How to minimize the code (EXE size)

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How to minimize the code (EXE size)

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Q:
Do anyone could inform me how to minimize the code?
Maybe, really removing debug information?

A:
The only options that makes the Delphi linker include debug information into the finished executable is the option to include TD32 Debug Info.
In Delphi 5 this is under menu item Project | Options on tab 'Linker' in the field 'EXE and DLL options'. Below is a little example program. The size of the output file RegistryDel.exe was..

60 kB linked without TD32 debug info
970 kB linked including TD32 debug info

program RegistryDel;

uses
  Windows, Registry;

{$R *.RES}

var
  s : string;
begin
  with TRegistry.Create do
  begin
    RootKey := HKEY_CURRENT_USER;
    s := ParamStr(1);
    if s='' then
      s := '\Software\Microsoft\MediaPlayer\Player\RecentURLList';
    DeleteKey (s);
    Free;
  end;
end.

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Comments:

2006-01-02, 16:55:49

black from Turkey

1- You can use an exe compressor (like UPX) to decrease the size of the executable. You do not need to decompress the compressed file before running.

2- Project|Options then Packages tab. Check 'Build with runtime packages'. Build your application. Then, Project|Information for <application_name>. On the right of shown window you will see a list box placed in a group box. Do not forget to deploy those bpl files with your application. Borland packages much much more than this. For more information please read 'Deploying Applications' and 'Deploying Packages' topics in Delphi Help.

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