FluidVCL
FluidVCL is a modern, high-performance set of VCL components for Delphi 10.x and above. Built with Windows GDI+, it brings a contemporary, fluid aesthetic to classic desktop applications—featuring anti-aliased rounded corners, smooth state transitions, and deeply customizable layouts.
Install / Use
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FluidVCL
FluidVCL is a modern, high-performance set of VCL components for Delphi 10.x and above. Built with Windows GDI+, it brings a contemporary, fluid aesthetic to classic desktop applications—featuring anti-aliased rounded corners, smooth state transitions, and deeply customizable layouts.
Designed for developers who love native Windows apps but want visuals that feel current, FluidVCL focuses on performance, clarity, and control rather than heavy external frameworks.
Key Features
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GDI+ Rendering All components use GDI+ for crisp edges, anti-aliasing, and smooth visuals.
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Highly Customizable Fine-grained control over border radius, thickness, colors, padding, and visual states.
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Modern Interactions Built-in hover, pressed, focused, and disabled states for responsive UI behavior.
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Lightweight No heavy dependencies—relies solely on the native Windows GDI+ stack.
Support the Project
FluidVCL is developed and maintained for free. If these components save you time or help you ship better-looking applications, please consider supporting the project. Your donations help fund new controls, improvements, and long-term maintenance.
You can support the project here:
https://buymeacoffee.com/ignuicould
Included Components
Input & Text
TFluidEdit Advanced edit control with embedded left/right buttons, glyph icons, and placeholder text.
TRoundedEdit Customizable single-line editor with rounded borders and solid, dashed, or dotted outlines.
TRoundedMemo Multi-line editor with modern styling and optional AutoHeight behavior.
TRoundedComboBox Sleek dropdown selector with custom-rendered items and rounded popup lists.
Buttons & Selection
TRoundedButton Versatile button supporting custom shapes, word wrapping, and independent color states.
TRoundedSpeedButton Lightweight button with optional borders, PNG/JPEG glyphs, and ModalResult support.
TFluidRange Advanced slider control supporting single or dual thumbs, snap-to-ticks, and floating “bubble” value indicators.
TFluidColorBox HSV color picker featuring a saturation/value map and hue slider.
Layout & Navigation
TRoundedPanel Modern container with adjustable corner radius and hover-aware border rendering.
TGroupablePanel Smart grouping container that supports radio-style selection with visual feedback.
TMenuPanel Bridges classic TMainMenu with a modern UI by rendering menus directly onto a panel with custom popups.
TRoundedGroupBox Styled GroupBox replacement with adjustable corner radii and GDI+ text rendering.
Installation
The easiest way to install FluidVCL is using the provided package:
- Open FluidVCL.dpk in the Delphi IDE.
- In Project Manager, right-click the project and select Build.
- Right-click again and choose Install.
Add the source folder to your Library Path:
- Add the FluidVCL source directory for your target platform (Win32/Win64).
Final Note
Built by someone who still loves building native Windows apps, clean rendering, and squeezing every ounce of polish out of the VCL. I hope FluidVCL makes your next project more enjoyable… happy coding!
