fans do not speak english correctly :p just kidding you; neither do I, or anyone else: except brits :D And that's true,it's a tradition for Borland/CodeGear to disappoint their fans: may be it's because delphi7 was so good that actually they could not do better: and that's why I will NEVER upgrade :p One question: is it just an updated version of Oxygene or also a "port" of some of the delphi IDE to .NET & VS2008? Anyway, keep the good work CodeGear: your fans will never betray you : delphi for ever...as long as I don't get fired :D
10/15/2008 10:43:36 PM Delphi Prism
AtomLin [61.64.250.37]Always let fans very dispoint....is their triditional. Why they donn't understand ,what the fans want?
10/11/2008 2:26:50 PM Delphi Prism
Lex Y. Li [58.25.217.254]Hi Albert, you mean ShineOn? It is nearly a reimplementation of Delphi for .NET VCL and RTL libraries. There are also other tools that help converting VCL forms to WinForms dialogs.
10/9/2008 11:20:47 PM Delphi Prism
Albert Drent [82.169.46.253]Isn't there an action out there that converts the VCL into a Oxygene version? Can't remember the name but it was on one of the newsgroups of RO.
10/8/2008 8:58:25 PM Delphi Prism
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]The future of VCL for .NET is uncertain - since Delphi Prism is hosted in the Visual Studio 2008 Shell (with no VCL for .NET designers) and no talks of future Delphi for .NET personalities inside the RAD Studio IDE, it may be that CodeGear RAD Studio 2007 is the last environment to develop/maintain VCL for .NET apps (like Delphi 7 and Kylix 3 are the last environments to maintain CLX apps). Time will tell (you could always migrate VCL for .NET back to native VCL, of course)...
10/8/2008 8:49:22 PM Delphi Prism
Trebor [79.125.130.17]Interesting, Codegear dropped winforms support (and designer) in D2007 with explanation that VCL.Net is far superior that Winforms (btw winforms was considered as a technology with uncertain future). Now, it seems that VCL.Net is facing dead end ?
10/8/2008 1:12:23 PM Delphi Prism
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]Unlike the reports by others, Delphi Prism has NOT been announced, yet.
10/8/2008 2:28:37 AM Delphi Prism
VT Venkatesh [122.167.248.141]Oxygene also does not support CF since MS has not made the CF designer available for any product except vb & C#.
10/7/2008 9:48:50 PM Delphi 2007 for Win32 Web Development book
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]I have no experience with a WinMobile Emulator, sorry...
10/7/2008 6:09:21 PM Delphi Prism
snorkel [67.53.245.165]"We have a heavy investment in Delphi Win32 code, but were looking to develop a few mobile apps using CF.NET. It is very disappointing to hear that Delphi Prism will not support CF.NET designers. I guess we'll have to use RemObjects Oxygene." If the cf.net designers are tied to c# and VB, how can RemObjects use them and not CodeGear? And if Prism indeed equals Oxygene, then you should have nothing to worry about right?
10/7/2008 2:51:48 PM Delphi Prism
Paul Morey [141.154.190.223]We have a heavy investment in Delphi Win32 code, but were looking to develop a few mobile apps using CF.NET. It is very disappointing to hear that Delphi Prism will not support CF.NET designers. I guess we'll have to use RemObjects Oxygene.
10/7/2008 11:17:46 AM Delphi Prism
Derek [87.194.1.59]My Guess is Prism will be effectively by a RemObjects/CodeGear Joint venture and Be a combination of Oxygene with VCL.Net etc. That way they have legancy code covered together with new technologies. Also then explain use of the VS Shell,been able to get it out the door by end of year and also the one teasing entry in Marc's Blog :-))
10/7/2008 8:35:18 AM Delphi Prism
Patrick vd Pieterman [195.64.68.13]I wonder how this is related to REMObjects oxygene (a.k.a. Chrome).
10/7/2008 4:09:58 AM Delphi Prism
Deli Soetiawan [125.163.77.138]How it will be compared with Oxygen Programming Language?
10/6/2008 5:19:21 PM Delphi Prism
Bob Swart [212.29.187.138]To clarify: you can write CF.NET code, but there is no designer for CF.NET (nor for WorkFlow) since these are tied to C# or VB too much...
9/26/2008 10:49:39 PM Vote for SOAP v1.2 client support in QC
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]With 215 votes, it's now number 2 in the Top 10 list of Delphi reports in QC... Wow!
9/22/2008 12:56:21 PM Running Delphi on Vista
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]Check out http://www.drbob42.com/examines/examin84.htm for some help...
9/22/2008 12:14:55 PM Running Delphi on Vista
Maurice Loois [196.35.158.181]I want to run Dephi7 on Vista but its giving me an error.Please help me if posible.
9/22/2008 8:43:19 AM Delphi 2009 Development Essentials PDF (updated)
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]The first edition of the PDF manual has been published now and sent out to my Delphi 2009 customers. The table of contents can be seen online at http://www.bobswart.nl/CodeGear/Delphi2009TOC.pdf
9/20/2008 8:39:19 AM Delphi 2009 Development Essentials PDF (updated)
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]Ralf: yes, you are on the list as well (for the Workshop in Helmond back in 2005).
9/20/2008 12:22:44 AM Delphi 2009 Development Essentials PDF (updated)
Bruce McGee [99.244.183.30]Sounds reasonable to me. Thanks.
9/20/2008 12:00:38 AM Delphi 2009 Development Essentials PDF (updated)
Ralf Grenzing [91.96.91.39]Hi Bob, I guess and hope I am on your list? I send you the "best suggestion ever" poster after the counsulting day. And I am looking forward to get the pdf on my mailbox! Have a nice weekend
9/18/2008 9:32:57 PM Delphi 2009 Development Essentials PDF (updated)
Michael [91.65.232.182]Hi Bob, no problem and of course I will surely buy the printed version from Lulu in November! CU
9/18/2008 9:28:33 PM Delphi 2009 Development Essentials PDF (updated)
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]Michael: I'm afraid will not offer a free PDF file for people who bought my book(s) on Lulu.com, as I also do not offer free upgrades for books purchased on Lulu.com. However, there's a good chance I will put the Delphi 2009 Development Essentials PDF file itself on Lulu.com to be purchased as paperback (again, after the November masterclass in the UK). That will be the final version - I don't want to put it on Lulu before that time anyway.
9/18/2008 9:08:36 PM Delphi 2009 Development Essentials PDF (updated)
Michael [91.65.232.182]Now Bob, you know my name and I would be pleased to get your new PDF ;-) Just joking, however I could send you the order confirmation from Lulu, perhaps this would make you loving me ;-)
9/18/2008 8:38:04 PM Delphi 2009 Development Essentials PDF (updated)
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]Rick: I have you on file as "Richard Hazell" so you will get the book as well, no worries. And no need for formal requests for anyone (if I sent you an invoice, I've got you on file :)), I just need to adjust the parameters for my auto-mailer once the PDF is finished (with the e-mail address inside).
9/18/2008 8:34:52 PM Delphi 2009 Development Essentials PDF (updated)
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]Ben: To be honest, I probably will not do a C++Builder version, sorry. I may consider offering it for sale for people with a non-BeNeLux address, but only when the final version is ready (after November 18th).
