Integrations¶
Bold for Delphi can integrate with various third-party component libraries to provide Bold-aware versions of popular controls.
Available Integrations¶
| Integration | Description | License Required |
|---|---|---|
| DevExpress | Bold-aware cxGrid, editors, and navigation | DevExpress VCL with source |
| UniDAC | Universal database connectivity | UniDAC license |
How Integrations Work¶
Bold integrations wrap third-party components to add Bold-specific functionality:
- Data Binding - Connect controls directly to Bold handles and objects
- OCL Expressions - Use OCL to define what data is displayed
- Automatic Updates - Controls update automatically when objects change
- Type Safety - Leverage the Bold type system for validation
Building Integration Packages¶
Each integration has its own design-time package:
| Integration | Package |
|---|---|
| DevExpress | dclBoldDevEx.dpk |
| UniDAC | dclBoldUniDAC.dpk |
Build and install these packages after the main Bold package (dclBold.dpk).