Saving a TObject to a File

Question

How can one save an Object, in its current state, to a file? So that it can immediately be read and restored with all its variables.

Answer 1

1. Very simple and efficient solution: DragonSoft's XML Class Serializer

2. Also you can use JVCL TJvAppXMLFileStorage:

   uses JvAppXMLStorage;

   var
     Storage: TJvAppXMLFileStorage;
   begin
     Storage := TJvAppXMLFileStorage.Create(nil);
     try
       Storage.WritePersistent('', MyObject);
       Storage.Xml.SaveToFile('S:\TestFiles\Test.xml');
       Storage.Xml.LoadFromFile('S:\TestFiles\Test.xml');
       Storage.ReadPersistent('', MyObject);
     finally
       Storage.Free;
     end;
   end;