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I've seen the self installing executable for the Virtual String Tree for Delphi.

I'm thinking of doing a similar thing for Lazarus/FreePascal, so my question is more like a call for a map or a list of instructions:

How can I determine where the package folder is? How can I add the package to the list that Lazarus has? How do I trigger a recompile of Lazarus?

Bear in mind that I'm not a bad Object-Pascal programmer, but I AM A COMPLETE NEWBIE in regards to the folder structure and dependencies of the FPC and/or Lazarus toolchain.

Many thanks,
Gus

PS: I know it's gonna be Marco that will answer, but could the rest of the community make an effort and give some more input?
Either way, MANY, MANY thanks to all!!

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I think this will be difficult in FPC because on the various platforms (Win/Linux/...) the folder structure is different. Also, in FPC you will have to recompile the IDE if you want to add a component that is placed on the component palette. Although not impossible, I think it will be quite difficult. Is the FPC package manager not enough for your needs?

Birger
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  • Does the FPC package manager install the Lazarus Components? If so, yeap, pretty good. But I'm afraid it's still not ready for the component folder for Lazarus. But I could be wrong :) – Gustavo Carreno May 13 '11 at 17:33