| Arrays |
There are unique keywords for array handling. You can insert or delete items, scan the entire array for a specific value or even sort the array really quickly, just by using the ARRAY keyword. Since version 3.5 you can even store really big arrays in EMS memory. |
| Assembler |
PowerBasic supports use of assembler code (preceded by ASM or an exclamation mark) |
| Binary files |
You can open files in binary mode and manipulate them by using the GET$ and PUT$ keywords. |
| Units |
You can make your own collection of functions and subs and compile them to a unit file (.PBU). These files can be linked whenever you need them in your program, using the compiler $LINK direction. |
| Libraries |
You can put several unit files into a library file (.PBL). When you link the library to your program PowerBasic will only link those units from the library that it actually needs. |
| fileid.zip |
This has become a really powerful DOS commandline utility that will display information for many file formats. It will also recognize the filetype when the file has a wrong extension. There are many options to change the way output is given. Some well-known supported formats are: MP3, WAV, EXE, JPG, GIF, ZIP, ARJ (and there about 100 more...) |
| sysinfo.zip |
This utility will show some system information such as processor type up to Pentium III, CD-rom drives, graphics adapter, operating systems, etc... |
| sgcopy.zip |
This was my very first program I made available to the public. It is actually just a copy engine, but it gives the user more information about the overall progress. I needed a command that both copied and moved and also showed me the progress, so I created it myself :)
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| grphedit.zip |
This program displays 320x200x256 PCX, 320x200x256 BMP (or smaller) and GIF files. You can edit the image or change the palette and write it back to disk as a bitmap. If anyone has an idea for another edit option, please let me know. Here are some formatted pictures to edit:
Red corvette,
Mariah Carey,
Fractal
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