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Document:	25.36.00 8005 VAX-11 BASIC 1.0
Order Number:	AE-J84BA-TE
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Pages:	2
Original Filename:	http://bitsavers.org/pdf/dec/spd/25.36.00_8005_VAX-11_BASIC_1.0.pdf

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Software Product Description
PRODUCT NAME: VAX-11 BASIC, Version 1.0
DESCRIPTION:
BASIC is a conversational programming language
developed at Dartmouth College that uses simple English· language-like statements and familiar mathematical notations to perform operations.
VAX-11 BASIC is the native mode BASIC product for
VAX/VMS. As such, it is a shareable, reentrant language that takes full advantage of the VAX-11 floating
point and character instructions, as well as the
VAX/VMS virtual memory system.
In addition to elementary BASIC features, VAX-11
BASIC provides
• Direct executi0n of unnumbered statements (immediate mode)
• New commands:
- LOAD
- EDIT
- HELP (INQUIRE)
- RUN
- SEQUENCE
• RSTS/E BASIC-PLUS to VAX-11 BASIC translator
utility necessary for movement of some programs
from RSTS/E to VAX/VMS
• Extensive string support
• Matrix handling manipulation capabilities
• Variable names up to 30 characters, including dollar
sign ($), underscore (_) and period (.)
• IF.. THEN .. ELSE structures
• ON ERROR condition handling
• Multiline statements and multistatement lines
• Ability to invoke all VAX/VMS system services as
either CALLs or function references
• Full support of the VAX-11 Symbolic Debugger
including line and statement numbers
• Explicit data typing:
WORD (16 bit intergers)
LONG (32 bit integers)
STRING (character strings)
REAL (32 or 64 bit floating pOint, switch selectable)
INTEGER (16 or 32 bit integer, switch selectable)

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SPD 25.36.0
• EXTERNAL statement to allow access to global variables, functions, and constants
• Program segmentation:
SUB and FUNCTION programs
CALL statement
Ability to invoke external functions
Up to 32 actual arguments per call
COMMON and MAP statements
Recursive CALL/function invocation
• Compatibility with key RSTS/E BASIC PLUS features, including support for:
FIELD
CVT
CHAIN
Vi rtual arrays
Selected SYS calls
• Utilities and Facilities:
Cross-reference facilities
RSTS/E BASIC PLUS to VAX-11 BASIC translator
Resequencer utility
VAX-11 BASIC allows use of the full printable ASCII
character set.
The VAX-11 BASIC language processor includes an
interactive interface with text editing commands and
supporting routines provided by the VMS Common
Run-Time Library. The BASIC user has the option of
traditional compilation with subsequent linker invocation, or the use of a RUN command that causes the
program to be placed into execution.
Subprograms and function programs compiled in
VAX-11 BASIC can be included by the LOAD command for access when RUN is used.
Subprograms and function programs in other nativemode languages (FORTRAN and COBOL) can be
linked with VAX-11 BASIC programs and/or subprograms and invoked by the CALL statement. Similarly,
BASIC subprograms and function programs can be
invoked by other native-mode languages.
VAX-11 BASIC I/O operations are provided through
the record management input/output system, VAX-11
RMS. It provides sequential, relative, indexed, and
block I/O, as well as nonfile structured access to any
supported device file organizations.

AE-J848A-TE

SPD 25.36.0

VAX-11 BASIC, Version 1.0

-2MINIMUM HARDWARE REQUIRED:
Any valid VAX/VMS, Version 2.0 system configuration
with a minimum of 512K bytes of memory.

OPTIONAL HARDWARE:
FP780 floating point accelerator

PREREQUISITE SOFTWARE:
VAX/VMS Operating System, Version 2.0

OPTIONAL SOFTWARE:
None

TRAINING
A computer-aided instruction course on BASIC language programming is available from the Educational
Services Department. This course, called The BASIC
Primer, teaches the syntax and use of the most common BASIC language statements to users who have
little or no previous computer experience. The BASIC
Primer does not cover VAX-11 BASIC features, rather,
it provides an overview of all specific BASIC language
programming. Instructiofl for the course is contained
in two manuals, and evaluation of the student learning
is conducted by an on-line testing program. The order
number for the course is JB108-A-DC. For additional
information, please contact Educational Services,
Order Processing Department, Billerica, MA. 01821.

TRAINING CREDITS:
None

SUPPORT CATEGORY:
DIGITAL SUPPORTED
VAX-11 BASIC is a DIGITAL Supported Software
Product.
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION:
DIGITAL INSTALLED
DIGITAL installation is required for Software Product
Support. There is no charge for installation if performed at the time of system installation. DIGITAL
installed software products, except for operating systems, are subject to an add-on installation fee when
purchased subsequent to system installation.
SOFTWARE PRODUCT SUPPORT
VAX-11 BASIC includes standard warranty services as
defined in the Software Support Categories Addendum of this SPD.

ORDERING INFORMATION:
All binary licensed software, including any sUQsequent
updates, is furnished under the licensing proiisions of
DIGITAL's Standard Terms and Conditions of Sale,
which provide in part that the software and any part

thereof may be used on only the single CPU on which
the software is first installed, and may be copied, in
whole or in part (with the proper inclusion of the
DIGITAL copyright notice and any DIGITAL proprietary not~ces on the software) only for use on such CPU.
All source licensed software is furnished only under
the terms and conditions of a separate Software Program Sources License Agreement between Purchaser
and DIGITAL.
A single-use license only option is a license to copy the
software previously obtained under license.
Options with no support services are only available
after the purchase of one supported license.
The following key (V, Z) represents the distribution
media for the product and must be specified at the end
of the order number, e.g., OE095-AV = binaries on
RX01 Floppy Diskette.
RX01 Floppy Diskette
V
Z = No hardware dependency
OE095

-A- Single-use license, binaries, documentation, support services (media: V)

OE095

-D- Single-use license only, no binaries, no
documentation, no support services
(media: Z)

Upgrade Options
Licensed users of PDP-11 BASIC-PLUS-2/VAX, Version 1.6 may obtain a license for VAX-11 BASIC, Version 1.0 by ordering one of the following upgrades:
OE096

-A- Single-use upgrade license, binaries,
documentation, support services
(media: V)

OE096

-D- Single-use license only, no binaries, no
documentation, no support services
(media: Z)

Miscellaneous Options
OE095

-G- Documentation only kit (media: Z)

ADDITIONAL SERVICES:
Post-warranty Software Product Services for this software product are available with the prerequisite being
the pur.chase of the VAX/VMS Self-Maintenance Service for Software. Customers should contact their local
DIGITAL office for additional information.