Developer’s Description

What are the 3 types of software?

--Computers are managed by software. Software may be divided into three categories: system, utility, and application.

What is the difference between download and install?

--The act of "downloading" a file is distinct from "installing" it. Instructions to utilize the downloaded data to modify your computer are "installing" the file. The file does not alter or be updated if installation is not performed.

What is software used for?

--Software is a collection of instructions, data, or computer programs used to run machines and carry out certain activities. It is the antithesis of hardware which refers to a computer external components. A device running programs, scripts, and applications are collectively referred to as "software" in this context.

LMD DesignPack.NET (Standard Edition, WinForms) available

May 22, 2007

LMD Innovative announces the release of LMD DesignPack.NET (WinForms). LMD DesignPack.NET allows WinForms developers to utilize the full power of the .NET framework design-time infrastructure. Provide your own applications with advanced form and control designer features within minutes!

LMD DesignPack.NET is implemented in C#, contains 100% managed code and is compatible with version 1.1 and 2.0 of the Microsoft .NET Framework. It is designed for MS Visual Studio 2003/2005 IDE families, but can be used with any .NET compatible IDE as well (like Borland Delphi 2005 or later).
Take a look at the product page to check out more detailed product description, feature list and the image gallery:
LMD DesignPack.NET Product Page

LMD-Tools 7.X is a collection of up to 373 native VCL components that can be
compiled into your application royalty free, and without the need of
additional files for distribution. Buttons, Dialogs, Multimedia, System,
Data-aware, Container, Standard, Label, and Extended controls will allow the
developer to produce professional applications, quicker and easier than ever
before.
If you are looking for enhanced functionality of existing components in the
VCL, or just want to add that personal touch to your application, LMD Tools
has a solution to fit you. And it ships with a vast array of sample projects
and demos for all of the components found in the package.
LMD-Tools 7.X supports Delphi 5-8, 2005, CBuilder 5 and 6 and BDS 2006
(C++/Delphi). VCL.NET compatible packages are available.
Besides that each LMD-Tools license covers LMD-Tools 3.5/5.X license as well
(supporting all previous Delphi and CBuilder versions).
LMD-Tools is available in 4 different editions. From completely free
LMD-Tools SE package up to CE (Complete Edition). Comparison chart for
different LMD-Tools packages can be found here:
www.lmd.de/products/lmdtool7/desc/lmd70matrix.php
Take a look at the Component Overview to check out which controls are
included in different packages:
www.lmd.de/mfs/products/LMD70.php
To learn more about other LMD products visit the General Product Page:
www.lmd.de/products
If you are interested in purchasing check out the Order Page:
www.lmd.de/shopping
List of available subpackages (LMD standalone packages)
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LMD BarPack provides components which help you to enhance your projects with
advanced bar controls (ExplorerBar and SectionBar).
LMD DesignPack controls enhance your projects with advanced designing
features – e.g. by adding an object inspector, extended form designer or
diagrams.
LMD FxPack was designed to help you adding exciting splash screens or form
transitions to your applications – select from over 70 families of animation
and transition effects which again provide hundreds of different variations.
LMD RichPack contains several controls (based on MS RichEdit DLL) allowing
integration of text editor functionality into your application.
LMD ScriptPack enables Delphi/CBuilder applications to support active
scripting languages installed in Windows Scripting Host (such as VB Script,
Java Script, Perl, Python, Lua, Tcl, Rexx etc).
LMD SearchPack supports you integrating advanced search features (e.g. for
HTML files including support for wildcards and AND, OR, NEAR and NOT
operators.
LMD ShellPack contains controls which help creating Windows Explorer like
projects and solving shell/system related tasks.
LMD SysPack controls are used for retrieving extensive system information.
LMD StoragePack controls are used to save/restore configuration data.
Possible target formats are the Registry or Ini-, XML- and binary files.
LMD WebPack helps you to integrate advanced webbased features like updates
via internet, display of news items, scanning of web sites or HTML pages.

Version 8.10 of LMD-Tools is available now (VCL Win32 and VCL.NET). A new
release of the freeware version (LMD-Tools SE) can be found in public
download area on our web site as well.

Check History to review latest changes:
http://wiki.lmd.de/index.php/LMD_2007_-_History_LMD-Tools

Please note the Special Sale for certain LMD Packages (EUR=US$) until end of
this month.

