Chapter 2 - Revision history

Mikhail.zheleznov: replace does not work for every type of FILE, but it does work for a BR PROGRAM

2019-03-03T13:55:20Z

replace does not work for every type of FILE, but it does work for a BR PROGRAM

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	a) The name of the programmer. <br>		a) The name of the programmer. <br>
	b) The size of the file to be replaced. <br>		b) The size of the file to be replaced. <br>
	c) The name of the ~~file~~ to be replaced. <br>		c) The name of the program to be replaced. <br>

	2) When Business Rules! replaces a file, it:		2) When Business Rules! replaces a file, it:

Mikhail.zheleznov: corrected answer option

2019-03-03T13:51:47Z

corrected answer option

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	\|a. STOP (STO)\|\|1. Stores a program on disk.		\|a. STOP (STO)\|\|1. Stores a program on disk.
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	\|b. RUN (RU)\|\|2. ~~Last line of a~~ program.		\|b. RUN (RU)\|\|2. Terminate program execution.
	\|-		\|-
	\|c. LIST (LIS)\|\|3. Exits Business Rules!.		\|c. LIST (LIS)\|\|3. Exits Business Rules!.

Mikhail.zheleznov: added BRERR$ example

2019-03-03T13:47:09Z

added BRERR$ example

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	The number is the error code and identifies the type of error which occurred. If an error does occur then you can search the wiki by error number in order to find its meaning and possible solutions. (Always search for error numbers using four digits, i.e. if it’s error 745, search for 0745).		The number is the error code and identifies the type of error which occurred. Typing in BRERR$(1003) will show you the error message. If an error does occur, then you can search the wiki by error number in order to find its meaning and possible solutions. (Always search for error numbers using four digits, i.e. if it’s error 745, search for 0745).

	"Missing quote" is the description for error [[1003]]. Looking back at the command, you can see that this error happened because you didn't include the ending quotation mark or delimiter that tells Business Rules! to print the information between it and the beginning delimiter exactly as it appears.		"Missing quote" is the description for error [[1003]]. Looking back at the command, you can see that this error happened because you didn't include the ending quotation mark or delimiter that tells Business Rules! to print the information between it and the beginning delimiter exactly as it appears.

Mikhail.zheleznov: Changed untrue message. It is quite possible to harm you computer without physically doing anything to it. The simple act of deleting files not meant for deletion can be a tragedy.

2019-03-03T13:43:55Z

Changed untrue message. It is quite possible to harm you computer without physically doing anything to it. The simple act of deleting files not meant for deletion can be a tragedy.

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	Sending error messages is Business Rules! way of telling you that it doesn't understand your instructions. Since Business Rules! has a much smaller vocabulary than you do and since Business Rules! requires you to present command or statement information in a very specific order you may frequently find yourself getting error messages.		Sending error messages is Business Rules! way of telling you that it doesn't understand your instructions. Since Business Rules! has a much smaller vocabulary than you do and since Business Rules! requires you to present command or statement information in a very specific order you may frequently find yourself getting error messages.

	~~It is important to remember that nothing you type into Business Rules~~! ~~will harm your computer~~. ~~Unless~~ you ~~physically attack your hardware~~, ~~chances are extremely small that it will blow up~~, ~~melt or otherwise self-detonate~~. ~~Don't worry!~~		Don't worry! Error messages are a frequent occurrence even for the most experienced programmers. For you, the student, error messages can become a valuable part of the learning experience which tell you about what BR expects you to do.

	To get your first error, try typing in the following:		To get your first error, try typing in the following:

Mikhail.zheleznov: added example to clear up the question

2019-03-03T13:36:52Z

added example to clear up the question

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	c) Symbols that tell Business Rules! to ignore the current command. <br>		c) Symbols that tell Business Rules! to ignore the current command. <br>

	2) True or False - PRINT prints quotation marks when you use them as delimiters.		2) True or False - PRINT prints quotation marks when you use them as delimiters, for example, PRINT "Greetings, Earthlings"

	3) Which of the following pairs of symbols can be used as delimiters with PRINT? <br>		3) Which of the following pairs of symbols can be used as delimiters with PRINT? <br>

Mikhail.zheleznov: Explained the question a bit more

2019-03-03T13:35:08Z

Explained the question a bit more

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	2) When PRINT is followed by a mathematical operation, it performs like:		2) When PRINT is followed by a mathematical operation, such as PRINT 8 * 4, it performs like:

	a) A calculator. <br>		a) A calculator. <br>

Laura: /* 2.8 External Editors */

2014-05-23T17:52:51Z

2.8 External Editors

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	*debugger feature (such as that in MyEdit external editor)		*debugger feature (such as that in MyEdit external editor)

	For the purpose of this tutorial, you may use an external editor or work straight from Business Rules!, ~~although~~ as you develop increasingly complicated programs, you will find that an external editor saves a lot of time.		For the purpose of this tutorial, you may use an external editor or work straight from Business Rules!, but as you develop increasingly complicated programs, you will find that an external editor saves a lot of time and reduces frustration.

	To install and use an external editor, a couple of concepts must be described first. There are two formats in which you can save a BR program:		To install and use an external editor, a couple of concepts must be described first. There are two formats in which you can save a BR program:
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	====MyEditBR====		====MyEditBR====
	MyEdit (BR edition) is an external editor available from Mills Enterprise. The program can be found at www.mills-enterprise.ca and the most complete documentation is located here.		MyEdit (BR edition) is an external editor available from Mills Enterprise. The program can be found at [www.mills-enterprise.ca Mills Enterprise] and the most complete documentation is located [[MyEdit (BR Edition)\|here]].

