Other True BASIC Documentation & Reference

Updated CHAIN Function Documentation

This update details the operation of the CHAIN function - replaces earlier documentation.

List of True BASIC Commands

A listing of True BASIC statements and functions found in ALL editions of the programming language.

Set the Font in the Output Window

This short memo shows how to set the font, and its size and style, in the default output window. Included is a complete program for doing the job. All you have to do is to "select" the program with the mouse, "copy" it, and then "paste" it into your True BASIC editing window.

Change the End Of Lines in Text Files

This memo includes a program that can change the end-of-lines in text files. Especially handy when porting your source code from Windows to the Mac, or vice versa. To use the program, "select" it in the memo with the mouse, "copy" it, and then "paste" into your True BASIC editing window. You will have to do some editing to get rid of folded lines, etc.

True BASIC is the Ideal First Step

Questions and answers as to why True BASIC remains the best first step for anyone who wants to become a skilled programmer. Also contains a list of "10 Reasons Why True BASIC is Your Best Choice". (Thomas E. Kurtz, 7pp, General)

Leaving GOTO Behind

How to switch from using line-numbered BASIC programs and move forward to structured programming. It is much easier than you might imagine. (Thomas E. Kurtz, 5pp, Easy)

PRINT USING Procedures

Chapter 30 from the True BASIC Reference Manual describing how you can format numbers, floating characters, strings, and multiple fields in True BASIC programs. (Reference)

Images Show Concepts

A picture is still worth pages of descriptions. This clever program links the power of the RND (random) function with an evolving, animated pictorial (a grape vine). The vine is different each time you run the program. Gives you valuable insights on proven graphics and animation techniques. (John R. Arscott, 14pp, Easy)

Object Oriented Programming in True BASIC

Object Oriented Programming (OOP) is a hot topic just now. Learn how you can achieve most of the benefits of OOP through the proper use of True BASIC Modules. Learn how True BASIC compares with other languages, and how it maintains its unique advantages. (Thomas E. Kurtz, 5pp, Easy)

Creating Object Classes in True BASIC

Modules in True BASIC are powerful tools that are overlooked by too many programmers. True BASIC modules provide the encapsulation of data together with the subroutines that use that data. (Thomas E. Kurtz, 8pp, Technical)

Sending Postscript files to a Printer

The True BASIC Gold edition allows you to journal True BASIC graphics to a Postscript file for high-quality otuput. This article tells you about freely-available and useful tools that can help you work with these files. (Christopher L. Sweeney, 3pp, Technical)

Converting MS BASIC Random files

MS Basic and True BASIC take different approaches in accessing random access files. This article explains the differences and the steps to successful file conversion. (Thomas E. Kurtz, 6pp, Technical)

Creating TrueApps and Using the WebBASIC Reader

This note shows how to create downloadable compiled programs that can then be automatically executed by the WebBASIC Reader. Preparation includes downloading the Reader, and preparing the browser to match the program with the Reader. (4pp, Technical)

Using BIND on a Mac

Instructions on the steps used to BIND programs using the MacOS Standard Edition [#07-MAC] of True BASIC.

Secret Internals

While True BASIC has few undocumented features, here are a few items that are useful "shortcut" to help you as you develop your programs. (Christopher L. Sweeney, 3pp, Expert)