[Lazarus] Groupboxes in the IDE

[Graeme Geldenhuys]

theo wrote:
> 
> By introducing custom "groupbox-alikes", Lazarus is giving up a part of
> the system look.

Well, it's doing that already by using the Label & 2xBevel isn't it??
That's my point I was trying to make before. Custom components should be
allowed, that are _only_ used in the IDE -- NOT in normal applications
that must adhere to system theme/look.

IDE's are normally exceptions to normal applications because it is only
used by a small target audience -- developers. Plus, IDE's need to
convey a lot more settings and functions, which normal applications
don't have to. You can have a look. Many IDE's use custom components
that are only available in the IDE and not normally used in general
applications.

Delphi 2007
  * it's new component palette component with search/filter feature
  * customized Virtual Treeview for many lists and trees

Eclipse
  * non-standard tab control

etc...

Regards,
  - Graeme -

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