>> The question remains open to have properties exposed >> as String or AnsiString, or a mix of both.
> Good question. Probably it is better to use the String type in general > and the AnsiString when absolute sure that it is enough. Currently, with Arno and Angus, we selected to use mostly String (reverting back from the first work we've done). > What is the approach of the VCL? Only string. > About the difficult, this new version is backward compatible? If yes, the > backward compatibility has introduced another level of difficulty in the > port? Projects cannot be opened with previous version and unfortunately they have not changed the extension. But a backup copy of an old project is created when you load it. The language itself is largely compatible with previous versions. I have ported a mid-size real D2007 application using Midware and ICS with almost no change ! -- [EMAIL PROTECTED] The author of the freeware multi-tier middleware MidWare The author of the freeware Internet Component Suite (ICS) http://www.overbyte.be -- To unsubscribe or change your settings for TWSocket mailing list please goto http://lists.elists.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/twsocket Visit our website at http://www.overbyte.be