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What are the MB files that delphi 7 generates?

In the delphi 7 project folders a lot of *.Mb files are generated. The files are named like Del1.MB, Del2.MB etc. The projects connect to firebird databases via the BDE. Also there are quite a few other non standard components being used. Does anyone know what these MB files are and if they can be safely deleted?

Solution

  • I think these "del*.mb" files are temp BDE PARADOX format files, by default BDE creates them in the application folder and delete them on application close:

    http://www.borlandtalk.com/image-vp141388.html

    http://www.rhinocerus.net/forum/lang-pascal-delphi-databases/212042-bde-generating-del-mb-files.html