Publication 1746-UM004A-US-P
Module and Development Software Overview 1-5
BASIC Development
Software (1747-PBASE)
The BASIC Development Software provides the user with a structured and
efficient means to create BASIC programs for the module. This software is loaded
into a an MS-DOS compatible personal computer. It uses the personal computer
to facilitate editing, compiling (translating), uploading, and downloading of
BASIC programs.
The BASIC Development Software has a menu-driven, window-type environment
that offers:
• pull-down menus to access all editor functions
• function key access to frequently used functions
• multiple window editing
• cut and paste support between windows
• search and replace support
• search between files support
• built-in calculator that can paste results into your program
• ASCII look-up table
• line draw editor to create operator interface images without having to enter
ASCII characters
• keystroke macros
• undo and redo functions
• extensive help messages for each menu, menu option, and for keywords
embedded in the menu text
• capability to create user-defined macro libraries
• sophisticated debug tools including watch windows, single-step operation, and
go to cursor breakpoint operation
• syntax checked translations to native BASIC to reduce debug time
• BASIC translator that steps through the BASIC program and identifies errors
• ASCII terminal mode
• hex file transfer support
The development software enables you to program the module from a personal
computer connected to either the module’s DH485 or PRT1 ports. The software
allows direct access to the module through terminal emulation over an RS-232/423
or DH485 network.
Refer to the BASIC Development Software Programming Manual (publication
number 1746-PM001A-US-P) for additional information on the software.
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