Delphi 2007 Experience

CodeGear (from Borland) company released the latest Delphi 2007 for Win32 version. As a user of Delphi, the first time to download, install and experience, now some of the use of feelings recorded as follows:

Note: The following comparisons are primarily directed at Delphi7 and Delphi2007, and some of the features listed below may already exist in delphi8/2005/2006.

1, download

You can download the trial version on the official website of CodeGear, or look for ISO on VERYCD, the entire installation file is about 1.2G more.

2, installation

Delphi 2007 abandoned the InstallShield, using the Installaware installation software, the entire installation operation is very friendly. At the end of the installation, you will be prompted to automatically check for updates when Delphi starts, and it is recommended that you do not select this option because it cannot be disabled after the installation is complete. Delphi 2007 Set up a shortcut to automatically check for updates in the Start menu.

3, start

Delphi 2007 of the start speed is not legendary so fast, but compared with the Delphi7 is not much worse, overall feeling good.

4, interface

The interface of Delphi 2007 and the previous BDS 8/2005/2006 interface style is the same, personal feeling is not too good, because the entire IDE color is dark, Visual Studio 2005 that white-colored interface should be better. Splash and welcome page is still so rough, codegear should find a good art as soon as possible.

5. Speed

IDE startup speed is good, the IDE reflects the speed is also very good, especially the compiler speed of the program, personal feeling faster than Delphi7.

6, return to the traditional interface

Accustomed to Delphi7 and previous versions of the interface, the Delphi2007 of this All-in-one interface somewhat difficult to adapt, especially the form designer. Although it is possible to change desktop layout for classic undocked to resemble Delphi7, it loses the effect of the free design of Delphi7.

In Delphi2007, change an option to have the IDE's form designer return to the traditional style of Delphi: Tools–options–vcl Designer, uncheck Embedded Designer.

This option takes effect only after the IDE restarts, and the entire interface is similar to the Delphi7, but the palette does not achieve the traditional interface effect. But this design seems to have bugs, and when the IDE is minimized, the form designer is not minimized together.

7, new properties: Application.mainformontaskbar

Create a new project with Delphi2007, then look at the source code for the project file and find one more line of code:

Application.mainformontaskbar: = True;

Delphi2007 the MainForm is displayed on the taskbar instead of the previous version of application by default. This function in the past many delphier have been discussed, now Delphi itself support. Designing this property is obvious because it is intended to be compatible with Windows Vista.

The right-click menu of the taskbar also changed:

(Delphi 2007 Taskbar right button menu)