Rockwell Automation 1746-BAS-T SLC 500 Basic Basic-T Modules - Manual (Page 17)

Publication 1746-UM004B-EN-P - December 2005
Module and Development Software Overview 1-5
BASIC Development
Software (1747-PBASE) The BASIC development software provides the user with a structured
and efficient means to create BASIC programs for the module. This
software is loaded into a an MS-DOS compatible personal computer. It
uses the personal computer to facilitate editing, compiling
(translating), uploading, and downloading of BASIC programs.
The BASIC development software has a menu-driven, window-type
environment that offers:
• pull-down menus to access all editor functions.
• function key access to frequently used functions.
• multiple window editing.
• cut and paste support between windows.
• search and replace support.
• search between files support.
• built-in calculator that can paste results into your program.
• ASCII look-up table.
• line draw editor to create operator interface images without
having to enter ASCII characters.
• keystroke macros.
• undo and redo functions.
• extensive help messages for each menu, menu option, and for
keywords embedded in the menu text.
• capability to create user-defined macro libraries.
• sophisticated debug tools including watch windows, single-step
operation, and go to cursor breakpoint operation.
• syntax checked translations to native BASIC to reduce debug
time.
• BASIC translator that steps through the BASIC program and
identifies errors.
• ASCII terminal mode.
• hex file transfer support.
The development software enables you to program the module from a
personal computer connected to either the module’s DH485 or PRT1
ports. The software allows direct access to the module through
terminal emulation over an RS-232/423 or DH485 network.
Refer to the BASIC Development Software Programming Manual,
publication 1746-PM001, for additional information on the software.