Dr. Bob's Header Converter Utility Readme

Background and History

This Zip File includes the latest version of Bob Swart's (aka Dr. Bob) Header Converter Utility
whose purpose is to translate C header files into Delphi interface units. In an earlier release,
Dr. Bob described the tool in these words: "HeadConv v4.20 is capable of generating implicit
and explicit Delphi import units (16/32-bit compatible) for C DLL header files. Please note
that HeadConv is not perfect (it will fail on complex structures) and on average "only" has a
85-90% correct conversion rate - there's always some handwork required before and after
converting the header files - see also my article on Using C DLLs with Delphi at
http://www.drbob42.com/delphi/headconv.htm."  

Several years ago Dr. Bob donated this utility to Project JEDI to aid in its header translations. 
Some time later Alan C. Moore, a member of Project JEDI, began the process of re-factoring
the source code to improve its readability in preparation for its official release to Project JEDI. 
These files are the culmination of that process.

Folders and Files

Readme.txt                    this file
Samples/Sample.h        Sample header file to test translations
Source/Headconv.dpr   Main Delphi project file for building utility
Source/Headpars.pas    Main parsing unit for converting header files
Source/Headutil.pas     Utility functions used in Headpars.pas
Source/Headvars.pas    Global variables used in other units.

Because of technical limitations we are unable to include the executable that accomplishes
header translations,  Bin/HeadConv.exe.  This file will continue to be available at Dr. Bob's
Website in the "tools" section at  http://www.drbob42.com/tools/index.htm.

The DARTH Team

Project JEDI's DARTH Team is responsible for maintaining this tool.  You may report bugs,
request features, or volunteer to join the team at the same site from which you downloaded
these files.