9/18/2008 8:19:12 PM Delphi 2009 Development Essentials PDF (updated)
Rick HAzell [24.213.71.107]Do we need to formally request it will it come automatically. Thanks, the proud owner of "Delphi 2007 for Win32 VCL for the Web Development"
9/18/2008 8:17:31 PM Delphi 2009 Development Essentials PDF (updated)
Ben Pratt [67.185.159.22]Are you planning to do a C++Builder version? Could you offer it for sale to people with Non-BeNeLux addresses?
9/18/2008 7:53:21 PM Delphi 2009 Development Essentials PDF (updated)
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]Bruce: how about this - anyone who has every purchased a PDF manual from me before in the past few years (not from Lulu, since then I don't know you name, but directly from me), or who hired me for training, consultancy or development will also get the PDF manual for free in their mailbox. {br} I wasn't planning on putting it up for sale, since that would defeat the purpose of 'seducing' people in BeNeLux to order their Delphi 2009 upgrade through me ;-)
9/18/2008 7:17:00 PM Delphi 2009 Development Essentials PDF (updated)
Bruce McGee [99.244.183.30]Anything we North Americans can do to get our hands on this PDF?
9/17/2008 8:16:28 PM Vote for SOAP v1.2 client support in QC
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]After 120 votes, the QC report was just opened! Thanks! Let's hope we'll see some result soon (and in the meantime, keep up the voting)...
9/17/2008 7:10:30 PM Vote for SOAP v1.2 client support in QC
Mauricio Buso [67.15.183.32]Votted Bob. []´s from Brazil people
9/17/2008 1:56:05 PM Vote for SOAP v1.2 client support in QC
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]Guus: Thanks for your vote! Already at 81!!
9/17/2008 1:51:02 PM Vote for SOAP v1.2 client support in QC
Guus Creuwels [212.178.157.228]My vote is in! I was looking for MTOM support in Win32, but did not yet find it :-(. I hoped it would be in 2009, but as it seems, it is not...
9/17/2008 11:19:00 AM Vote for SOAP v1.2 client support in QC
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]Lars: I agree with moving to ASP.NET for SOAP Servers, but not for the clients, since Win32 applications also need to be able to consume web services (with new and emerging standards)without the need to move to .NET. Thanks for your vote! 35 and counting...
9/17/2008 11:14:52 AM Vote for SOAP v1.2 client support in QC
Lars Fosdal [80.239.56.253]I would guess that the general direction within CodeGear for http delivered content focuses on ASP.NET. This is not unnatural as the ASP.NET platform address issues like scalability and redundancy in a coherent fashion, unlike a Win32 based single app.server or service where you would have to roll your own mechanisms for this. In addition, you get all that free .NET functionality without having a parallel set of source code. That said, I like the neatness and ease of whipping up a self-contained server/service in Win32. In many environments, it will cover a need for quick and easy intranet content delivery. More importantly: Adding SOAP 1.2 and MTOM support to the WSDL importer is definitively a requirement. Vote added.
9/17/2008 9:51:39 AM Vote for SOAP v1.2 client support in QC
JB [196.34.184.211]I do not understand this - what happened to greater native Win focus at CodeGear?
9/17/2008 9:34:29 AM Vote for SOAP v1.2 client support in QC
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]See also http://qc.codegear.com/wc/qcmain.aspx?d=5778 for a QC report to add client certificates handling to Win32 SOAP.
9/16/2008 9:11:29 AM Delphi 2009 SA (Subscription) Notifications
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]And if you're from the BeNeLux and have your Subscription contract through me, you'll receive your Delphi 2009 New Features PDF document in your mailbox before the end of this week.
9/15/2008 3:30:40 PM Delphi 2006 XML, SOAP and Web Services manual
Sahap Asçi [88.250.70.163]http://conferences.codegear.com/article/32219 this article may help
9/12/2008 9:14:07 AM Delphi 2009 Architect trial edition
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]Tjipke: zie ook http://blogs.codegear.com/nickhodges/2008/09/11/39124
9/11/2008 2:35:31 PM Delphi 2009 Architect trial edition
James Bond [123.214.177.2]I installed Delphi C++Builder 2009 trial on my notebook. After that, I found some folders like below. c:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data{0C3BE91F-5194-44C0-80FF-246E0251D2BD}\ c:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data{2A1601C1-08A4-41E8-A2AA-44C40EDBAA2D}\ and so on... These folders take more that 1.7GB of my notebook's disk space. Is there anyway to remove these folders safely?
9/11/2008 1:54:05 PM Delphi 2009 Architect trial edition
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]Tjipke: No, I didn't test that myself. But it was mentioned by someone from CodeGear that this would work (one of my clients is currently using the trial version, waiting for his Subscription key, so I may know by tomorrow if this really works or not ;-)
9/11/2008 1:53:40 PM Delphi 2007 for Win32 Web Development book
Urs [217.8.203.233]Bob, in a few sections of your book you talk about "PDA" or "mobile". That's why I tried to deploy a little IW-test-application to a WinMobile-Emulator. Unfortunately I failed to succeed! It would be great, when you could complement the existing chapter "Deployment" with a hint for this case. What do you think?
9/11/2008 1:05:00 PM Delphi 2009 Architect trial edition
Tjipke van der Plaats [195.240.204.50]Did you test yourself the upgrade to full version?
9/10/2008 10:04:55 PM Delphi 2009 is shipping
randy [41.221.17.151]Hi Bob ,I want to ask you : As long as the Delphi 2009 is fully Unicode Support , why some important Components are not Right To Left Align like the TTreeView and TListView . Cause some languages are written from Right to Left like Arabic , Thai .... What should we call this ?! is is a Bug or what ..... Regards Randy
9/10/2008 5:12:06 PM Delphi 2009 Architect trial edition
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]There is no ISO download available, yet.
9/10/2008 5:03:48 PM Delphi 2009 Architect trial edition
ISO installer [65.98.162.23]Is there a location where we can download Delphi 2009 as ISO?
9/10/2008 5:02:54 PM Delphi 2009 Architect trial edition
Dimitar Antonov [217.79.68.97]I try to install the trial edition, but i receive an error: "Could not access network location \bin" Can anyone help me? My OS is Vista 64 bit, i have Administrator privileges.
9/10/2008 2:01:22 PM Delphi 2009 is shipping
Pilot [79.130.249.114]Ability? some error fixes from 2007. OK is a marketing game...OK
9/10/2008 11:40:42 AM Delphi 2009 Architect trial edition
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]When using Windows Vista, make sure to install the trial edition as Administrator (or with Administrator rights). And please READ THE INSTALL.HTM before installing, just in case...
9/10/2008 11:28:14 AM Delphi 2009 Architect trial edition
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]The version is probably also 12.0.3170.16989 since it is said that you can turn the trial edition into a full non-expiring edition by doing the Upgrade option in the installer, entering your real serial number (instead of the trail serial number). So it should be the same version IMHO.
9/10/2008 11:25:03 AM Delphi 2009 Architect trial edition
Mohammad [213.207.197.194]Great news, Do you know it's version? thanks.
9/10/2008 9:10:55 AM Delphi 2009 is shipping
Babak Ahadi (Delphi-Magic.com) [217.219.215.10]Nice!!!! Its More Faster Than CRD 2007 With New ability .
