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DELPHI7 LITE FULL EDITION v7.3
[All Updates Integrated][Optional D2007 RTL/VCL][Portable-Edition Integrated][Supports Windows7 Fully]
Build:2011-08-01
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Welcome to Delphi7 Lite, a mod of Delphi7 that is mini enough, which is a trimmed and bugfixed small package. 'Brief but not simple, install once, run anywhere'.
1. WHAT IS DELPHI7 LITE.
2. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS.
3. ON WINDOWS7.
4. WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE HELP.
5. WHAT DESIGN TIME PACKAGES ARE INCLUDED IN DELPHI7 LITE.
6. PORTABLE EDITION PRODUCTION AND QUICKLY DEPLOY GUIDE.
7. MISCELLANEOUS.
8. RESTRICTIONS AND WARNING.
9. KNOWN ISSUES.
10. CONTACT.
1. WHAT IS DELPHI7 LITE
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Delphi7 Lite is a standard installation of Delphi7 Enterprise in which:
- At the same time integrated installation version and portable version, install once, run anywhere.
- Applied all the official updates & patches available(to Delphi7 update 1.1, IDE version for the Build 8.1), patched amost of Bug Fix Pack.
- Support for all versions of Windows in use today: Windows7, 2008 R2, Vista, XP, 2008, 2003, 2000, Me, 98, and NT 4.0. Extensive support for installation on the 64-bit editions of Windows. support users to install with non-administrator privileges. support UAC Elevation.
- In particular, provide full support on Windows7.
- All the setup options have been discarded EXCEPT source code, Unneeded files have been removed(ModelMaker,InterBase,MergeModules,Extra Docs,Images,MDAC,etc.). The BDE packages and units are still there, for backwards compatibility with third party libraries that may need them.
- Dynamic Compile after Installation to generate RTL/VCL and other components .DCU Files,thus minish size of the installation file.
- Optional replace the Delphi7 RTL/VCL to Delphi2007 RTL/VCL(FastMM and FastCode Core).
- Optional restore using the official original Delphi7 RTL/VCL sources, only for compatibility with some third-party libraries may be required (not recommended).
- Setup can be Reinstall. You can Install New Versions Directly without Removing the Old Version. All User Data and Configuration will be Kept.
- Setup use alone program directory, do not copy any files to system directory, no influence on the OS.
- Setup built-in 'Portable mode installation', use this mode after the installation destination folder becomes a removable portable version.
- The setup comes with standalone greening tool(D7LiteReg.exe), allow you a quick way to restore Delphi7 development environment (components/experts/settings). Direct copy entire Delphi directory, and then the run of D7LiteReg.exe to complete the registration Delphi, It also can register other delphi7 edition, such as DELPHI7 SECOND EDITION v7.2
- Setup supports 'Use the existing source to compile and install(only for overwirte installation)' and 'Using external Delphi7-source to compile and install', for more details, please see section of [7. Miscellaneous].
- Setup supports command-line to provide additional features. Support for the installed Delphi7 to repair Menus & Register & MISC, Commonly used command-line parameters have been integrated into the Setup, right click in the window or use command line parameters /? Or / help see more details.
- The IDE and the VCL use the Tahoma font by default, instead of MS Sans Serif.
- Included programming font Consolas(recommended size 10 with ClearType enabled).
- Editor color settings of Delphi 2006.
- Widened the "Files" heading in the Project Manager.
- Removed Delphi Direct.
- Can import ActiveX Componets.
- Supports MIDAS development.
- Supports CLX Design development.
- Supports IntraWeb 5.0 development.
- Supports RaveReport 5 development.
- Included DelphiZLib 1.2.5(ZLibEx.pas), and optional upgrade the built-in ZLib 1.04 to ZLib 1.2.5.
- Included VCL Fix Pack 1.4, Add the VCLFixPack.pas unit to your Delphi or C++Builder project manualy.
- Included Midas Speed Fix 1.2, Add the MidasSpeedFix.pas unit to your Delphi or C++Builder project manualy.
- Included the following Expaned unit of Win32 API from www.delphi-jedi.org:
SHELL LITE :: Microsoft Shell Lightweight Utility API, v.1.2/SNMP :: Microsoft headers for Simple Network Management Protocol definitions/WINSOCK 2 :: Winsock 2 API (Windows Sockets).
- [Optional] Every Components(Except Standard/Database Components).
- [Optional] install Project Templates(Objrepos).
- [Optional] install VisiBroker/CORBA Support.
- [Optional] install IDE Design Pckages(Known IDE Packages).
