Tip Bank

Question: Some useful string manipulation functions Answer: If you’re like me, you create a bunch of utility functions and store them in a separate unit or maybe even a DLL

Question: Circular referencing Answer: This tip addresses circular referencing between units; that is, where two units are dependent upon each other in some way. Or in more simple terms: two

Question: How can I use two different data controls to display data from a single data source and table?For instance, I’d like to use a DBGrid as a navigating tool

Question: I need to add a right-click event to aTDBGrid, but am ata loss as to how to accomplish it. I want to pop up a menu. Do you knowhow?

Question: Two ways of Indexing a paradox table Answer: Having done a lot of work with Paradox in the past, there are things I’ve learned in Paradox that I’ve needed

Question: Previous instance of a running application via EnumWindows Answer: The code below will check for the previous instance of an application. Ifit finds an instance of an app already

Question: How can I share a CD-ROM volume on a NetWare server? Answer: Configuring, installing and sharing a CD-ROM volume on a Novell NetWare fileserver is done by a loading

Question: I need to make a recommendation to a firm. There are upwards of 50 computer controllers and each must be guaranteed of sending at least one message every minute.

Question: Is it possible to connect two nodes without a hub? If so, what type of cable do I need? Answer: Yes, it is possible. You need a “cross-over 10BaseT