mvBase mvBASIC User Reference Guide Overview

The mvBASIC User Reference Guide documents the mvBase version of DATA/BASIC, and contains these major sections.

Syntax Notations	Describes the syntax conventions that are used throughout this document.
Introduction to mvBASIC	Introduces mvBASIC, summarizes some of its features and enhancements, and recommends a sequence for reading the sections of this guide.
Creating mvBASIC Programs	Describes how programs are created. It goes into more detail than the average beginner requires, so most readers may skim it for the general concepts and return to it for details as necessary.
Format, Data and Expressions	Describes program format, data types, and the syntax for expressions. It should be read carefully.
Overview of mvBASIC Statements and Functions	Provides a tour of the mvBASIC language. Every statement and function is covered by topic and should be read very carefully. It is recommended that readers stop periodically, perhaps after every subsection of "Overview of Statements and Functions" to try the material just covered. "Statement and Function Reference" can be used for reference at this stage.
Using the mvBASIC Debugger	Provides a quick summary of Debugger commands, and several task-oriented topics related to using the Debugger.
Statement and Function Reference	Provides a comprehensive listing of mvBASIC functions and statements, their syntax parameters, and several examples of their use.
O/S Interoperability Commands	Provides a comprehensive listing of O/S interoperability commands, their syntax parameters, and several examples of their use.
Appendix A: Error Messages	Provides a comprehensive listing of mvBASIC error messages.
Appendix B: List of ASCII Codes	Provides a table which summarizes ASCII codes and compares them with decimal, hex, and character values.
Appendix C: mvBASIC Program Examples	Provides diverse examples of actual mvBASIC programs in order to show a variety of programming techniques.