~4Dgifts/toolbox/src/swtools/trubasic README True BASIC is an easy-to-use programming language for writing text-mode and graphics utilities. The language is fully structured and supports X Windows and the Graphics Library. Programs written in True BASIC can be run with little or no modification on Macintoshes and PCs. The version of True BASIC included with the Developer Toolbox includes a fully functional version of the language with a 250 line limit on programs. This version will let you write utilities for converting file formats and writing interapplication hooks (see the PIPE and CHAIN commands). You can also write sophisticated graphical applications and image processing tools as exhibited by the accompanying demo programs. For development of commercial applications, we encourage you to purchase the complete development package available through True BASIC at (800) TR-BASIC. --------------------- True BASIC for GL & X --------------------- For a quick tour of True BASIC, type: # cd rolldemos # roll This rolling demo will present you with buttons that lead to demos on various topics. Clicking in the background of a button window will return you to the previous screen. ============================================================================== Contents: --------- "rolldemos/CMLIST" is a list and one description of True BASIC commands. "rolldemos/basic/" True BASIC language systems for GL and X. "rolldemos/demos/" demo programs for 3D, image processing, animation. ============================================================================== The True BASIC Language System will let you write utilities and graphical tools with minimal effort. Separate versions are provided for the GL and for X. With this version of BASIC you can write programs of up to 250 lines. The programs can be compiled or run from source with only a slight difference in start-up time. This tool is ideal for writing conversion routines for different file formats and for prototyping graphical apps. ============================================================================== Add-on toolkits are available for 3D, Scientific, Statistical, and Business graphics along with a single-key binary tree package and a converter for other BASICs. For more information, documentation, or to recieve or quarterly bulletin, call (800) TR-BASIC, (603) 298-8517 or fax your address to (603) 298-7015 attn: Unix Division. You can also reach us through email at support@truebasic.com. True BASIC is portable to PCs, Macintoshes, and other Unix platforms. ============================================================================== True BASIC, Inc. 12 Commerce Avenue West Lebanon, NH 03784 Tel: (603) 298-8517
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