Delphi - Use an existing automation object in a new application

Question

Hello,

I've got an existing application which has an an automation object. I have to rewrite this application, and I would like to use the existing automation object in the new application.

Is this possible somehowm, or do I have to create a new automation object in the new application and copy-paste the functions from the old one?

Thanks for your advice!

Answer 1

I think you may not need to re-write the automation object, and you can keep the old one, as long as it is running properly.

Re-writing working code is necessary only if you want to extend the functionality, or overcome incompatibility with new versions of the OS. Otherwise it is plainly risky.