Features
Omikron Basic 6
for Power Mac Computers
General Features
The Source Code Debugger
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Features Omikron Basic 6
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General Features |
| Omikron Basic is
a multipurpose programming language, which
is easy to learn and allows even beginners to write
their own programs after a short time. For most projects, there
is no need for internal knowledge of the Macintosh operating system. Omikron Basic doesn't need complicated project definitions. Simply open a new code window and
start to write your program. Omikron Basic has short turnaround periods because
you can test your programs immediately by using 'Compile
& RUN' and/or 'Debug' Omikron Basic generates high speed PowerPC Code. Omikron Basic allows modular programming by using procedures and
functions.
Global and local variables enable recursive
programming.
Multi-Window-Editing:
One Program can be worked at in many different windows. You don´t need
to scroll to and fro anymore. Changes made in one window are transmitted to all the others at once. Omikron Basic´s output windows also allow you to run programs in
a multitasking environment, even if they do not have their own graphical environment. Commands such as PRINT
and INPUT are diverted into the output windows. |
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The Comprehensive Instruction Set |
| Seven different
data types (bit, byte, halfword, word, single float, double float,
and strings up to 2 gigabytes in size). Very fast operating string management (completely
written in assembler language). Therefore strings do not need to be dimensioned. Effective use of memory is guaranteed. Dimensioned
arrays can be redimensioned while the program is running and can grow up to 2 gigabytes in size. You
can also use ASCII characters from 128 to 255 for variable names. Consequently it is possible to use special
characters in
your program such as Greek etc., provided that you have installed a suitable font. Comprehensive drawing instructions (points,
lines, squares, circles, ellipses.) All graphics commands as well as PRINT can be diverted to any graphics port.
For instance, this allows you to use the same routine for your printer as well as for the output on your screen. All important mathematical functions factorial of any real number, exponential
functions, logarithmic functions with any basis, trigonometric functions from sine to hyperbolic area tangent. Very fast string
functions (LEFT$,
RIGHT$, MID$, STR$, INSTR etc.) written entirely in assembler. Matrices
and determinant arithmetic. Mathematical and Boolean operators, bit shifting commands, pointers and address operators.
Formatted output of numbers by using a USING string. Define your own input mask with 'INPUT USING'. Very rapid
sorting of arrays by using the SORT instruction,
which has been completely written in assembler FOR NEXT loops even with arbitrary floating point numbers for the counting variables as well as for the step rates.
Powerful flow control commands (IF...THEN...ELSE...ENDIF, FOR...NEXT, WHILE...WEND, REPEAT...UNTIL, SELECT...CASE...END_SELECT) Integrate assembler
code into your programs using INLINE, USR, CALL. All functions provided by the Macintosh operating system can be easily
called by Omikron Basic. It is also possible to import functions from export libraries provided by other programming languages (C, Pascal, Fortran). Thus, Omikron Basic is prepared for the most complicated projects. (Even Omikron Basic itself has been programmed in Omikron Basic by using the EasyGem, Extension, and Assembler Libraries) |
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The Integrated Editor |
| Syntax Checker: The tokenizing editor checks your syntax as
you write. At the end of each line, it immediately warns you if there is any type of syntax error. Comprehensive editing functions (e.g., block
functions such as cut, copy, paste, move, even directly moving into other windows without using the clipboard).
In addition to the known standard functions, Omikron Basic also makes the direct move or copy of token code possible .
Useful search and replace functions: search for
tokens, text, definitions, and errors (forward and backward). You can let Omikron Basic open a new window to list
all entries. With a mouse click on one of the entries, Omikron Basic scrolls to the specified location in your
source code. The high speed compiler
translates even large programs into highly optimized, compact code in
just a few seconds. " C o l o r C o d i n g ." Different token types are represented by different colors. Therefore your program becomes very clear as structure commands are displayed in a color that differs from that of operators or comments, etc. (This function can be switched off if you don't want it). All colors and shortcuts can be arbitrary defined. Automatic indention of structures
(loops, IF...THEN...ELSE branches or subroutines). For a better survey you can fold parts of your program. Only the first line of this hidden part can
be seen which makes the program in the editor short and clear. Folded parts can also be inserted into one another
and protected with a password.The number of windows you can have open simultaneously is limited only by your hardware. |
| The integrated Source Code Debugger The debugger may be used to run through your program in single steps while monitoring the content of variables and memory cells as well as being able to step into and step out of procedures and functions. There is also an animation mode, which may be used to run a program in something akin to slow-motion. The debugger is thus best suited to find errors and for didactic purposes to clarify, e.g., the working of algorithms step by step. |
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Libraries |
| Libraries extend the instruction set for
special requirements. A library is a collection of procedures and functions which occupy only one single line of
your program source. You can easily make your own libraries with the Library Maker and distribute them. Users of your libraries will have no access to your source code. Berkhan-Software does not claim any copyrights on programs built with Omikron Basic and the libraries. With
EasyGem Library you can give your program
a graphical environment. Just insert a suitable command into your source code. It isn't necessary to deal with
a separate resource file. Complex Library
allows you to calculate using complex numbers and provides all important mathematical
functions. In addition, all zeros of complex polynomials and path integrals can be calculated in the complex plane.
Numeric Library contains procedures for
Fourier transformations and for solving differential equations and systems of equations. Statistic
Library offers
functions for testing distribution and confidence intervals, simple and multiple regression, and variance analysis. |
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