Welcome to DelphiHowTo. I provide here some examples of how some of the things work in Delphi as well as how to achieve some of the things in Delphi. Since C++Builder includes a Delphi compiler, most of the examples would work as is with C++Builder too.

Commercial Components

• TAnimationFX
  Add over 150 animation effects to images on your forms. A great component for use in about boxes, splash screens, easter eggs, etc.
  Flicker-free transparent animation effects on images is now supported.
  
  
• TTransitionFX
  Perform over 170 image transition effects with TTransitionFX. An ideal component for adding image transitions to your own screen savers, banners, about boxes, splash screens, and a lot of other applications.
  
  
• TImageProcessor
  An component that provides a variety of image processing functions including manipulate brightness and contrast of images, perform alfablend operations, apply filters like blur, emboss, median, enhance brighter or darker areas on images and a lot more.
  
  
• AnimationFX
  This is the ActiveX edition of the TAnimationFX component. While TAnimationFX can be used with Delphi and C++Builder only, AnimationFX ActiveX control can be used with all environments that support ActiveX controls. This includes Visual Basic as well as Delphi and C++Builder.
  
  
• TransitionFX
  This is the ActiveX edition of the TTransitionFX component. TTransitionFX can be used in Delphi and C++Builder environments only but TransitionFX ActiveX control can be used with all environments that support ActiveX controls. This includes Visual Basic as well as Delphi and C++Builder.
  
  

Freeware Components

• TFileOperation
  A simple wrapper over SHFileOperation() Shell API. Available with full source code. SHFileOperation() enables you to perform file and folder operations like copy, move, delete, delete to recycle bin. It can optionally show animated progress of the operations.
  
  

Freeware Applications

• World Clocks
  A small 32-bit completely customizable Windows application that can display any number of clocks showing the times around the world. Try it out - its free.
  
  
• Dependencies Shell Extension
  A Shell Extension that displays the dependencies of a Win32 module. Install it and hover the mouse over any Win32 module and see the dependencies. Now available with full source code.
  
  

Whats New...

• Create Internet Shortcuts
• Create Shell Shortcuts
• Switch to Next Window in Alt+Tab Sequence from Application
• Allow only a single instance of your application

Due to work constraints, I may not be able to reply to all the mails I receive. But rest assured, I do read all my mails and respond where I can assist. I invite you to point out errors or just pass comments on the code or the site.

Chirag Dalal
dalal.chirag@iname.com

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