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How to use Pjsip library in Embarcadero C++Builder
I'm trying to use the Pjsip library in a win32 program with Embarcadero C++Builder 13. I managed to compile the Pjsip library with Visual Studio Community 2026, thus obtaining the static *.lib ...
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Why does my VCL form created inside a DLL disappear when minimised
I have a Windows VCL application written in C++Builder. Some of the UI is implemented inside a DLL rather than directly in the main EXE. The DLL exports a function that creates and shows a VCL form, ...
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Old functions suddenly being loaded from a different Windows DLL (that doesn't exist on Windows 7)
I upgraded to C++Builder 13 not long after it came out, all patches applied, coming from 12.3 and having gone through all versions since 11.0 for this particular project. The code did not change much, ...
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TImage image is being truncated
I have written a Print Preview option for a larger application. Mostly it works to my satisfaction, except sometimes the image is truncated. The code below is a much cut-down version that shows the ...
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Indy IdHTTPWebBrokerBridge linker error in Embarcadero C++Builder 12.1 Community Edition
I used the SOAP app wizard to create a shell for a simple web interface. My RAD Studio C++Builder 12.1 has lots of Indy and SOAP components in the Palette, so it seems to be installed. But I get a ...
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C++Builder 13 Console Window is Truncated [closed]
I've revisited an old console app that generates output of more than 25 lines. Unlike my earlier experiences with C++Builder, the output window using C++Builder 13 truncates to 25 lines. I am ...
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Porting C++ Builder 2009 to version 13
I'm trying to take a project made with C++ Builder 2009 and build it on C++ Builder 13 (Florence). I'm getting a whole bunch of errors on statements like this: StrPCopy(str, UTF8String(edit2->Text)....
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C++Builder 12 problem with XML prefixes - property Text from IXMLNode is always empty
If I try to read an XML document without prefixes, it works fine. But with prefixes, I'm not getting the content. Sample: <rsm:CrossIndustryInvoice xmlns:a="urn:un:unece:uncefact:data:standard:...
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How to prevent dithering when rendering a 24 bpp bitmap with GDI+?
In C++Builder, I have a small VCL application that creates a 100 x 100 pixel, 24 bpp Gdiplus::Bitmap and fills it with the default form background color (clBtnFace / COLOR_BTNFACE). A TPaintBox fills ...
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C++Builder 13 fails to link while Webroot SecureAnywhere is running
C++Builder 13 cannot find file MyApp.tds while Webroot SecureAnywhere is running. Compile and link are possible only when Webroot SecureAnywhere has been shut down. Is there a way to keep Webroot ...
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How to read a TBitmap property from an old DFM stream into a TPicture property in C++Builder 1?
In C++Builder 1 (ancient, I know), I have a class TGlyph with a Graphics::TBitmap property: class TGlyph : public TPersistent { typedef TPersistent inherited; private: Graphics::...
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How to resolve missing static library error for AsyncPro in RAD Studio 12 (C++Builder project)?
I'm trying to build an C++Builder project in RAD Studio 12 for serial communication. After opening the project in RAD Studio 12, the build fails with errors related to missing static library files. I ...
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Not valid Win32 application on XP
I'm using Embarcadero C++Builder 12 Version 29.0.53982.0329 to build a 32-bit app. It runs fine on Windows 7 32-bit, and on Windows 10 and 11. But, when I try to run it on XP, I get the message: <...
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How to use character arrays with Win32 APIs in C++ Builder 12
I am experimenting with C++Builder 12, trying to port some old code from C++Builder 2009. In that old code, all character strings are defined, for example, like this: char testString[256]="This ...
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Problem with TVirtualTreeView EditLink assignment in C++Builder
I have a problem with assigning an EditLink to TVirtualStringTree in Embarcadero C++Builder. When I try to assign a new editor class, only the default editor is working. Only the constructor is called ...