April 23rd, 2007
Summary
This episode will introduce the REALbasic IDE and GUI. We will create a very simple application that will request a user’s input and build a message box based on that input. The project will use the most basic objects and controls including Window, PushButton, CheckBox, MsgBox and EditField. We will also get comfortable with modifying build settings and building a project into an application.
Show Notes
- Introduction to REALbasic
- Review basic interface elements
- Familiarity with REALbasic GUI and built-in controls & objects
- Design GUI of a simple REALbasic project using:
- PushButton
- EditField
- StaticText
- Window
- CheckBox
- MsgBox
- Learn the basics of what an If Statement is and how to use it
- Introduction to writing code for an object or control
- Learn how to reference an object or control within another object’s code
- Resizing tips, learn to lock objects to sides, discuss recommended spacing
- Discuss property/value of new controls
- Learn how to set build settings and compile a project
Downloads
Download the rb project file (8 kB) here
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