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GLAD: Misc
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GLStopwatch
GLStopwatch will measure time between GLStopwatch1.Start and GLStopwatch1.Stop.
GLStopwatch can be suitable for performance benchmarks.

GLTimedEvents
GLTimedEvents is a component that will execute events at specific dates and times.
You set the TheDate and TheTime properties, then you put in the logic for the OnTimedEvent which is the is the logic that will be executed when the timed event is triggered. You can also have recurring events.

TGLTimeout
TGLTimeout will activate an event after a certain period of time that the user is not using your program.

GLVersionInfo (Delphi version 3 and above only)
GLVersionInfo will retrieve version information from your executables. This can be used in your About box.

GLDropFiles
GLDropFiles wiil allows any form to act as a receptable for files that the user drags from Windows Explorer/File Manager.

TGLAppSettings
This component is helpful for getting rid of extra hassle when-ever you make a new project.
It makes your applications hint color any color you would like them to be. The hint's delay can be changed to suit you.
When your application is minimized, it can be made into a clock on the Start bar, showing the hours, minutes and seconds, also AM/PM.

TGLEasterEgg
This component makes adding Easter Eggs to your application as easy as ABC.

TGLElastic
This component sizes your components for you so that they will not be made into a muddled mess when your user resizes your applications form.
Components can be excluded from those being resized by putting their component class (example: TMemo) into a string list in the components FixedComponents property.
An extreemly helpful component.

TGLErrorLogger
This is a useful and original component which will come in handy when debugging a project.

TGLPrintTextFile
This component makes printing a file easy.
Puts in page headings and page numbers, and if you want, can make the Printer Setup Dialog pop up.

TGLRunOnce
This component allows your application to be run once, so the user cannot have multiple versions of your programs running at one time.
An error message can be shown if the user attempts to run your program more that once if you would like it to.
You can change what the error message says.

TGLSaveWindow
This useful component saves your applications size and position into an *.ini file, then reloads the data each time your application is run.
A marvellous component that makes a repetitive task as easy as dropping a component on a form.

TGLWallpaperChanger
This component changes the users desktop background to a bitmap specified.

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