- [Optional] install the delphi IDE and command-line compiler(dcc32, brcc32, convert, Make, Tasm32)
- [Optional] install the Source files.
- [Optional] install the Help files.
- [Optional] install Want builder tool instead of the Make
- [Optional] install FastMM 4.84 IDE Optimize-Compiled DLL
- [Optional] install the Expert GExperts 1.35 Experimental.
- [Optional] install the Expert CnWizards 0.9.9.614(A Free Plug-in Tool Set for Delphi/C++ Builder to Improve Development Efficiency).
- [Optional] install the Expert DelforExp 2.5.
- [Optional] install the Expert UnitExpert.
- [Optional] install the IDE plugin DelphiSpeedUp 3.1 to speed up IDE.
- [Optional] install the IDE plugin DDevExtensions 2.4.
- [Optional] install the Tweak DelphiDistiller 1.85, that allows to decide which packages will be loaded when the IDE starts.
- [Optional] install the spy tools of Microsoft Spy++ v7.1.
- [Optional] install the DLL/EXE dependency analysis tool of Dependency Walker 2.2.
- [Optional] install the DLL list of all exported functions displayed of DLL Export Viewer v1.50.
- [Optional] install Delphi build-in Tool Image Editor(imagedit.exe).
- [Optional] install Delphi build-in Tool Windows and Message Viewer(WinSight)(WS32.EXE).
- [Optional] install Delphi build-in Tool Web App Debugger(webappdbg.exe).
- [Optional] install BDE (Borland Database Engine 5.2), and related tools of BDE Administrator, SQL Explorer, Database Desktop, SQL Monitor, Data Pump, and so on.
- [Optional] install BDE Data Samples (Aliais is DBDEMOS).
- All installed Expert/Tweak/plugin are OpenSource/Freeware.
- Delphi7 Lite won't gather and send any information on user's computer via the Internet.
2. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
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* Pentiumўу 500 or higher.
* Windows 98 or higher.
* 256MB of RAM or higher.
* Approximate hard disk space required about: 80MB(a compact install) - 300~MB(a typcial install) - 450 MB(a full install).
* VGA or higher resolution monitor.
* Mouse or other pointing device.
3. ON WINDOWS7
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* This product fully supports Windows7.
4. WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE HELP
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- [Optional] The help system only includes the reference materials. These are:
* Developing Database Applications
* Delphi Object and Component Reference
* Delphi Language Guide
* Delphi Compiler Messages and Warnings
* Delphi Compiler Options and Directives
* Microsoft Win32 Programmer's Reference
* Glossary
* [Optional] DBExpress
* [Optional] Indy 9
* [Optional] InterBase Express Reference
* [Optional] InterBase Controls Help
* [Optional] TeeChart v4 VCL version
* [Optional] Rave report Help
5. WHAT DESIGNTIME PACKAGES ARE INCLUDED IN DELPHI7 LITE
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Delphi7 Lite includes the following designtime packages:
IDE packages
- Borland Module Diagram Editview
- Borland Editor Script Enhancements
- Borland Editor Emacs Enhancements
- Borland SQL Explorer UI Package
IDE Components
IDE\Components\Standard
- Borland Standard Components
IDE\Components\Database
- Borland Database Components
[Following is optional]
IDE\Components\ActionBar
- Borland ActionBar Components
IDE\Components\Database\ADO
- Borland ADO DB Components
IDE\Components\Database\BDE (NOTE: No BDE engine installed!)
- Borland BDE DB Components
IDE\Components\Database\DBX (NOTE: Only DBExpress drivers installed, not relational DB drivers - exclude mysql 4.0.27!)
- Borland dbExpress Components
IDE\Components\Database\InterBase (NOTE: No InterBase installed! Just Components Only!)
- InterBase Data Access Components
IDE\Components\Database\IBEvent
- Borland Interbase Event Alerter Component (NOTE: No InterBase installed! Just Components Only!)
