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What’s New Version 1.7.6
updated links
Description
Learn and Program BASIC Language on your iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad!
Hand BASIC - CBM Flavor is a compatible version of Commodore's version of Microsoft BASIC 6502 as found on the Commodore 64.
Released for Educational purposes.
BASIC (Beginner's All-purpose Symbolic Instruction Code) is a computer language designed so that it can be learned very easily.
Hand BASIC users could be students, scientists, or any productivity workers.
Type HELP to get started!
*** Credits for CBMBASIC go to Michael Steil and James Abbatiello ***
Features
+ Compatible with Commodore 64 BASIC V2
+ It is not emulated, it runs with your device full speed
+ The ability to LOAD/SAVE files (case sensitive file names)
+ File I/O Support (Read/Write data files)
+ Full featured iPhone Text Editor to build your programs
+ The ability to make directories ** NEW **
+ Provided with helpful Direct Mode Commands (nonstandard, see support webpage)
+ Renumber your program, plus other helpful file keeping functionality
+ Alert Sounds
+ In App Help (type HELP)
+ Portrait/Landscape Views
+ Supplied with Sample code (type FILES to see list).
Now available through In-App Purchase:
Graphics Extension: Empowers you to create complex graphics from simple graphic objects
Features
+ Draw simple graphic objects: lines, rectangles, circles, text, ...
+ Draw at the super speed of your device
+ Make animations
+ Use Graphics Macro Language (GML) to draw objects
+ Define your colors with alpha channel (32bit color with transparency)
+ Select your drawn text font face and size
+ Interact with user taps
+ Assistant for typing Graphic Commands
+ Enables you to run included Graphic Sample Programs(10 samples)
To find more details type HELP then select Graphics Extension Reference
To open Graphics Extension Purchase Screen:
- Type: PURCHASE
- Type: ACTION then select Purchase
- Or, run a program that uses Graphics
Make sure to check out App Blog Page:
cbmhandbasic.blogspot.com
Please Note:
- This is not Commodore 64 emulator. It is “Standalone” BASIC of Commodore 64.
- Basic knowledge of Commodore 64 BASIC V2 is needed to use this App or just Read FAQ's.
- While BASIC requires all commands to be capitalized (Lock Caps by double taping), commands will be automatically capitalized
- Since this is not Commodore emulator, PEEK/POKE does not work. See New Commands for alternatives
- Only ASCII characters are supported
- iPad has different Graphics Extension than ordinary one (sold separately)
Visit "Hawwash-Soft" page on iTunes for more Free App's
Have Fun!
In-App Purchases US pricing
One-Time Purchases
Graphics Extension$9.99
Graphics Extension for iPad$9.99
Capabilities
In-App Purchases
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Version history 25 versions
Build 863288098v1.7.62024-01-31 01:22:01
updated links
Build 835518947v1.7.52020-04-13 17:28:27
Features:
- Print screen resolution & scale
- Peek screen resolution, scale and orientation
- Screen mode up to 3 (newer iPhones)
Bug Fixes:
- False repeated Touch Moved event in iPhone 6s
- Text safe area for notch iPhones
- Some broken links
make sure to check other free apps from Hawwash-Soft
Build 835310948v1.7.42020-04-09 15:16:32
improved iOS 13 support
Please take a look at new App privacy policy on App Webpage.
Build 811475981v1.7.32014-12-30 19:51:19
Minor changes and fixes
Make sure to check other free Apps from Hawwash-Soft
Build 810810334v1.7.22014-11-26 20:49:17
- Fixed EDIT command issue
- Fixed "Undo" button issue (thanks to Marco Tiscali for pointing out this issue)
Build 788972695v1.7.12014-11-18 20:46:26
- Fixed a scrolling issue
- Fixed unresponsive menu issue
- General maintenance
Visit "Hawwash-Soft" page on iTunes for more Free App's
Have Fun!
Build 562552713v1.72014-05-10 10:27:56
+ iOS 7 Support
+ Directories support
+ Improved Split Keyboard support
+ Improved External (Bluetooth) Keyboard support
+ Fixed Insert Graphic Command issue
+ Fixed EDIT file issue
+ Fixed Keyboard Accessory buttons issue
+ Minor changes and fixes
See App Blog for details.
Note: This update requires making "Restore Purchases" to restore your previous purchases.
Visit "Hawwash-Soft" page on iTunes for more Free App's
Have Fun!
