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Import Component

ComponentImport Component 

Imports a type library, ActiveX Control, or a .NET assembly.  

You need to choose VCL for C++ or VCL for Delphi if you select Import Component with no project open.

Item 
Description 
Import a Type Library 
Click to import a type library.  
Import ActiveX Control 
Click to import an ActiveX Control.  
Import .NET assembly 
Click to import a .NET assembly as a COM object.  

Depending on the type of component selected in the previous step, this dialog will show a list of registered type libraries, ActiveX Controls, or .NET assemblies in the Global Assembly Cache.

Item 
Description 
Component list 
Displays a list of registered type libraries, ActiveX Controls, or .NET assemblies in the Global Assembly Cache.  
Add 
Click to browse for a new component to add to the list.  

Use the component page to edit parameters used to import the component into the IDE.

Item 
Description 
Class Name 
Displays the name of the class (or classes) that will be created.  
Palette Page 
Select the Tool Palette category where you want the components to appear.  
Unit name 
Type the name of the unit that will contain the component.  
Browse button 
Click to navigate to the folder where the unit file will reside.  
Search path 
Enter the search path for the new component. The default value is the environment options library search path. The folder designated in the unit name field will be appended to the search path.  
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