How to compile a Win32 program from the command line with Delphi

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as the title says, I'm trying to compile a Win32 program without the aid of an IDE, just so I can learn. I'm using Borland Studio 2006, and my first thought was to take some files generated from a Forms application from the IDE and compile the project file... that gave me errors about expecting unit and finding object instead. I know that's from the dfm file which holds all the settings for a form, but I don't get how the IDE deals with that file, can anyone help me understand the system better? :)

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Francesca · Accepted Answer · 2011-12-12 07:57:49Z

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If I have understood correctly, you need to grasp the structure of a Delphi project and how Forms and units work together. You cannot just cherry-pick some files and expect to be able to feed them to the compiler.

You also have to set the path to the library/components/used files so that the compiler can find everything it needs, starting with the project dpr.

I would recommend that you try first to run your project from the IDE, then once it runs, you can try it from the command line.

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cocomonkey · Accepted Answer · 2011-12-12 18:01:58Z

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I found out all I needed to do is compile the top level unit into a dcu, and then the project will compile :) If anyone else is trying to do the same thing, there's some great info at the bottom of this page

http://www.codexterity.com/raw-delphi/index.htm

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animuson · Accepted Answer · 2011-12-12 04:32:59Z

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WANT automates the process of building, testing, and packaging applications and libraries much like Jakarta Ant does

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Community · Accepted Answer · 2017-05-23 12:20:12Z

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You wrote in question that you are using BDS 2006. If you want to learn more recent build process in Delphi I suggest you to upgrade at least to Delphi 2007 which introduced MS Build usage.

Of course MS Build acts like "wrapper" so this is not must have but nice have :-)

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cocomonkey Over a year ago

Hah, I didn't even know there was a newer one than 06, shows how much I know

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