Build 15824070v1.6.52013-07-16 19:33:23
solved stability issue in last update
Build 15791874v1.6.42013-07-10 19:40:10
+ Custom Keyboard keys for iPhone 5 in Portrait only
+ Restore Purchases Button
+ Minor Improvements
Visit "Hawwash-Soft" page on iTunes for more Free App's
Have Fun!
Build 15637035v1.6.32013-06-20 18:56:43
- Added Custom Keyboard keys for iPads
- Minor fixes
Make sure to check out App Blog Page:
cbmhandbasic.blogspot.com
Visit "Hawwash-Soft" page on iTunes for more Free App's
Have Fun!
Build 15494301v1.6.22013-05-30 19:45:17
- Document Interaction (Document Importing)
- iTunes File Sharing
- Fixed minor clearing issue with SCREEN 2
Build 12965632v1.6.12013-05-16 08:51:19
+ Added Help button
+ iPad: Added Blog and FAQ's buttons
+ Fixed CLS after using SCREEN 2 issue
Whats New in v1.6
+ Improved Drawing Speed for (mostly) iPad's
+ Assistant for Typing Graphic Commands
+ Updated Graphics Sample Files
+ Minor Changes & Fixes
Recommended Programming Apps for Hand BASIC- CBM Flavor users:
Hand BASIC - BASIC V Flavor
Touch Lua
Links:
http://itunes.apple.com/app/hand-basic-basic-v-flavor/id528987397?mt=8
http://itunes.apple.com/app/touch-lua/id525273327?mt=8
Make sure to visit App Support Webpage to find answers about Hand BASIC. Like How to: LIST files, LOAD program, break/stop running program, restart BASIC, and many more.
Visit "Hawwash-Soft" page on iTunes for more Free App's
Have Fun!
Build 12798066v1.62012-12-08 08:13:11
+ Improved Drawing Speed for (mostly) iPad's
+ Assistant for Typing Graphic Commands
+ Updated Graphics Sample Files
+ Minor Changes & Fixes
* New App Blog *
http://cbmhandbasic.blogspot.com/
Recommended Programming Apps for Hand BASIC- CBM Flavor users:
Hand BASIC - BASIC V Flavor
Touch Lua
Links:
http://itunes.apple.com/app/hand-basic-basic-v-flavor/id528987397?mt=8
http://itunes.apple.com/app/touch-lua/id525273327?mt=8
Make sure to visit App Support Webpage to find answers about Hand BASIC. Like How to: LIST files, LOAD program, break/stop running program, restart BASIC, and many more.
Visit "Hawwash-Soft" page on iTunes for more Free App's
Have Fun!
Build 11807674v1.5.82012-11-06 18:42:41
+ Support for iOS 6 and iPhone 5
+ New Graphics Commands: MOVETO, LINETO, and ANTIALIAS
+ Two new samples: FSTARS.BAS and CODE.BAS
+ Fixed a taping issue in SCREEN 2
Support for iOS earlier than 4.3 is dropped
Recommended Programming Apps for Hand BASIC- CBM Flavor users:
Hand BASIC - BASIC V Flavor
Touch Lua
Links:
http://itunes.apple.com/app/hand-basic-basic-v-flavor/id528987397?mt=8
http://itunes.apple.com/app/touch-lua/id525273327?mt=8
Make sure to visit App Support Webpage to find answers about Hand BASIC. Like How to: LIST files, LOAD program, break/stop running program, restart BASIC, and many more.
Visit "Hawwash-Soft" page on iTunes for more Free App's
Have Fun!
Build 10948872v1.5.72012-09-26 18:47:25
General Maintenance
- Optimized BeginFrame/EndFrame
- Improved Sleep Command accuracy
- Memory optimizations
- Screen refresh improvements
- New Break Program (bullet) Button
- Removed Ad's from Help
Recommended Programming Apps for Hand BASIC- CBM Flavor users:
Hand BASIC - BASIC V Flavor
Touch Lua
Links:
http://itunes.apple.com/app/hand-basic-basic-v-flavor/id528987397?mt=8
http://itunes.apple.com/app/touch-lua/id525273327?mt=8
Make sure to visit App Support Webpage to find answers about Hand BASIC. Like How to: LIST files, LOAD program, break/stop running program, restart BASIC, and many more.
Visit "Hawwash-Soft" page on iTunes for more Free App's
Have Fun!