	MyEditBR includes the following features:		MyEditBR includes the following features:

	~~Hints Warnings~~ and ~~Errors (HWE) - Built in checking~~ for ~~the most commonly encountered problems when moving from the standard BR editor to MyEditBR~~.		*Standard text editing - edit your BR code with text editing techniques you probably already know and take for granted.
			*Syntax Highlighting - Color coded syntax highlighting provides easy visual cues to program code.
	Syntax Highlighting - Color coded syntax highlighting provides easy visual cues to program code.		*Code Completion - Provides quick shortcuts to long function names as well as showing the parameters of the current function.
			*Refactoring - The latest versions of the application support refactoring of variables, labels and named forms.
	Code Completion - Provides quick shortcuts to long function names as well as showing the parameters of the current function.		*BR Debugger - (requires BR! version 4.18 or higher) - Visual debugger, watches, breakpoints, conditional breakpoints (supported version only), hover-over tool tip, variable evaluation and more.
			*Re-mappable Keyboard Shortcuts - If you don't like a given keyboard shortcut, then change it!
	Refactoring - The latest versions of the application support refactoring of variables, labels and named forms.		*Highly Customizable - Persistent configuration changes between runs of the application. Includes window and tool window size, position storage, and configuration persistence.
			*Full Multi-Monitor Support - If you work on a laptop with an additional monitor at work but not at home, MyEditBR will always start up on the correct monitor.
	~~Line Renumbering - As powerful as BR but with additional capabilities.~~

	BR Debugger - (requires BR! version 4.18~~+, where + means “or higher”~~) - Visual debugger, watches, breakpoints, conditional breakpoints (supported version only), hover-over tool tip, variable evaluation and more.
	Re-mappable Keyboard Shortcuts - ~~Don~~'t like a given keyboard shortcut, then change it!

	Highly Customizable - Persistent configuration changes between runs of the application. Includes window and tool window size, position storage, and configuration persistence.

	Full Multi-Monitor Support - If you work on a laptop with an additional monitor at work but not at home, MyEditBR will always start up on the correct monitor.

	~~Live Development - New features can be added (or at least considered) on request.~~

	~~Alt+Mouse Scrolling Changes Font Size - This is also implemented as keyboard shortcuts (Ctrl+Shift+< and Ctrl+Shift+>)~~.

	====Lexi====		====Lexi====

	Another helpful program is Lexi, which operates within MyEditBR to remove the need to enter line numbers while working on your program. Lexi will add the line numbers for you. Lexi also lets you use the SELECT CASE statement and the #DEFINE statement in Business Rules!		Another helpful program is Lexi, which operates within MyEditBR (or other editors) to remove the need to enter line numbers while working on your program. Lexi will add the line numbers for you. Lexi also lets you use the SELECT CASE statement and the #DEFINE statement in Business Rules!
	{{:Installing Lexi}}		{{:Installing Lexi}}
	For more information visit [www.sageax.com/products/lexi Sage AX].		For more information visit [www.sageax.com/products/lexi Sage AX].

Laura: /* 2.8 External Editors */

2014-05-23T17:45:36Z

2.8 External Editors

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	===2.8 External Editors ===		===2.8 External Editors ===
	~~Many would consider using~~ an external editor easier ~~because~~ navigation and functionality compares to programs such as Notepad or Microsoft Word. An external editor can be used to make editing Business Rules! programs simpler in many ways, including:		Using an external editor is recommended because it makes programming in BR much easier by allowing navigation and functionality that compares to programs such as Notepad or Microsoft Word. An external editor can be used to make editing Business Rules! programs simpler in many ways, including:
	*Being able to use the cursor to access the point you want to edit in your program		*Being able to use the cursor to access the point you want to edit in your program
	*no longer needing to hit Enter after editing a line		*no longer needing to hit Enter after editing a line
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	====Lexi====		====Lexi====

	Another helpful program is Lexi, which operates within MyEditBR to remove the need to enter line numbers while working on your program. Lexi will add the line numbers for you. Lexi also lets you use the SELECT CASE statement and the #DEFINE statement in Business Rules! For more information ~~and instructions on installation~~ visit [www.sageax.com/products/lexi Sage AX].		Another helpful program is Lexi, which operates within MyEditBR to remove the need to enter line numbers while working on your program. Lexi will add the line numbers for you. Lexi also lets you use the SELECT CASE statement and the #DEFINE statement in Business Rules!
			{{:Installing Lexi}}
			For more information visit [www.sageax.com/products/lexi Sage AX].

	NEXT: [[Chapter 3\|More Operating and Programming Fundamentals]]		NEXT: [[Chapter 3\|More Operating and Programming Fundamentals]]

Laura: /* Lexi */

2013-08-16T17:05:23Z

Lexi

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	Another helpful program is Lexi, which operates within MyEditBR to remove the need to enter line numbers while working on your program. Lexi will add the line numbers for you. Lexi also lets you use the SELECT CASE statement and the #DEFINE statement in Business Rules! For more information and instructions on installation visit [www.sageax.com/products/lexi Sage AX].		Another helpful program is Lexi, which operates within MyEditBR to remove the need to enter line numbers while working on your program. Lexi will add the line numbers for you. Lexi also lets you use the SELECT CASE statement and the #DEFINE statement in Business Rules! For more information and instructions on installation visit [www.sageax.com/products/lexi Sage AX].

	NEXT: [[Chapter 3]]		NEXT: [[Chapter 3\|More Operating and Programming Fundamentals]]

	[[BR Tutorial\|Back to Index]]		[[BR Tutorial\|Back to Index]]

Laura at 01:19, 16 July 2013

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	[[Category:Tutorial]]		[[Category:Tutorial 1]]
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