IDE\Components\Database\MyBase
-Borland MyBase DataAccess Components
IDE\Components\Database\MyBase\SimpleDataset
-Borland SimpleDataset Component (DBX)
IDE\Components\Database\MyBase\DataSnap
-Borland DataSnap Connection Components
IDE\Components\Internet
-Borland Internet Components
IDE\Components\Internet\Explorer
-Internet Explorer Components
IDE\Components\Internet\Express
- Borland InternetExpress Components
IDE\Components\FastNet
- NetMasters Fastnet Tools
IDE\Components\SOAP
-Borland SOAP Components
IDE\Components\WebSnap
-Borland WebSnap Components
IDE\Components\Indy
-Internet Direct (Indy 9.00.10 - Delphi7 built-in edition) for D7 Property and Component Editors
or
-Internet Direct (Indy 9.0.18 - Older release Stable edition) for D7 Property and Component Editors
or
-Internet Direct (Indy 10.5.8.0 - Latest release)
IDE\Components\TeeChart
-Borland TeeChart Components
IDE\Components\ShellCtrls
- Shell Control Property and Component Editor
IDE\Components\Compatibility31
- Delphi 1.0 Compatibility Components
IDE\Components\ImportX
-Borland Sample Imported ActiveX Controls
IDE\Components\OfficeServer
-Microsoft(R) Office 97 Controls Wrapper Components
or
-Microsoft(R) Office 2000 Controls Wrapper Components
or
-Microsoft(R) Office XP Controls Wrapper Components
IDE\Components\IntraWeb
-IntraWeb 5. Design Packages
IDE\Components\QuikReport
-QuickReport Components
IDE\Components\RaveReport
-RaveReport 5 Components
IDE\Components\NewlyExtended
-Newly Delphi Features Extented Components,Transplanted from above of Delphi7's added components, Vista Dialogs etc., Delphi7 also can be develop Vista-style dialog box applications.
6. PORTABLE EDITION PRODUCTION AND QUICKLY DEPLOY GUIDE
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There are two ways to do:
Method A:
6.1.1. Install Delphi7 lite use Setup-Edition first, we recommend select full installation type. here choice content will decide Portable-Edition content.
6.1.2. (Note: this step as an additional, non-required). Backup IDE configuration to facilitate rapid recovery after the Portable-Edition configuration. run strart of the Delphi menu -> 'IDE Config Backup & Restore Tool' or -> CnWizards-> 'IDE Config Backup & Restore Tool'(latter item only to install the CnWizards expert in choice available), backup IDE configuration files to filename.
6.1.3. (Note: this step as an additional, non-required). Use the ShortCut under targert directory of 'Uninstall XXX (Remove Registration Only)' to uninstall the installed registration Information, this way does not delete files and folders. With this method you will get a pure Delphi7 folders completely.
6.1.4. After the reinstall the system or replacement of your computer, copy the entire installation of delphi folder to the new folder, such as D:\XXX, run D7LiteReg***.exe under folder of you i.e D:\XXX, after run will be create the menu for delphi, you can run the delphi7 now. D7LiteReg***.exe listed only automatically detect and install the components when you selected.
6.1.5. (Note: this step as an additional, non-required). Resumes the IDE IDE configuration. run delphi at leaest once, Rerun strart of the Delphi menu -> 'IDE Config Backup & Restore Tool' or -> CnWizards-> 'IDE Config Backup & Restore Tool'(latter item only to install the CnWizards expert in choice available), chose and resumes the preserved IDE configuration files on step of 6.1.2.
Method B:
6.2.1. Install Delphi7 lite use Setup-Edition first, we recommend select full installation type. here choice content will decide Portable-Edition content. Installation in the <additional tasks page>, select 'Portable mode installation'(will not register Uninstallation in the system), If 'Create Program Menus' is unselected, will not create any menu. With this method you will get a pure Delphi7 folders completely.
6.2.2. (Note: this step as an additional, non-required, if step 6.2.1 did not select 'Create Program Menus',will be no menu,skip this step). Backup IDE configuration to facilitate rapid recovery after the Portable-Edition configuration. run strart of the Delphi menu -> 'IDE Config Backup & Restore Tool' or -> CnWizards-> 'IDE Config Backup & Restore Tool'(latter item only to install the CnWizards expert in choice available), backup IDE configuration files to filename.
6.2.3. After the reinstall the system or replacement of your computer, copy the entire installation of delphi folder to the new folder, such as D:\XXX, run D7LiteReg***.exe under folder of you i.e D:\XXX, after run will be create the menu for delphi, you can run the delphi7 now. D7LiteReg***.exe listed only automatically detect and install the components when you selected.
6.2.4. (Note: this step as an additional, non-required). Resumes the IDE IDE configuration. run delphi at leaest once, Rerun strart of the Delphi menu -> 'IDE Config Backup & Restore Tool' or -> CnWizards-> 'IDE Config Backup & Restore Tool'(latter item only to install the CnWizards expert in choice available), chose and resumes the preserved IDE configuration files on step of 6.2.2.
OK, a complete new Delphi development environment already rapid deployment of well, no need to re-run and wait for a lengthy installation process. If you want to achieve the IDE Settings / Components (including third-party Components) such as fast recovery, we must correctly perform these additional step.