Build 9089448v1.5.62012-07-13 14:10:42
+ Added EMAIL command. Useful for exporting programs or screen content
Graphics Extension:
+ New Sample Program: PLOT3D.BAS. Demonstrates using graphics commands to plot 3D Functions of the form y = f(x, z)
See support webpage for details.
Recommended Programming Free Apps for Hand BASIC- CBM Flavor users:
Hand BASIC - BASIC V Flavor
Touch Lua
Links:
http://itunes.apple.com/app/hand-basic-basic-v-flavor/id528987397?mt=8
http://itunes.apple.com/app/touch-lua/id525273327?mt=8
Make sure to visit App Support Webpage to find answers about Hand BASIC. Like How to: LIST files, LOAD program, break/stop running program, restart BASIC, and many more.
Visit "Hawwash-Soft" page on iTunes for more Free App's
Have Fun!
Build 8268888v1.5.52012-06-06 10:42:18
+ File editor (EDIT command)
+ Unlocked SET command (changes editors font and color)
+ Fix: GET command now recognizes backspace
Graphics Extension:
+ Set screen title (TITLE command)
+ Support of Landscape orientation
+ Taking advantage of retina display
See support webpage for details.
Recommended Programming Free Apps for Hand BASIC- CBM Flavor users:
Hand BASIC - BASIC V Flavor
Touch Lua
Links:
http://itunes.apple.com/app/hand-basic-basic-v-flavor/id528987397?mt=8
http://itunes.apple.com/app/touch-lua/id525273327?mt=8
Make sure to visit App Support Webpage to find answers about Hand BASIC. Like How to: LIST files, LOAD program, break/stop running program, restart BASIC, and many more.
Visit "Hawwash-Soft" page on iTunes for more Free App's
Have Fun!
Build 6968033v1.5.32012-03-17 12:05:14
+ Graphics Extension: Draw Triangles, Polygons, and Stars
+ Tested For iOS 5.1
See support webpage for details.
Make sure to visit App Support Webpage to find answers about Hand BASIC. Like How to: LIST files, LOAD program, break/stop running program, restart BASIC, and many more.
Visit "Hawwash-Soft" page on iTunes for more Free App's
Have Fun!
Build 6404819v1.5.22012-02-18 06:19:16
+ Auto start program
+ Graphics Extension: stylize your editor
See Support Webpage for more details.
Make sure to visit App Support Webpage to find answers about Hand BASIC. Like How to: list files, LOAD program, break program, restart BASIC, and many more.
Visit "Hawwash-Soft" page on iTunes for more Free App's
Have Fun!
Build 5832984v1.5.12012-01-14 13:46:52
+ Alert Sounds (predefined set of sounds)
+ Improved reading user Taps in Landscape orientation
+ New Graphics Extension Sample: PAINT.BAS
See Support Webpage for more details.
Make sure to visit App Support Webpage to find answers about Hand BASIC. Like How to: list files, LOAD program, break program, restart BASIC, and many more.
Visit "Hawwash-Soft" page on iTunes for more Free App's
Have Fun!
Build 5455832v1.52011-12-28 18:54:59
+ Renumber your program, plus other useful file keeping functionality
+ Graphics Extension: set line width and cap
+ Special font for retina display (iPhone 4 or 4s)
+ Tested for iOS 5 and dropped support for older iOS 3.x (please to upgrade to iOS 4.0 or later. This is for the greater benefit of the app)
See Support Webpage for more details.
Make sure to visit App Support Webpage to find answers about Hand BASIC. Like How to: list files, LOAD program, break program, restart BASIC, and many more.
Visit "Hawwash-Soft" page on iTunes for more Free App's
Have Fun!
Build 4402069v1.4.12011-10-18 14:58:25
+ Export your file/screen content to other Apps or print it.
+ New File I/O sample program: FILEIO.BAS
+ Graphics Extension Updates:
++ Draw animation frames
++ Read user taps
++ Draw ellipses
++ New Samples: BOUNCE.BAS and QUIZ.BAS
++ Updated Sample: RECTS.BAS
Details:
Use EXPORT “filename” to export your file/program to other Apps using “Open In…” feature (iOS 4 or later) or Print it (iOS 4.2 or later). To export screen content omit file name (useful for exporting result data)
Make animations using BEGINFRAME/ENDFRAME new commands.
