Useful and easy to use
components and tools
for developers
abfComponents (Ver 4.0.1.409)
The abfComponents product is a base part of the
ABF Visual Components Library, contains a set of
powerful and easy-to-use common components, lots of classes and procedures.
Product is compatible with all 32-bit versions of Borland Delphi and
C++Builder. abfComponents is
free for non-commercial usage, you can
download a full featured version from our site. If you
are planning to use this product in some commercial project you should
purchase the source code or purchase a full version of
ABF VCL.
Content
The abfComponents product contains following components:
TabfApplicationProperties
Use TabfApplicationProperties to set properties and event handlers of
the global Application object right in the design time. When you place this
component on a form, Application forwards all events to the
TabfApplicationProperties component.
TabfAutoRun
Use TabfAutoRun to create applications that automatically run on the
system startup or the user login. Component allows you to manipulate "auto-run"
directives right in the system registry.
TabfOneInstance
TabfOneInstance allows user to create applications that must have only
one running copy at the same time. Simple drop TabfOneInstance onto any
form of the project to catch the second program run.
TabfShutdown
Use the TabfShutdown component to perform PowerOff, Shutdown, Reboot,
LogOff, Suspend or Hibernate actions.
TabfTrayIcon
TabfTrayIcon is a component for working with the system tray, allows
user to add or remove the icon, support mouse events, has an engine to make the
icon animated. "Balloon" hints are also supported.
TabfWndProcHook
Use TabfWndProcHook component to hook a Window Messages Procedure
(WndProc) of the form or any other WinControl.
TabfFileStorage
The TabfFileStorage component can store some file right in the *.dfm
resource of the form. Useful for distribution of files or any other big data
right inside the program file.
TabfWav
Use TabfWav component to play system sounds, *.WAV files, or wave
resources. Component can play sounds either from the file on disk or from
the program resource. TabfWav can play system-event sounds and has an
ability to store sound file right into in the *.dfm resource of the form.
TabfThreadComponent
The TabfThreadComponent component is an encapsulation of the TThread
object for easy usage. Simply assign the OnExecute event to write own threaded
routine.
TabfThreadTimer
The TabfThreadComponent component is alike TTimer, but is more accurate
because uses an internal thread. Use this component to create timers of mSec
precision.
TabfFileOperation
TabfFileOperation is a component that provides an easy way to perform
different operations with files and folders. It allows user to perform: copy,
move, delete, and other standard file operations. Component uses Windows Shell
routines, so dialog looks like a standard Windows operation.
TabfFileAssociation
TabfFileAssociation is a component that provides an access to the file
association sub-system. You can easily read or change options for the known
file extension or add an association to the own one.
TabfFolderMonitor
Use TabfFolderMonitor component to monitor changes of files, folders or
its attributes in the specified folder on the disk.
TabfRegistryMonitor
Use TabfRegistryMonitor component to monitor changes of keys or fields
in the system registry.
TabfStartButtonProperties (Obsolete)
TabfStartButtonProperties is a component for working with the Windows
Start Button. Allows user to get or set some parameters of the Start Button.
TabfColorPicker (Obsolete)
TabfColorPicker is a color picker tool. Allows user to get a color value
of the pixel under cursor, contains an internal timer for looping the color
picking process.
TabfEdit
TabfEdit is an enhanced edit control that supports a text alignment and
can have a flat look. TabfEdit is a good replacement of the standard
TEdit control.
TabfComboBox
The TabfComboBox control is an enhanced combo-box with new additional
abilities. You can easily create combo-boxes of Flat, Etched or MS Office 2000
style using the TabfComboBox control or it descendants. Also component
can show images from the image list.
TabfImage
TabfImage is an enhanced image control, supports proportional scaling,
has a "smart caption" and can show images from any image list.
TabfImageListBox
TabfImageListBox is an enhanced list box control. Component has ability
to show images for all items from the image list.
TabfGroupBox
The TabfGroupBox control is an enhanced group box, has a checkbox and
can disable/enable all owned controls at once.
TabfScrollBar
TabfScrollBar is a great replacement of the standard scroll bar control,
especially for custom graphic interfaces. Control can be transparent and has
an ability to hide buttons when rich the limit value.
TabfDatePanel
The TabfDatePanel control is an easy-to-use date editor. The order and
visibility of day, month and year edits are customizable.
Other...
Also contains lots of classes, procedures and other useful tools. All this
routines are based on our strong experience, and are still filling up.
Requirements
- Borland Delphi 3 (and higher) or C++Builder 3 (and higher).
- OS: Windows 95/98/Me/NT4/2000/XP.
Download
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abfComponents (full version without source):
- for Delphi 2005 - 394K
- for Delphi 7 - 393K
- for Delphi 6 - 392K for C++Builder 6 - 490K
- for Delphi 5 - 389K for C++Builder 5 - 487K
- for Delphi 4 - 387K for C++Builder 4 - 486K
- for Delphi 3 - 376K for C++Builder 3 - 520K
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ABF VCL help manual:
- Manual in HLP format - 543K
- Manual in CHM format - 471K
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abfComponents executable demos:
- Components demo - 273K
- Controls demo - 256K
- ABF VCL complex demo - 499K
- TrayIcon demo - 165K
- ColorPicker demo - 143K
- abfComponents (source code): For registered users only!
How to buy
abfComponents is distributed without sources, but if you want you can
purchase them. Also you have to purchase a source code if you want to use
abfComponents in some commercial project. The source code is well
commented and contains many "tips and tricks". If you want to obtain full
sources, you can purchase it on-line either by credit card, bank transfer or
check. Ordering by Phone, FAX, and postal mail is also available:
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Full sources of the abfComponents product, one developer license:
- Registration fee: $49 (US)
- Buy now!
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Full sources of the abfComponents product, site license:
- Registration fee: $149 (US)
- Buy now!
Awards
See also
- Full version of the ABF Visual Components Library.
- krpRegions library for creating cool looking and skinnable user interfaces.