14th Sep.
2024 |
PureBasic v6.12 LTS and SpiderBasic v3.01 released
Yesterday
the next release with a lot of bug-fixes (mainly Linux, but also MacOS
and Windows, and for the IDE) was released. Together with the
previously released v6.11 there were also added several
new things, e.g. SFTP support for FTP library, new linker for DLL
creation, 24-bit and 32-bit WAV support, lld-link instead of polink
(Windows).
See more here on this PB forum thread. Have fun!
SpiderBasic
- the sister product for web-based / Android / iOS applications - got
also a new bug-fix version. The many improvements introduced with v3.00
are listed in this SB forum thread.
Licences for both tools you can order directly from me.
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10th Apr.
2024 |
PureBasic v6.10 LTS released
Several
days ago the final version of PB6.10 was released. It contains many
improvements, new functions and fixed bugs. See more in the related PB forum thread.
Registered users get their update for free (like usual) - new licences can also be ordered from me directly.
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27th Dec.
2023 |
PureBasic v6.04 LTS released and first beta version of PureBasic v6.10 (Xmas release)
Some days
ago another bug-fix release was released, mainly to avoid possible
DLL-injection at PB executables for Windows and solving several more
MacOS bugs. See more here on this PB forum thread.
Fred and fr34k had another Xmas surprise for all registered users (downloadable in their personal account on www.purebasic.com):
the first beta version of the up-coming new release - with many new
features, to name only a few: new WebViewGadget, CustomSort functions,
SVG and PDF vector output for all OS, listicon improvements, new Date
functions, etc. - see the full list in the related PB forum thread.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2024!
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30th Oct.
2023 |
PureBasic v6.03 LTS released
Some days
ago a bug-fix release was released, fixing hundreds of reported issues
and improving the PB documentation. See more here on this PB forum thread.
Now Fred will focus on the next feature release...
If you encounter problems with special characters in PB IDE or compiler messages, you can here download a fixed PB-Catalogs package (all languages, just copy into your PB folder).
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10th March 2023 |
PureBasic v6.01 LTS + SpiderBasic 2.40 released / CodeArchivViewer (C.A.V.) sources released
With
many bug-fixes and other optimizations (e.g. new C-compiler) the
version 6.01 of PureBasic was just released. For more details see PB-Forum thread!
Like promised Fred has worked on the further development of SpiderBasic too - so the new Version 2.40 was released in Nov. 2022.
Unfortunately, it's nothing new that I don't have the time for PureArea.net or my own PB development. That's why the PureBasic-CodeArchiv
available here on PureArea.net hasn't been updated for a long time.
However, I would like to fulfil a request from the PB community - so
today I'm releasing the source code of the "C.A.V." (the CodeArchiv
viewer tool) under the MIT license. Download: CAV-Sources.zip This
source codes for PB4.40 are even newer than the C.A.V. tool included in
the CodeArchive. I would be happy about a further development - gladly
again here for download for the PB community!
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28th June
2022 |
PureBasic v6.00 final version available
Now it was finally released - the long awaited new PureBasic version Here it is what Fred says about it in the related PB forum post: "It's been a long journey, more than a year and half to create the
update, but the support of new processors (and new OS), the upgrade of
some core libraries, many bug fixes and new features included will make
it worthwhile ! Thanks a lot for your patience, and looking forward for
future versions !" - more details you find in the updated Download, Update and History pages on PureArea.net.
As
Fred told us, now the longer break of developing SpiderBasic is
over and Fred will concentrate again on updating PureBasic's sister
product too!
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3rd Jan.
2022 |
PureBasic v6.00 beta available
After
a few months in alpha status, the first beta version of the new
PureBasic version is available now (for all registered users).
And
indeed - with the new function of C code generation that now exists in
addition to the ASM output, there are further possibilities: PureBasic
runs for the first time on Raspberry PI and there is a MacOS M1 (arm64)
version too! The optional C backend is available for all known
compilers (x86/x64) and much more...
Read more in the related PB forum post!
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15th March
2021 |
PureBasic evolves and will get a C backend!
