A: That's true only if the component was compiled using Delphi 3. If it's a Delphi 2 DCU file, it will tell you "Fatal Error" and complain about not finding an associated PAS file. In order to install such a component, you will need the source code and recompile the PAS file.

There are two solutions to the problem:

1. Have the vendor of the component re-compile the component with Delphi 3.
2. If you have the source to the component, re-compile the component with Delphi 3 and use the resultant DCU.

Q: Rebuilding components: There is no longer the option to do Component/ Rebuild Library. If I make changes to the source code of my component, how do get the changes to take effect?

A: All components now reside in packages, to see the changes, start the package editor, and do a compile. The package editor can be started by doing a file/open, and changing the "File type" to be "Delphi Package Source"

If one of the above topics need to be elaborated on, or you do not see a simple question about Delphi 3 that is not answered above, send a short message to the BDE Administrator

US developer support questions should be handled through any of the Borland Assist options. Non-US developer support should be handled through an international Borland office in your area. The administrator of this page reserves the right to reply only to questions pertaining to the current page. All other types of inquiries will be ignored! Back To Top

Delphi Q and A Trademarks & Copyright © 1997 Borland International, Inc.