industrial - is the what you are looking for. Unfortunate some of the remote
io (including rs232 modules) is now running windows ce - which is a concern,
just how much are they harden against attack from with in netwok - security
is becoming a problem with staff turn over, you never know how is
Yes Ian is right,
I have Delphi 4 app in mainatanence mode now, but build on them and someone
is still using it!
I'll have a look at what I did in there.
And the TurboPower help has info that I used.
Paul
2009/9/18 Ian Drower ian.dro...@idsystems.co.nz
Hi Jeremy
Its a long shot, but in the
No its ok, it WAS actually another issue that was causing a red-hearing in
the end.
Jeremy
From: delphi-boun...@delphi.org.nz [mailto:delphi-boun...@delphi.org.nz] On
Behalf Of Paul A Norman
Sent: Sunday, 20 September 2009 19:44
To: NZ Borland Developers Group - Delphi List
Subject: Re:
cool.
2009/9/20 Jeremy Coulter jscoul...@gmail.com
No its ok, it WAS actually another issue that was causing a red-hearing
in the end.
Jeremy
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*On Behalf Of *Paul A Norman
*Sent:* Sunday, 20 September 2009
Hi Paul,
Nice email
Have a nice day
Regards
Leigh
From: delphi-boun...@delphi.org.nz [mailto:delphi-boun...@delphi.org.nz] On
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Sent: Saturday, 19 September 2009 1:09 p.m.
To: NZ Borland Developers Group - Delphi List
Subject: Re: [DUG] A change in upgrade policy coming
Hi Richard
no.. I'm sure they aspire to more than that because they know that
their laziness or accident will cause lives.. Just like an Engineer,
or Architect knows that mistakes will cost lives.. IMHO there are NO
PROFESSIONAL SOFTWARE DEVELOPERS.. its not a profession yet..
HI Guys,
This thread needed a new Subject line ( actually it needed it sometime ago ...
so please remember that if you alter the topic being discussed, PLEASE change
the subject line, and delete any unnecessary copy from the previous message.
Anyway, Todd's comment reminded me of this next
Hi Paul,
I agree Delphi 8 and Delphi 2005 were mistakes and arguably not fit for
purpose. I also agree that no one (ie Borland or Embarcadero) has made good
on that. Excluding them from the upgrade path is very poor, and arguably
users on those versions should be offered a cheaper upgrade if
The Australian Computer Society was(is) trying to do the same. Without
much luck I might add.
On Mon, Sep 21, 2009 at 8:25 AM, Gary T. Benner g...@benner.co.nz wrote:
HI Guys,
This thread needed a new Subject line ( actually it needed it sometime ago
... so please remember that if you alter
What is the benefit to become a certified one?
From: delphi-boun...@delphi.org.nz [mailto:delphi-boun...@delphi.org.nz] On
Behalf Of Gary T. Benner
Sent: Monday, 21 September 2009 10:25 a.m.
To: todd.martin...@gmail.com
Cc: delphi@delphi.org.nz
Subject: [DUG] Certified IT Professionals: ( was
People seem to forget that Delphi 8 was .NET only. Which as a true
product no longer exists. I strongly doubt anyone is using Delphi 8
anymore.
If Delphi 2005 was so unfit for purpose (which I do not agree with)
why didn't you get your money back. Simple as that.
Delphi 2005 still created
At least you are being told in advance.
Actually, afaict Embarcadero have been absolutely silent on the matter. The
policy change has leaked out only via *some* resellers.
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Post:
I thought the NZCS was a very nasty swear word.
2009/9/21 Gary T. Benner g...@benner.co.nz
HI Guys,
This thread needed a new Subject line ( actually it needed it sometime ago
... so please remember that if you alter the topic being discussed, PLEASE
change the subject line, and delete any
On Mon, Sep 21, 2009 at 9:00 AM, Jolyon Smith jsm...@deltics.co.nz wrote:
At least you are being told in advance.
Actually, afaict Embarcadero have been absolutely silent on the matter. The
policy change has leaked out only via *some* resellers.
Which has had the effect of being told in
The ACS is :-)
On Mon, Sep 21, 2009 at 9:01 AM, Richard Vowles
rich...@developers-inc.co.nz wrote:
I thought the NZCS was a very nasty swear word.
2009/9/21 Gary T. Benner g...@benner.co.nz
HI Guys,
This thread needed a new Subject line ( actually it needed it sometime ago
... so please
[Reply]
Hi Guys,
Before you spread your guts on the table guys, check it out. The people running
NZCS have really got it together, and have created an incredibly dynamic group
now.
