35 Questions for the topic Basic

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Deleting Two Columns Simultaneously?
The following code deletes Column J only: If Application.WorksheetFunction.Sum(Range("J:J").SpecialCells(xlCellTypeVisible)) _ =... more
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How to declare a constant in BASIC?
Unfortunately, I’m having trouble figuring out how to do some things, because Google is clogged with tutorials of “programming basics” and Visual Basic. So I have to ask: in old-skool BASIC, I... more
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Error in BASIC: expected '='?
I received the error "ERROR: expected '='" while trying to compile my code. I'm guessing it has something to do with my function definition. Can anyone help? 1 REM declare function 2 DEF... more
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Explanation for unintended output from Ti-83Plus?
Output(1,1,"v=v0+at") Output(2,1,"deltax=v0t+1/2at") Output(4,1,"v^2=v0^2+2deltax") Output(5,1,"deltax=1/2(v0+v)t") Output(6,1,"vt-1/2at^2") I use a cable to transfer... more
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6502 BASIC removing a character?
How do I delete a character in 6502 basic? Like reverse print... Would there be a way to channel the del key code into a program? I have tried looking at the reference but there is nothing there... more
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BASIC language - novice?
Can anyone suggest a good book or site for learning BASIC language? I would like to try my hands on Realbasic but all that I read about this software is about the user interfaces. Not much is... more
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Calculating logarithm own base in Basic (LibreOffice Calc Macro)?
LibreOffice has function `LOG(x;n)` where you can define your own base. However, when I use Macro to write function in Basic, It does not take second parameter into account thus calculating... more
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Are Fortran, Cobol, Basic and Forth high level programming languages?
Are Fortran, Cobol, Basic and Forth high level programming languages? And if not, what where the first high level programming languages? Which were the first object-oriented languages?
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Casio Calculator Programming?
I am planning to buy a CASIO FX-9860GII for school, but I am really interested in programming for it. I looked everywhere on the internet but could not find anything. Is it possible to create... more
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Default return value of a function in BASIC?
Following is an example program in BASIC. Can someone tell me what this function returns if the marked condition is not true? I have to port the program to C++ and need to understand it. I have no... more
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How Could One Write This Basic PAINT Statement in JavaScript?
In BASIC there is a command called PAINT that looks like this: PAINT (column, row), color, color-stop It takes x/y coordinates as a starting place and begins filling it and the surrounding... more
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Syntax error message with GW-BASIC?
I am currently stymied by the following error message from GW-BASIC: Syntax error in 450 Ok 450 STEP=0 Here is the context: 400 ON KEY(13) GOSUB 590 ' right arrow key makes direction... more
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QuickBasic: Better alternative to INKEY$?
I have code that looks like this:    IF INKEY$ <> "" THEN CALL notitle    PLAY "MST170o1e8o0b8o1e8"    IF INKEY$ <> "" THEN CALL notitle    PLAY "e8e4f#8g4f#8"    IF INKEY$ <>... more
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Running Libreoffice BASIC macro from python?
I've a macro in LibreOffice BASIC and I want to run it from my python program. I've found some threads in which they use this code: import os import win32com.client if... more
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How to run windows 8 made vb application on windows 7?
I want to run an app that I made in Visual Studio on a Windows 7 computer I thought it would run, but it did not. Please tell me how to run this Windows 8 made application on a Windows 7 computer!
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How to use .c file in Visual Basic project?
I need to convert C code to Visual Basic. I have **.c** and **.h** files. Are there some ways to use my **.c** file in Visual Basic Application? Application was created in Visual Basic 6.0. Now... more
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Trying to fill textbox value with today's date only on visual basics?
I am trying to fill a textbox value with the current date and I do not want the user to be able to change the date. I want to use a textbox and not a datepicker. I would like the form to load with... more
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How To Trap Control-Alt-Delete In QB64?
I am using the following code in QB64 to trap Control-Break: ON TIMER(1) GOSUB breaktrap TIMER ON x = _EXIT ' disable break DO _LIMIT 50 x$ = INKEY$ LOOP breaktrap: v =... more
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How to read output of SmileBASIC SPCHK?
I'm trying to get the XY coordinates of a moving sprite in SmileBASIC, and I can't figure it out. I have the single variable returned from SPCHK, but when I print it, I get a single number '4'... more
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Move stepper motor in triomotion?
I'm working with a Trio Motion MC405 at work and no matter what I do, I can't get the axis to move. WDOG = OFF BASE(0) ATYPE = 43 'STEPPER SPEED = 5000 ACCEL = 100000 DECEL = 150000 ... more
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How to run .dll program?
I want to use `Run("someProgram.exe")` command using BASIC language. This will open the 3rd application program. If that program running using .dll(not sure if it possible) not .exe, how can i... more
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How to use Visual Basic, Mindstorms NXT and USB communication Altogether?
I have been researching for a couple of days, and i have not found anything I understand about sending direct commands to the NXT via USB. All of the tutorials I have found are based on Bluetooth... more
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05/03/19

Can I use the OR operator or AND operator between two if..else statement?
Can/Should I use the OR operator or AND operator between two if..else statement? If [statement] end if OR If [statement] end if
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05/03/19

Mixing numbered and unnumbered lines in VB6?
I remember being a kid in the 1980s and numbering lines in BASIC because you had to. Nowadays, as far as I knew, numbered lines were 100% out; no one wants or needs to use them. That's until I... more
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05/03/19

BASIC, how lines were stored in memory?
As I understand BASIC had line numbers because at the time you had to use a line editor to input your program. It allowed you to do something like this: 20 END 10 PRINT "HELLO WORLD" This... more
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