Device IDE Editor: Maximum Number of Lines about 3000.

[pdablue]

Hi,

I have hit a maximum limit of about 3000 lines while writing code
on the device itself using the IDE Editor. While in the Editor, when I
get close to 3000 lines of code the editor will stop adding anymore
lines or characters to the program. I can save the file and load it
back in again but I can not add anything else to it.

I have to delete other sections of code in order to add anything else
to the program code.

I am using an HP Ipaq H2210 for code development. It is probably just
the limited memory on the device.

I was wondering if anyone else has hit a maximum line number limit
when using the Device IDE to enter program code?

It may vary depending on the device and the amount of memory available.

I am using Basic4ppc Version 6.3.

I guess I should use the Desktop IDE, you can probably enter many
thousands of lines of code before you reach a maximum limit.

[Erel]

The device native textbox control is limited to about 64k characters.
As of version 6.50 the solution is to separate your code into several modules.

You can use code files (added in Tools - Components) to include code from other files.

[taximania]

Hi Pdablue. Erel's suggestion is probably the best one for you.

If you remember a while ago, I told you there are better ways of coding.
IE: Don't use repetative 'Subs' for Controls, Labels etc etc.

Your slide show example A simple Slide Show program example for the PDA. has '15' subs to alter the Timer1.Interval=?

Use a ComboBox on your Form1 instead.
Load the ComboBox Data using the device IDE, etc

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Sub Globals
	'Declare the global variables here.
End Sub

Sub App_Start
	Form1.Show
	combobox1.SelectedIndex=0
End Sub

Sub ComboBox1_SelectionChanged (Index, Value)
Timer1.Interval=Value
End Sub

Thats not 15 lines of code. Never mind 15 seperate subs.

I learnt a lot from your website about the Bluetooth stuff
Only trying to help

[pdablue]

Hi,

I actually made it to 2744 lines of program code before I could not
enter anymore characters into the Device IDE Editor. It seems that
I actually hit the 64k character limit.

I am using Basic4ppc Version 6.3, I will have to upgrade to the
latest version.

I will try to write more structured code in the future. At least I know
how many lines of code I can fit into a 64k block.

[taximania]

And feel free to ask about 'More Structured Code' questions.

We're here to help each other

I'm no expert, but always willing to look, and/or learn