Long gone are the bearded types with obscure and arcane interests, outcasts
from the long dismembered
Dear Jeremy,
When Corel, ourchase a business, a franchise or just a product line they
are very generou and for quite a while offer free transfer and support to
license holders, I'm sorry that you left it too late to avail yourself of
that.
If you want to suggest that D.2005 isn't really all
Actually, afaict Embarcadero have been absolutely silent on the matter.
The
policy change has leaked out only via *some* resellers.
Which has had the effect of being told in advance has it not?
We are talking here about stabndards of Software House care and service.
So no, in this case the
Since it has been leaked, we don't know if they intended to give
advanced warning or not.
BTW Paul, I don't think your keyboard is fit for purpose ;-)
On Mon, Sep 21, 2009 at 9:48 AM, Paul A Norman paul.a.nor...@gmail.com wrote:
Actually, afaict Embarcadero have been absolutely silent on the
David,
You are right, and its worth noting how far along MS have moved their bug
fix policy since they tried to charge for cdroms to fix bugs. Many mnay
more years support now.
Please note the distinguishment that is being made here on the types of bug
and fixes.
The most important thing is
Hi,
I have a D7 Enterprise license and consider to upgrade after all the
discussions . :)
I pay it personally (it may be rare?). However, my work did not update
their license since D6 and I like to keep myself updated.
At the moment, I am considering upgrade to one of the following:
-
Hi Rodney
Q3 - The NZ price from Developers Inc. web page seems a bit higher when
converted (possibly old exchange rate?). Should I buy from US web site or
should I contact Developer Inc. to get the updated price? What are the
differences?
I think you need a US credit card to purchase from
When Corel, ourchase a business, a franchise or just a product line they
are very generou and for quite a while offer free transfer and support to
license holders, I'm sorry that you left it too late to avail yourself of
that.
So how is this different to what Embarcadero is doing? Why didn't
Rodney, I only ever use Pro Version. I use a reliable 3rd part tool for all
my native database connectivity. so no issues there..
On Mon, Sep 21, 2009 at 12:06 PM, Todd Martin todd.martin...@gmail.comwrote:
Hi Rodney
Q3 - The NZ price from Developers Inc. web page seems a bit higher when
Q1 - Professional or Enterprise
My main development is database applications and I did not use DBExpress (I
used ADO) in the past. However, I still need to connect to various DB
servers (i.e. Oracle, MS SQL, MySQL, Firebird, etc.) in the future. Will
there be any major problem if I choose
Hi Kyley
I'd be interested in the 3rd party tools you're using.
I upgraded from Delphi 5 to D2007 mainly to get database connectivity,
to MySQL and SQL Server, and to progress on from the BDE / Paradox
databases I've been using.
(Which, by the way, in the small apps I've been creating ,
Anyone else have issues with the formatting of the help in Delphi
2010. The new format lists Pascal and then C++ information about the
topic. The issue is, that I didn't install the C++ compiler and there
is no way to hide the C++ content. This means that on a screen with a
resolution of
Hi all,
I've just read through quite a few of the messages in this thread (not all, I
admit) and there are a few things in here I should respond to.
Actually, afaict Embarcadero have been absolutely silent on the
matter. The policy change has leaked out only via *some* resellers.
Nothing
Hi Malcolm
It seems to me that a sliding scale on the upgrade price would be the
most universally accepted solution. Customers who upgrade more
frequently would benefit, while those who don't are not simply discarded.
Todd.
Hi all,
I’ve just read through quite a few of the messages in
I think that there are two very different perceptions of life and values
coming out here.
One I believe whcih is quite dark.
And the other where people do aim at better things and ways of doing things.
The choice is important.
Paul
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NZ Borland
I am using the native controls by DevArt.. I find the MS SQL ones are very
reliable for MS SQL 2005.. they also have ones for all the other major
databases.. the licenses are not insanely high, and you get the code too.
http://www.devart.com/sdac/
http://www.devart.com/sdac/As for Code
I too Kyley, would really like to know what 3rd party tools you
use/recommend. Also when I read about the code generator that you
developed; my immediate thought was I wonder if he'd be willing to teach
me/others how to that for ourselves.
I'm trying my darnest to arrive at a decision that will
I dont think the Professional version of the delphi application is an
unreasonable price.. I think that if you cannot be earning enough from using
the tool.. then its the wrong language and tool anyway..
Lets imagine that Delphi was licensed in a rental type scenario.. say
$100NZD per month GST
Interesting post Malcolm.
I have one question for Richard and you... what is the best way to make sure
we find out about all discounted upgrade or purchase offers? I get some but
Ive also had a few times in the past (probably not recently so maybe it is
fixed) where offers have come and gone
I am creating a component inherited from TCustomPanel. It has another
Tcustompanel inside it. When components are dropped at design time, I
want them to be dropped on the internal panel.