You
probably missed some more updates on PureBasic during the last year...
but on some days ago the PB team released a big surprise on its PureBasic
Team Blog describing what's happening 'behind the scenes' and for
what a lot of time has been invested the last few months: PureBasic
will get a C back-end, which means the PB compiler will create C code
(instead of assembler) and will use modern C compilers to finally
create fast and optimized executables. And best of all - this will
allow easier support of further platforms like the ARM architecture!
Stay tuned - and read more in the related PB forum post
Myself I'm still very
busy, doing slowly progress on my 'GeoWorld' project...
Here's
another GeoWorld screenshot: completed information and selection
windows regarding the 'Religions of the World'
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On the other side there are several
talented programmers creating cool tools or even games with and for
PureBasic.
Here are a few:
- EditorFactory (object management in a
canvas)
- Animatoon (2D painter)
- IceDesign (GUI designer)
- Lizard (script language)
- GFX_Wizzard_BF (extensive GFX module with
latest additions like crypter, game counter / odometer)
- Thorin's Quest (game)
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26th Nov.
2020 |
PureBasic v5.73 released
After
several months - while Fred is also developing SpiderBasic (and
probably some new 'When it's done' features) - a new PureBasic update
was released.
No new functions, but many bug-fixes
dedicated to the PB compiler, libraries and the IDE. See more in the PB forum post!
Myself
I'm still investing all me free time into my own PB project - several
older screenshots you can see below. Stay tuned and healthy!
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18th Apr.
2020 |
PureBasic v5.72 released
Including
first contributions to the 'OpenSource' PB IDE from the community, some
adapted functions and updated libraries, but mostly many many bug-fixes
two weeks ago the final version of PB5.72 was released (see PB forum post). The new PureBasic Homepage
(including full french/german localization) was updated too.
Combining several of
his great PB modules and a new editor brought 'EasyHelp'
from 'Thorsten1867' to us: a powerful help system (cross-platform
Windows + MacOS) based on MarkDown language and similar to CHM with
PDF/Html export, which I help
testing as I want to use it for my project too...
(see screenshot on the
right)
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Furthermore
I want to suggest a new PureBasic Blog by the user who already made a
great series of PureBasic videos (see next News post).
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3rd Jan.
2020 |
Happy New Year 2020! PureBasic v5.71 and
SpiderBasic v2.30 released
In
November Fred released the version 2.30 of the "PB sister language" SpiderBasic for web and mobile app
development (new functions see News
message). Furthermore the bugfix version 5.71 of PureBasic was released and the PureBasic Homepage
got a more modern outfit (unfortunately
the french/german localization is still missing - and also if not
listed there at the moment, PureBasic and SpiderBasic licences can
still be bought from me... just see the Order
site and [german] FAQ overview
auf PureArea.net).
In order to
be able to concentrate fully on the "core" of PureBasic (e.g. compiler
+ libraries) and at the same time to allow the community to participate
in the further development, Fred launched the "PureBasic OpenSource Projects" and
in a first step the source code of the PureBasic IDE was released (see PB forum post).
With
'Thorsten1867' there is a very hardworking PB programmer, who releases
mostly cross-platform and DPI compatible modules with useful extensions /
alternatives for PB gadgets and more - see related Overview in PB forum post). There were new
tutorial releases in the YouTube videos too.
Unfortunately
nothing else has changed on PureArea.net - I simply don't have the time. |
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Beside
that I'm slowly reaching the finishing line for a first public beta
version of my own PB project (in German +
English, on Windows and MacOS)... |
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1st Feb.
2019 |
ScaleGadgets & GFX_Wizzard modules
work together - BGames released 'Lethal Judgement' series & more as
freeware now
Like
before I present today two PB modules, dedicated to GFX effects and GUI
creation, both completely free and with source. When it comes to
scaling windows and gadgets (including its content like images and text
displays) they are able to work together now - ScaleGadgets by 'mk-soft' and the "Gadgets_BF" in
the GFX_Wizzard
package by 'walbus'.
Latest
version of the GFX_Wizzard package (12.8
MByte)
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Read here the orginal announcement of
Werner 'walbus' Albus:
"I am pleased to
announce that the outstanding ScaleGadgets module from mk-soft can now
work with the GFX_Wizzard_BF.
It is now possible to use the extended
Gadgets_BF
without restrictions and easy to use with this module together with all
PB Gadgets.
