I am trying to use the Unit Androidapi.Helpers, but when I included it in the USES delphi cannot compile the project. I am using Delphi XE 8 and Windows 7.
Delphi shows me the following error: [dcc32 Fatal Error] Unit2.pas(8): F2613 Unit 'Androidapi.Helpers' not found.
But if I search in my folders I can locate this unit at: C:\Program Files (x86)\Embarcadero\Studio\16.0\lib\android\debug.
How can I fix that?
The Androidapi.Helpers unit still exists in XE8. Double-check your search path configuration, you are probably missing an entry for the folder that contains the DCU that Androidapi.Helpers was compiled into. Also note that there is a FMX.Helpers.Android unit as well.
You can use like this;
Androidapi.Helpers.SharedActivity.startActivity(Intent);
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When I tried to compile one of my BPL files, I get an error:
dxGDIPlusClasses.pas not found.
I double checked the unit file exists on the hard drive.
I also added $(BDSCOMMONDIR)\Dcp to the DCP Output directory, and $(BDSCOMMONDIR)\Bpl to the Package Output directory. The runtime package containing the unit was also added to the BPL.
I searched online for answers, foound one suggestion to enable Build with runtime packages under the Project Options, but when I checked I dont have that option.
Does anyone know how to solve this?
The error message indicates that either:
the compiler can't find the source file it needs for the unit.
the compiler found a .dcu file compiled with a different version of the compiler and needs to recompile it.
.dcu files are not compatible across compiler versions (with the single exception of D2006->D2007), meaning that every new version release of the compiler means all your source needs to be recompiled in order to be compatible with it.
You need to add the path to the source to Project->Options->Directories and Conditionals->Search Path so it can find the source code it needs.
[DCC Fatal Error] Unit1.pas(7): F1026 File not found: 'MyBitBtn.dcu'
Unit1 is a VCL Form for test purposes.
I have installed a design time package which contains a custom component that derived from TBitBtn. I can load the MyBitBtn in the Delphi IDE, load up the custom images I coded in design time and it seems like it works fine, at least visually. I get the above compile time error when I try to compile the test project.
I have a package group that has one design time package and one run time package. Design time package registers the component and Runtime package inherits the TBitBtn and has the custom code in it. The design time package contains the RunTime DCP file in the requires section.
The moment I insert the custom button on the test form, IDE creates the USES clause for MyBitBtn file. And that file apparently can't be found. Shouldn't that be part of the package installed?
Most probable you did not set 'Unit output directory' option in your runtime package, so package .dcu's are not available; I usually set it to $(BDSCOMMONDIR)\Dcp and have no problems.
Generally, the .dcu's of a runtime package should be available via global IDE library path if you want your package to be available to any project:
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You should either use one of the existing paths or add your own.
The design part works, but for run time, the compiler must be able to find the dcu.
You can do that either...
By adding the dcu folder to the library path of the IDE.
By adding the dcu folder to the search path of the project.
Or by adding the dcu explicitly to the project.
I would choose the first option. Since it's an installed component, you would want it to be available for any project, so setting the library path makes the most sense.
define the path where this dcu is stored in system environment. And dont forget to include it in Delphi env paths.
Go to ZEOS files, open packages, choose your version(DelphiXE10/Delphi7 ...) then go to the Win 32 file, open it and open Debug folder. Copy every thing, go to Program Files, Embarcadero, Studio, 17.0, lib, Win 32, Debug and paste, do the same in every win32 folder... Hope it helps :)
We have a modified menus.pas.
At
uses ...,Controls,...;
The compiler raised a fatal error:
[DCC Fatal Error] Menus.pas(*): F2051 Unit Controls was compiled with
a different version of Menus.TPopupMenu
tried:
deleted all dcu in the project.
build
build all
tried adding the file to library path which leads to add db folder(from vcl too) and then to
[DCC Error] jpeg.pas(872): E2065 Unsatisfied forward or external declaration: 'jpeg_save_markers'
which is a dead end.
deleted the controls.dcu (all 3) and the delphi did not know automaticaly to recompile them, instead reported that controls.dcu is missing.