Graphics programs, now can interact with user taps (Low level, using PEEK)
Drawing ellipses is added to drawing commands.
See Graphics Extension Command Reference webpage for more detailed info.
Samples:
- FILEIO.BAS: demonstrates writing data to a file then reading back the data.
- BOUNCE.BAS and RECTS.BAS: demonstrates creating animations using BEGINFRAME/ENDFRAME commands
- QUIZ.BAS: demonstrates interacting with user taps by defining hot spots
Make sure to visit App Support Webpage to find answers about Hand BASIC. Like How to: list files, LOAD program, break program, restart BASIC, and many more.
Have Fun!
Build 4143005v1.42011-09-23 13:11:50
Released Graphics Extension. Available through In-App Purchase
Graphics extension allows you to draw simple graphic objects, like: lines, rectangles, circles, text, ...
Graphics Extension New Features:
+ Define your own colors and set alpha channel (CSET command)
+ Define your text font face and size (FSET command)
+ Graphics Macro Language (GML) to draw objects (DRAW command)
Five sample codes are provided for Graphics Extension:
PLOT2D.BAS
RECTS.BAS
FONT.BAS
COLOR.BAS
DRAW.BAS
To find details type HELP then select Graphics Extension Reference
to open Graphics Extension Purchase Screen:
- type: PURCHASE
- or, type: ACTION then select Purchase
- or, run a program that uses Graphics
Direct Graphics Extension Reference Link:
https://sites.google.com/site/hawwashsoft/hbasic/graphics-extension
Make sure to visit App Support Webpage to find answers about Hand BASIC. Like How to: LOAD program, break program, restart BASIC, list files, and many more.
Have Fun!
Build 4012156v1.3.12011-08-24 19:22:13
Solved issues for iOS 3.x
Make sure to visit App Support Webpage to find answers about Hand BASIC. Like How to: break program, restart BASIC, list files, hide keyboard, and many more.
Build 3975411v1.32011-08-03 11:22:53
This update has a known issue with iOS 3.x. Please wait for update v1.3.1 - already uploaded
Added Graphics Extension for BASIC * PREVIEW Version *
Two Sample codes for Graphics: PLOT2D.BAS and RECTS.BAS
Please see Support Webpage for Graphics Command Reference
-
Make sure to visit App Support Webpage to find answers about Hand BASIC. Like How to: break program, restart BASIC, list files, hide keyboard, and many more.
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Change log 29 changes · US
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releaseNotes updated
updated links
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description updated
Learn and Program BASIC Language on your iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad!
Hand BASIC - CBM Flavor is a compatible version of Commodore's version of Microsoft BASIC
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subtitle updated
BASIC Language
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name updated
Hand BASIC - CBM Flavor
◆
Version 1.7.6 released
updated links
◆
Version 1.7.5 released
Features:
- Print screen resolution & scale
- Peek screen resolution, scale and orientation
- Screen mode up to 3 (newer iPhones)
Bug Fixes:
- False repeated Touch Moved event in iPhone 6s
- Text safe area for notch iPhones
- Some broken l
◆
Version 1.7.4 released
improved iOS 13 support
Please take a look at new App privacy policy on App Webpage.
◆
Version 1.7.3 released
Minor changes and fixes
Make sure to check other free Apps from Hawwash-Soft
◆
Version 1.7.2 released
- Fixed EDIT command issue
- Fixed "Undo" button issue (thanks to Marco Tiscali for pointing out this issue)
◆
Version 1.7.1 released
- Fixed a scrolling issue
- Fixed unresponsive menu issue
- General maintenance
Visit "Hawwash-Soft" page on iTunes for more Free App's
Have Fun!
◆
Version 1.7 released
+ iOS 7 Support
+ Directories support
+ Improved Split Keyboard support
+ Improved External (Bluetooth) Keyboard support
+ Fixed Insert Graphic Command issue
+ Fixed EDIT file issue
+ Fixed Keyboard Accessory buttons issue
+ Minor changes a
◆
Version 1.6.5 released
solved stability issue in last update
◆
Version 1.6.4 released
+ Custom Keyboard keys for iPhone 5 in Portrait only
+ Restore Purchases Button
+ Minor Improvements
Visit "Hawwash-Soft" page on iTunes for more Free App's
Have Fun!