Michael (mk-soft) and I were able to realize
this together within a very short time.
Not only the result of the
cooperation of two
coders, but also the possibility of easy data exchange and cooperation
between the modules is shown.
The demo code can be found in the
GFX_Wizzard_BF archive under the name _ScaleGadgets.pb."
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The 'BGames' team released several PB games made with PureBasic like
the famous 'Lethal Judgement' series as freeware now - preview pics and
download see here (french).
Due to
the lack of free time there aren't more 'News' here...
But you can take another look at my up-coming PB project here:
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11th Jan.
2019 |
PureBasic v5.70 "final" released
Last
week Fred released the final version of PB5.70. So all the new
functions (metioned below) are now available to all registered users and to interested people (demo-version)
too. In addition to the original PB5.70
download archive you can download the latest "PureBasic.chm" help file here.
The latest
version of the GFX_Wizzard package (12.7
MByte) adapted to PB5.70 is available as well. |
16th Nov.
2018 |
PureBasic v5.70 reached Beta2 + update for
the GFX_Wizzard package available on PureArea.net
Some weeks ago Fred released a 2nd beta version of the upcoming next PB version
(available to all registered users). It does
include not only bug-fixes, but amazing improvements too: MySQL and
MariaDB support (sponsored by Paul, the PureVisionXP
creator) and HttpRequest for easily calling the 'rest' API (sponsored
by c-wayne).
And fresh out of the box we have a new
version of the GFX_Wizzard
package
(12.6 MByte) available today: Werner Albus contributed an update,
bringing several
improvements - especially a new powerful MessageRequester with a lot of
possibilities:
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- Arbitrary large buttons with arbitrary text,
both with any font and font size
- Text with Linear Gradient support
- Centered text (internally adjustable to left,
right, RTL)
- Freely scalable images and GIF can be
inserted and freely positioned in the text area
- Animated GIF with and without invisible color
- Images and animated GIF as text background
- Colorable background and text area
- Automatic adaption of the
MessageRequesters according to the used font and font size
- Alpha channel support & Alpha blending
- Automatic GIF detection, Alpha channel
detection and Animation support
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10th June
2018 |
First beta of PureBasic v5.70 released +
new Privacy policy on PureArea.net
Last
week Fred released the first beta version of PB5.70. To their most
important innovations belong the support of the
"Qt" sub-system on Linux, "DPI aware" support on Windows and many new
3D commands (OGRE). More informations and the complete list of
functions in the related thread of the English PB forum.
On our own behalf: We take your privacy very
seriously! This means, that the use of PureArea.net does not collect any*
personal information about you. For all customers
of
PureBasic, SpiderBasic or PureVisionXP licences, the data storage is
limited to the bare essentials, namely the order data required to
register and provide the full versions.
*Find out more in our privacy policy.
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11th May
2018 |
GFX Wizzard BF now hosted on PureArea.net
- PureBasic 5.70 on the way and PureVisionXP extension for SpiderBasic
available!
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I'm proud to announce, that the awesome
GFX package for PureBasic "GFX_Wizzard_BF" by Werner 'walbus' Albus is
now available on PureArea.net. |
While it was continuously developed
during the last 1.5 years, it's now finished for the current PB5.62
versions.
It has an impressive function set (completely
coded in PB itself!) - just to name a few: |
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- hundreds of functions to
create
fantastic GFX effects, sprites with alpha-blending, flicker-free
animations (also on Canvas gadgets)
- enhanced GIF handling
functions
- output the graphics
whereever you want (Canvas, Image, Sprite, Screen)
- use and combine functions
for rotating, mirroring, recoloring, texturing, resizing,
scrolling, etc.
- powerful Sprite editor tool
- create Sprite and CSS sheets
- all available as PB module
(source-code), with many examples, running on all three OS (Win, MacOS,
Linux)
While
PureBasic currently stays at version 5.62 (latest feature set of v5.60
and following bug-fixes) and PB's sister product for mobile development
SpiderBasic reached version 2.2 now, rumours say that a new PB version
is on the way. I can't tell you, when PB5.70 will arrive (you know:
"when it's done..."), but stay tuned... :-)
The
professional GUI designer PureVisionXP is also regularly updated by
ReelMedia and just got a new extension module to create SpiderBasic
GUI's too. Like all SpiderBasic and PureBasic versions (including
business and eductional licences) you can
order it here - just take a look on my updated order site!
