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Borland C++ Builder Book

First let me preface by saying that i DO NOT need a book to teach me how to program in C++. What i'm really looking for is a book (or online location) that has all the details (properties/methods/events and their descriptions) of the different components/objects used in Borland c++ builder.

I just got it yesterday and haven't had much time to fool around with it... so if this is in the help files then i'll also award points to whoever points me to where they are.

basically what i'm looking for is a version of MSDN for Borland.

Thanks!

Salte

The online help inside the builder should provide you with the information you seek.

Try press F1 when the cursor is close to a function or class name from the VCL or C library or STL.

The help also have an index where you can search.

Alf

ihateaccess

right-click on the component palette, and select help. this will bring you right to a help screen where you can find everything you need.

bobbit31

ASKER

ok, that's great. I still like having a book for reference so i'll up the points and award them to the one who points me to a good book... Please don't just go to amazon and pick the first book you see (i could do that ;)). What i'm looking for is a book that someone here has and uses and thinks is a good reference tool.

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bobbit31

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thanks all!

going to request a split of points b/w
BorlandMan: 150
Salte: 150

Salte

I also have a book in my bookshelf called "C++ builder unleashed" however, it is from Borland C++ builder 3.0's days and is getting a bit old. It's possible there's a new edition of the book though. When I get home I can try to find it and tell you the author and stuff - I am at work now.

Alf

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bobbit

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BorlandMan

The Borland C++ Builder Unleashed (by SAMS) last version it was published for was C++ Builder 4.0, a new version has not been published.

Sams is now publishing "The Borland C++ Developer's Guide" It is listed on Amazon and I have actually looked at this book in the bookstore.... On Amazon's site there are 150 pages, which you can look over before you buy it... the full book is something like 10

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0672324806/qid=1046201076/sr=2-1/ref=sr_2_1/104-9854514-5247917

also here is a list of books I found (put together by the author of C++ Builder Developer's Guide)

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/listmania/list-browse/-/2O0906ECTZYJR/ref=cm_lm_dp_l_3/104-9854514-5247917

hope that helps you to find a book, which will do the trick.

sincerely,
J

BorlandMan

bobbit31

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thanks! salte, i will post a question for you!