Demo restrictions?

[wysardry]

I checked the main site and did a search, but couldn't find out how the demo/trial version of PureBasic differs from the full version. Is there a page listing the differences?

[ts-soft]

- 800 lines of code limit
- no predefined API functions, constants, interfaces or structures
- executable includes always the debugger-code (larger and slower)

I think this is all

Greetings - Thomas

[TI-994A]

- 800 lines of code limit
- no predefined API functions, constants, interfaces or structures
- executable includes always the debugger-code (larger and slower)

And IIRC, you couldn't create DLLs with the demo version.

[skywalk]

- executable includes always the debugger-code (larger and slower)

Huh, is this true for licensed versions?
Do I have to disable the debugger before I compile?

[Shield]

No, not with the full version.
You can't disable the debugger at all in the demo version.

[wysardry]

So, it would be suitable for beginners to learn the language?

[Shield]

Yes.

[TI-994A]

So, it would be suitable for beginners to learn the language?

Personally, I believe that PureBasic is suitable for the novice to the expert.

[c4s]

So, it would be suitable for beginners to learn the language?

Personally, I believe that PureBasic is suitable for the novice to the expert.

Of course you're right, but I think he was refering to the demo version of PureBasic.

[wysardry]

Yes, I meant the demo version. I am thinking of starting a tutorial site and was just wondering if it could also be useful to those who haven't bought a licence yet.

[Fred]

Debugger can be disabled in newer demo version.

[Shield]

@Fred: did other things change too (source size limit, DLLs, ...)?

[Fred]

No, it's all displayed when you launch the demo.

[TI-994A]

Yes, I meant the demo version. I am thinking of starting a tutorial site and was just wondering if it could also be useful to those who haven't bought a licence yet.

That sounds great. You can do quite a lot with 800 lines, and although API support is not built-in, it can still be used through the Import or OpenLibrary() functions. Just think of it as PureBasic Express!

[blueb]

... Just think of it as PureBasic Express!

Since some users don't like demo software, this might be an idea for Fred to consider.

Re-brand the demo to be PureBasic Express and launch a campaign
that it is now available at no charge.

-blueb