My own project (working
title 'GeoWorld') grows well, I invest all my free time and hope to
have a first beta later this year. Stay tuned!
On the right you can see an updated screenshot of the loading screen...
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And here another view on my self-written editor tool...
(all done in PureBasic)
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19th
January 2018
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PureBasic 20th
Anniversary & new version 2.2 of SpiderBasic
PureBasic
recently celebrated a great anniversary - 20 years of continuous
development & always free updates! Read more in the PureBasic-Teamblog!
While
we could only speculate about the improvements of the next PureBasic
for now (see Fred's famous saying 'When it's done...'), occur bug-fix
updates on the current versions at this time - currently there are
v5.62 and v.5.46 LTS.
The sister
product SpiderBasic reached the version 2.20
with many improvements (many new libraries and InApp Purchase Support).
It's not the
time yet for a beta release, but my own PureBasic project 'GeoWorld'
(cross-platform for Windows and MacOS!) is also progressing well. For
the creation of the GFX effects the PureBasic graphics package
"BucketFill advanced" served well - for more informations and source
code see the topic in english PB forum.
GeoWorld - Intro / loading
screen on MacOS |
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GeoWorld - country/city info with
picture preview on MacOS |
GeoWorld - Intro /
loading
screen on Windows
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My remaining time I put
completely in 'GeoWorld' (working title) - so there will be not much
news here in the next time, sorry!
The ordering support für PureBasic &
SpiderBasic and PureVisionXP continues as usual of course :)
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17th March
2017 |
PureBasic 5.60 and 5.51/5.44 LTS released
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sister product SpiderBasic v2 available!
While SpiderBasic is already
available since December in the massively extended version 2.00
(e.g. now with iOS and Android app support!), also PureBasic got
several updates during last months.
In the new version 5.60 many, partly already
long time existing, user wishes were fulfilled. See the complete 'News'
announcement or in the updated Online-manual.
The fact, that you can easily
realize your own projects with PureBasic, I want to show you with the
following screenshots of my 'GeoWorld' (working title) project. This
one takes my entire free time and it should be released this year
in a first (beta-) version if possible:
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GeoWorld -
About window &
Country info with flag |
GeoWorld -
Country &
Car signs |
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GeoWorld
- City info
with pictures
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GeoWorld on
MacOS - Recordlists & City info |
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Me
and many others benefit at this purposes from the help of the active
PureBasic community. Here I would like to present three 'includes',
which are very useful for me in GeoWorld or related tools:
- PBMap - OpenStreetMap in a CanvasGadget
- DynamicDialogs - easy creating of dialogs/GUIs
- VectorIcons - create vector-based icons
'on-the-fly'
The purchase of PureBasic
licences (as
well PureVision and
SpiderBasic) is possible unchanged, on request also via PayPal - pay
attention to the informations here! |
30th
October 2016 |
PureBasic 5.50 and
5.43 LTS released - sister product SpiderBasic nearly reaches v2!
Not
much news on PureArea.net due to my on-going problem with very limited
time and concentration on my own PureBasic project "GeoWorld" (working
title, may change due to licence rights later...). Of course I'm still
selling PureBasic licences (PureVision and SpiderBasic too) - so the
informations here are still valid!
PureBasic
itself is of course still alive and reached the v5.50
this year. While the 3D side was improved again (e.g. with a Vehicle
library), it got several further improvements, and the most important
change: PureBasic is now "Unicode-only" with PB5.50+
Starting
with this version PureBasic always compiles source code into Unicode
programs.
Myself
I switched my project development into Unicode mode too - and it was
easier than I thought, and now my project can display special chars
with ease |
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If you want to stay with ASCII development you can
still use the LTS version of
PureBasic, which was updated (only bug-fixes, no new functions) to v5.43.
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For creating well-designed and flexible GUI's in
PureBasic I strongly suggest PB's dialog library and the free DynamicDialogs framework. What can be done with it, you can see here (very
complex editor for my project). |
Currently Fred is concentrating on finishing the v2.0 of PureBasic's sister product SpiderBasic - making possible
powerful web development.
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