Description
LMD-Tools 8.X is a collection of up to 426 native VCL components that can be
compiled into your application royalty free, and without the need of
additional files for distribution. Buttons, Dialogs, Multimedia, System,
Data-aware, Container, Standard, Label, and Extended controls will allow the
developer to produce professional applications, quicker and easier than ever
before.

If you are looking for enhanced functionality of existing components in the
VCL, or just want to add that personal touch to your application, LMD Tools
has a solution to fit you. And it ships with a vast array of sample projects
and demos for all of the components found in the package.

New features in release 8 are (among others):
* Up to 30 new controls in LMD-Tools CE!
* Complete new common LMD 2007 Runtime (shared with LMD ElPack 6 and LMD
IDE-Tools). Check the LMD 2007 Package Structure for more info:
http://wiki.lmd.de/index.php/LMD_VCL_2007_-_Description
* Support of Vista features – even in IDEs before Delphi/C++ 2007! Including
updated TLMDTaskDialog (now with HTML and Unicode support) – use vista style
dialogs even on non-Vista systems!
* New theme engine! Use any standard .MSStyles file to apply themes/skinning
to you applications. Note: Use of ThemeEngine is fully optional. Sourcecode
user can switch off themes support with one compiler switch.
* Unicode support for several controls, unicode routines in shared runtime,
Form Wizard for generating forms with unicode enabled captions.
* New native, unicode enabled RegExpression engine
* New native PNG support!
* New native XML engine
* New native ZLIB support (no use of C++ object files!)
* New Cab-files compression support
* New TLMDBitmap class which allows loading of JPEG, GIF and other image
formats without need of additional supporter files.
* New HTML Renderer engine with image/link support
* New LMD ChartPack package for LMD-Tools CE user!
* New TLMDMLGen component for template generated data output
* Updated standalone packages: E.g. LMD ScriptPack and LMD DesignPack in
updated versions with many new features (e.g. Unicode support)!
* And many other new features along with minor enhancements like updated
container component editors, new TLMDGraphicList editor, enhancements to
existing controls etc.

Top 10 Reasons to Purchase LMD Tools!

1. LMD Tools offers you an almost complete solution for the development of your applications – everything from one single source. Using our components and the advanced component technogloy you’ll save time and money.
2. No other component suite covers such a broad range of development issues providing this high functionality and flexibility. LMD VCL Complete includes 600+ controls for any task you can imagine – all based on the same core runtime.
3. Almost all components work seamless together with Delphi(tm) / C++ Builder(tm) standard components (for example they use same database logic for datasensitive components)
4. LMD-Tools does not only provide many components to help you during software development: Many extensive component- and property editors simplify and speed up your work.
5. The break-in period into the world of LMD-Tools is simplified by a very extensive online help, many example projects and the use of extended component- and property-editors. To improve support for LMD-Tools a separate support site at www.lmsupport.com and a public LMD Wiki were introduced.
6. Since LMD-Tools 4.X 16bit-Delphi is no longer supported. Sources of LMD-Tools contain 32bit only code for years now.
7. All LMD-Tools packages are continuously tested on common Win32 and .NET platforms and supported Delphi/C++ Builder IDEs. If problems occur nevertheless, our support will try to help you as soon as possible.
8. LMD-Tools contains knowlegde and experiences of many developers since the first for Delphi 1. Over the years LMD-Tools has been grown to one of the highest quality toolboxes.
9. LMD Tools represents continuity. Not only experiences for years but also extensive plans for future versions makes this component toolbox almost invaluable.
10. If you encounter problems of any kind – our online support helps you as fast as possible – either via private e-Mail, newsgroups our our support site.

Key Features

• More than 450 components for various development tasks
• Full sourcecode of complete library
• MegaDemo project containing more than 200 single projects
• PrintPack, PlugInPack, InspectorPack, RichPack, ShellPack and SysPack bonus packages included
• ChartPack, DockingPack, BarPack, StoragePack, FxPack, TextPack and WebPack included
• More than 100 component and property editors
• Supports Delphi/C++ Builder Release 6 or better (including VCL.NET personalities), including Turbo 2006 releases
• Includes a 8.X Professional License for Delphi/C++ Builder 5 support.
• Includes a 5.X License for Delphi/C++ Builder 3+4 support.
• Includes a 3.5 License for Delphi 1+2 support.
• English online help files for BDS/Delphi/C++ Builder integration
• Free updates for all versions 10.X via Internet
• Free technical support via supportsite, newsgroups, e-mail, or fax.
• Also available as part of LMD VCL Complete