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Latest releases

• OWLMaker 2024.9.5.7104 (download)
• OWLNext 7.0.14 (changes | code | download)
• OWLNext Help 7.0.14 (online | download)

Latest activity on the trunk | Release history | Roadmap

OWLNext is a modern update and extension of Borland's Object Windows Library for writing GUI applications in standard C++ on Microsoft Windows.

• History — the story of OWL and OWLNext
• Features — what OWLNext can do for you
• Application showcase — real-world usage

Getting started

• Installing OWLNext
• Upgrading from OWL
• Supplemental tools
• Examples
• Contributing to the project

Reference

• API documentation
• Knowledge base
• Frequently asked questions

License

OWLNext is based on the Object Windows Library (OWL) which is proprietary software owned by Embarcadero Technologies. See Prerequisites in our installation guide for more information on how to obtain an OWL license. OWLNext consists of modifications and additions (collectively called patches) to the original OWL source code. These patches are the property of the respective contributors to OWLNext and are licensed for general use in accordance with the MIT open source license. Note that this license only applies to the patches. The full OWLNext source code (the patched software) is further restricted by the OWL license. See your OWL license for details.

See "OWLNext License.txt" on the trunk for the latest formal license text. Also see FAQ | License.