9/10/2008 8:31:46 AM Delphi 2009 is shipping
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]Subscription customers are said to get their e-mail with the ESD download information and serial number on Thursday (US-time).
9/9/2008 10:49:53 PM October 6-7 2008: Software Developer Conference, The Netherlands
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]We've sent a call-for-papers to a lot of potential speakers, and also published it on the website. Anyone who wanted to speak at SDC had the chance to send in proposals and abstracts. I'm sorry you're disappointed, but I still believe this is a strong line-up with some interesting and in-depth sessions (so I still hope to see you there, my "disappointed drbobfan" ;-))...
9/9/2008 10:33:32 PM October 6-7 2008: Software Developer Conference, The Netherlands
disappointed drbobfan [84.195.12.40]Looks a rather pale session list? Where are the known speakers like Guy Smith, Brian Long, Ray Konopka, etc ? Why not invite some new speakers or authors of well known Delphi software packages?
9/9/2008 7:02:08 PM Delphi 2009 is shipping
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]geo: the company (reseller or CodeGear) where you did the pre-order should be able to send you the ESD download locatie. I've got it, but I only give it to my customers (together with their new serial number for Delphi 2009).
9/9/2008 6:18:01 PM Delphi 2009 is shipping
geo [216.201.119.201]I've done the pre-order, I'm just looking for the download (ESD)....
9/9/2008 8:56:00 AM Delphi 2009 is shipping
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]You can purchase Delphi 2009 from your local reseller or - if you're in the US - from CodeGear itself using the web shop option. {br} As far as I know, there is no trial version or ISO download available at this time. But ESD versions are available (which means you download a smaller installer which then in turn download all required files based on the serial number for the edition you've purchased).
9/9/2008 6:26:13 AM Delphi 2009 is shipping
MaN [89.4.103.146] how i can Download it ?? Or buy It ???
9/8/2008 9:18:56 PM Delphi 2009 is shipping
geo [216.201.119.201]where?
9/8/2008 9:15:37 PM Delphi 2009 is shipping
DeltaAziz (delphi4arab.com) [41.221.17.47]Finally Delphi2009 is out :)
9/8/2008 6:00:45 PM Delphi 2009 is shipping
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]FWIW, the What's New in Delphi and C++Builder 2009 topic in the new online help can be found at ms-help://embarcadero.rs2009/devcommon/whatsnewtiburon_xml.html
9/8/2008 4:58:12 PM Delphi 2009 is shipping
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]Installation download files (about 148 MB in 103 files in .7zip format) are now saved by default in C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\My Documents\Rad_Studio_Downloads which makes it easier to save these files (and/or burn them on a DVD). Of course, Administrator can be the name of the actual user account you're logged in as ;-) {br} The unpacked files - about 840 MB - are placed in C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\{65B1AA84-C1DF-4A2E-A28C-E242BD7DE4B3}, but these are only needed during installation.
9/8/2008 2:56:25 PM Delphi 2009 is shipping
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]The version number in the About Box of Delphi 2009 says 12.0.3170.16989, files are dated August 29th (the first Friday after the announcement).
9/8/2008 12:13:14 PM Delphi 2009 is shipping
Guest [220.231.211.111]WOW!
9/2/2008 11:25:30 AM Blaise Pascal Magazine issue #3
Holger Flick [134.147.100.49]I think it is ridiculous that they changed their subscription model after the first or second issue. Furthermore, I do not appreciate not being notified as a registered member. Sad, as the articles and the topic spread is really good!
9/2/2008 9:26:47 AM Delphi 2009 and C++Builder 2009 announced
Bob Swart [82.168.250.47]Developers who already purchased subscription with Delphi 2007 for Win32 or CodeGear RAD Studio 2007 will automatically receive a free upgrade to Delphi 2009 if their subscription is still active at the time of release. Note that you can renew your subscription with another 12 months (to make sure you also get future updates for free), and that you can do that with any reseller in your region (including me!), not only the reseller you purchased your original license from. {br}Also note that subscription includes 3 incident support calls that you can place with CodeGear itself (this goes beyond the support that your reseller can offer you), helping you to solve critical problems you may encounter. Highly recommended, especially for the Enterprise and Architect users.
8/31/2008 1:36:43 PM Delphi 2009 and C++Builder 2009 announced
vicente [88.7.140.226]I think that delphi 2009 is delphi 2007 plus Unicode and 2 or three thing more. it is very expensive and i think that its better wait for the new version with .net and something more.
8/28/2008 3:46:26 PM Consuming ASP.NET 2.0 Web Services in Delphi for Win32
Farlop [62.43.200.200]Thanks!!! It worked for me! :D
8/27/2008 7:52:39 AM RSS Feed available (and port 80 opened)
Bob Swart [89.220.93.5]The IP-address changed again a couple of months ago, this time to 88.159.206.154, but nobody should have noticed since it was still coupled to www.bobswart.nl. The good news is that 88.159.206.154 is now a real fixed IP address using a fibre optics 100 Mb (bi-directional!) connection to the internet.
8/23/2008 10:33:36 PM The Delphi Magazine - March 2007 last "formal" issue
Alan [221.11.172.92]Nice writing. You are on my RSS reader now so I can read more from you down the road.
8/21/2008 1:54:08 PM Running Delphi on Vista
vishal moharikar [210.211.246.177]Hello All...When I use DirectoryExists function on Windows Vista and pass a directory path of a network drive then it always returns false. Please suggest me if you have any solution. Thanks in advance.....
8/18/2008 5:05:00 PM Consuming ASP.NET 2.0 Web Services in Delphi for Win32
Kiran Kurapaty [83.244.197.164]Wow! thats wonderful. It did the trick! Thank you so much!
8/16/2008 2:06:05 AM Consuming ASP.NET 2.0 Web Services in Delphi for Win32
Fredy Chuc (fchuc@royalresorts.com) [148.223.213.115]thank you very much Bob for your help !!!
8/11/2008 8:20:29 PM .DCU compatibility of Delphi 2006 and 2007
jojo [77.103.46.29]Perhaps the following has some relevance to the discussion: http://blogs.codegear.com/abauer/2008/07/16/38864/
8/9/2008 8:32:45 AM Delphi 2007 for Win32 Web Development book
Bob Swart [89.220.93.5]Peter, as you can read at both descriptions, the paperback does not include updates or support by e-mail. The PDF file has been first published in April, and updated in June and August (this week actually) and is now 162 pages (170 including cover and TOC). The paperback at lulu is from June and 136 pages (142 including TOC). The Lulu paperback also doesn't include the WebSnap section (18 pages). There will be more updates to the PDF version, including coverage of TMS controls. I will most likely not update the paperback at Lulu until I've covered IntraWeb 10 - the next version.{br} So the paperback at Lulu is a good source of information, but the PDF file contains a bit more (and growing) and includes the option to ask further questions by e-mail (about the topics covered in the manual). So far, there have been roughly an equal number sold of either editions of the manual (although some people may have wished they went for the PDF file right away)...
8/8/2008 2:40:27 AM Delphi 2007 for Win32 Web Development book
Peter Grimes [59.167.217.198]Why is the paperback about $40 and the pdf around $150, seems a big difference to me.
