You'll set new standards yourself with this latest suite of compilers. PowerBASIC 9 for Windows, our GUI compiler, creates applications and DLLs with the Windows look and feel. And PowerBASIC Forms, our Visual Dialog Designer, will have those GUI apps running in no time at all! For text mode, there's the PowerBASIC Console Compiler 5 -- no fluff, no animated puppets, just intense computing power. That's why it's said "We put the POWER in BASIC!".

These new versions sport a number of exciting new features. Both compilers can create client COM applications using Dispatch, Direct, Automation, or Dual interfaces. PowerBASIC 9 For Windows can create COM components (servers) using Dispatch, Direct, Automation, or Dual interfaces. The inline assembler has been expanded to support the full range of SIMD opcodes. A complete graphics engine, a printer package for Windows GDI host printers, dynamic pointers, and thread local storage, to name just a few.

Dynamic Dialog Tools has been expanded to support TreeViews, ListViews, ProgressBars, ToolBars, ImageLists, Tab controls, and much, much more.

The built in graphics engine has been expanded to support keyboard and mouse input with easy to use statements. The built in GDI printer engine has been expanded. Select the paper tray, set the paper size, turn duplexing on and off, enable or disable collating, and more.

Signed and unsigned bit variables, 1 to 31 bits wide, can be packed one after another in User-Types and Unions. We have FIELD string variables, and a FIELD statement for resizable data structures. Even THREADED variables for Thread Local Storage (data local to a thread). Then there's ERL for error line, and RESUME / RESUME NEXT to retry code which errored.

With PB/CC, consoles are now optional. You'll get virtual consoles, larger than the screen, and a raft of new functions to move and resize. KEY and KEY$() assign text to function keys. Even INPUT from the keyboard, for DOS compatibility.

Then there's the IDE... Block Indent/Outdent. Block Comment/Uncomment. Bookmarks, more undo space, and source file templates. The editor and debugger are unified -- you can set breakpoints anywhere, in any file, even before you debug. And watch windows? They're moveable, resizable, and they remember where you want them.

Are GUIs more to your taste? PB/Windows has a PIXEL option, when dialog units aren't enough. Even an option to resize to a specific client size. If that isn't enough, take a look at PowerBASIC Forms. Our state-of-the-art visual designer, it works with PB/Windows 9 to build GUIs almost as fast as you imagine them! You'll drag'n'drop controls, quickly build complex menus, automatically create resources from your images and version info. Create and name your own favorite styles. Import GUI designs from Visual Basic or a resource editor like Visual Studio. Even automate hand-written DDT code.

There's more, much more, so check the product pages for complete details. PowerBASIC Console Compiler 5 is priced at $169, or upgrade from version 4 for just $89. PowerBASIC 9 for Windows is $199, or upgrade from version 8 for just $99. PowerBASIC Forms is priced at $99. With PowerBASIC, you'll Compile Without Compromise!

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Once again, PowerBASIC is expanding our staff and accepting resumes for programmers, telephone sales, and tech support specialists. PowerBASIC, Inc. publishes BASIC compilers for many different platforms, as well as add-on toolkits and consumer software. You can email your ASCII resume (please include a salary history) to jobs@powerbasic.com.

Perfect Sync Software has done it again with the introduction of Graphics Tools version 2.0. All we can say is, you'll have to see it to believe it! If a picture is worth a thousand words, here's about 32k... Check out these sample images and you'll be amazed at the way Graphics Tools can add some real sizzle to your PowerBASIC programs! Graphics Tools Pro Version 2 offers 75% more drawing functions than Version 1!

In a move to make data management more accessible and affordable, PowerBASIC has announced the release of PowerTree version 1.1. According to company president Robert Zale, "We've improved performance, improved reliability, and cut the total cost of all versions in half!". Previously, DOS and Windows versions were sold separately, but he now says "We're bundling PowerTree for DOS, plus PowerTree for Win16 and PowerTree for Win32, all in one package for just $99! PowerTree offers a concise B+Tree package for indexed data management. Save and retrieve data at lightning speed. Sequentially. By exact match. By approximation. It's all there."

Online shopping at PowerBASIC couldn't be easier! Virtually all of our compilers and other programming tools are just a click away. And with our secure order form, your personal information and credit card details remain strictly confidential! Most PowerBASIC products can now be delivered by download -- No high shipping costs. No long wait for the products to arrive. No import taxes for many international orders. Shop online and get the Power of PowerBASIC today!

Easy SQL Database programming is here for PowerBASIC! SQL Tools version 2.0 fits the bill... No bloated ActiveX controls, just a single runtime DLL of less than 175K. Access true relational databases from your PB/CC and PB/DLL programs at a very affordable price. Choose the Standard Version or the PRO, you can order it right here and download the complete package today! You won't regret this choice!

That's right, PowerBASIC 3.5 for Dos is now priced at just $99, with all documentation in electronic format. A new lower price, and perhaps more convenience, as well. The entire 2-volume documentation set is now included in Adobe PDF format. It's easy to use, easy to search, and provides every bit of information you need to get the most from our Dos compiler. And, since it's 100% electronic, you can download everything you need to start programming for Dos today! Of course, the book version is still available for those prefer that classic format. A two-volume printed manual set, over 700 pages in all, is optional at just $29 plus shipping.

Well... no, we didn't go quite that far . But we do believe the tools from Perfect Sync are among the finest. In fact, we liked them enough to bring them right here to "PowerBASIC On The Net"! SQL Tools, Console Tools, Graphics Tools, and DosBox. They're available for purchase, here on our web site, and at very affordable prices. Solid, professional programming tools, guaranteed to enhance your PowerBASIC code. Read all about 'em here, then order for downloading today! You won't be sorry!

There are lots of vendors and PowerBASIC users who have created toolkits and utilities compatible with your PowerBASIC products. If you are looking for database support, design utilities, install utilities or general purpose toolkits, take a look.

Having trouble figuring out which compiler you should buy for your next project? We've written a white paper which covers the differences between the 3 PowerBASIC compilers that may help you decide.