Windows Service Application

[rsanford]

I noticed the addition of a "ServiceModule" when using the wizard to create a Windows Service Application project. What's the purpose of this module? Is the Main form, MainModule and ServerModule in a service app implemented the same as in a StandAlone project?

 

Thanks,

Robert

[rsanford]

Also, can a standalone application be converted to a service application?

 

Thanks again

[Farshad Mohajeri]

It is just like the Service module when you create a standard Delphi service application. It is a descendant of TService.

 

It gives you additional control over service initialization/termination and allows you to set service Name and other service related properties.

[Farshad Mohajeri]

Also, can a standalone application be converted to a service application?

 

Thanks again

 

Only if you manually migrate all forms and modules from standalone project to a newly created service project.

[andersa@ellenshoej.dk]

I just tried migrating my application to a service. I can compile and install the service and run it, but when I test it in the browser, it gets stuck on loading forever. The application works fine as a standalone application and as an isapi dll.

 

I used these steps:

 

I created a new project using the application wizard and saved it to a new folder.

I then moved the project files and the service module file back to my application project folder.

Then I imported the project to the application project group. This makes it use the servermodule, mainmodule and mainform from my existing application in the new service project.

Finally I added each other form, datamodule and unit to the project.

 

The project was then compiled and did so without any errors. I installed it as administrator and started the service.

[Farshad Mohajeri]

I just tried migrating my application to a service. I can compile and install the service and run it, but when I test it in the browser, it gets stuck on loading forever. The application works fine as a standalone application and as an isapi dll.

 

I used these steps:

 

I created a new project using the application wizard and saved it to a new folder.

I then moved the project files and the service module file back to my application project folder.

Then I imported the project to the application project group. This makes it use the servermodule, mainmodule and mainform from my existing application in the new service project.

Finally I added each other form, datamodule and unit to the project.

 

The project was then compiled and did so without any errors. I installed it as administrator and started the service.

 

Do you see a blue screen or a white blank one in browser?

[Farshad Mohajeri]

Can you paste contents of your .dpr file here.

[andersa@ellenshoej.dk]

White, with Loading... text in upper right corner.

The barebones service application works, before I convert it and import my own files.

[Farshad Mohajeri]

White, with Loading... text in upper right corner.

The barebones service application works, before I convert it and import my own files.

 

Doen ExtRoot point to a valid path?

[andersa@ellenshoej.dk]

Thanks for the tips. I did some cleanup of the dpr file. Some unnecessary forms had snuck in from the import. I also copied the ext folder to the expected location. Everything seems to work now!

 

Hmm.. UniForm.Position := poMainFormCenter doesn't appear to be working.