8/6/2008 11:16:46 PM Delphi 2007 for Win32 Web Development book
Bob Swart [89.220.93.5]A new edition has been published and sent to all subscribers, covering new topics like data connection pooling.
7/30/2008 10:45:49 AM Running Delphi on Vista
Marcel [84.188.219.228]Concerning the vanishing elements on pressing the Alt Key: there exists a component on QualityCentral that fixes this problem. Have a look at: http://www.installationexcellence.com/articles/VistaWithDelphi/Index.html and http://cc.codegear.com/item/24282
7/29/2008 5:20:39 PM Sharing VCL data modules with VCL for the Web
Bob Swart [89.220.93.5]You are right, thanks for the notice - the actual code is correct ;-)
7/25/2008 9:20:43 PM Borland Q1 2008 results - CodeGear sold to Embarcadero Technologies
Moises Gumbs [190.166.21.156]VISUAL STUDIO? what for? to follow that erratic path of Microsoft, carrying every single SP with your software because if you don't have SPx and .netX already installed your application can't run (Or worse). Thanks Mark, but no... personally I'll prefer to get stuck on my BDS2006, until something better come along....
7/23/2008 11:37:19 AM Delphi 2007 for Win32 Web Development book
Bob Swart - from vacation in Italy [85.18.14.36]Screenshots will be using Delphi 2007, but it will still be helpful enough (I think)...
7/22/2008 2:22:19 PM Delphi 2007 for Win32 Web Development book
Colin Kelly [88.2.18.215]Will your book benifit me if I'm only using Delph 7 and IW 9.0.32?
7/22/2008 1:47:42 PM Chad's back: IntraWeb Blog and Proposed Roadmap
Tulkas [213.98.23.17]"removal of WAP and HTML 3.2" Are you sure? I'm using it, HTML 3.2 is the best way to make web applications for PocketPC or Blackberry. They don't need to be pretty, they must show and get the information needed.
7/22/2008 3:54:46 AM Second issue of Blaise Pascal Magazine is available
Pato [71.234.181.94]Did anybody notice the button that reads "Subsricptions"?
7/16/2008 4:56:02 PM Consuming ASP.NET 2.0 Web Services in Delphi for Win32
Fabrizio [78.13.45.170]Great. I was becoming crazy.. Tnx!!!
7/14/2008 7:47:52 AM Delphi jobs in Belfast, UK
Bob Swart [89.220.93.5]I believe there is some existing software written in Delphi that needs to be worked on in Belfast - and hence the need for some additional Delphi developers.
7/14/2008 5:55:13 AM Delphi jobs in Belfast, UK
RIF [78.141.140.27]Interesting, a new trend going from C# to Delphi? At the health care (medical systems) department of Philips they have the last 5 years been using C# e.g. at Best (Eindhoven) in NL.
7/13/2008 8:22:31 AM Delphi jobs in Belfast, UK
Bob Swart [89.220.93.5]I'm sorry if I offended anyone - should I have said Belfast, Ireland instead?
7/12/2008 11:51:48 PM Delphi jobs in Belfast, UK
Not an Orangeman [84.51.246.2]Yes Dr Bob, Belfast is legally in the UK. You're pinning your colours to the mast emphasising it on the 12th July though. I suppose William of Orange was a Dutchman alright.
7/12/2008 4:33:09 PM Running Delphi on Vista
Daniel [190.10.155.116]I actuallu had no problem with Vista. I disabled UAC and installation worked fine. But now I have a different problem. The same compiled application that are fine on XP, on Vista shows an issue. I normally use shortcuts on controls (example: "Click &here" on a checkbox. If I press the Ctrl or Alt keys for the first time, all those controls just vanish from form (still there, but they just seems to dissapear and only the underscore is visible). This is driving me crazy. I finally got a bulky solution: detect the Ctrl key hooking the WM_KEYDOWN message and then use a Form.Repaint; Application.ProcessMessages. But I'm unable to detect the Alt key, it seems not to fire the WM_KEYDOWN message. How can I fix this? Is too much time invested just to a hobby application, but I'm so perfectionistic!
7/9/2008 11:53:47 AM Second issue of Blaise Pascal Magazine is available
MvdH [82.197.207.254]Right. Issue one had some messy spots in the lay-out, but by far good/interesting enough to subscribe to, and so I will. :-)
7/7/2008 5:07:02 PM Second issue of Blaise Pascal Magazine is available
Editor Blaise Pascal Magazine Detlef Overbeek [62.45.87.219]You can change it any time. Just let us know. Your password is your own secret.
7/7/2008 10:53:36 AM Second issue of Blaise Pascal Magazine is available
Aunt Daisy [217.42.182.233]Yes, the website could be slicker, but it's a real treat to have a Pascal magazine again (I miss the Delphi Mag), especially one with Julian Bucknall, Marco Cantu, Bob Swart... Issue 2 has plenty of new things and it's great to see Julian B's Algorithms again. BTW, as usual, I couldn't remember my password. The website let me change it online (rather than the usual e-mail). Is this secure, especially if someone else knows my e-mail address?
7/6/2008 9:32:20 AM Second issue of Blaise Pascal Magazine is available
MvdH [82.197.207.254]Nice initiative. I'll check out issue number 1 and if it's to my liking I'll get a full subscrubtion. I haven't tried the subscription pages yet, but the website is ok enough. :-) Looks promising.
7/4/2008 8:51:32 AM Consuming ASP.NET 2.0 Web Services in Delphi for Win32
Batur [88.225.226.96]It is wonderfull tric. I am working on D6 and i am searching fix for this till one day. Thak you very much.
7/3/2008 2:26:27 PM Sharing VCL data modules with VCL for the Web
Arwing [89.212.252.137]In last code snippet (*ENDIF*) will get you: [DCC Error] DataModule.pas(27): E2280 Unterminated conditional directive Use (*$ENDIF*) instead ;)
7/3/2008 12:10:35 PM Delphi 2007 for Win32 Web Development book
Bob Swart [89.220.93.5]I will do that, combined with the coverage of Data Pooling... give me a week or two (I'm also taking a little break in between)
7/3/2008 11:58:35 AM Delphi 2007 for Win32 Web Development book
Urs [217.8.203.233]It would be nice, if you can add a chapter "Sharing Data Modules" (see http://www.bobswart.nl/weblog/Blog.aspx?RootId=5:1955 ) with source-code-example in a next version...
7/1/2008 7:29:27 PM Second issue of Blaise Pascal Magazine is available
Simon Kissel [80.242.149.2]Martin: I don't see what you are after. No matter if for-profit or not-for-profit, the team behind it obviously wishes people to subscribe to the magazine, paying money. The website and subscription process right now very likely scares off potential subscribers. I don't think I have to excuse for pointing out these parts after I've been affected by them myself, paid for the subscription and sent detailed feedback on what didn't work in the process to the editors. No matter what, the current website lets the project look worse than it is.
7/1/2008 7:21:20 AM Second issue of Blaise Pascal Magazine is available
Martin de Bont [62.251.110.96]'Amateurish' - Right on the spot, since being a magazine for hobbyists originally. Done by a few people in their spare time - unpaid! Spending many, many hours off hard labor trying to bring a magazine to the world of Delphi enthusiasts of which I think you both are. I follow Thaddy in his opinion that you both should apologize. It is so easy to bring people down. It is OK to have an opinion, even to ventilate this opinion. Giving suggestions and tips and pointing out weeks spots are always very welcome and in time they will be addressed. Many hands make light work! To come to a full circle: Because of this amateurism (and enthusiasm) the magazine exists.
