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- QBLink v3.0
-
- This program is a command shell for compiling and linking
- with QuickBASIC & BASIC PDS. All compile & link options are
- selected by mouse.
- Note that with this version, a mouse & color monitor are
- required!
- I have tried to make this program as functional as possible,
- while keeping the program size down.
- Thanks for trying out QBLink.I hope you find the program useful.
- Most of what you will need to operate the program is available
- through the help file from within the program.The help file can
- also be viewed with any file viewer or by using the DOS command
- TYPE QBLINK.HLP | MORE .
- I have to assume you either have some knowledge of command-line
- compiling and linking or have at least read and understood the
- appropriate sections in the QuickBASIC or PDS manual.
- For those of you more experienced with QB or QBX, and hopefully
- those not-so-experienced will find this program offers the
- flexibility of the command line with-out the hassle.
- QBLink will create several files during its operation.Only the
- configuration file will be permanent (but can be deleted). Inside
- the program you have the option of saving a configuration file,
- which will save all directory listings and runtime options to disk.
- Then, when you next start QBLink,the file will be read and your
- saved options displayed to screen.The run-time options and all other
- program information can be changed at any time within the program,
- and those values will be used regardless of the configuration read
- from the start up file.If decide the configuration saved to disk
- should be changed,then just update the fields on-screen and re-save
- the configuration file.During the LINK process,a response file will be
- created which will be deleted when LINK finishes.
- History:
- While doing extensive command-line compiling and linking I wished
- for an easier system.Not always having the best memory in the world,
- I decided to write a simple program in which the LINK and BC options
- most suitable for QB could be displayed to screen while I pondered the
- choices.Then I thought it might be handy to have a place to display
- stub files (to remind me to use them).One thing led to another and I
- ended with a much larger program than I intended.So,I trimmed as much
- off as I could and ended with QBLink v1.0. Later versions allowed more
- functionality and better error checking.
- Coding was begun with QuickBASIC 4.5 and later moved to PDS 7.1.
- The initial version was designed on a 386sx 16mhz, later versions on
- a 486 33mhz.
- v1.2:
- Mouse support for selecting compiler & link switches.
- v1.3:
- (not released)
- Correct bugs in selection screens,redesign interface
- v2.0:
- more error checking
- minor bug fixes
- v2.1:
- Fixed bug that if help file not found,program terminates
- v3.0:
- Ditched input windows for editing on main screen.
- Changed color scheme to high-intensity background.
- v3.1:
- Fixed bug where assembly list file not being generated.
- Changed code that was not allowing LINK without BC options
- being entered.No BC options need to be listed to LINK.
-
-
- This program was written and run on a 486 33MHZ clone with color
- monitor.NO provision has been made for Monochrome,but if the interest is
- there,I can adapt it to work with mono .This program was tested by
- myself with no problems,but I will not be liable for any problems
- encountered with your equipment or software.I will,however support the
- program and make changes where necessary and possible.
- I can be reached via Compuserve at 70641,2273 where I frequently lurk
- at the Microsoft Basic Forum,( GO MSBASIC ) sections 2 & 7.
- For registration,feedback, or bug reports write:
- Gerald Jordan
- Rt 7, Box 143A
- Live Oak,Fl 32060
-
- Note: No provisions have been made for linking with overlays,but may
- be added.
- Registration is the incredibly low price of $10.00.
- Send to above address in the form of check or money order.
- Throw out all those batch files and give QBLINK a try!
- This software has not been intentionally crippled in any way.
- This program was constantly recompiled & linked with a copy of itself!