fpc-pascal · 2008-01
- class constants31
Does FPC support class constants, and if it doesn't, are there any plans to add this support? Example: type TMyClass = class begin private const MyConst = '123'; end; Jon
- MaskEdit12
Hallo I need to use MaskEdit in Lazarus 0.9.24. But the MaskEdit isn't on the component palette. I think that I call the Constructor an it will work. But no :-( My code:…
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- FPC Zip library7
Does anyone know a zip library for fpc that can create a directory structure inside the zip? I am implementing a generic spreadsheet library, and I was considering…
- FCL-DB/SQLDB docs started32
Leonardo and I have been working on structuring together some notes and docs for fcl-db and sqldb. I am not as experienced with sqldb yet but as I have more time there…
- The fpGUI Toolkit supports FreeBSD!3
Since revision 490, FreeBSD has been certified as a supported platform of fpGUI! :) I've used FPC 2.2.0 under DesktopBSD v1.6 (which is derived from FreeBSD 6). I've…
- distinct types and type identifier4
Below is from the Kylix 3 help. --------------------------[ copy ]------------------------------ Type identity is almost straightforward. When one type identifier is…
- fpmake - append compiler options4
Using fpmake, how does one append a compiler option like -dSOMEDEFINE Or -xxSomeOptionNotIntegratedYet I will put this info in the FPMAKE wiki page if it is possible to…
- Where to find WinProcs or equivalent unit3
Using FreePascal, I'm trying to compile an open source project written originally in Delphi 6. Some units require Winprocs, for accessing functions such as…
- Copying array raising exception1
The following code: var s1, s2: string; v1, v2: array of byte; begin writeln('testing strings'); s1 := 'test'; s2 := copy(s1, 2, 10); writeln('s2: "', s2, '" which…
- Multiple inheritance is more powerful than Pascal's interfaces ?2
This question was posted to fpc-other, yesterday, but seems wrongful, in subject appropriation sense to that maillist. =========== I wish to introduce some additional…
- Linux daemon crashing2
Hi all, I'm trying to make a Linux daemon using FPC 2.2 I tried compiling the bundled daemon.pp (fcl-base/tests), it's an object oriented version. Compilation is ok, but…
- [ann] AggPas 2.4 RM3 update4
I am proud to announce I have just released a new version of AggPas, the Object Pascal port of the wonderful AGG. http://www.aggpas.org A New version of AggPas 2.4…
- Internal Error 2002122772
I often got the error from FPC "Internal Error 200212277" when I build my applications using Lazarus, whatever the version of fpc (<=2.2 others I don't know) It happens…
- Populate the Format function1
I need to send an unknown amount of elements to the Format function (actually objects within a tlist decendant). I apparently cannot create a dynamic array of const, is…
- child units (was: dot within unit file name)8
Perhaps that's true with regard to name resolution, but Ada's package system has a significant feature which Pascal's module system lacks: child packages. Conceptually,…
- Heterogenous list of objects4
I'd like to manage a list of heterogenous objects. For instance, I have a list of objects to buy in store: cheeses (of class TCheese), soaps (of class TSoap), flowers…
- debugger exited due to signal 50
When I run the 'go' I keep on receiving this error message: 'exited with status 5.The debugger is still running.' What can I do to solve it? any idea what is causing the…
- FreePascal Coding style32
Is there a standard Coding style for FreePascal (Pascal) available which programmers should use ? It is for my boss :) Damien Gerard Le temps n'a pas d'importance. Seul…
- beginner in pascal for Mac7
I was used to wok with freepascal on windows. Now, I have switch to mac ( 10.5) and would like to know what are the things that I need to have it running. If anybody can…
- Problem using fpc2
Compiling using the IDE+fpc 2.2.0 works correctly on my laptop(celeron cpu), yet on my new desktop(Intel 2140 Dual Core + one SATA disk and 2 IDE disks) I consistently…
- PathOnly is left empty in fpc 2.2.00
Switching from 2.0.4 to 2.2.0 I found that (in Linux environment) the field PathOnly of TSearchRec isn't filled anymore. Of course my app which relies on it doesn't work…
- property or public6
I have (it would seem) a stupid question :) We have TStringList vars. User can do what he want with it. Which one is the stupid or the better way to do it ? TMyClass =…
- -Xg flag and lineinfo/lnfodwrf support10
is someone working on the -Xg lineinfo/lnfodwrf support, so that using a separate .dbg file for the debug, the software is able to show the call-stack with source line?…
- find the "List index (1) out of bounds" error0
Anybody got an idea how I can trace the location of a "List index (1) out of bounds" error. I can't seem to find where this error occurs. Is there any extra fpc…
- dot within unit file name79
Why cant FPC use unit that has (some) dot(s) within the file name? Can FPC support it in the next release (2.2.2)? Sometimes I need to have some units for example:…
- Accessing ROM BIOS Font in Linux.12
A task I used to do regularly when programming in Turbo Pascal was to read the BIOS Rom Font. I first picked this up to make "Splash" Screens for Text Mode programs…
- Read UTF8 Files0
Hi ! I would like to read UTF8 files. There is TFileStream, and it seems to make the job. However, I need read _big_ files (with long string) so I would like to read…
- Contributed unit list not avaible0
There are no entries in the contributed unit list: http://www.freepascal.org/contrib/db.php3 Marc SCALA IT Inhaber: Marc Geldon Gutenbergstr. 18 67112 Mutterstadt…
- ncurses extra package4
Hello everybody. Recently I asked myself if Free Pascal has support for ncurses and I've found it as an extra package. I've take a peek at the ncurses.pp file and I've…
- Notice: Possible copyright infringements in FPC code base31
The FPC team has been recently made aware that a number of routines in the Classes unit are apparently based on code originally from Borland/CodeGear. After someone…
- Turbo Pascal mode!!0
Some time ago, I posted about this. On the TP mode FreePascal can use a function as a procedure. Florian told me that that was because of the version of the TP emulation.
