Introduction

NS Basic/Symbian OS is a complete development environment, consisting of an IDE, a compiler and an integrated project builder. The apps it creates will run on any Symbian OS device using Series 60 3rd Edition or UIQ 3.

The programming language is a modern, structured version of BASIC, similar to Visual Basic. The IDE also has the look and feel of the VB IDE.

NS Basic/Symbian OS has two versions:

• Standard Edition: produces a self signed installer, intended for personal use and limited distribution apps.
• Pro Edition: also produces an unsigned installer, which can then be signed according to the guidelines in Symbian Signed.

Features

• Supports Symbian UIQ 3 and S60 3rd Edition devices
• Easy to use, standard and structured BASIC
• Code Completion
• Over a dozen standard objects
• Create buttons, fields, popups, menus and more
• Math and trigonometric function support
• TCP/IP support
• Produces standard standalone Symbian apps
• Built in indexed database support
• Lots of sample code
• 150+ page Handbook
• Integrated project builder

The programming language is a modern, structured version of BASIC, similar to Visual Basic.

The Handbook is available in English. The IDE is localized for English, German, Spanish and Japanese, Chinese, Chinese Simplified, French, Hebrew, Portuguese (Brazil) and Russian.

For more information, visit the NS BASIC website at http://www.nsbasic.com/symbian.