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SmallBASIC in ecode

Using ecode

"ecode is a lightweight multi-platform code editor designed for modern hardware with a focus on responsiveness and performance. " (ecode)

Setup Syntax Highlighting and Coloring

When opening a .bas file in encode for the first time, you have to choose SmallBASIC as default for .bas extension instead of VisualBasic.

Setup Code Execution

• Open a SmallBASIC file
• In the top-left corner click on the settings symbol (wrench icon)
• Add a new build-configuration
• Choose a build name, for example sbasicg
• In the run-section:
  • Command: Path_to_smallbasic\sbasicg.exe
  • Arguments: -r ${current_doc_name}.bas
  • If you are using Linux, then point to sbasicg or the AppImage.

You can run your program by pressing F5 or clicking on the run-button.