Switching Control Types (but not names) for Lots of Controls on a Form in Delphi

Question

I need to switch every control of a particular type on a form to a different type while maintaining the name and the code associated with each control.

For example, let's say I need to switch a dozen or more TEdit fields to TSpinEdits. How can I do that in Delphi 2007 with minimal effort?

Answer 1

Use the GExperts Replace Components expert. It's free, and is the only tool I've seen that does what you're asking, including mapping properties from the old component to the new one.