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Non-portable Data Problem

Question: I’ve read, in several places, that Java sets bit-size and format for numeric representation internally. I can’t find anything that says Java also dictates how the data will be

Can forms be manipulated at runtime?

Question: Can forms be manipulated at runtime? Answer: Typically, you want to have your programs visibleand have the ability to switch to them; however, there are times when youhave a

Can I control the position of new browser windows?

Question: How can I control the position of new browser windows createdwith the window . open method? Answer: Although JavaScript’s window . open method makes itpossible to automatically open new

How do I copy a file in Delphi?

Question: How do I copy a file in Delphi? Answer: H3>Reminiscing on Days Gone By…Back in the old DOS days, we took for granted copying a file from one place

TDBGrid flickering

Question: I’ve seen several shareware descendants of TDBGrid that don’t flicker when you move through the associated table.How do I get rid of the flickering in TDBGrid when you hold

Adding and Removing Columns from Tables

Question: How can I add and remove columns from a table at run time? Answer: While I’m an avid supporter of Delphi, one of the most annoying things about it