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VCL for .NET

VCL for .NET is an evolution and continuation of the VCL architecture that stands toe to toe with MS's WinForms architecture. Find out why and when to use VCL.Net to build .Net Delphi applications.
VCL.NET vs. FCL
Fast Forward to Delphi for .Net - Part IV. Starting a new Windows application? Using Delphi for .NET? What framework to choose, should it be VCL.NET of FCL (or maybe both)? Many Delphi developers are in dilemma these days, what path is the right one? This article provides answers!
Why VCL for .NET?
Why did Borland create VCL for .NET, and when should you use it instead of .NET's own Windows Forms framework?
Overview of the VCL for .NET
This article provides an overview of the architecture, design, and intent of the Visual Component Library for .NET included with the Delphi for .NET preview
Memory Game: from VCL via VCL for .NET to .NET
In this article, you'll see how to migrate a VCL application (the game of Memory) to VCL for .NET, and finally to WinForms on .NET, all using the Delphi for .NET Preview command-line compiler.
Tips for Converting VCL Components to VCL.NET
This article provides some of the conversion issues when porting VCL Win32 components to VCL.NET. Look for information on objects and pointers, message handlers, TDateTime FCL type etc.
Using standard .NET controls in VCL .NET applications in D8
A step by step guide to importing a BCL Winforms component into a VCL package for use in a VCL application
VCL for .NET
The primary focus is on the visual library, more than its database or Internet support portions, with examples ranging from the use of the classic Windows common controls to the use of third party components.

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