QB Fast-Load Format Source Code Cannot Be Used in MS CodeView (28031)




This article was previously published under Q28031

SUMMARY

Microsoft CodeView is not able to read the QuickBasic source file if it is saved in Fast Load format. If you plan to use the Microsoft CodeView debugger, be sure the source file is saved in ASCII format.

To save a file in ASCII format, use the SAVE AS... option in the FILE menu in the QB.EXE editor.

MORE INFORMATION

To compile a Basic program for use with CodeView, use the following:

  1. BC filename /Zi [other switches]
  2. LINK filename /Co [other switches]
If your program invokes subprograms in separate modules, you will need to make sure that the subprogram source files are all saved in ASCII text format instead of Fast Load format, or CodeView will not be able to view or step through the subprogram.

This information applies to QuickBasic Versions 4.00, 4.00b, 4.50, and the QuickBasic which comes with the Basic Compiler Version 6.00 or 6.00b for MS-DOS.
Modification Type: Minor Last Reviewed: 1/8/2003
Keywords: KB28031
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