In Delphi creating a component that only functions in the IDE is as
simple as checking a box in the Project Options dialog. Looking through
the BCB3 Project Options I can't find this option (design-time only,
run-time only, design & runtime) any more.

If a component developer wants to release an 'unregistered' component
that only functions in the IDE how do they do it in BCB3?

Grateful for any help,

   Chris

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(design-time only,
run-time only, design & runtime) any more.

It's there for package projects (which is the only way you can install a
component in BCB 3 (and Delphi 3 for that matter)).

that only functions in the IDE how do they do it in BCB3?

Write lots of code to check for the existence of the BCB IDE and throw up a
splash screen if you can't find the IDE running. Hint: FindWindow() is a
place to start.

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Kent (TeamB and TurboPower Software)