Rockwell Automation 1747-PBASE BASIC Development Software Programming Manual - Manual (Page 10)

Publication 1746-PM001A-US-P
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Purpose of this Manual This manual is a programming guide when using the BASIC Development
Software, 1747-PBASE.
Chapter Title Contents
Preface Describes the purpose, background, and scope of this manual. Also lists related
publications.
1 Installing the Software Described how to install the BASIC Development Software onto your personal
computer.
2 Getting Familiar with Your
Development Software Describes the basic concepts of the BASIC Development Software, including
how the help system works, using the pull-down menus, and creating a simple
first program.
3 Configuring Your Software Provides information on a number of configuration options including mouse,
display, printer, memory, function keys, and Terminal mode.
4 Editing a Program Covers all editing techniques, including searches, moving blocks of text, text
formatting, and advanced editing features.
5 Manipulating Files Provides information on file management, from simple loads, saves, and merges,
to creating your own User Menus.
6 Writing Programs Using the
BASIC Development Language Begins with an overview of the BASIC language, macros, and program
organization. A second sample program is written, translated and downloaded.
7 Printing Your Program Covers all aspects of printer setup and printing.
8 Translating Your Program Prepares your BASIC development program for downloading to the BASIC or
BASIC-T module.
9 Communicating with the BASIC
or BASIC-T Module Provides information on changing to Terminal mode, downloading to and
uploading from the module, and debugging your BASIC program.
Appendix A BASIC Macro Library Lists the programming macros available through the BASIC Development
Software.
Appendix B The DOS Directory Shell Explains how to display a DOS directory tree and directory from which you can
execute a large number of DOS commands.