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== About == | == About == | ||
| − | * | + | * A Tabbed GUI Interface |
| − | A Tabbed GUI Interface | + | |
| − | [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ | + | Lazarus does not have full support for MDI interface yet, and commercial applications need to open several windows at once without ShowModal. |
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| + | However, the MDI interface concept has several problems, which may confuse the novice user. A more complete study on the advantages and disadvantages of the MDI can be [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Multiple_document_interface Comparison_with_single_document_interface found at wikipedia] | ||
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| + | The intention of this component is to provide a simple way to create an TDI interface, similar to that [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tabbed_document_interface described in Wikipedia]. | ||
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| + | I used '''TExtendedNotebook''' as a base component, introducing new methods and properties to provide support for TDI. Very few changes will be needed in your code, and component '''TTDINotebook''' will handle the entire process of creation and destruction of the tabs and menus automatically. | ||
=== Author === | === Author === | ||
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== How to Use == | == How to Use == | ||
| + | * Drop a TTDINotebook in your Main Form | ||
| + | * Create your child Forms as usual | ||
== Key Features == | == Key Features == | ||
Revision as of 15:24, 29 May 2012
About
- A Tabbed GUI Interface
Lazarus does not have full support for MDI interface yet, and commercial applications need to open several windows at once without ShowModal.
However, the MDI interface concept has several problems, which may confuse the novice user. A more complete study on the advantages and disadvantages of the MDI can be Comparison_with_single_document_interface found at wikipedia
The intention of this component is to provide a simple way to create an TDI interface, similar to that described in Wikipedia.
I used TExtendedNotebook as a base component, introducing new methods and properties to provide support for TDI. Very few changes will be needed in your code, and component TTDINotebook will handle the entire process of creation and destruction of the tabs and menus automatically.
Author
Author: Daniel Simões de Almeida
License
Download
- The package can be downloaded from the Lazarus CCR SVN repository.
- You will need a SVN Client
On Windows you can use TortoiseSVN
On Linux, use: svn co https://lazarus-ccr.svn.sourceforge.net/svnroot/lazarus-ccr/components/tdi
Dependencies / System Requirements
- None
Installation
- Download the package on a directory of your preference
- Open Package File: tdi.lpk.
- Install the Package and let Lazarus rebuild.
How to Use
- Drop a TTDINotebook in your Main Form
- Create your child Forms as usual
Key Features
Screenshot
