NS BASIC 3.5 now includes Visual Designer

May 1, 1996

NS BASIC Corporation announced today the availability of Release 3.5 of NS
BASIC, which includes an important new module, Visual Designer 1.0.
Performance is improved and new features have been added.

Visual Designer allows users to sketch out the format of an input screen or
form on their Newton. As the characteristics of the visual objects are
changed, the display updates dynamically. When complete, the objects are
automatically included in programs.

Along with Visual Designer, NS BASIC 3.5 features include improved
communications capabilities, thin and low fat package creation and
labelled statements for GOTOs and GOSUBs. Program size is reduced by about
20%, while execution is sped up by a similar amount. Complete release
notes will be available on the NS BASIC web site.

NS BASIC is a powerful and easy to use scripting tool/development
environment for Newton devices that combines a toolkit of built in window
objects with the well-known programming language, BASIC. NS BASIC goes way
beyond basic BASIC, providing extensions to take full advantage of the
rich Newton environment.

NS BASIC 3.5 including Visual Designer is priced at $99.00 USD. Current
users of Rev 3.0 may upgrade for just $29.95; users of previous revs pay
$39.95 and receive a new Handbook. The product is available immediately.
Anyone buying NS BASIC after April 1, 1996 is entitled to a free upgrade
to version 3.5.

NS BASIC includes a 240 page manual as well as Windows and Mac format
diskettes. Sample code is included as well as Technical Notes on advanced
programming techniques. It runs on all Newton 2.0 devices. Rev 2.5, which
runs on older Newtons, is also included.

NS BASIC is aimed at corporate, business and educational users who need
strong communications capabilities and a development environment that can
run directly on the Newton or from Windows, Macintosh or Unix platforms.
It allows the development of applications for the mobile professional as
well as vertical market solutions.

NS BASIC is being used in business, personal productivity, education,
scientific and manufacturing applications, with users in over 30
countries. Newton extensions in NS BASIC include fully indexed file I/O,
handwritten input, serial, modem and infrared communications, windowing
and buttons. Applications can create their own files or access built-in
system information, such as Addresses, Notes and Calendar entries.

NS BASIC is available for $99.00 USD plus shipping directly from NS BASIC
Corporation (416 264-5999) or from its dealers. Visa and Mastercard are
accepted. NS BASIC Corporation can also be reached at 77 Hill Crescent,
 
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