Highlighting BDE API Code in BC 5.x ----------------------------------Making use of the BDE32.TO color syntax highlighting file: 1.

Copy the BDE32.TO file from the \BDE32\DOC directory to the \BC5\BIN (default) directory. 2. To change the TO file which the IDE uses, choose the menu command "Options Environment" and under Topics choose Editor File. If the Editor has a + sign to the left, click on the + sign to expand the Editor options below it. 3. In the Reserved Words window on the right the TO Select the BDE32.TO file. How to set up the color schemes: Once the BDE32.TO file is selected, BDE functions still appear in the default color scheme. 1. To change this, select "Options Environment", and under Topics choose "Syntax Highlighting Customize" (click on it if necessary to expand the options below it). 2. In the Element window scroll down and select "Client 1" to modify the color of functions, and "Client 2" to modify the color of the data types. The Foreground and Background default boxes are checked. 3. Choose from among the 16 colors in the Color window. Left click on a color square to change the Forground Color to that color (a FG will appear). Right click on a color square to change the Background Color to that color (a BG will appear). Notes: You need to either exit the IDE or select another TO file if you make any changes to the TO file after it has been loaded to see the changes.

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