NAME, FILES$(1), File Types, in Macintosh BASIC (20503)

SUMMARY

This information applies to Microsoft QuickBASIC Version 1.00, BASIC compiler Version 1.00, and BASIC interpreter Versions 2.00, 2.10, and 3.00 for the Apple Macintosh.

The NAME command can be used to change the file type of BASIC files and programs. The FILES$(1) function displays files of a given type. By default, FILES$(1) shows files of type "TEXT". For an illustration, try PRINT FILES$(1).

Decimal BASIC programs saved as Compressed have the type "MSBB", and ones saved as Protected have the type "MSBP". Binary BASIC programs saved as Compressed have the type "MSBC", and ones saved as Protected have the type "MSBD". Applications like MacWrite, MacPaint, and BASIC have the type "APPL".

The following BASIC files have the type "TEXT":

1. BASIC programs saved as Text.
2. Random and Sequential access files created by BASIC. The Open window displays programs created in that version (decimal or binary) of BASIC, plus files of type "TEXT".