6/30/2008 4:38:37 PM Second issue of Blaise Pascal Magazine is available
Simon Kissel [80.242.149.2]Thaddy: Sure, content is key, and it made me subscribe. Still: If the process of getting subscribed is a PITA, it might lead to poor sales no matter how good the content is. Detlef: Yes, got your mail, thanks, will get back to you.
6/30/2008 3:20:32 PM Second issue of Blaise Pascal Magazine is available
Thaddy [87.210.90.130]err: Lars should apologize, that is. And do his homework. Sorry Simon. That said, design is a matter of taste. It is not a glossy, by no means. But its the content that counts.
6/30/2008 3:18:31 PM Second issue of Blaise Pascal Magazine is available
Thaddy [87.210.90.130]That javascript allegation is bollocks, Simon should apologize (or, frankly: learn javascript ;) ). I just checked: its fine. Not refined, but fine. The magazine looks promising (I already got a hard copy)
6/30/2008 10:48:08 AM Second issue of Blaise Pascal Magazine is available
Editor Blaise Pascal Magazine Detlef Overbeek [62.45.87.219]I am sorry hear this. I am quite willing to change things but it would be nice if it was somewhat more specific. About like or dislike: its a matter of taste. We are at a starting point and want to listen to what readers want. So if you can advise some changes please let me know. About Mr. Kissel: I asked you to answer but you did not. I will try to make things clearer. Please keep on responding...
6/30/2008 10:15:28 AM Second issue of Blaise Pascal Magazine is available
Bob Swart [89.220.93.5]I've forwarded both of your comments to the editor. I'm afraid there's not much I can do about it (I'm mainly an author, who helped in contacting some of the other authors to help write for the new magazine)...
6/30/2008 9:47:41 AM Second issue of Blaise Pascal Magazine is available
Lars Fosdal [80.239.56.253]I have to agree with Simon. I was looking at that page some time back after finding "by accident". The rotten design and badly behaving page lead me to believe that the whole thing might just be a scam. There is some very nasty .js on that page - not well behaved at all. Someone needs to fix it if they want the magazine to be a success.
6/28/2008 10:30:41 PM Second issue of Blaise Pascal Magazine is available
Simon Kissel [89.207.248.200]I guess they'd already have far more subscriptions if the website wasn't such an ugly and confusing mess, the subscription info less confusing (it's absolutely not clear what you are buying in many places) and the english on the website readable (having to click a "By button" to buy something isn't intuitive). For the first issue I decided not to subscribe due to all this, but now they at least offer CC payment (even if through the payment processor used doesn't exactly build confidence in regards of safety), so I just jumped through the hoops and ordered. Didn't take long to get my subscription confirmation. Sadly that one isn't less confusing. It's telling me to create an account on the website myself, telling me this would enable be to use the subscribers downloads. Of course that's far from logical, and consequently it doesn't work ;) So: The respected authors and the really interesting-sounding articles made me subscribe, and I'm pretty sure it's worth the money, and I'm more than happy to finally see a Pascal-focussed magazine on the market again - but other than that, things right now really look quite amateurish.
6/25/2008 8:45:05 PM Delphi 2007 for Win32 Web Development book
Bob Swart [89.220.93.5]Latest News: in upcoming updates, I will also cover Arcana Tech (Open Source) components as well as the TMS IntraWeb components.
6/22/2008 5:35:55 PM Consuming ASP.NET 2.0 Web Services in Delphi for Win32
James (woollieness@gmail.com) [78.86.132.160]Wondering if my problem is related to this? Can use SPserv:=SPservice.GetSP(false,'',httprio1); peoplearray := SPserv.getPeople; to get an array of people but if I try to call spserv.addPersonnel('Test','Test','Test'); it's not passing the vars through to the service it returns http://img508.imageshack.us/img508/9561/errorma6.jpg delphi generated "procedure addPersonnel(const arg0: WideString; const arg1: WideString; const arg2: WideString); stdcall;" from the wsdl. server is running JAX-WS is there any way I can generate a soap envelope dynamically and send it? I'm running out of time and completely out of my depth... Sorry for all the questions!
6/19/2008 11:09:19 AM Delphi / RAD Studio 2007 April 2008 Hotfix
Bob Swart [192.168.1.100]Tom: the filename is radstudio2007apr08hotfix.exe but you can download it by clicking on the "April 08 Hotfix for CodeGear RAD Studio 2007" item in the registered users page...
6/19/2008 9:56:48 AM Delphi / RAD Studio 2007 April 2008 Hotfix
Tom Collins [70.230.206.193]What's the filename of this update?
6/18/2008 4:45:41 PM Consuming ASP.NET 2.0 Web Services in Delphi for Win32
BenJ [81.188.24.202]Thx, Helped me a lot!!!
6/18/2008 1:03:50 PM May 08 Help Update for Delphi / RAD Studio 2007
Carlos [200.232.250.230]Damn, 695MB file for just a Help update?
6/18/2008 10:03:54 AM Consuming ASP.NET 2.0 Web Services in Delphi for Win32
Manohar [202.177.174.131]Thank you very much bob.
6/11/2008 7:53:21 PM Consuming ASP.NET 2.0 Web Services in Delphi for Win32
Bob Swart [192.168.1.100]Dave: did you import the web service from "localhost" perhaps?
6/11/2008 6:17:02 PM Consuming ASP.NET 2.0 Web Services in Delphi for Win32
Dave [38.114.42.66]I am having issues with calling the web service from a different machine than development machine. Did someone have this issue?
6/11/2008 12:55:24 PM At home in bed, feeling very sick
Marco [82.193.182.38]Well, that's good to hear, becouse I've looking forward to your course next week, the 16-18'th of june, here in Gothenburg / Sweden!
6/10/2008 11:02:01 PM Consuming ASP.NET 2.0 Web Services in Delphi for Win32
Aeliton [201.70.135.74]genius monster!!! =) thanks for this article, it save me so many time!
6/9/2008 9:31:44 PM Consuming ASP.NET 2.0 Web Services in Delphi for Win32
Keith [68.80.192.233]Thanks for the tip!
6/9/2008 9:52:43 AM At home in bed, feeling very sick
Bob Swart [192.168.1.100]Thanks for all the wishes - I've (almost fully) recovered and am starting to get back to work now...
6/9/2008 9:25:35 AM At home in bed, feeling very sick
martens [195.56.53.75]Wish get better soon, don't forget to drink a lot.
6/6/2008 7:53:24 AM Delphi 2007 for Win32 Web Development book
Bob Swart [192.168.1.100]You can download the example source code for all my books on Lulu.com from http://www.eBob42.com/Lulu and see for yourself...
