Welcome
to Omikron Basic!
What is Omikron Basic?
You probably have sometimes asked yourself how all of the different applications
and programs we use on a daily basis are created. Special software is required to
create these programs, so-called programming languages. A programming language makes
it possible to explain to the computer what needs to be done using simple, everyday
terms people can understand easily. Professional software developers usually work
with the programming language C or C++. However, this language is much too complicated
and difficult to handle for people whose main profession is not to develop computer
programs.
Omikron Basic offers you a programming language that is easy to learn and can be
used to program just about everything - from simple programs with just a few lines
to extremely complex applications. After all, Omikron Basic was programmed using
Omikron Basic as well.
How do I start?
The folder 'DEMO' contains a variety of small programs with fewer than 75 lines each,
which also can be compiled and started with the Omikron Basic demo version. Of course,
do not expect miracles form these sample programs, but they do show that it is possible
to achieve astonishing results with just a few program lines. Just load one of these
small sample programs, for example, 'RandomMotion.BAS' into the Omikron Basic Editor.
This is easily accomplished by dragging the file icon to the Omikron Basic program
icon. All of the commands as well as the editor controls are explained in the manual
located in the folder 'Omikron Basic Manual'. You can start the program with the
menu options 'Debug' or 'Compile & Run' listed in the 'Program' menu.
Can I program user interfaces
myself?
Once you are familiar with the basics of programming you can equip your programs
with comfortable user interfaces. A Lite version of the EasyGem Library is included
in the package for just that purpose. The Library is located in the folder 'EasyGem',
which also contains a 'DEMO' folder with many EasyGem programming examples and a
manual especially for the EasyGem commands. The manual explains in easy steps how
to program and manage menus, dialog boxes, and windows.
The sample programs 'EasyFractal.BAS' and 'EasyPaint.BAS' are supplied in their finished,
compile form as well, because they cannot be compiled with the DEMO version due to
their lengths. However, you can view the well-commented program code with the Omikron
Basic DEMO version.
Relax and have some fun: Easy
Fractal
If your are looking for some relaxing fun after hours of programming have a look
at the 'EasyFractal' program located in the folder with the same name. It was written
entirely with Omikron Basic and calculates so-called fractals with incredible speed.
Use this program to calculate an immeasurable number of captivating graphic pictures
just by applying a simple formula in thousands of different ways.
We wish you continued success and lots of fun programming with Omikron Basic!
Your Omikron Basic Team
General Information
Omikron Basic for Power Mac
System requirements:
Power Mac Computer with 16MB RAM minimum and System 8.6 and
higher
More information on the Internet (www.berkhan.com) or at:
BERKHAN-SOFTWARE
Alt-Isenhagen 21, D-29386 Hankensbuettel, Germany
Fon: (Germany ++49) 5832 / 979895, Fax: (Germany ++49) 5832
/ 6160
E-Mail: info@berkhan.de
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