Message Dialogue Components

   
Release: 3.0.0
Date: 08 February 2014
Delphi Compatibility:
Key
D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 D2005 D2006 D2007 D2009 D2010 DXE DXE2 DXE3 DXE4
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Overview

This unit provides various customisable message dialog box components. Three components are installed on the component palette. They are:

TPJWinMsgDlg
This component wraps the Windows MessageBoxIndirect API call and displays a message box based on that provided by Windows. It will be suitable for most purposes and has the lighter footprint.
TPJVCLMsgDlg
This component uses the Delphi VCL CreateMessageDialog function to create a form based message box. (CreateMessageDialog is used by the standard Delphi MessageDlgXXX functions). The component provides more flexibility than either the Delphi functions or TPJWinMsgDlg. It should be used when it is necessary to display buttons or combinations of buttons that are not supported by the Windows API message box or when a finer degree of control over the appearance and behaviour of the message box is required. TPJVCLMsgDlg supports all the features of TPJWinMsgDlg and extends them. The dialogue box component's form can be customised by handling the OnShow and OnHide events.

A demo program that exercises the components is included in the download. This program requires Delphi 7 or later to compile.

Documentation

The components have comprehensive online documentation.

There is also an FAQ page.

Feedback & Queries

If you find any bugs or want to suggest a new feature please report them using the Issue Tracker.

Click the Create Ticket button to create a ticket then complete the form giving as much information as possible. Please note: this issue tracker is shared among all the projects in the DelphiDabbler Code Library, so please make sure you enter msgdlg in the Project edit box. You should also choose Defect in the Type drop down list to report a bug or Enhancement to request a new feature.

If you have created a bug fix or have implemented a new feature please attach a zip file to your ticket that contains your source code.

Should you have any queries about using the components please read the documentation and FAQ.

If you can't find an answer in the documentation then post a message in the discussion group.

Please do not email me or use the contact page to report bugs, ask for new features or to find out how to use the components.
I'm afraid I have very limited time available to support the code library, and can't guarantee I'll find time for personalised advice.