6/6/2008 7:45:55 AM Delphi 2007 for Win32 VCL for the Web Development published
Bob Swart [192.168.1.100]No, the printed edition - sold for 32 Euro from Lulu.com - gives you only a printed copy of the manual (without the WebSnap section), without updates, PDF version or further support (since you purchase from Lulu, I don't know who bought it, and cannot give personal e-mail support).{br} The PDF edition - sold for 99 Euro from my own site - includes free updates for 12 months (there have been two already), plus the ability to e-mail me suggestions, comments and questions (about the topics covered in the manual). But, it's PDF only, you will have to print it yourself.
6/6/2008 1:33:20 AM Delphi 2007 for Win32 VCL for the Web Development published
Lachlan Gemmell [58.105.231.177]Does purchasing the printed edition also give you access to the PDF edition?
6/5/2008 4:58:09 PM Delphi 2007 for Win32 Web Development book
Mauro [87.23.57.134]Are there your IW Delphi Example source ? very simple o complex example ?
6/5/2008 11:43:22 AM Delphi 2007 for Win32 Web Development book
Bob Swart [192.168.1.100]The Lulu edition is now available for purchase - see http://www.lulu.com/content/2659447
6/3/2008 11:02:39 PM Delphi 2007 for Win32 Web Development book
Bob Swart [192.168.1.100]The updated version of my IntraWeb courseware manual was released earlier this week, and sent to all subscribers. The manual covers IntraWeb up to 9.0.42 and is now 166 instead of the previous 150 pages. {br} The Lulu.com edition will be prepared after a 9.0.4x version is released to the general public (i.e. Delphi 2007 developers).
6/3/2008 5:55:58 PM Delphi 2007 Essentials in Göteborg, Sweden
Bob Swart [192.168.1.100]Due to my illness, the 3-day seminar in Sweden has been postponed to June 16-18, 2008. See also http://www.pc-ware.com/pcw/se/se/press/press_release/2008/2008-1.htm
5/31/2008 12:52:20 PM Delphi 2007 for Win32 Web Development book
gattaca [61.57.132.50]Intraweb v9.0.41~~~~~ I need your book!!
5/28/2008 5:02:50 AM At home in bed, feeling very sick
delphi fan come from china [218.206.96.132]Wish you get better
5/26/2008 6:07:58 PM Running Delphi on Vista
Geerhard Brits [196.207.47.60]I tried instaling delphi on vista but it says not compatible please help . i cant find any patches on the web
5/24/2008 10:13:12 AM About the sale of CodeGear to EMBT...
DelphiFan [203.177.74.136]Hi Myles, good point. but it might not be so easy to keep yourself clearly either a contractor or a creator of a product, many uses Delphi for many years and times comes that their products are not doing well in the market and need to sell their services by the hour, that's the time they will find out Delphi are not the right tool in that situation and learning a new tool not that easy any more after so many years stay with Delphi(Delphi takes too good care of developers that we don't even have to know those win 32 apis). anyway, so many Delphi developers are reluctant to leave Delphi behind, but the sale of Codegear might finally help them make a decision. well Embarcadero's tools, especially the ERStudio, is very good, I have yet to see a E/R diagramming tool come closer to that, funny thing is, I have been hoping ER/Studio will support Interbase 6, but that never happens, it still officually supports Interbase 4, maybe this sale will finally put the Interbase 6/7, Firebird into its officially supported databases? that will be a very welcome development.
5/23/2008 10:06:48 AM Delphi 2006 XML, SOAP and Web Services manual
Asop - kutuqboard@yahoo.co.id [222.124.98.186]Hallo, Dr.Bob.. please help me step by step to create web services from d7 i don't know how to use it.. thanks...
5/20/2008 5:29:31 PM Delphi 2007 for Win32 Web Development book
Bob Swart [192.168.1.100]I will certainly consider adding information on pooling data connections (once I'm a bit better again)
5/20/2008 5:28:31 PM Delphi 2007 for Win32 Web Development book
Bob Swart [192.168.1.100]Apart from the fact that I've been ill last week (and will remain in bed this week as well), the IntraWeb manual for Lulu is not ready. The reason is that I'm waiting for some more feedback (from the AtoZedSoftware team) as well as the .40 release of IntraWeb to incorporate some bug fixes and changes in the version of the manual that will be published on Lulu.com. {br}You can expect the Lulu.com version approximately two weeks after version .40 is released, but that hasn't happened yet (and is beyond my control, sorry)...
5/20/2008 11:20:08 AM At home in bed, feeling very sick
Bob Swart [192.168.1.100]Yes, I've been in almost daily contact with a real doctor - we switched antibiotics, and now the fever is "only" just above 39 degrees for a few hours after each pill (twice a day) and around 38 (not really fever, just a bit unwell) during the day. {br}Right now, I'm out of bed to read some mail, but will get back in there within the hour. Unfortunately, I have to take these new pills until the end of the week (7 more to go).
5/20/2008 1:38:51 AM At home in bed, feeling very sick
Xepol [68.146.190.12]hope you get better soon, being sick sucks. But at least with that kind of fever, the dreams are kinda trippy. I hope you saw a doctor when you started throwing up with a 40c/104f fever - that isn't a good sign.
5/19/2008 11:05:59 PM About the sale of CodeGear to EMBT...
Myles [68.14.246.71]I guess if you sell yourself by the hour, then you are looking for what technology demand there are for contractors. But if you develop software and sell the end product, I still can't see a better solution than Delphi, IMHO.
5/19/2008 2:41:09 PM At home in bed, feeling very sick
ibandyop [71.87.200.176]Wish you get better
5/19/2008 10:44:16 AM At home in bed, feeling very sick
Martin Oom (a swedish developer) [213.50.9.18]Good to hear from you Bob! You got us a little bit worried. Now take care and get well! Regards
5/16/2008 8:23:16 PM Delphi 2007 for Win32 Web Development book
Y. Kirschner [71.134.78.187]I found the book informative but very basic. For example: I was hoping to find out how to pool data connections. Do you have any plans to add that?
5/10/2008 5:12:22 PM About the sale of CodeGear to EMBT...
DelphiFan [124.6.164.202]Delphi is a nice tool, I have been using it for almost all my win32 applications, but Delphi has a very little market share, very difficult to find a delphi job before, with the sale of CodeGear to Embarcadero, I guess the situation will be getting worse, let's face it, I know it is so difficult to leave Delphi, but sooner or later it's a decision that has to be made.
5/10/2008 2:55:52 PM About the sale of CodeGear to EMBT...
Babak Ahadi [217.219.215.10]I'm sure that The Borland has not decided wrongly . I'm sure that it's a new way to the horizon of programming.Delphi never DIE!!!!!!!
5/10/2008 2:55:48 PM About the sale of CodeGear to EMBT...
Babak Ahadi(www.IranDelphi.ir) [217.219.215.10]I'm sure that The Borland has not decided wrongly . I'm sure that it's a new way to the horizon of programming.Delphi never DIE!!!!!!!
5/9/2008 5:47:49 PM About the sale of CodeGear to EMBT...
Bob Swart [89.220.93.5]John: I know, I just hope it won't take too long before the .NET Roadmap is published...
5/9/2008 5:06:36 PM About the sale of CodeGear to EMBT...
John Moshakis [67.69.157.228]Hi, Bob Nick has on his blog that the dotnet roadmap hasn't been published yet http://blogs.codegear.com/nickhodges/2008/04/23/39051
5/9/2008 4:52:21 PM About the sale of CodeGear to EMBT...
