Dec 12, 1997
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NOTE: This expert works with Delphi 3.0 only!


Before Delphi 3.01 the library Search path was limited to about 255 characters. Now that restriction has been lifted but it is still difficult to work with the Search Path because the only interface to it in Delphi is a small combobox in the Environment Options Dialog. This expert eliminates headaches associated with Delphi's Library Search Path by providing an easier to use interface. The Delphi Library Search Path has never been easier to manage.

How is it Done?
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Since the Open Tools API does not give you access the the Library Path I had to go beyond the Open Tools API and interface with Delphi itself. To do this I used a Windows Hook and SubClassed the TEnvDlg dialog. There are a few Library Path editor experts out there but this is the only one that will change the path immediately without having to restart Delphi and gives you the source to show you how it is done!


I'd like to give a better tutorial on it but I'm too busy right now. Maybe I will write it up after I finish my current project in January.


Installation
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To install the Delphi Library Path Editor Expert Select Component|Add Packages from the main menu. Then choose PathEditor.DPC (Default installation places this file in C:\Program Files\Solutions Unlimited\PathEditor\Lib). And follow the Wizard. Thats it!


The expert can be found on the Main Menu at Component|Edit Library Search Path. You can add, remove directories to your Library Serach path. You can rearrange you Search Path by using the Move Up and Move Down buttons. Under Options you can choose to sync with Packages and the Library Search Path Editor will automatically add any directories that contain the DPL's added into Delphi.



Legal
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Note: This is FreeWare but the Copyright is still held by me. You may not sell it but it can be given away.

Copyright © 1997 by Robert N. Kozak. All Rights Reserved.


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Robert@clubsystems.com

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