GFA compile

xc8 · 26 April 2009, 15:21

Hi!

Are there any instructions how to compile a GFA Basic program?
I have the 3.52 compiler from the Zone, but I have no idea how to use the compiler (parameters etc).

Regards

Chris

hit · 26 April 2009, 21:14

i only found a tool called DCM on a public domain disk:
ftp://www.back2roots.org/pub/back2ro...x/pdk-0027.txt
ftp://www.back2roots.org/pub/back2ro...x/pdk-0027.lha
Sort of frontend, didnt tested it, but worth a look.

Edit: seems to be in geman only, but i guess google language tools, might help to understand "DCM_V1.5.dok"

Edit2: it needs c:run to start, i just renamed c:wbrun to c:run , so at least it starts - maybe a run command from earlier WB will do better. running it using WB3.9 - the graphic / layout of the program is a bit weird :/

Edit3: here is a Command Reference for the atari version: http://www.atari-forum.com/wiki/index.php/OFFICIAL_DOC
compiler is mentioned, but not discussed.

xc8 · 26 April 2009, 22:31

Thank you!!

It needs some 'investigation' ;-)
Very weird look, it looks like is designed to use narrow fonts.

thanx again!

hit · 26 April 2009, 23:16

np, found info only of another (and again german it seems) compiler frontend: http://amiga.resource.cx/1000er/1000...nhalt-BerndsPD
BerndsPD Diskette Nr. 41:

Code:

Menu-Y                  Benutzeroberfläche für GFA-Basic Compiler.
                        Version 1.35
                        Autor: Thomas Hartmann

does anyone got this tool?

prowler · 26 April 2009, 23:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by xc8

Hi!

Are there any instructions how to compile a GFA Basic program?
I have the 3.52 compiler from the Zone, but I have no idea how to use the compiler (parameters etc).

Regards

Chris

Hi Chris,

I've got the GFA Basic 3.5 manual. I'll dig it out and see if it can help.

If so, I'll get my scanner busy.

prowler

xc8 · 26 April 2009, 23:50

thanx mate, I just need the parameters to work with compiler ...
so you don't need to scan all the manual!! ;-}

Quote:

Originally Posted by prowler

Hi Chris,

I've got the GFA Basic 3.5 manual. I'll dig it out and see if it can help.

If so, I'll get my scanner busy.

prowler

prowler · 26 April 2009, 23:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by xc8

thanx mate, I just need the parameters to work with compiler ...
so you don't need to scan all the manual!! ;-}

I wasn't offering to scan the whole manual, but I'll certainly scan the relevant pages for you.

prowler · 27 April 2009, 15:44

Hi Chris,

Bad news, I'm afraid. The manual I have is for the GFA Basic 3.5 Interpreter only. The compiler is not even mentioned. I'm sorry.

I have found a review of GFA Basic 3.5 here:
http://www.cucug.org/amiga/amiinfo/reviews/GFABasic.txt
It includes a brief section about the compiler and the manual for it.

xc8 · 27 April 2009, 17:13

oh.. no problem, thanx anyway.
I will play with the frontends from Hit

hit · 27 April 2009, 18:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by xc8

Thank you!!

It needs some 'investigation' ;-)
Very weird look, it looks like is designed to use narrow fonts.

thanx again!

it looks right and is useable, using workbench 2.1 here. cant find "Menu-Y". seems to got released only at BerndsPD; and there seems to be no archive, so at least google says :/

@prowler, a manual, of course, would be nice

Edit: http://aminet.net/package/dev/basic/GFABasicFIX
the fix seems to be a GUI for the interpreter and compiler. have a look at it. this time in english

Edit2: the "Fix" looks like the original "MenuX" - didnt knew that, until i tested a min ago :/

cosmicfrog · 27 April 2009, 21:50

any chance you can scan a few pages of the manual Prowler just as a teaser

stuff for opening windows and screens and IMCP or what ever the msg system is called as i forget now

prowler · 27 April 2009, 21:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by cosmicfrog

any chance you can scan a few pages of the manual Prowler just as a teaser

stuff for opening windows and screens and IMCP or what ever the msg system is called as i forget now

Hi Cosmic,

OK. Just for you, mate!

Tomorrow alright?

prowler

cosmicfrog · 27 April 2009, 22:09

hahaha if you have the whole lot done by this time nxt week I`ll drink my pond hehehe

prowler · 27 April 2009, 23:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by cosmicfrog

hahaha if you have the whole lot done by this time nxt week I`ll drink my pond hehehe

Hi Cosmic,

Rest easy. There'll be no need to drink your pond.

As I said before, I'm not offering to scan the whole manual. It's a 'perfect bound' A5 softback with a stiff spine, so it won't be easy to scan any of it.

But I'll have a go at a 'teaser' just for you.

prowler

PS. If you're down in London at the weekend, just keep going until you get to Sidcup, and then you can borrow it.

Peter · 28 April 2009, 10:25

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Peter · 28 April 2009, 14:04

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prowler · 28 April 2009, 22:06

Hi Cosmic,

Check the Zone for the extract you requested from the GFA Basic 3.5 interpreter manual.

The features you are interested in (IDCMP and opening windows and screens) are covered in Chapter 9 - Event-, menu-, screen- and window handling.

The GFA Basic 3.5 Interpreter manual was originally printed to accompany version 3.0 of the software. Chapter 13 is an addendum describing the extra features provided in version 3.5. This is why the legend 'GFA-BASIC 3.0 Amiga' appears at the bottom right-hand corner of even-numbered pages, except in Chapter 13.