Troy Wolbrink [72.249.135.21]I think we're all dreaming the ultimate Delphi dream. A single IDE (and language) for all our development work. Win32, .NET, Linux, CF, ASP.NET, VCL, Winforms, etc.
5/9/2008 1:43:25 PM About the sale of CodeGear to EMBT...
Bob Swart [89.220.93.5]For a little discussion at LinkedIn, see http://www.linkedin.com/answers/technology/software-development/TCH_SFT/227540-522469
5/9/2008 12:22:19 PM About the sale of CodeGear to EMBT...
Roland [85.144.89.112]I also have to maintain BDS2006 for two winforms projects. I am not too happy about that. Too minimize the risk for the future I have moved them to a Virtual machine. I hope for all the Delphi ASP.NET users out there that ASP.NET will stay a part of Delphi, but for me it is, from a business standpoint of view, too risky (unsure), so I do all new .NET projects (winforms, ASP.NET) in VS and C#. For Win32 however Go Delphi!!
5/8/2008 11:21:21 PM Borland Q1 2008 results - CodeGear sold to Embarcadero Technologies
Bob Swart [89.220.93.5]Next to CodeGear, see http://www.databasegear.com/
5/8/2008 3:08:57 PM Borland Q1 2008 results - CodeGear sold to Embarcadero Technologies
Bob Swart [89.220.93.5]After more than a decade, I can still use Delphi for my daily native (and managed) Windows solutions, so I'll stick with what I love, thanks ;-)
5/8/2008 2:19:40 PM Borland Q1 2008 results - CodeGear sold to Embarcadero Technologies
Mark Wisecarver [76.122.198.192]Come on guys, its time to follow Anders Hejlsberg, Chuck Jazdzewski, Danny Thorpe, Paul Gross, Blake Stone and Charlie Calvert over to Visual Studio.
5/7/2008 8:07:40 PM Borland Q1 2008 results - CodeGear sold to Embarcadero Technologies
Ron Grove [69.30.124.106]I'm very hopeful myself. Seems to me they're expanding their core business into related and highly complimentary fields. But for Management teams trying to make the best decision on what tools to use it is yet more uncertainty. And uncertainty is a bad thing in that context I'm afraid. Embarcadero needs to act quickly and do everything they can to put those fears to rest.
5/7/2008 3:47:47 PM Borland Q1 2008 results - CodeGear sold to Embarcadero Technologies
Bob Swart [89.220.93.5]I'm awaiting the arrival of the (Delphi for) .NET Roadmap with some more interest now, hoping for the best.
5/7/2008 3:14:26 PM Borland Q1 2008 results - CodeGear sold to Embarcadero Technologies
Eelco van der Hoff [83.160.164.236]Sounds great, but if I glance quickly as what Embarcadero core buisness is, I'm afraid for the future of CodeGear RAD Studio. Especially the last part of the FAQ "Are there plans to discontinue any CodeGear or Embarcadero products?" and the "Customer letter from Wayne Williams, CEO Embarcadero Technologies" does not remove my fears. Not to mention that it does not score with the management in my company, that I know now for sure will switch to MS Visual Studio and the NET.
5/7/2008 1:56:50 PM Borland Q1 2008 results - CodeGear sold to Embarcadero Technologies
Bob Swart [89.220.93.5]DavidI has posted a letter to the CodeGear developer community talking about the announcement at http://dn.codegear.com/article/38132
5/7/2008 1:50:58 PM Borland Q1 2008 results - CodeGear sold to Embarcadero Technologies
Stéphane Wierzbicki [81.252.133.129]I'm just wondering what the future will tell us but it look to me like a great thing.
5/5/2008 12:39:25 PM Delphi 2007 Essentials in Göteborg, Sweden
Bob Swart [89.220.93.5]The 247-page courseware manual is ready (will be given during the event), and as of today no less than 19 people have registered and will attend the seminar, which is a good number! (maybe we can get a few more before the event starts).
5/5/2008 12:33:10 PM Delphi 2007 Essentials in Göteborg, Sweden
Marco [217.150.175.2]Hi! I will attending your seminar in Göteborg, I'm really looking forward to it! Cheers, Marco.
5/4/2008 12:29:07 AM The benefits of using Lulu to publish books
Klaus Edelmann [80.143.116.137]Hi Dr. Bob! For the problem hardcopy-buyed-at-lulu-without-updates vs. PDF-buyed-at-your-homepage-with-updates couldn't you set up a system in order that someone can buy the printed book at your site where you create an order at lulu to make print the book for him and send him the PDF-updates? Regards, Klaus
5/3/2008 4:07:02 PM The benefits of using Lulu to publish books
DerekSmith [80.42.195.131]Hi Dr Bob, I have to agree with you logic that Lulu and the move to 'Topical' subjects is the way to go. But have you thought of going yet further? How about $5 booklets on specific topics.. i.e. Interface I/O - Com1, LPT1 and USB interfaces to external devices such as an eTrex GPS or a balance or digital thermometer or to a Pic Microprocessor development board. or Delphi Records -- Never be afraid of Records again -- dine on them for breakfast. You would probably need a user section on your site to allow users to propose topics and as the list built up, a search facility to point enquiries to the booklet(s) which covered a query, but this way a user could get access to information directly on the topic of exact interest and to a focussed depth frequently left uncovered in more general tombs. PS, I would buy the above today if you published them!! 'derekat'-'execsecdot codotuk'
5/3/2008 2:47:06 PM Consuming ASP.NET 2.0 Web Services in Delphi for Win32
Denizhan Seçkin [85.105.158.129]Thank Bob, this help save me from very painfull headache :)
5/1/2008 8:37:35 AM Delphi 2007 for Win32 Web Development book
Bob Swart [89.220.93.5]I'm waiting for some more feedback as well as the .40 release of IntraWeb to incorporate these changes in the version of the manual that will be published on Lulu.com. If you want constant updates, feel free to {a href="http://www.eBob42.com/courseware"target=_blank}purchase the PDF{/a} (with free updates whenever they are released, instead of a 'fixed' version on Lulu). {br}You can expect the Lulu.com version within the next week or two, but I cannot be more specific at this time, sorry.
5/1/2008 12:56:26 AM Delphi 2007 for Win32 Web Development book
gattaca [61.57.132.50]What is the release time?
4/30/2008 11:38:19 AM Delphi 2007 for Win32 Web Development book
Bob Swart [89.220.93.5]Another reader said: {i}"I just want to let you know how pleased I am with your book. I browsed it briefly when I first received it and I have used it as a reference several times while working on an application. The time it has saved me has already made it worth the purchase. Thanks for the work and please keep it up!"{i}
4/30/2008 11:37:40 AM Delphi 2007 for Win32 Web Development book
Bob Swart [89.220.93.5]A reader of the PDF version wrote to me: {i}"I read almost all through your manual yesterday. It was very helplful and a great source of information. {br} In fact, your manual is much better then it looked on first sight form evaluating the table of content before the purchase. Your table of content looked on first sight as if 70% of the manual are reproducing information from the help files. But this is absolutley not true. In fact you really looked deep into Intraweb and show your expertise."{/i}
4/25/2008 8:27:49 PM Win32 and .NET cooperation using Delphi and Hydra 3
Brad White [76.79.31.119]How does it handle data conversion? I'm having trouble with the .NET 96 bit decimal type. BCD isn't quite right, but would probably be adequate if is wasn't so buggy.
