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Q28031: QB Fast-Load Format Source Code Cannot Be Used in MS CodeView

Article: Q28031
Product(s): See article
Version(s): 4.00 4.00b 4.50
Operating System(s): MS-DOS
Keyword(s): ENDUSER | S_CodeView B_BasicCom | mspl13_basic
Last Modified: 12-DEC-1988

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.

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.

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