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Welcome to Creative Basic

Creative BASIC is an interpretive language suitable for hobbyists, students, and those looking to get their feet wet with programming. Creative BASIC is syntax compatible with the original IBasic Standard language and features the following:

Main Features:
- Create Windows™ programs, 3D games and utilities.
- Supports Windows 95,98,ME,NT,2000,XP and VISTA.
- Compiles stand-alone executables.
- Run programs directly from the IDE.
- DirectX™ Support with sprites, screens and scrolling maps.
- Direct3D Support with lights, cameras, shapes and scenes.
- Built-in editor, debugger and GUI/Dialog designer.
- Resource compiler included.
- No external libraries or runtimes required.
- Full MDI (Multiple Document Interface) support.
- Dynamic window, dialog, and control creation.
- Simple BASIC-like syntax.
- Over 250 commands and functions built in!
- Access to DLLs and the Windows API for unlimited extensibility.
- Structured data types (UDTs) fully supported.
- Console support and Console compiler.
- Graphics primitives supported.
- Bitmap, JPEG, GIF, Cursor and Icon support is built in.
- Wave file support.
- Random access file support.
- Memory allocation and management functions.
- Low and high level printer support.
- Embedded browser windows for web-enabled applications.
- Component creation and include support.
- Rich edit, list view, status window and toolbar controls.
- IBasic™ Standard compatible.
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NOTE: As of 7/20/2010 Creative BASIC is offered in two versions:

The current version of Creative Basic 1.15 is offered as Donationware.
Future releases may have a different model.
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Version 1.01 of Creative Basic is offered as Freeware.
This version is fully functional and not time-limited.
Donations to help make this possible are accepted.
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