Rockwell Automation 2708-NBD VBASIC Language Development Kit - Manual (Page 11)

Chapter 1
Introduction to BASIC
1–3
A-B VBASIC is a subset of Microsoft’s Visual BASIC, consisting of those
commands which are relevant in the workstation environment. A-B VBASIC
includes a set of Special Devices which allows access to things like bar code
scanners. Many commands which would be appropriate in a PC environment,
but are not applicable on a workstation, such as color, graphics, and disk
commands have been left out.
A-B VBASIC provides the user with a near-industry-standard programming
language which is powerful enough to handle any application, yet easy to
learn.
Additional reference resources for learning about Visual BASIC and A-B
VBASIC are:
Learning to Use Microsoft Visual BASIC – by Microsoft
Programming in BASIC – by Microsoft
Basic Language Reference – by Microsoft
Note: These publications are provided with the Application Generator
Software (Catalog No. 2708-NAG) and the BASIC Language Development
Kit (Catalog No. 2708-NBD).
Together, they provide all the information needed by a programmer with
some BASIC experience. However, none of the books can be considered a
tutorial on the BASIC language. Check your local library, the computer
section of your local bookstore or a computer dealer near you for beginner
BASIC books. Most programmers have programmed in BASIC or a similar
language and will have little trouble converting to A-B VBASIC.
What is A-B VBASIC?