Should i use TClientDataSet for this? 1

[simmo09]

Hi, first off ive never used the TClientDataSet component, which is partially why im asking here.

What i want to do is store resources and memo type information in my program, without the need of external files, and be able to open these in-memory files on the fly.

does anyone have any good examples of this component, i want to achieve something similar as to how game maker works if anyone has used that before.

as you can see in this picture:

http://img268.imageshack.us/img268/9697/gmimage.png

, data seems to be stored in memory (at least i think it is), and can be recalled accurately when needed. Each object in the tree to the left has events, these events hold the information - what im confused is how the information is stored and reloaded.

I hope this makes sense, i should also say im not trying to replicate this program, the program i want to make is a resources program which can store code snippets, images and sounds etc.

If someone could help me identify which logic is used and i can work off it, the only in-memory type component ive read about is the ClientDataSet.

Thanks!

 

[whosrdaddy]

I would not use TClientDataSet for this purpose.

just make some custom object (derive from TObject) and put it on a TObjectList (look at the Contnrs unit).
if you want to make a persistent object (store properties etc...) derive from TPersistent or TComponent.

if you don't have a clue what I'm talking about, start reading here (or any Marco Cantu delphi book will do the job):

http://delphi.about.com/library/bluc/text/uc080701a.htm

/Daddy



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[simmo09]

OK thanks, i also thought maybe streams, will check your link out thanks