Converting a program to use WideString from AnsiString.

[Tremorblue]

Iam using Borland Builder C++ 6.

I am trying to convert a large program from using WideString to AnsiString so that it will support unicode languages.

I have the Tnt unicode components for builder.

I need to know how to replace the ansi string functions that are not supported.

1. UpperCase
2. Number conversion
e.g
IntToStr(iHeight)
do I just do this ?
(WideString)IntToStr(FrontLabel->l_LabelHeightMM)

3. Have a function GetDetails(WideString *wCustomer,WideString *wAddress,WideString *wSettings)
but when I pass
WideString wCustomer,wAddress,wSettings;
GetFavouriteDetails(*wCustomer,*wAddress,*wSettings);

I get error Type mismatch wanted WideString* got wchar_t.
But the same funtion with AnsiString was ok ?

4. String constants "Hello" replace with (WideString)"Hello" is that correct ?

Thanks for any help.

/B

 

[2ffat]

I am trying to convert a large program from using WideString to AnsiString so that it will support unicode languages.

I assume you mean from AnsiString to WideString.


Frankly, I've not had much luck with BCB6 and wide strings. I moved to C++Builder 2010 and have started using UnicodeStrings. They are wide strings that have the same functions as AnsiStrings.

If you plan on staying with BCB6, you may have to write your own functions to do #1 and 2 above. For #3, what happens if you use wchar_t?


James P. Cottingham
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