- arm-linux, using unit cthreads fails0
the following program is throwing an Access Violation on my system (ARM920T, uClibc): program project1; {$mode objfpc}{$H+} uses cthreads, SysUtils; function…
- HTML or RichText viewer components6
Has anybody got experience with HTML or RichText viewer components? Has anybody implemented something like this? I would like to start a HTML/RichText viewer component…
- Classes with abstract methods14
With fpc you can get "myfile.pas(77,47) Warning: Constructing a class "xxxx" with abstract methods" I just would like to know why it is allowed to build classes with…
- TStringList1
I often use TObjectLis, which is able to destroy by itself objects in its list. However, is it the same with a TStringList when an object is added with AddObject ? I…
- libc unit and FreeBSD8
As far as I understand the 'libc' unit is a compatibility unit from the Kylix days and is only meant for linux/x86, so isn't portable. I'm trying to get fpGUI working…
- arm-linux, program does not start when using unit pthreads5
when I try to start a simple "Hello"-Program, which uses the unit pthreads, on an arm-linux target (uClibc), I get the message "not found". The program is crosscompiled…
- What about signals.pp on win32?3
I was trying to convert a C source to Pascal. It uses signals, and I thought that these things were not available on Win platforms. Documentation talks about signals in…
- Feature Request: Evalution Box instead of Calculator1
Although I would like to transfer my programming from TP to FPC, I found that I cannot test some source lines directly without writing a full program. I suggest to…
- Extension .pp or .pas6
I am starting a new project and I worry about filename conventions. It is possible to use .pp or .pas for fpc source files. Lazarus creates .pas files AFAIK. The project…
- counting items in a set type2
I momentarily forgot how to do this... It's late in the week. ;) I have set items in a Set type. How to I count how many items are in the set? eg: TfpgMsgDlgBtn =…
- Heaptrc question1
I made an application and I included the heaprace unit (compiled with -gh) to check for memoryleaks. Depending on how long it runs I get more blocks allocated and freed.…
- MPICH on Pascal11
I posted here some time ago some concerns about the MPICH on Pascal. I do remember that we had some discussion about this topic and now I'm getting back again. On the…
- Maybe a new fpc book :)29
I recently responded to a question on the community board asking about an fpc book by recommending a Turbo Pascal book by Jeff Duntemann. His book started me out as a…
- New homepage and documentation for TSqlite3Dataset2
I updated the sqlite4fpc homepage adding documentation and some tutorials. As a bonus i also added some features. See http://www.geocities.com/camara_luiz/ Luiz
- IDE does not display compilation errors1
I am running FP 2.2.0 with V1.0.10 of the IDE on Windows XP Pro. All was working fine and then rather abruptly the IDE stopped displaying errors from the compiler. All…
- FPC + GTK2 : Using variable into a Widget name ?3
I use FPC with GTK2 and I have the following problem : In a loop with I'd like to be able to use the indice (incremented integer) on the name of widget to perform some…
- serial.pp - I can't talk to modem17
I've created a simple console application for Linux and Windows. It's a port of older Win32 API code I wrote years ago. All I'm trying to do is dial a phone number and…
- Lazarus + Qt4 in FreeBSD30
Hi! How to build lazarus with Qt4?? I set the interface of lazarus to Qt and try rebuild only LCL, but when it is rebuilding, it stops because it don't found qt4.pas.…