Using existing ClientDataSet data in FDMemTable
For today’s #DelphiWeek post, I thought I would highlight how you can use existing ClientDataSet (.cds) data in FDMemTable. With this approach, you can also save existing .cds data as JSON, for...
View ArticleVCL and FireMonkey Style Gallery
With C++Builder, Delphi and RAD Studio XE7, we make it easy to customize the look of your application. You can choose from the built-in bitmap based native styles or work with custom styles. We...
View ArticleWorking with StylesData in your FireUI applications
I have been getting some questions recently on how to identify and access style elements using StylesData. StylesData is defined by the style and different controls can have different elements. To...
View ArticleSee What’s New in RAD Studio XE8
I am really excited about today’s Delphi, C++Builder and RAD Studio XE8 release. With RAD Studio XE8, now is the time to extend your VCL and FireMonkey Apps with Mobile, Cloud, Wearables and the...
View ArticleBuilding Proximity Aware Application with RAD Studio XE8
RAD Studio XE8 provides you with the tools to rapidly design, build, and deploy connected apps that deliver innovative IoT solutions. The new Beacon component makes it easy to add proximity awareness...
View ArticleNew VCL Styles in RAD Studio XE8
Delphi, C++Builder and RAD Studio XE8 include some great new VCL Styles. UI theming is an easy way to quickly change the look of your existing applications. The following new styles are included in...
View ArticleWorking with TMapView on iOS and Android with RAD Studio XE8
The new maps component in RAD Studio XE8 makes it easy to add mapping functionality to your mobile applications. TMapView provides access to map APIs for iOS and Android. On Android, it uses the Google...
View ArticleUsing TImageList in your Multi-Device Applications
TImageList is a new FireMonkey component in RAD Studio XE8. Image lists can be used as centralized collections of images with many different UI controls such as menus, lists and more. TImageList has...
View ArticlePremium FireMonkey Styles for RAD Studio XE8
Included with the current RAD Studio XE8 offer is a new set of multi-device premium styles. One of those styles in the new Vapor style. This transparent style allows you to fully customize the look of...
View ArticleBaaS tips & tricks: Uploading files to Kinvey using HTTPS
With RAD Studio XE8, we support a range of backend as a service (BaaS) providers including Kinvey, Parse and App42. Over the last year I have written many blog posts on our BaaS support and frequently...
View ArticleTracking Custom Events with TAppAnalytics in Multi-Device Applications
Luis Navarro recently wrote a great post on using the new TAppAnalytics component in your VCL and FireMonkey applications to track application usage. Today, I thought I would provide a quick FireMonkey...
View ArticleCreating Custom Multi-Device Preview Devices
In RAD Studio XE8, we introduced the Multi-Device Preview. The Multi-Device Preview provides a design time view of what your application is going to look like on a wide range of devices. In RAD Studio...
View ArticleBuild Windows 10 apps with RAD Studio XE8 and this new VCL Windows 10 Style
Easily build Windows 10 apps now with RAD Studio XE8 and this great new VCL Windows 10 style. The full release of Windows 10 is right around the corner and your end users will expect apps to adopt the...
View ArticleBuild Windows 10 apps with RAD Studio XE8 and this new FireMonkey Style
We have just posted a great new custom FireMonkey Windows 10 style that you can use to build Windows 10 apps with RAD Studio XE8 right now. With the full release of Windows 10 being right around the...
View ArticleNew FireMonkey Media Library Options in RAD Studio XE8
RAD Studio XE8 provides new FireMonkey Media Library options. This includes the ability to automatically save pictures taken by the device camera (in your iOS and Android applications) to the on-device...
View ArticleUsing TLocationSensor with TMapView in RAD Studio XE8
During and after my Maps Skill Sprint last week, I received multiple questions on how to use TMapView with RAD Studio XE8. I thought I would create a new demo that showcases the following...
View ArticleExploring the new TListView Platform Options on iOS in RAD Studio XE8
FireMonkey’s underlying visual control architecture has been significantly overhauled in XE8 to enable multiple presentation implementations per control called “ControlTypes” - in particular, native...
View ArticleUsing the Community Toolbar in RAD Studio XE8
The Community Toolbar in RAD Studio XE8 provides quick access to key Embarcadero Community features and is available as part of the RAD Studio XE8 General Update 1 and RAD Studio XE8 Subscription...
View ArticleNew VCL Styles and Style Enhancements in RAD Studio 10 Seattle
In Delphi, C++ Builder and RAD Studio 10 Seattle, we provide a variety of new VCL styles and VCL style enhancements. Windows 10 Styles Choose from three built-in Windows 10 styles: Modern Light,...
View ArticleUsing the new Windows 10 TMultiView mode in your FireMonkey applications
TMultiView is a smart menu component for FireMonkey applications that makes it really easy to create app navigation that automatically adjusts itself depending on form factor, orientation and target...
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