Here is how I handle modifications to VCL source files:
Make a copy of the file in your project structure. Either add the file to your project, or make sure the search path finds your modified file.
Make modifications, but only in the implementation section. You are not able to modify the interface section if you use any other units that themselves use the unit you are modifying.
Explicitly set the compiler options at the top of the modified source file. Use default Delphi options, as found by pressing CTRL+O O in a default vanilla project.
I'd guess that one of the final two bullet points is what is tripping you up.
In Delphi XE7 (and below) themes and styles are totally unusable.
So, I patched the file ( Delphi XE7\source\vcl\Vcl.Themes.pas ) add it to the project file, compiled it and got a DCU. I replaced the old DCU ( Delphi XE7\lib\win32\release\Vcl.Themes.dcu - same for "debug" folder) with the new one. Everything works smooth now. I don't even have to link the PAS file to my projects.
I am trying to recompile/rebuild an old application program developed on Delphi5. I used the same Delphi5 software on an XP computer.
I did some minor corrections to the codes of a couple of forms and units. When I recompile using the .dpr file it comes with a fatal message: File not found System.pas
I added in .dpr file on the link path to this file BP folder. No success and the same message. Any clue will help.
Probably Library Path is broken after running some buggy component installer. In modern IDE's look for Tools -> Options -> Library -> Library Path from main menu (should be slightly different for Delphi 5).
System.dcu file lives in $(BDS)\Lib path for Delphi 2007.
The "File not found System.pas" error often isn't really because it can't find system.pas. It's some other problem that manifests as this error.
It can be:
Duplicate Path entries in the Library Path.
Too many entries in the Library Path - I think the limit is 99.
Path to a package in Library Paths too long.
Path to a package in Library Paths corrupt.
Environmental Variables not set correctly.
and possibly more if you Google "system.pas not found"
Marjan is right.
But also add ${DELPHI}\LIB\OBJ
If you still have a dcc32.cfg with the project, or a .cfg with the project, open it up to see if the settings in there are correct. Otherwise delete the .cfg or edit it to reflect the proper path to the bin and bin\obj directories.
A .dpr file is the main project file for a Delphi 2,3,4,5,6,7 project.
You have not given any details like WHAT WAY OF BUILDING SOMETHING of delphi you're using (the code is Delphi 5 level code, but you are not telling me for example, if you built the project inside the Delphi IDE or from the command line compiler DCC32), and what other files you have installed. You haven't mentioned if the library paths and so on are configured (either for the IDE, or for the command line environment, both of which are separate tasks).
An inability to find System.pas suggests to me that you might be running the command line compiler (Dcc32) instead of the IDE to build the project, and you have forgotten to mention that. That usually means you have to set up the Options (dcc32.dof) file for Delphi, so that command line building with Dcc32 can work.
What exactly do you mean by "When I compile with the .dpr file"? Instead of making people guess, show the commands you typed, exactly, and the error message, exactly. If it helps, use screenshots or text grabs.
I am writing a component that requires the use of both the units
DesignIntf, DesignEditors
When i build my package, i get the error
File not found: 'DockForm.dcu'
When I add "designide.dcp" to the "requires" section of the package, it builds and compiles just fine.
HOWEVER, when i add the component to a new project (in design time, it works. I can change all the properties, etc......BUT, it does NOT work in runtime. When i run the application with the component on the main form, i once again get the "
"File not found: 'DockForm.dcu'" error
please help
thanks
You're not allowed to use any of the Design* units in your runtime code. It's for use at designtime in the IDE only, and can't be linked in to your own application. That's why the .DCUs aren't found; they're not provided, and their functionality is provided in the designtime only packages in the IDE itself.