New (File Menu)

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File > New

Creates a project or unit of the selected type.

This menu lets you choose from a list of the most common RAD Studio project and unit types. You can also select Other… to access many additional project and unit types, or Customize… to change the project and unit types listed in this menu.

Default Project and Unit Types

Default Delphi Project and Unit Types

The following table lists the default Delphi project and unit types of this menu:

Item Description

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Windows VCL Application - Delphi

Creates a new Delphi VCL Forms Application, a form-based desktop application using VCL components.

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Multi-Device Application - Delphi

Creates a new Delphi Multi-Device Application using the FireMonkey. You can choose either:

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Package - Delphi

Creates a skeleton for a Delphi Package.

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Console Application - Delphi

Creates a new Delphi Console Applications, programs without user interface.

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VCL Form - Delphi

Creates a skeleton for a Delphi VCL Form, a visual form using VCL components, and opens the Form Designer. This form does not have a project associated with it.

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Multi-Device Form - Delphi

Creates a skeleton for a Delphi Multi-Device Form, a visual form using the FireMonkey, and opens the Form Designer. This form does not have a project associated with it.

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Unit - Delphi

Creates a skeleton for a Delphi Unit.

Default C++Builder Project and Unit Types

The following table lists the default C++Builder project and unit types of this menu:

Item Description

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Windows VCL Application - C++Builder

Creates a new C++Builder VCL Forms Application, a form-based desktop application using VCL components.

Multi-Device App.png
Multi-Device Application - C++Builder

Creates a new C++ Multi-Device Application using the FireMonkey. You can choose either:

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Package - C++Builder

Creates a skeleton for a C++Builder Package.

Console App.png
Console Application - C++Builder

Creates a new C++Builder Console Applications, programs without user interface.

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VCL Form - C++Builder

Creates a skeleton for a C++Builder VCL Form, a visual form using VCL components, and opens the Form Designer. This form does not have a project associated with it.

Multi-Device Form.png
Multi-Device Form - C++Builder

Creates a skeleton for a C++ Multi-Device Form, a visual form using the FireMonkey, and opens the Form Designer. This form does not have a project associated with it.

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Unit - C++Builder

Creates a skeleton for a C++Builder Unit.

All Personalities

This menu also provides the following entries:

Item Description

Other

Opens the New Items dialog box, which lists every file or project the IDE understands. Examples: XML files, text files, and C++ projects.

Customize

Opens the Customize New Menu dialog box that allows you to customize how projects and files are listed in the File > New menu.

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