NSBasic for Educators

What kind of BASIC is this?

NS BASIC is a complete implementation of the BASIC programming language, with extensions to take advantage of the powerful eMate environment.

Structured

NS BASIC includes constructs that allow for structured programming. There is no need for students to use GOTO statements if the teacher desires.

• IF...THEN...ELSE...END IF
• GOSUB routine_name
• DO WHILE
• LOOP UNTIL

Procedural or Event Driven Programming

Procedural programming is the traditional way of constructing a program: control is held by the program, which prompts the user for input. Event Driven programs put all the possible inputs on the screen, and let the user choose which routine is executed next. NS BASIC supports programs that work either way - start students on procedural programs, and let them move to event driven!

Visual Designer

The Visual Designer make designing visual object and controls easy! Pick lists and popups simplify the work in setting up the many options.

Extensions

• Sound
• Internet Programming
• Graphics
• Communications