7. MISCELLANEOUS
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Available Custom Command Line Parameters:
(Which parameter marked with * that can be entered after Setup started.)
/HELP or/H or/?
Show command line params help.
/REPAIRMENU or/MENUREPAIR
Program Menus Repair.
/REPAIRREG or/REGREPAIR [/REBUILD |/INVALIDKEY]
Register Repair.
[/REBUILD] - To re-build all items(default).
[/INVALIDKEY] - Fix invalid keys only.
/REPAIRMISC or/MISCREPAIR
Miscellaneous Repair.(File Association/Path Setting etc.)
/NoExeVerify
Do not check for exe-file validity before install.
/NoSignleMutex
Do not mutex app with single running, thus you can run multiple instances.
/NoPrivilegesVerify
Setup will run without user privileges verify, then detected automatically.
/NotNonAdminInstall
Setup will not run without administrative privileges, Tthus, setup will only run with administrative privileges. Mutually exclusive with the parameter /NoPrivilegesVerify.
/NoUninsPage
After the installtion finished, do not show uninstall program maintenance page before reinstall.
/NoIntegrateMenu
Do not integrate shortcut menus to Setup windows.
/NoUACElevate
Do not show privilege elevate for UAC(User Account Control).
/NoTimeCountDown *
Do not show the time-countdown hint.
/NoButtonStyleLicense *
Dot not show the button-style on license agreement page to accept the agreement.
/NoCompileWithDcc32speed *
Do not compile with optimized dcc32speed.exe, and use the built-in dcc32.exe.
/NoOverwriteConfirm or/OverWriteForceInstall
Do not show overwrite confirmation and force install.
/OverLayPreviousSettings
Mode of overwrite - Use the previous Setup settings.
/OverlayNewOverwrite
Mode of overwrite - New and overwrite.
/OverlayAllReinstall
Mode of overwrite - All reinstall.
/NoSaveRepairFile *
Do not save repair/modifiy installation files to hard drive.
/NoShowDetails *
Do not show the "Show Details" button, and output contents.
/DetailsLog="filename" *
Instructs Setup to save installation "Show Details" of the output to the specified file.
/PortableMode *
Select Portable mode installation.
/RemoveRegOnly
Remove installed Registry only called from command line.
/RebuildExistingSource *
Use the existing source to compile and install(only for overwirte installation). Mutually exclusive with the parameter /UseExternalSource.
/UseExternalSource[=path] *
Using external Delphi7-source to compile and install. Mutually exclusive with the parameter /RebuildExistingSource.
/ExtDcuInstead *
Compile and replace the built-in DCU files. Depends on the parameter /UseExternalSource.
/ExtBplInstead *
Compile and replace the built-in BPL files. Depends on the parameter /UseExternalSource.
/ExtPasInstead *
Copy and replace the built-in PAS files. Depends on the parameter /UseExternalSource.
/AllUseOfExternal - (default) *
All use of external - Only use external source files, if the missing files, then cause an error. Depends on the parameter /UseExternalSource.
/UnremittingOverwrite *
Unremitting overwrite - Priority access to external source files, if the missing files, use the built-in file fill. Depends on the parameter /UseExternalSource.
8. RESTRICTIONS AND WARNING
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WARNING:
* Do not re-patch any of third-party BPL file after installed, otherwise it might raise unexpected errors.
* On the replacement for the original Delphi7 RTL/VCL with Delphi2007 RTL/VCL, although the Delphi2007 uses FastMM RTL memory management, faster and better than the Delphi7 RTL, but carefully chosen to use, if the replacement RTL, all from the base of the VCL began to re-build, and some No source file may be unable to compiled and used, the use of the process of possible instability. Replacement after the installation of third-party Components, please do not use the built-in tools, or use the command line to compile, open and compile to install dpk from the IDE menus. Not all users recommended to replace,Only recommended for the component of the Delphi compile & installed very skilled and all installed component have the sources. If you just want Delphi7 support XP / Vista API and the new properties, select the 'Replace Windows's pas(Supports New Vista API & Attribute) only (Maximum compatibility)' Instead of 'Replace with Delphi2007's RTL/VCL' to ensure maximum compatibility.
9. KNOWN ISSUES
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There is some problems to help system functionality, such as F1 accessibility with nothing, for example WIN32SDK and so on.
10. CONTACT
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http://delphi7lite.wordpress.com
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TIPS:
delphi32.exe -rYourSavedDesktopName hould your own packages.
