Turbo Basic

DirectoriesThe Include, Executable, and Turbo entries define a drive and path for each of thethree directories used by the system. The default directory is wherever you happento be when you start Turbo Basic.When selecting a directory, you are prompted for a drive and a path. Type in thedrive and/or path, press Enter, and Turbo Basic accepts your specification. If youchange your mind about which directory you've chosen and want to res elect, youcan press Esc at any point prior to leaving the system box and before pressing Enterand be returned to the directory selections.The Include directories are used for files that contain the Include compilerdirective. You can specify multiple directories by separating each one with a semicolon.The Executable directory is used for the .EXE and .TBC files generated by theTurbo Basic system, as well as for compiler-created temporary files. You can onlyselect one directory at a time.The Turbo directory is used for the Turbo Basic system itself; that is, for thesystem file TB.EXE, the configuration files (.TB), and the help files (TBHELP.TBH). Again, you can only select one directory at a time.MiscellaneousPressing M brings up a pop-up menu with two special parameters:• Auto save edit. Toggle this on when you want to automatically save your currentwork file before running a program.• Backup source files. Toggling this on will automatically back up your files. Toggleit off when you don't want to create a backup file each time you do a save.All compiler options and setup values are loaded and saved in a configuration file(unless you specify TB.EXE). This is useful for tuning the development environmentin different ways. For example, when debugging programs you might want toturn all the compiler options on, as well as enlarge the Trace window and put theglobal trace flag on. Another sample configuration might be for final productioncompilations without the Trace or Run windows visible and all option toggles off.The following options allow you to load and save, respectively, a new configurationsetup.Load Options/Window/SetupPress L to load a .TB file from the Turbo directory and reset the system according tothe parameters it contains.54 Turbo Basic Owner's Handbook