thinBasic

Why so sad?
New ThinBasic on the way, coding TBGL, new Journal and new examples… that can keep one busy :D

I have now a bit problem in sorting out the way to document ThinBasic here, but to not just simply duplicate existing ThinBasic docs.
I am even thinking whether keyword-by-keyword wiki documentation makes sense for language who already has context senstivie help file functionality developed.

I like the ease of editing of this wiki, just must find the "format".

For brief, syntax'n'use kind of docs the help file serves well, for bigger topics we got Journal. I must think of something different from mentioned topics to give this wiki new spark. I would appreciate your ideas on this as well.

My personal priority now is to take TBGL + Journal for forthcoming ThinBasic to good level, then I will have hopefully more time on this wiki.

Petr

I will update the wiki probably at slower rate than I would wish, as I am busy … again.

Yeah, I hear that alot.

— hartnell

Thanks,

that clickable red thing is very handy!
I will update the wiki probably at slower rate than I would wish, as I am busy … again.

Petr

You should begin stubbing pages. Just go to a red link in the Wiki Index, click on it and create the page. The doc template will automatically be used.

Then just type in a little bit about the function.

You should also write a bit about this wiki's mission on the about page. :)

— hartnell

Ok,

I tweaked the look a bit, what do you think of title page now?
It is structured by years, with last month of current year in special tab.

Editation options of this wiki are fantastic.

Petr

Hi,

I put news right here. I think it is quite easy to follow.
No problem so far, if you don't like this way I can organize it differentely of course.

Petr

Hi Shawn,

I do not understand the question :'(

thinBASIC can create applications with forms, which contain buttons, comboboxes, listboxes, treeviews … using its UI module.
To handle web applications there is CGI module, currently powers test site http://cgi.thinbasic.com.

Could you specify your question more?

Thanks,
Petr

Hi Shawn,

for TBGL window you can use TBGL_SaveScreenshot.
For classic GUI scripts you can go win32 in thinBASIC, and do it like I and holomind did in this topic.

Thanks,
Petr

Hi Shawn,

I am sorry for the delay as I still live in busy time.

In thinBASIC you can go 2 routes ( even at the same time ):

• Use TBGL only commands
• Use TBGL just to create OpenGL window, and then use any native command of OpenGL up to v2.1 using headers thinBASIC_gl.inc, thinBASIC_glu.inc and thinBASIC_glext.inc ( like in C/… )

See thinBASIC/SampleScript/TBGL_UsingAPI.tBasic

The key is the possibility to mix TBGL and native GL, which allows you to work both high and lower level.

Didn't I reply to this question before ;)?

Petr

How could I save an image using thinBasic, say, for a screenshot or something similar?

— Shawn

Is tbgl the only way to use OpenGL in thinBasic?

— Shawn

Does thinBasic have any kind of web / gui interface that can create forms?

— Shawn

Petr, is there a problem using the news forum to post news? How can I help organize the front page news?

— Shawn

Hi,

thinBASIC 1.6.0.4, now with corrected thinAIR, has been released.

It is important version, lot of tweaks and additions in DT, EXE, TBEM and TBGL modules, even core has now some new functionality, so do not hesitate and go download it.

Petr

I've developed a new reactive strategy that should work for the entire network. :) It will appear like I'm in and out of here all the time.

PS. I have noticed that there is a demand for a thinBasic wiki.

— Shawn

Take your time,

I will keep an eye on it here meanwhile :)

Thanks,
Petr

I have to get started on some of the major wikis and get the entire wiki network running smoothly as a whole, so I'm going to be here on Tuesdays, and then check in at various points during the week. See you then.. busy busy busy.

— Shawn

Yes,

Id Software engine … engineer :)

Petr

I'm not exactly for sure who John Carmack is, but you'd be surprised how many "famous" people join in well-run wiki projects. I have involved in several of my wiki projects over the years.

Hmmm… John Carmack? Doom? Id?

— Shawn

Hi,

if you plan to do OpenGL wiki, stick with the traditional syntax like gl…
This way the most users will benefit from it, across the languages ( thinBASIC including ).

TBGL specialities can be covered elsewhere, do not complicate your work with that yet :)

Thanks,
Petr

P.S. Any chance John Carmack would join that wiki :D?