Is it possible to build WSU using any of the open-source alternatives to Delphi (Lazarus, FPC)? I'd like to tinker with some things, but not enough to shell out $200 for the Starter edition.
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I am afraid that even the Starter Edition may not be enough as I has read somewhere that it has limited XML processing capabilities. Besides, the project is dependent on a commercial GUI library, namely DevExpress ExpressBars that is compatible only with the mainstream Delphi releases. Changing it would require a lot of work with very uncertain results as Delphi lacks a good ready to use docking support.
When you think about implementing your ideas first decide if they could be coded as a plugin. For this you can use any COM compliant language (like C#). If you need to update the main program you may consider getting trial editions of Delphi and ExpressBars. They are fully functional during 30 days.
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I am afraid that even the Starter Edition may not be enough as I has
read somewhere that it has limited XML processing capabilities
Thanks. I figured as much, but never hurts to ask.
When you think about implementing your ideas first decide if they could be coded as a plugin
Most of my ideas concern the core UI, so probably not, but I'll look into it. Besides the ERD plugin you mentioned in the blog last fall, is there any other documentation or reference for the plugin API?
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Is it possible to build WSU using any of the open-source alternatives to Delphi (Lazarus, FPC)? I'd like to tinker with some things, but not enough to shell out $200 for the Starter edition.
I am afraid that even the Starter Edition may not be enough as I has read somewhere that it has limited XML processing capabilities. Besides, the project is dependent on a commercial GUI library, namely DevExpress ExpressBars that is compatible only with the mainstream Delphi releases. Changing it would require a lot of work with very uncertain results as Delphi lacks a good ready to use docking support.
When you think about implementing your ideas first decide if they could be coded as a plugin. For this you can use any COM compliant language (like C#). If you need to update the main program you may consider getting trial editions of Delphi and ExpressBars. They are fully functional during 30 days.
Thanks. I figured as much, but never hurts to ask.
Most of my ideas concern the core UI, so probably not, but I'll look into it. Besides the ERD plugin you mentioned in the blog last fall, is there any other documentation or reference for the plugin API?
Looks that StarUML reorganized their website but the docs can be found there:
http://staruml.sourceforge.net/v1/documentations.php
Plugins deal with the project and model repositories and cannot affect the main GUI but may show their own windows.
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I agree, UI should be updated somehow, without disrupting the rest of the code.