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FireMonkey on CrossFireX

December 4, 2011
by Simon J Stuart
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FireMonkey problems on CrossFireX

I don’t know how many of you out there are testing/running FireMonkey applications (HD or 3D) on a CrossFireX graphics setup, but if you have I’m interested to know if you’re experiencing the same issues I have. When running any … Continue reading

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October 31, 2011
by Simon J Stuart
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Lua4Delphi Fundraiser – Reinstated by popular demand

Since this fundraiser originally ended on October 15th, I have received (almost daily, in fact) multiple messages (comments, e-mails, private Tweets etc.) suggesting that I reinstate this fundraiser as there are (seemingly) quite a lot of people who want to … Continue reading

MonkeyMixer

October 19, 2011
by Simon J Stuart
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World, Meet MonkeyMixer – Use FireMonkey forms directly in VCL Projects

Video speaks volumes, so please enjoy my video on how to mix FireMonkey forms directly into VCL Projects…. including a full demonstration of MonkeyMixer (my new – ready to release – plugin which automates the process). Things to remember: Embarcadero … Continue reading

October 13, 2011
by Simon J Stuart
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MonkeyGroomer v0.1 released for VGScene migrants!

As the title says, MonkeyGroomer v0.1 has been released, with support for migrating VGScene projects over to FireMonkey on XE2. Click on the above link learn more or to download it!

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September 22, 2011
by Simon J Stuart
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MonkeyGroomer – Convert “Automagically” from VCL/VGScene to FireMonkey

One of the most prevalent questions we Delphi developers have been pondering ever since the announcement of FireMonkey has been “so, how long is it going to take for me to switch my VGScene/VCL forms over to FireMonkey?” Well, a … Continue reading

September 20, 2011
by Simon J Stuart
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Lua4Delphi Fundraiser Progress #1

I have been overwhelmingly heartened by level of support demonstrated by the Delphi community toward the Lua4Delphi Fundraiser! Within the first 24 hours, over £1000 of the £6000 target had been raised. At the time of writing, we sit at … Continue reading

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September 12, 2011
by Simon J Stuart
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Lua4Delphi Fundraiser

Lua4Delphi is the result of more than 2 years of intense research and development, leading to what I personally believe (and am highly confident you will agree) is the most powerful runtime scripting integration suite ever produced (for any platform or language).

Please provide your support, and help me to release Lua4Delphi before christmas! Continue reading

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September 8, 2011
by Simon J Stuart
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TKinect for Delphi has Skeletal Tracking

I just wanted to show some developmental progress for TKinect version 2 (using the official Kinect SDK). TKinect version 2 makes it as easy as it can possibly be to track up to 6 individual people’s limbs in real-time. Obviously, … Continue reading

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September 3, 2011
by Simon J Stuart
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RAD Studio XE2 – Setting it up for a Mac (step-by-step illustrated guide)

This guide will show you (both through description and illustration) how to configure your Windows development, and MacOSX deployment/testing, systems for Delphi XE2 and FireMonkey applications. Continue reading

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September 1, 2011
by Simon J Stuart
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RAD Studio XE2 now available, TKinect version 2 arriving soon

RAD Studio XE2 For those whom may not yet have heard, RAD Studio (Delphi, C++ Builder, Prism, RadPHP) XE2 is now available for new or upgrading customers! You should go either to the Embarcadero website, or your regional certified Embarcadero … Continue reading