Questions tagged [delphi-2006]

Delphi 2006 is a specific version of Delphi. Use this tag for issues related specifically to development in Delphi 2006.

Delphi 2006 is a specific version of Delphi. It was released in December 2005.

Delphi 2006 codename is DeXter.

Delphi 2006 was preceded by Delphi 2005 and succeeded by Delphi 2007. As of August 2009 it was no longer officially supported by Embarcadero.

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Why doesn't the new compiler recognize "NULL" in this old code?

I just downloaded the ADSI and it seems to be that it is not compatible with Delphi Embarcadero XE4. When I try to compile one of the examples, I get this error: [dcc32 Error] adshlp.pas(128): E2003 Undeclared identifier: 'NULL' And this is the…
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why does Delphi decide to recompile certain files needlessly

When I build my projects, I expect to see all the units recompile in the compilation progress. When I "make" the project, I expect only those units where the source has changes to be recompiled. When I make immediately after a full build I expect…
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There is no overloaded version of 'ShellExecute' Delphi

I am beginner of Delphi now I would like to learn this language but I have got error and I don`t know where is problem and how to fix it. This example I take it from book to delphi. Error [Pascal Error] Engine.pas(41): E2250 There is no overloaded…
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Can IntraWeb forms be synchronized on demand?

Scenario: I have a Delphi Intraweb application that has some edit components and buttons on a screen. In the TIWEdit.OnAsyncExit and TIWButton.OnClick a flag is set, and another thread in the application sets the enabled properties of the buttons…
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How to debug DCU in Borland Delphi 2006?

I use Borland Delphi 2006 (folder name: C:\Program files\borland\BDS\4.0), and I want to enable debug DCUs. Where can I find this option? in tools->options->debugger options it doesn't exist. Note: I have also Embarcadero developer studio, but I…
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Delphi2006 - How to create in DLL a message pump for a new window in a thread?

I have multithreaded application that loads my custom dll. In this dll I need to create a window. I'm doing it by creating new thread and inside it I'm trying to create this window, but I have got error that tells me: EInvalidOperation - Canvas does…
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Delphi 2006 refactoring keyboard mappings

How do I change the default refactoring keyboard mappings in Delphi 2006?
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TIWMenu and TIWRegion hides Submenus

When I put a TIWMenu and a TIWRegion on a TIWAppForm with IWMenu.align := alTop; IWRegion.align := alClient; the submenu of IWMenu is hidden behind the region. That means, when I click on File, a submenu should come up with Open, Save, Save As…
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How can I detect Applications Focus Changes?

I know how to get the title and exe name of the foreground window application that is running now, but I use a TTimer to verify when it changes. Is there a way to detect events triggered by Alt+Tab, taskbar application selection or even the start of…
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TopenDialog/TSaveDialog with owner-drawn items

I want to implement the traditional open and save dialogs (and the underlying items being dealt with are files), but I want to have control over what is displayed in place of the filename, and include some graphics - i.e. I need an "ownerdraw" style…
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What is a "customizable VCL designer guideline" in Delphi?

The web page http://www.codegear.com/en/products/bds2006 starts with a list which includes this line: Ensure visual consistency with customizable VCL designer guidelines. Is this related to the 'laser-line' guidelines? How can these guidelines…
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Can Delphi 2006 be Installed After Delphi 2007 is Already Installed?

During rebuild after a computer crash, I re-installed Delphi 7, then Delphi 2007. We skipped installation of Delphi 2006. However, now I would like to install Delphi 2006 before Embarcadero discontinues allowing for download of the latest version…
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Delphi 2006 always stops working when closed on Vista

Whenever I stop the Galileo IDE from Delphi 2006 under Vista, I get Microsoft Windows Borland® Developer Studio for Windows has stopped working A problem caused the program to stop working correctly. Please close the program. [Close the…
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Delphi 2006 loses component package

Delphi 2006, whenever started afresh, loses component package. This happens on a daily bases. We have component packages with custom VCL components that we wrote ourselves. When starting up Delphi 2006, nothing is noted. But as soon as I open a form…
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How to make a TScrollBox with Transparent Background?

I have a TFrame with a TImage as background. This frame serves as ancestor for other frames that I put on a limited space in the main TForm. So it is just a user interface base for the other frames. I need to put many controls inside these frames,…
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