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  1. Sherlock

    Change the background color of a TEdit

    Off the top of my head, how about putting a client aligned yellow panel rectangle inside the TEdit, HitTest and TabStop set to False, then set its visibility to whatever you need. Untested idea. Edith adds the need for transparency.
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    New in 10.3: IDE UI Improvements in the Main Window

    I'll have to see how it feels, pics look OK though.
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    Extracting SQL from Delphi code and DFMs

    I second that!
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    We need a Delphi Language Server

    Ok. You almost got me. How is the form designer handled? It is my understanding that most other languages handle layout questions through code entirely. Could it be, that this aspect is underrepresented in LSP?
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    We need a Delphi Language Server

    That is my understanding as well. It helps writing code but in the end you still have to compile it with Delphi though. Being a Delphi Developer since Version 5 this would mean quite the change in behavior. I'm used to pressing Ctrl+F9 every now and then, just to check if it still compiles (aka is ready for shipping 😉). This can't be possible with for example Eclipse, or can it?
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    Been stupid for years

    I have been waiting for that reply ever since I first used that nick in an other forum back in 2000. 18 years...wow!
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    Been stupid for years

    SCNR = Sorry, could not resist https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/SCNR
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    We need a Delphi Language Server

    So basically and very bluntly, it is a way to enable the use of Visual Studio for any language... <Rant>I see there are other editors out there, that support the language server protocol, but apart from Eclipse and Sublime Text they are somewhat cumbersome 😉 Now I could refresh my vim knowledge, but both the Delphi IDE and Pythons IDLE (yes, I know that is not really an IDE but for my needs an purposes it is) and sometimes Nano really are enough for me. I have no intention on spending extra money on yet another editor (apart from Eclipse the free editions seem to not offer LSP support) to gain practically nothing apart from being able to use the same editor for both languages. </Rant> This project is fine and well for those languages that come without an IDE, and they might profit from it immensely. But Delphi has everything built in, and the things missing come through add-ons. But, and I can't stress this enough, I am a low level developer and quite the conservative nay-sayer. I may very well miss the big picture, and for those guys that use 5 different languages on a daily basis, being able to use the same IDE definitely makes LSP a very fine thing. So go for it. Should have led with that...I guess.
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    We need a Delphi Language Server

    Sorry I still don't get it.Bear with me please. I'm just a Delphi developer who dabbles in Python. I have never heard of this and still can't see the benefit other than "you can use a different editor". Why is a server needed for that? And what does said server actually do?
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    Suggestions for New Forum Headers (Subjects, parts)

    Rants could find their way into off topic 😄
  11. I guess getting this to run with D2010 might not be that easy, considering it is written for FMX.
  12. Awww, come on. This is good for the brain. a little mental arithmatic keeps your mind sharp. 😄
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    We need a Delphi Language Server

    Who profits from this how? Or rephrased: What does it do?
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    option "select block" to quick copy text?

    Indeed this is a feature I miss as well. The code block should have a "copy code to clipboard" function. And should be foldable...while we're adding features to the code block.
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    Inline Variables Coming in 10.3

    Ooooh! That actually makes sense and sounds sweet! I take back everything I said.
  16. 😄 Nice eastern Frisia diagram. Similar to their national flag (white eagle on white background).
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    Inline Variables Coming in 10.3

    OK, thanks for clarifying.
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    Inline Variables Coming in 10.3

    Could someone please explain the benefit of type inference in a programming language that showcases type safety? As soon as the compiler has to guess a type, and my be wrong, this could result in C-like problems later on. I have made my peace with inline variables (yes, I am quick at giving up), but this feature seems a bit too "over the top" bait for non Delphi developers. I mean, this too can be ignored, but with a team big enough, it just find it's way into code nevertheless.
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    Unpin Pinned Stuff for Recent Topics view?

    Again: Are you using any of the "unread content" views? Which view are you using specifically?
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    Layouts in IDE

    This discussion could move on to here https://en.delphipraxis.net/forum/31-gexperts/ Just sayin'
  21. It's not out yet, and a thorough analysis or documentation would be subject to an NDA. Right now patience is a virtue.
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    How to ask for tutorials?

    The intention was to have a place where someone could post their existing tutorial. But a request for a specific tut is legit as well.
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    Unpin Pinned Stuff for Recent Topics view?

    Pinned status is a property of a topic, that is set by staff to mark is as important and worthy of keeping in a prominent position for a long time. Only staff can remove this status. However, pinned topics will not appear in the "unread" lists, unless you haven't read them of course.
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    Directions for ARC Memory Management

    But you do get a bunch of warnings, @Dalija Prasnikar
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    Delphi Version in profile

    Then choose your highest available version 😄 Thing is, this will show up under your name in the forum and a long list of versions would just create confusion. Check @Michael Puff or my post to see what I mean.
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