The following procedure illustrates the essential steps for building a Windows application.

1. Select NewVCL Forms Application — Delphi for Win32. The Windows Designer displays.
2. If necessary, select Design view.
3. From the Tool Palette, drag components onto the designer to create the user interface.
4. Associate logic with the controls.

1. In the Designer, double-click the component to which you want to apply logic. The Code Editor appears, cursor in place between the reserved words begin and end in the event handler.
2. Code your application logic.
3. Save and compile the application.