Delphi magic!
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This document summarizes various magic features in Delphi including hot keys for code completion, macros, live templates, the GExperts plugin for additional hot keys and refactoring tools, unit testing support, XP and Vista theme support, handy date and string utility functions, component injection to add functionality, and new VCL components.
Delphi magic!
- 2. Any technology sufficiently advancedis indistinguishable from magic!2
- 3. Hot KeysClass CompletionBookmarks, Last PosIncremental SearchFind DeclarationMacrosThe Magic:Ctrl+Shift+C, Ctrl+1/Alt+1, Alt+RArrow, Ctrl+E, Right+Click/L, Ctrl+Shift+R/Ctrl+Shift+P3
- 4. Live TemplatesNew in Delphi 2006Macros on steroids!XML formatThe Magic:View > Templates; New/Edit4
- 5. GExpertsProofreadingCode LibrarianEven more hot-keysFavoritesASCII ChartReplace ComponentReverse StatementComment CodeChange CaseBlock find/highlightUses ListProcedure ListProject DependenciesMulti-line TabsGrepAnd more!5The Magic: gexperts.org
- 6. Component TemplatesCreate a collection of components that are instantly reusablePanel without a captionOK/Cancel buttons on a panelThe Magic:Components > Create Component Template6
- 7. Unit TestingInstant test case setupNice framework to build individual testsMany built-in functions—read the codeThe Magic:File > New > Unit Test7
- 8. XP and Vista Theme SupportThe Magic:Delphi 6 and earlierMust create a manifest fileOptionally link one into a resourceDelphi 7 – Delphi 2006Add XPMan unit to uses clauseDelphi 2007 and laterProject > Options > Application > Enable runtime themes8
- 9. Handy FunctionsDate functionsString functionsThe Magic:StrUtilsDateUtils9
- 10. Component InjectionAdd new properties and methods to existing components!Adds new functionality to the components in your application without replacing them!The Magic:TButton = class(StdCtrls.TButton)10
- 11. New VCL ComponentsLabeled Edit, Buttoned EditTray Icon, Balloon HintCategory Buttons, Category PanelFlow Panel, Grid PanelTask DialogThe Magic:Tool Palettes: Additional, VistaDialogs, others11