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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

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