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| FEATURE |
DESCRIPTION |
| Compiler |
HiSOFT BASIC 2 is a compiler that feels like an interpreter when you use it within the integrated environment. It takes source code either directly or via "include" statements and produces fast, efficient 68000 code - it is also possible to pre-tokenise your source code to obtain maximum speed of compilation. The syntax allows you to use modern, structured programming techniques; the built-in graphics commands let you take advantage of the AGA colours and screen modes. |
| Debugger |
There will be times when your program does not behave in the way you planned. On these occasions you can use TRON / TROFF statements to trace execution by line number, or alternatively you can use the HiSOFT BASIC debugger. This is a medium-code-level debugger which displays the source code and object code of your program at the same time. You have access to all your BASIC sub-program and function names, and you can step through the BASIC source code by line, setting breakpoints as appropriate. |
| Libraries |
HiSOFT BASIC 2 comes with libraries that enable you to access the features of all versions of the Amiga operating system from Workbench 1.3 to Workbench 3.1. The standard Amiga names are used, as described in the ROM Kernel manuals, making it easy to translate examples from C. Example source code is included for using and displaying IFF files, DataTypes, GadTools gadgets and menus, Tasks, sound and much more. |
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