sBasic user guide

SBasic is a simple, effective and modern structured language to write computer programs. It takes a unique approach to programming for Symbian devices, with SBasic you can make your programms directly on your device using powerful and really comfortable developing environment with fully featured editor, syntax highlight, fast compiler and the rest of features available in many modern developing environments.

But the main thing is that SBasic is extremely easy to learn although it is powerful enough for applications development in the fastest way. Want to make something from easy macros that optimize work with your device to a game - SBasic is your way to do it!

After understanding some not complex fundamentals you will be able to write excellent programs that are useful to you and your friends and you'll find fun in creating programs. Making the program is like painting a picture or writing a story. It's art. Now this art is available for you. Join us!

How to get started

Full SBasic language reference can be found here...

Highly recomended: Many various examples that demonstate usage of SBasic can be found there...

Too see any example:

• Download a file to your PC or directly to communicator.
• Send the file to your commi with Bluetooth, IrDa, etc (if you downloaded to PC) and place it in any folder you want.
• If the example is in .zip file then extract files from it (Using BestFile or ZipManager)
• On your commi locate and simply start .bas file of this example with FileManager or BestFile
• You can also add this file to Desk as well to be able to start it from your desktop anytime you want, like any other application

Some highlights of examples made on SBasic

In this game you have a ship and have to collect as many minerals as possible. Minerals can be in 3 states:
- Grey - mineral is good to collect if you catch it.
- Yellow - mineral is ok to collect, but beware it can become instable any moment.
- Burning - mineral now is instable - try to avoid them, otherwise your ship will be destoyed.



Graphic mode example. Nice looking screen saver. Displays current time with large semi transparent digits over a nice background picture.


Some examples that run in console mode.
Application that calculates and displays body mass index is based on typed data. Custom sized matrix determinant calculation is based on recursive algorithm.


Some examples that run in graphic mode. Animated figures, drawing graphics of functions, etc