If you cannot run DxAutoInstaller 2.2.2, you must use the command line.
Manual Batch Script:
set DEV_ROOT=C:\DevExpress\v19.1.2\Sources set BDS=C:\Program Files (x86)\Embarcadero\Studio\20.0 set DCU_OUT=%DEV_ROOT%\..\Library\Win32\Releasecd %DEV_ROOT%\ExpressLibrary dcc32 -M -$D- -$L- -$Y- -N0%DCU_OUT% cxLibrary.dpk
cd %DEV_ROOT%\ExpressGrid dcc32 -M -U%DEV_ROOT%\ExpressLibrary;%DCU_OUT% cxGrid.dpk DevExpress VCL 19.1.2 Full Source with DxAutoInstaller 2.2.2
... (repeat for all 150 packages)
Note: This is why DxAutoInstaller is a lifesaver. If you cannot run DxAutoInstaller 2
Cause: A conflicting BPL (Borland Package Library) from a previous version.
Fix: Delete *.bpl from %AppData%\Embarcadero\Bpl and delete DevExpress keys from the registry under Software\Embarcadero\BDS\<Version>\Known Packages.
Follow these steps to ensure a clean and functional installation of DevExpress VCL 19.1.2 using the automated installer.
| Option | Description | |--------|-------------| | Buy a license | DevExpress VCL subscription includes source code access (for certain tiers). | | Trial version | Official 30-day trial available from DevExpress website. | | Free / open-source VCL libraries | e.g., JVCL, VclStylesInno, TMS FNC (some free tiers), RxLib (open source). | | Upgrade to newer version | 19.1.2 is very old (no security updates). Latest DevExpress VCL versions have many improvements. | Note: This is why DxAutoInstaller is a lifesaver
Launch Delphi/C++Builder. Look for "DevExpress" tabs in the Tool Palette. Compile a minimal test project (e.g., drop TdxComponentPrinter and a TcxGrid onto a form). Build and run.
Troubleshooting tip: If you see "Unit not found: cxClasses", manually add %DevExpressSource%\ExpressLibrary\Sources to the IDE’s Library Path.