4/23/2008 7:44:10 PM Delphi 2007 for Win32 Web Development book
Bob Swart [89.220.93.5]First I want to finish a section on deployment and another one on the testing framework. Perhaps I'll add sections for third-party products later, but these vendors probably have their own set of documentation and samples, so I'm not really giving this a high priority, sorry...
4/23/2008 7:39:27 PM Delphi 2007 for Win32 Web Development book
C. Feldmann [64.124.23.130]Now that Arcana has moved components to open source, a chapter on to utilize them would be very useful.
4/21/2008 1:35:11 PM Delphi / RAD Studio 2007 April 2008 Hotfix
Bob Swart [89.220.93.5]Make that 11.0.2987.10779 (and not 10799 sorry)
4/19/2008 12:46:56 PM Delphi / RAD Studio 2007 April 2008 Hotfix
Bob Swart [89.220.93.5]If you click the Version Info... button in the About Box, you will see that bcbide100.bpl, dcc110il.dll, delphicoreide100.bpl, htlphelp2100.bpl and xmlrtl100.bpl now have a version number of 11.0.2987.10799 and dcc100.dll has a version number of 11.0.2963.11001 (all with date/time stamp of March 27th, just like dcc32.exe).
4/19/2008 12:31:55 PM Delphi / RAD Studio 2007 April 2008 Hotfix
Bob Swart [89.220.93.5]Actually, I found that on another machine with the December 2007 Update (but not the April 2008 Hotfix, yet) the version number was already at 11.0.2902.10471, so that was no correct indication.
4/19/2008 12:10:00 PM Delphi / RAD Studio 2007 April 2008 Hotfix
Fernando Madruga [62.169.121.238]"but the version number now shows 11.0.2902.10471" - That's something that Nick could have mentioned rather than say that you can re-apply the hotfix if in doubt! :) Thanks for the info.
4/17/2008 1:39:05 PM Delphi 2007 for Win32 Web Development book
Bob Swart [89.220.93.5]The Lulu.com version - available in a few weeks - will allow to get a preview of the first few pages (I will change that to include at least pages 35-37 in the preview).{br}I may also put some information online next week (when I have a bit more time on my hands)...
4/17/2008 1:36:40 PM Delphi 2007 for Win32 Web Development book
Some Content [207.61.87.91]Hi Bob, Is it possible to see a bit of the content - instead of just the Table of Contents?
4/17/2008 2:08:56 AM Delphi for PHP 2.0 announced
Steve Moran [81.100.181.140]Thanks Bob. I see it's come through to the CodeGear UK/Digital River shop now as well. That's excellent.
4/16/2008 7:15:54 PM Delphi 2007 for Win32 Web Development book
Bob Swart [89.220.93.5]No problem - sorry for the misunderstanding. Hopefully, the information on pages 35-37 will soon no longer be necessary, but otherwise I may post them in a blog sometime next week.
4/16/2008 6:54:01 PM Delphi 2007 for Win32 Web Development book
TDaniel [212.71.19.146]Sorry for being very interested...
4/16/2008 6:33:31 PM Delphi 2007 for Win32 Web Development book
TDaniel [212.71.19.146]Table of contents says enough for me.
4/16/2008 5:13:46 PM Delphi 2007 for Win32 Web Development book
Bob Swart [89.220.93.5]Or maybe you only read the table of contents? (sorry for misinterpreting your question then)
4/16/2008 5:00:43 PM Delphi 2007 for Win32 Web Development book
Bob Swart [89.220.93.5]TDaniel? Who are you? How did you get a copy of the book if I may ask?
4/16/2008 4:42:04 PM Delphi 2007 for Win32 Web Development book
TDaniel [212.71.19.146]Bob + Olaf: Information on pages 35-37 should be public information.
4/16/2008 1:12:26 PM Delphi 2007 for Win32 Web Development book
Bob Swart [89.220.93.5]I thought there was an official documentor for ECO already, so why need me? ;-){p} Having said that, ever since the first version of ECO I've had little demand for ECO training or support (and my ECO paperback on Lulu also doesn't sell nearly as good as my other Delphi books), so it's hard to justify any efforts from my side, sorry...
4/16/2008 12:56:27 PM Delphi 2007 for Win32 Web Development book
VT venkatesh [117.192.102.72]Hi Bob Having your Blog with ECO & not bringing out a book about the latest edition of ECO IV 9which is really cool) is surprising.Now a days I do all my asp.net development with ECO & it is a real time saver
4/16/2008 7:41:44 AM Delphi 2007 for Win32 Web Development book
Olaf Monien [84.149.12.163]Porting IW to FPC would be a major challenge as we have strong dependencies to VCL and Win32. I'm not saying it's not doable, but the answer is: no IW doesn't work with FPC.
4/15/2008 5:31:54 PM Delphi 2007 for Win32 Web Development book
Bob Swart [89.220.93.5]I'm afraid I've never used FPC, so I do not know if IntraWeb can be made to work with FPC - you need to ask the makers of IntraWeb I'm afraid...
4/15/2008 5:26:44 PM Delphi 2007 for Win32 Web Development book
Donald Shimoda [200.118.131.238]Hi Bob, is possible to make work Intraweb with FPC? I see theres Indy versions for FPC, but dont know how ,much win32 related is the intraweb source code. Thanks for your comments.
4/15/2008 12:45:48 PM Delphi for PHP 2.0 announced
Bob Swart [89.220.93.5]Steve: Delphi for PHP is available from QBSS Software, see http://www.qbssoftware.com/DELPHIPHP Item 156563 is the preorder ESD upgrade from version 1 to 2 costing £76. They do not expect to ship for 7-10 days.
4/15/2008 8:12:46 AM Delphi for PHP 2.0 announced
Ritsaert Hornstra [80.126.206.209]As I see it the main change is that it is now a RAD studio "personality" and not a Delphi look alike application. If so, this is a good thing. Do you know if this IDE can be integrated with RAD studio itself?
4/14/2008 10:06:03 PM Delphi for PHP 2.0 announced
Steve Moran [81.100.181.140]Sorry, I should've said - I'm in the UK. When I follow the link for International sales and then for UK and Ireland I get to a list that doesn't include any upgrades. Maybe it will be updated later, maybe it's just a time lag in getting it out to the four corners of the earth. I'm hoping and looking forward to it. I'm interested in the html template feature.
4/14/2008 8:23:37 PM Delphi for PHP 2.0 announced
Bob Swart [89.220.93.5]Delphi for PHP 2.0 is available for an introductory price of $249 through June. Afterward, it costs $299. Upgrades from version 1.0 cost $179. See http://www.codegear.com/shop/resellers/ (Steve, I don't know where you are from? USA?)
4/14/2008 6:49:04 PM Delphi for PHP 2.0 announced
Steve Moran [81.100.181.140]I can't find any links to order an upgrade. I phoned one of the third party suppliers and they said if I hadn't bought a support agreement, I was basically stuffed. I'd have to pay the same again for the new version, which I don't feel inclined to do (needless to say). However, I'm hopeful that someone in Codegear sales will come up with a better option.
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