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Yeah, you're right... I tried ChatGPT and it gave me some useful leads. It mentioned the open source project https://github.com/ccy/dbx4fb . Using the dll from there worked without problems, so it seems like there's a problem with the dbxint.dll, although not sure what. It said I needed dbxfb.dll, When I told it that I don't have dbxfb.dll on my system, it was sure that that was the cause of the problem. So I then went looking to see how I could install it. But then I realised, as far as I can tell, that is just bogus, there is no such thing..

I'm trying to connect to a Firebird Database (3.0.7, EMPLOYEE.FDB included with zip package), using DBExpress in Delphi 10.4. I set the properties in TSQLConnection, Driver.Database, and VendorLib. I have installed Firebird server 32 bit (3.0.4) on my system (Windows 10). In the IDE, when I set Connected to True I get this error: Exception class TDBXError with message 'DBX Error: Driver could not be properly initialized. Client library may be missing, not installed properly, of the wrong version, or the driver may be missing from the system path.'. Same error when I connect via code. I also tried placing these files in the app dir: midas.dll dbxint.dll fbclient.dll gds32.dll but same result. What could be wrong? Thanks

So far I have been using the Azure Trusted Signing and it has met my needs. It works with the free Entra ID tier, so it is $9.99/month.

Hi, I'm using Delphi 10.4.2 on Windows 10. Sometimes the code insight stops working in the IDE (i.e. showing on hover where an identifier comes from, or code completion), it seems after the computer has been put to sleep/wake up a couple of times. At that point, closing the IDE and restarting it does not resolve the problem. Although restarting the computer does. I wonder is there maybe some process that needs to be restarted, which will get the code completion working again, with out needing to restart the pc? Thanks

Yeah, it looks like you're right. I sent ksoftware an email a few days ago, asking about the price increase, and so far I haven't received a reply. I've now looked at https://codesigningstore.com and they state there clearly that delivery is via USB token. Wow this is a big change. I imagine downloading unsigned software is going to become more common from smaller vendors... @stijnsanders No, SSL certificates are very different, and alot cheaper or even available for free.

I am referring to OV code signing certificates. I just received an email from ksoftware indicating that the process would be as before, i.e., the key is received/generated via a browser, "Sectigo will issue the new certificate directly to you via email, don't forget to collect on the same PC/Browser that you used in Step 1, then you can export to a PFX/P12 file..."

Hi, Looking at www.ksoftware.net, the prices have gone up by about 3x since a few years ago. Any idea why they've become so expensive? Any cheaper options?

There is also https://github.com/superflexible/TGPuttyLib

I'm using VirtualTree 7.6.1, in Delphi Sydney (10.4) I do implement some custom painting in BeforeCellPaint, AfterCellPaint, AfterItemErase, AfterItemPaint and PaintText. However, the below problem occurs even when I remove all these custom paint event handlers. As in below video, when scrolling with the scrollbar, painting is not smooth. It gets "stuck" and repeat paints a particular node text. When the scrollbar is released, the tree repaints correctly. Has anyone experienced something like this? Any ideas of what could be causing the problem? Thanks VST_paint_issue.mp4

@Dave and @Vincent, thanks, that is what I was looking for.

Hello, Delphi's THttpClient is built on the OS API, and therefore one does not need to include OpenSSL dll with the app, or worry about their version etc. Is there an open source library similar to this, that can be used with older Delphi versions before THttpClient was introduced..?

What you can do is download the Konopka Signature controls from getit package manager, and look at the source for RzTabs

Should that not be: Param:='http://localhost:8181/rootp/<ApplicationName>/Add';

Why can't you run both on the host machine? If you want to understand what code is doing, I highly recommend using a TraceTool or logger: https://github.com/capslock66/Tracetool

Thanks for all the replies. It has helped me consider all the various factors to keep in mind. @Der schöne Günther: Which setting/setup are you referring to with regards to sqlite db corruption and power losses?