Darkbasic professional

From EverybodyWiki Bios & Wiki Jump to:navigation, search DarkBasicFile:DarkBasicLogo.gifDeveloper(s)The Game CreatorsInitial release2000; 25 years agoStable release1.21 / August 14, 2008; 16 years agoWritten inCompiled to C++ however the scripting language is BASICEngineOperating systemIDE for Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X, LinuxPlatformCrossplatformAvailable inEnglishTypeGame creation systemLicenseProprietaryWebsitewww.thegamecreators.com Search DarkBASIC on Amazon.DarkBASIC is a open source game creation programming language released by The Game Creators. The language is a structured form of BASIC and is similar to AMOS on the Amiga. The purpose of the language is game creation using Microsoft's DirectX from a BASIC programming language. It is faster and easier to use than comparable languages, but also less powerful.[citation needed] It is marketed on its ability to allow a total novice to make playable games after following its tutorials.DarkBASIC is a programming language that specializes in the creation of games. It can create both 2D and 3D games, providing function libraries that enable a game to be programmed with considerably less code than with a language such as C++ without such dedicated libraries. DarkBASIC consists of an IDE, debugger and interpreter, and an engine built on DirectX 7. The compiler emits Bytecode that is appended to an interpreter to create a stand-alone executable.It was first released in 2000 by DarkBasic Software Ltd (now The Game Creators Ltd.). In 2002, The Game Creators released an updated version called DarkBASIC Professional able to use newer versions of DirectX. The pre-Professional version is informally referred to as DarkBASIC Classic to distinguish between the products.The current DarkBASIC Classic version is 1.21, released on 14 August 2008. Since the introduction of DarkBASIC Professional, The Game Creators have stated that there will be no further updates to the language, although it will still be sold.In 2016 the source code of DarkBASIC professional was liberated for the community.Features[edit]Audio/VideoExtensionSaveWaveWAVYesWindows MediaWMAMpeg Layer

2MP2Mpeg Layer 3MP3MIDI PlaybackMIDIRMIRMIScream trackerS3MFast TrackerXTImpule TrackerITSoundTrackerMODCD AudioCDA2DExtensionSaveBitmapBMPYesRun Length Encoded BMPRLEDevice Independent BitmapDIBPortable Network GraphicsPNGJPEGJPGYesDirectDraw SurfaceDDSTargaTGAPCXPCXPhotoShopPSDTagged Interchange FormatTIFF3DExtensionSave3D Studio3DSDirectXXDark Basic ObjectDBOYesDarkBASIC is a wide language which covers all areas of game development typical of its time, hence it also includes a wide range of file formats typically used in games. Extra features such as multiplayer and EAX support became available in an expansion pack.Display[edit]Automated double bufferingFullscreen supportGamma controlInput/Output[edit]Mouse, keyboard and gaming controller supportForce-feedback controlSystem handlingFile handlingVideo and audio[edit]Video animation controlAudio control2D[edit]Accelerated 2D blittingMirror, stretch, blur and fadeScreen-sized and animated spritesTransparency[vague]Pixel-accurate collision2D drawing Functions3D[edit]Landscape terraforming3D primitivesPolygon collision detectionFull model manipulationModel animationAmbient lightingDirectional lightingTexture filteringAlpha blendingDistance fogDarkBASIC Professional[edit]Developed as a replacement for DarkBASIC. As with DarkBASIC it consisted of an IDE, debugger and compiler. Unlike DarkBASIC, the DarkBASIC Professional compiler outputs machine code. The engine originally used DirectX 8.1 but has been updated to use DirectX, 9.0c.The language is essentially the same as DarkBASIC with a few additions. Notably types which allow combining simple data types into a composite data type similar to Structs in C. Other features include the use of shaders, 3D maths commands and vertex editing commands.The current version is 7.61 released 1 June 2011.[needs update?]This section needs expansion. You can help by adding to it. (June 2008)Sample code[edit]Hello world[1][edit]PRINT "Hello world."WAIT KEYENDSimple rotating cube[2][edit]REM 3D rotating cube demoSYNC RATE 60MAKE OBJECT CUBE 1,100DO XROTATE OBJECT 1,WRAPVALUE(OBJECT ANGLE X(1)+0.3) YROTATE OBJECT 1,WRAPVALUE(OBJECT ANGLE Y(1)+0.5) SYNCLOOPENDSee also[edit]DarkBASIC ProfessionalBlitzBasicFreeBASICMultimedia Fusion 2References[edit]↑ Darkbasic Professional user manual↑ "darkBASIC codebase". Thegamecreators.com. Retrieved 2012-12-10.External links[edit]Lua error in Module:Official_website at line 90: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).The Game Creators' ForumsWikiBooks - Learn how to Program DarkBASICTemplate:The Game Creators This article "DarkBASIC" is from Wikipedia. The list of its authors can be seen in its historical. Articles copied from Draft Namespace on Wikipedia could

Posted: 17th Nov 2003 19:26 Hello all I would be really greatful if anyone could answer some of my questions I have.I've been playing with the darkBASIC PRO trial for two weeks now, it's almot up and I'm thinking of laying down some money for the full version, but I would really like some clarification on certain things...1) Purchasing darkMATTER 1 will give me access to more 3D Models and Animatics but is it only compatible with class darkBASIC?? The upgrade program that comes with darkMATTER 1 contains upgrades that are already present on darkBASIC PRO.2) Will purchasing darkMATTER 2 as well give me more license free models or just increase the poly count of the original darkMATTER?3) What model formats can I use in a darkBASIC PRO project? I am aware of some of them but would really like to know them all so I can be certain if my Modelling and Animating programs are capable enough.If anyone can answer just one of those questions I would be greatful.Thanks a bunch,Adam"Trigonometry...When in the name of god is anyone going to use that??" :- me two years ago