TrueBasic


The following documents are available for free download:
1)	Bronze Demo Software Windows (BrDemSetup.exe) The Bronze Demo is like the full True BASIC Bronze Edition except that it will run for only about 15 minutes before terminating; it can then be relaunched. The Bronze Edition itself cannot create free-standing applications, comes with a small set of libraries and demonstration programs, and does not include the full reference manual. Runs on all Windows systems from Win95 to WinXP.
2)	Bronze Demo Software Mac (TB Bronze Demo Installer.hqx) The Bronze Demo is like the full True BASIC Bronze Edition except that it will run for only about 15 minutes before terminating; it can then be relaunched. The Bronze Edition itself cannot create free-standing applications, comes with a small set of libraries and demonstration programs, and does not include the full reference manual. Runs on all Mac, but on OS X in Classic Mode only.
3)	List of True BASIC Commands (TB_Commands.pdf) A listing of True BASIC statements and functions found in ALL editions of the programming language.
4)	Basic to True BASIC Converter Software Windows (BToTBSetup.exe) A utility to help translate your vintage Basic files to True BASIC. For simple programs, the translation may be 100%. For more complicated programs, you will probably have to make slight modifications here and there. Documentation included.
5)	Basic to True BASIC Converter Software Mac (BToTB Installer.hqx) A utility to help translate your vintage Basic files to True BASIC. For simple programs, the translation may be 100%. For more complicated programs, you will probably have to make slight modifications here and there. Documentation included.
6)	TBilt Layout Tool Windows (TBiltSetup.exe) Create your Graphical User Interface by clicking and dragging. TBilt then produces a complete runable program that you can use as the basis of your application.
7)	TBilt Layout Tool Mac (TBilt Installer.hqx) Create your Graphical User Interface by clicking and dragging. TBilt then produces a complete runable program that you can use as the basis of your application.
8)	Web BASIC Reader Software Windows (ReaderSetup.exe) Runs True BASIC App files that can be downloaded from the Web.
9)	Web BASIC Reader Software Mac (TB WebBASIC Installer.hqx) Runs True BASIC App files that can be downloaded from the Web.
10)	Color Box Utility Windows (ColorBoxSetup.exe) Library to display a color selection box. Colors can be selected by clicking on the desired color.
11)	Color Box Utility Mac (ColorBox Installer.hqx) Library to display a color selection box. Colors can be selected by clicking on the desired color.
12)	Set the Font in the Output Window (SetFontDoc.pdf) 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.
13)	Change the End Of Lines in text files (EOLChangerDoc.pdf) 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.
14)	True BASIC is the Ideal First Step (D2006.pdf) 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)
15)	Leaving GOTO Behind (D2001.pdf) 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)
16)	PRINT USING Procedures (PrintUsing.pdf) 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)
17)	Images Show Concepts (D2005.pdf) A picture is still worth pages of descriptions. This clever program links the power of the RND (random) function with an evolvoing, 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)
18)	Object Oriented Programming in True BASIC (D2007.pdf) 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)
19)	Creating Object Classes in True BASIC (D2008.pdf) 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)
20)	Sending Postscript files to a Printer (D2004.pdf) 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)
21)	Converting MS BASIC Random files (D2002.pdf) 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)
22)	Creating TrueApps and Using the WebBASIC Reader (D2013.pdf) 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)
23)	Using BIND on a Mac (BindMac.pdf) Instructions on the steps used to BIND programs using the MacOS Standard Edition [#07-MAC] of True BASIC.
24)	Secret Internals (D2003.pdf) 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)