management of nicknames to other LUW DB2 systems with a version control system for mainframe development 2) Rename the default Package1 name to VDraw6Wrapper.bpl. to create, compile and execute mainframe programs your Visual Studio 6.0 projects, Borland Delphi 6 & 7 and inside HTML pages that can be used. I developed with Delphi 7 a complete workbench : The include Indy components makes it also very easy to write TCPIP applications. Accessing oracle and SQL server databases is also not a problem. I even use Delphi 7 to create Windows applications which access the DB2 database on mainframe without any problem.
Simularties in both programming languages makes it easy to used both program languages at te same time without mixing the language syntax. I program also at the same time on an IBM mainframe in PLI, a programming language which is also based in Pascal.Īlthough windows and mainframe environments are completely different, the Cohabit fine with Delphi XE 10.x on the same machine.ĭelphi is the only windows programming language which is based on the Pascal syntax. In security tab add your user name with full rights (when disabled, click "Advanced" button and take the ownership over this file).Find existing WinHlp32 file and open its properties.You must have administrator's rights to do following actions: Later versions extracted from Win7/Win8 packages don't work for me. Win7 64 Delphi 7Unable to rename 'C:\Program Files (x86)\Borland\Delphi7\Bin\delphi32.' to 'C:\Program Files (x86)\Borland\Delphi7\Bin\delphi32. In my case I take it from my old Windows XP SP3 (32 bits). The only workaround is to copy it from an other system.
Unfortunately, there is no official way to install WinHlp32 on Windows Server 2012 and Windows 10. You should download corresponding version from Microsoft web site and install it. Since Windows Vista the WinHlp32.exe program isn't more supported. In case of problem set the compatibility "Windows XP SP2" in shortcut options (not recommended).Go to My Computer - Properties - Advanced System Settings - Performance Settings - Data Execution Prevention
How to install and use Delphi 7 and help files on Windows 8/10 or Server 2012.