Delphi

When trying to load an RTF file using RichEdit.Lines.LoadFromFile(FileName) and RichEdit.ReadOnly = True the RichEdit removes all images from the RTF file showing an empty placeholder. Solution: The solution is to call these methods in this specific order with these specific parameters: procedure TForm2.FormCreate(Sender: TObject); begin // Must be False RichEdit.ReadOnly:= FALSE; // This is […]

After so many years, there still is no solution to this problem online. So, I had to try to fix it on my own. Update: This also fixes the 00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000 error! Two things worked for me: 1. Manually delete all stuff related to BattleNet from my computer (registry and disk) then try to reinstall: Full

Note: This article is tightly connected to the “Never create a new Delphi project” article.     These are my settings for each new project I start and the explanation why they are set like this. Also, I will try to convince you to use Assertions. They are a gemstone ignored by (way too) many

“Delphi in all its glory – Delphi for more than mere programmers” (ISBN:9798387412141) was released on time (March 2023) as promised. This is the first book in the series. You can find the printed book on your local Amazon (Amazon.com, Amazon.de, etc) or in electronic format. The source code for the example used in the

0) ALLOW LESS SECURE APPS: Login to gmail using your browser, switch to your google account (top-right round button), go to Sign-in & Security>Connected apps & sites, scroll down until reach Allow less secure apps:OFF and turn it ON (if it’s already on, leave as it is); 1) DELETE OLD GMAIL PASSWORD: Launch Thunderbird, select

Total Commander (aka Windows Commander) is the ultimate file manager for Windows (and recently for Android too). Who can use it? The regular Windows user that used all his life Windows Explorer will find Total Commander interface AT LEAST awkward. The interface concept and user experience is totally different in Total Commander. This doesn’t mean