Global Options in VBDOS

[AndyGable]

Hi all,

I hope someone can help. I have a basic vbdos app that I am working on and when my software boots it will load into a plan text mode and on screen it will show the status of the app (eg loading ini files etc)

I have a global bi file that has all my "global" variables (example I have one called PoSNumber and another called TransNumber etc)

I am not sure how I can access these from with in forms

I have tried to follow http://www.antonis.de/faq/qbmonfaq-d...233583164.html

But I can still not understand it.


If anyone has any simpler examples or sample code that would be most grateful.

Also does anyone know how I can make larger number on my form? (I was thinking about using this for the total due that is shown on screen).

[yereverluvinuncleber]

If I remember correctly you just include your .BI file in your main .BAS module and then all the defined globals will be available throughout the program.

[AndyGable]

If I remember correctly you just include your .BI file in your main .BAS module and then all the defined globals will be available throughout the program.

Hi @yereverluvinuncleber,
I tried that and when i went access for the example the PoSNumber I get either a blank field or a 0 in it

I'm happy to upload my VBDOS project here as it s a very basic on at the moment.

I did try this in QuickBASIC and I did not get very far with that at all

My Plan if i can get this to work is to introduct a VERY BASIC scanning system to my local shop (as at the moment they are using Pen and paper lol)

Kind regards
Andy

[yereverluvinuncleber]

Um, don't.

Just get a copy of TwinBasic and design your project using a dialect you are familiar with (BASIC) but then choose a supported environment (TwinBasic) where you can receive help and assistance.

Very few will be able to help you with VBDOS. It is a lost art.

If you can code in VBDOS then you can code in TwinBasic.

[AndyGable]

Um, don't.

Just get a copy of TwinBasic and design your project using a dialect you are familiar with (BASIC) but then choose a supported environment (TwinBasic) where you can receive help and assistance.

Very few will be able to help you with VBDOS. It is a lost art.

If you can code in VBDOS then you can code in TwinBasic.

Sorry for late replay I have been having some computer issues.

I would use TwinBASIC but i do not know how to do the screens correctly that was why I used VBDOS

I have moved all my globals to a new file called Global.BAS now Do I access them like global.terminalID or
do I need to stioll use the Dim shared TerminalID as string

beacuse when it boots up I get "Terminal ID set to : 100" and that is correct but when i go to the sign on screen
and i have Dim shared TerminalID as string and then on form open labTermID.caption = TerminalID this is blank
when the screen load

is this Dim shared creating a new version or do I need to use Dim const so it does not clear the data?

I know VBDOS is a OLD language but this is mainly for a hobby as I use to use this daily when I was a Teenager

Kind Regards to anyone who can help

Andy

[yereverluvinuncleber]

The dialect of BASIC is virtually the same, syntax &c, you will be familiar with it all. Some differences withe global variables but you will be able to transfer your skills to TB within a day or so.
The building of forms is virtually the same.

There is no help to be obtained from 95% of the people here who simply will not have experienced VBDos.

I have - but I can not remember the specific issues that arise from the use VBDos, so I am no use to you. I no longer have VBDoS so I can't even try things out to test for you.

You have my recommendation - go to TwinBasic and migrate your skills. If you have problems then we will help. You'll be flying within 2-3 days.

If you just want to recreate a retro app with retro tools, then I appreciate your efforts but you will need to find another retro-coding group to assist.

[AndyGable]

The dialect of BASIC is virtually the same, syntax &c, you will be familiar with it all. Some differences withe global variables but you will be able to transfer your skills to TB within a day or so.
The building of forms is virtually the same.

There is no help to be obtained from 95% of the people here who simply will not have experienced VBDos.

I have - but I can not remember the specific issues that arise from the use VBDos, so I am no use to you. I no longer have VBDoS so I can't even try things out to test for you.

You have my recommendation - go to TwinBasic and migrate your skills. If you have problems then we will help. You'll be flying within 2-3 days.

If you just want to recreate a retro app with retro tools, then I appreciate your efforts but you will need to find another retro-coding group to assist.

Does TB work still in dos or is this now a windows only version?

[yereverluvinuncleber]

Does TB work still in dos or is this now a windows only version?

Still? TB never worked in DOS.

[AndyGable]

Still? TB never worked in DOS.

Ohh sorry I must have miss understood I was looking for a DOS only solution that was why I want with VBDOS

[yereverluvinuncleber]

You never stated that. Try to be explicit and clear in your requirements so in future we can attempt to assist you. It is a waste of both our time and yours when you fail to let us know critical information.

I don't think we can help you further. My suggestion is that you find a retro computing scene where VBDOS users still exist.