◆
Version 1.6.3 released
- Added Custom Keyboard keys for iPads
- Minor fixes
Make sure to check out App Blog Page:
cbmhandbasic.blogspot.com
Visit "Hawwash-Soft" page on iTunes for more Free App's
Have Fun!
◆
Version 1.6.2 released
- Document Interaction (Document Importing)
- iTunes File Sharing
- Fixed minor clearing issue with SCREEN 2
◆
Version 1.6.1 released
+ Added Help button
+ iPad: Added Blog and FAQ's buttons
+ Fixed CLS after using SCREEN 2 issue
Whats New in v1.6
+ Improved Drawing Speed for (mostly) iPad's
+ Assistant for Typing Graphic Commands
+ Updated Graphics Sample Files
+ Mi
◆
Version 1.6 released
+ Improved Drawing Speed for (mostly) iPad's
+ Assistant for Typing Graphic Commands
+ Updated Graphics Sample Files
+ Minor Changes & Fixes
* New App Blog *
http://cbmhandbasic.blogspot.com/
Recommended Programming Apps for Hand BASIC-
◆
Version 1.5.8 released
+ Support for iOS 6 and iPhone 5
+ New Graphics Commands: MOVETO, LINETO, and ANTIALIAS
+ Two new samples: FSTARS.BAS and CODE.BAS
+ Fixed a taping issue in SCREEN 2
Support for iOS earlier than 4.3 is dropped
Recommended Programming Apps
◆
Version 1.5.7 released
General Maintenance
- Optimized BeginFrame/EndFrame
- Improved Sleep Command accuracy
- Memory optimizations
- Screen refresh improvements
- New Break Program (bullet) Button
- Removed Ad's from Help
Recommended Programming Apps for Hand
◆
Version 1.5.6 released
+ Added EMAIL command. Useful for exporting programs or screen content
Graphics Extension:
+ New Sample Program: PLOT3D.BAS. Demonstrates using graphics commands to plot 3D Functions of the form y = f(x, z)
See support webpage for detail
◆
Version 1.5.5 released
+ File editor (EDIT command)
+ Unlocked SET command (changes editors font and color)
+ Fix: GET command now recognizes backspace
Graphics Extension:
+ Set screen title (TITLE command)
+ Support of Landscape orientation
+ Taking advantage
◆
Version 1.5.3 released
+ Graphics Extension: Draw Triangles, Polygons, and Stars
+ Tested For iOS 5.1
See support webpage for details.
Make sure to visit App Support Webpage to find answers about Hand BASIC. Like How to: LIST files, LOAD program, break/stop run
◆
Version 1.5.2 released
+ Auto start program
+ Graphics Extension: stylize your editor
See Support Webpage for more details.
Make sure to visit App Support Webpage to find answers about Hand BASIC. Like How to: list files, LOAD program, break program, re
◆
Version 1.5.1 released
+ Alert Sounds (predefined set of sounds)
+ Improved reading user Taps in Landscape orientation
+ New Graphics Extension Sample: PAINT.BAS
See Support Webpage for more details.
Make sure to visit App Support Webpage to find answers about
◆
Version 1.5 released
+ Renumber your program, plus other useful file keeping functionality
+ Graphics Extension: set line width and cap
+ Special font for retina display (iPhone 4 or 4s)
+ Tested for iOS 5 and dropped support for older iOS 3.x (please to upgrad
◆
Version 1.4.1 released
+ Export your file/screen content to other Apps or print it.
+ New File I/O sample program: FILEIO.BAS
+ Graphics Extension Updates:
++ Draw animation frames
++ Read user taps
++ Draw ellipses
++ New Samples: BOUNCE.BAS and QUIZ.BAS
++ Upd
◆
Version 1.4 released
Released Graphics Extension. Available through In-App Purchase
Graphics extension allows you to draw simple graphic objects, like: lines, rectangles, circles, text, ...
Graphics Extension New Features:
+ Define your own colors and set alp
◆
Version 1.3.1 released
Solved issues for iOS 3.x
Make sure to visit App Support Webpage to find answers about Hand BASIC. Like How to: break program, restart BASIC, list files, hide keyboard, and many more.
◆
Version 1.3 released
This update has a known issue with iOS 3.x. Please wait for update v1.3.1 - already uploaded
Added Graphics Extension for BASIC * PREVIEW Version *
Two Sample codes for Graphics: PLOT2D.BAS and RECTS.BAS
Please see Support Webpage for Grap