I am guessing I have to fiddle with the WM_NC messages to restrict the
client area. But how do I coax
Hi Kyley (and others),
Thanks for your information about DB connectivity. I also used ODAC before
and the VCLs are really good, fast and stable. I have a Oracle project
three years ago and customer is still using it without any problem.
And you are right, if I need to do .net, it is better off
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According to Richard, Infopower have an updated suite. I have not got
there yet. I have had enough issues with upgrading my own libraries
that I am running behind. I will be trying out IBO next, then W2W.
I have not upgraded any third part components yet. And I wont unless I
have to,
Did you get our (Dev Inc's) last mail out in relation to the 2 for 1 offer?
I am about to send a reminder plus a reminder about the event.
2009/9/21 David Brennan dugda...@dbsolutions.co.nz
I have one question for Richard and you... what is the best way to make
sure we find out about all
Hi Todd,
Probably, but we've always had issues with those in the past because they tend
to be more complicated. I'll keep it in mind during the discussion, however.
Cheers
Malcolm
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From: delphi-boun...@delphi.org.nz [mailto:delphi-boun...@delphi.org.nz] On
Behalf Of
HI David,
Further to Richard's response, ours is mostly driven by your EDN profile. If
you've said no to email contact in that, then we try and respect that. If you
have agreed to email, and you are still not seeing any emails from us, let me
know and I'll check it out.
Cheers
Malcolm
From:
Why not implement some flyby points system? :-) The more you pay for Delphi,
the more points awarded. And these points can be used towards future purchase
of Delphi license :-)
Have a nice day
Regards
Leigh
www.smootharm.com
-Original Message-
From: delphi-boun...@delphi.org.nz
A few pithy observations:
-Short summary - no point complaining!! (as Eckhart Tolle said suffering only
starts if you cannot accept what is real)
-I have the impressions MS only started supplying free windows updates around
the time of XP SP2 once they started getting such bad press about the
Loyalty schemes can backfire though. I had a loyalty card with Hudsons
Coffee. I went online one day to look at it and calculated how much a
month I was spending on coffee and changed my purchasing habits
because of it!
On Mon, Sep 21, 2009 at 2:06 PM, Leigh Wanstead lei...@softtech.co.nz wrote:
Mmm, maybe that was the problem. I have now logged into EDN to check and I
had Enable Contact selected from the Contact status drop down BUT the Email
checkbox for new products, services and special offers was cleared (now
remedied). While I was at it I also took the opportunity to move our
Actually, Anders O did some work on that at some point. Must go back and see
where that got to.
Cheers
Malcolm
-Original Message-
Why not implement some flyby points system? :-) The more you pay for Delphi,
the more points awarded. And these points can be used towards future purchase
I have been lucky each time I upgraded - essentially it took around 1 hour to
get working with the new version.
D5 to BDS206
BDS2006 to D2007
-installed the new version, installed a few generic components -- have source
for all *(see below)
(you need some notes how to do this with
Hope this doesn't get lost in the flurry of posts!
Anyone have recommended reading on how to get rows of data out of an Excel
spreadsheet.
I do have the option of saving to CSV and reading the CSV file. Depends on
what is easiest/cheapest.
John___
Consuming a CSV file would be the cheapest and possibly the easiest.
How are your COM skills?
If using Delphi 2006 and above, and reading the content into a string
list, be sure to turn on the StrictDelimiter property. Then you won't
have issues with the string list treating a space as a
I need a function to get a hash value from a string about 100 or so characters
long, ideally giving something only 10-20 characters max - either a string or
number.
Any recomendations?
Used a simple roll-my own up to now, but it does not work well for more than
about 32 characters - well I
What about using MD5?
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-Original Message-
From: John Bird johnkb...@paradise.net.nz
Date: Mon, 21 Sep 2009 17:10:28
To: NZ Borland Developers Group - Delphi Listdelphi@delphi.org.nz
Subject: [DUG] Hash function for string
Hi Jeremy,
Yes, I am also struggling with the search where I get information
about .NET or C++ even though I do not care about either of them.
I am disappointed and frustrated and do not understand why making the
help work is so difficult.
At this stage I still spend most of my programming time
A Cheaper one is www.nika-soft.com
Jeremy
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From: delphi-boun...@delphi.org.nz [mailto:delphi-boun...@delphi.org.nz] On
Behalf Of Bevan Edwards
Sent: Monday, 21 September 2009 17:13
To: NZ Borland Developers Group - Delphi List
Subject: Re: [DUG] Excel
Not cheap, but
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