I have reproduced pages 9-15 to 9-39, 13-33 and 13-34. The images are 300dpi raw bitmaps. Curvature of the pages is evident, but unavoidable, near the spine. However, all text is legible.

prowler

xc8 · 28 April 2009, 22:33

Manual of 3.5 is available too on amazon.co.uk (used books) check the ISBN: 1855520095

cosmicfrog · 28 April 2009, 23:18

Thanks Prowler

If I could I would come and see the original in person, but as I`m in mums taxi and visitin relatives not to mention pickin up ami gear I`ll have to pass on this occasion

prowler · 28 April 2009, 23:21

Hi Cosmic,

Maybe another time, then.

Let me know if there's any more bits you'd like copied out.

prowler

26 April 2009, 15:21	#1
xc8 no c= no fun Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 312	GFA compile Hi! Are there any instructions how to compile a GFA Basic program? I have the 3.52 compiler from the Zone, but I have no idea how to use the compiler (parameters etc). Regards Chris

26 April 2009, 21:14	#2
hit Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: planet earth Posts: 1,115	i only found a tool called DCM on a public domain disk: ftp://www.back2roots.org/pub/back2ro...x/pdk-0027.txt ftp://www.back2roots.org/pub/back2ro...x/pdk-0027.lha Sort of frontend, didnt tested it, but worth a look. Edit: seems to be in geman only, but i guess google language tools, might help to understand "DCM_V1.5.dok" Edit2: it needs c:run to start, i just renamed c:wbrun to c:run , so at least it starts - maybe a run command from earlier WB will do better. running it using WB3.9 - the graphic / layout of the program is a bit weird :/ Edit3: here is a Command Reference for the atari version: http://www.atari-forum.com/wiki/index.php/OFFICIAL_DOC compiler is mentioned, but not discussed. Last edited by hit; 26 April 2009 at 22:01.

26 April 2009, 23:16	#4
hit Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: planet earth Posts: 1,115	np, found info only of another (and again german it seems) compiler frontend: http://amiga.resource.cx/1000er/1000...nhalt-BerndsPD BerndsPD Diskette Nr. 41: Code: Menu-Y Benutzeroberfläche für GFA-Basic Compiler. Version 1.35 Autor: Thomas Hartmann does anyone got this tool?

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26 April 2009, 22:31	#3
xc8 no c= no fun Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 312	Thank you!! It needs some 'investigation' ;-) Very weird look, it looks like is designed to use narrow fonts. thanx again!

27 April 2009, 15:44	#8
prowler Global Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sidcup, England Posts: 10,300	Hi Chris, Bad news, I'm afraid. The manual I have is for the GFA Basic 3.5 Interpreter only. The compiler is not even mentioned. I'm sorry. I have found a review of GFA Basic 3.5 here: http://www.cucug.org/amiga/amiinfo/reviews/GFABasic.txt It includes a brief section about the compiler and the manual for it.

27 April 2009, 17:13	#9
xc8 no c= no fun Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 312	oh.. no problem, thanx anyway. I will play with the frontends from Hit

27 April 2009, 21:50	#11
cosmicfrog The 1 who ribbits Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: leek, Staffs, UK Age: 56 Posts: 3,557	any chance you can scan a few pages of the manual Prowler just as a teaser stuff for opening windows and screens and IMCP or what ever the msg system is called as i forget now

27 April 2009, 22:09	#13
cosmicfrog The 1 who ribbits Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: leek, Staffs, UK Age: 56 Posts: 3,557	hahaha if you have the whole lot done by this time nxt week I`ll drink my pond hehehe

28 April 2009, 10:25	#15
Peter Still an Amiga user Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Kent Age: 55 Posts: 2,715	This might be use for anyone interested in this thread... Click here for ebay link...

28 April 2009, 14:04	#16
Peter Still an Amiga user Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Kent Age: 55 Posts: 2,715	That was a quick buy it now... maybe Airey36 should pay me a commission!

28 April 2009, 22:06	#17
prowler Global Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sidcup, England Posts: 10,300	Hi Cosmic, Check the Zone for the extract you requested from the GFA Basic 3.5 interpreter manual. The features you are interested in (IDCMP and opening windows and screens) are covered in Chapter 9 - Event-, menu-, screen- and window handling. The GFA Basic 3.5 Interpreter manual was originally printed to accompany version 3.0 of the software. Chapter 13 is an addendum describing the extra features provided in version 3.5. This is why the legend 'GFA-BASIC 3.0 Amiga' appears at the bottom right-hand corner of even-numbered pages, except in Chapter 13. I have reproduced pages 9-15 to 9-39, 13-33 and 13-34. The images are 300dpi raw bitmaps. Curvature of the pages is evident, but unavoidable, near the spine. However, all text is legible. prowler

28 April 2009, 22:33	#18
xc8 no c= no fun Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 312	Manual of 3.5 is available too on amazon.co.uk (used books) check the ISBN: 1855520095

28 April 2009, 23:18	#19
cosmicfrog The 1 who ribbits Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: leek, Staffs, UK Age: 56 Posts: 3,557	Thanks Prowler If I could I would come and see the original in person, but as I`m in mums taxi and visitin relatives not to mention pickin up ami gear I`ll have to pass on this occasion

28 April 2009, 23:21	#20
prowler Global Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sidcup, England Posts: 10,300	Hi Cosmic, Maybe another time, then. Let me know if there's any more bits you'd like copied out. prowler

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