How can I use TArcDial in Delphi?

TArcDial is not a built-in component in Delphi, it is a third-party component that you can use in your Delphi projects. To use TArcDial in Delphi, you will need to install the component package and add it to the component palette. Once you’ve done that, you can place the TArcDial component on your form and customize it to your needs.

Here is an example of how you can use TArcDial in Delphi:

  1. Install the TArcDial component package and add it to the component palette.
  2. Place the TArcDial component on your form, either from the component palette or by dragging it from the Tool Palette.
  3. Set the properties of the TArcDial component, such as the range, color, and size.
  4. Connect the TArcDial component to other components or events on your form, for example, you can connect it to a TButton to change the value of the TArcDial when the button is clicked.

For example:

Note that in this example, the TArcDial component is named ArcDial1 and the TButton component is named Button1

You might also want to check the documentation and example that come with the package for more information on how to use the TArcDial component and its properties and methods.

TArcDial is a third-party component and its properties will depend on the specific implementation of the component package you are using. However, here are some common properties you might find in a TArcDial component:

  • Value: The current value of the dial. This property is usually of type Integer or Double and can be used to set or read the position of the dial.
  • MinValue and MaxValue: The minimum and maximum values that the dial can have. These properties are used to set the range of the dial.
  • StartAngle and EndAngle: The starting and ending angles of the dial, measured in degrees. These properties are used to set the size of the dial.
  • Color, BackColor, ForeColor: The color of the dial, background and the text color, respectively.
  • Caption: The text that is displayed on the dial.
  • OnChange: Event that is triggered when the value of the dial changes.

You can set or get these properties at runtime, you can also customize the look of the dial by adjusting the properties such as Color, Width, Height, etc.

Please note that the properties of TArcDial may vary depending on the package you use, you should check the documentation or examples that come with the package to know more about the properties and methods of the TArcDial component.


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