README

ABF Visual Components Library

ABF Visual Components Library is a suite for Delphi and C++ Builder. It contains more than 60 components and controls for different purposes.

Requirements

• Delphi 5 (or higher) or C++ Builder 5 (or higher).
• Source code can be compiled with Delphi 3/4, but it is not guaranteed.
• OS: Windows 98/Me/NT4/2000/XP/2003/Vista/7/8/10/11.

How to install?

Run the installation program abfVCLInstall.exe and follow step-by-step instructions. After installation components would appear in the Delphi/C++Builder IDE.

Also you can download the source code, install proper package, and compile yourself

Source code: https://github.com/abf-software/abfVCL

Demos

The library contains a lot of demos that show how to use the components. Some of them are available in the Samples folder.

History

February 23, 2020. (Version 5.x Open Source):

On 20th anniversary of ABF software, Inc. the source code of ABF Visual Components Library was released under MIT License. The source code is available on GitHub: https://github.com/abf-software/abfVCL

September 1, 2007. (Version 5.0):

Major update. Delphi 2006/2007, C++ Builder 2006/2007 are supported. Delphi 3/4, C++ Builder 3/4 are not supported anymore. Unicode functionality added. A new installation program is more powerful and flexible.

September 15, 2005. (Version 4.0):

Major update. Delphi 2005 is supported.

August 31, 2004. (Version 3.5):

Windows XP SP2 compatible. Some new components added. Delphi 2 and C++Builder 1 are not supported anymore.

June 20, 2003. (Version 3.0):

Major update. Moved to abf-dev.com web site.

March 10, 2002. (Version 2.0):

Major update.

April 1, 2000. (Version 1.0):

First public release.