Dimension arrays dynamically...
Written on September 21st , 2026 by Tech Ads
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BASIC/Z....
the ultimate CP/M’ compiler!
Generates native code. (8080/Z-80) for
fast execution
Sort verb is unmatched by stand-alones.
2000 elements in two seconds!
Alpha-numeric labels, variable and
function names of any length
Chain program segments which share
variables declared common
Five data types - binary/BCD/string
BCD floating point math - never a
“round-off” error - precision is program
definable from 6-18 digits
Full function program editor tests syntax
as you type
Recursive, multi-line, multi-argument
user defined functions
For free brochure
Dimension arrays dynamically (to an
expression) and selectively erase
Screen oriented editing of console input
at run-time (cursor left/right/start/end,
delete left/right/line, insert/change
mode, and input masking available)
Push/pop subroutine stack
Trace and single-step debugging
Multi-tiered error trapping even handles
BDOS errors
Cursor addressing, reverse and blinking
video, erase and more are supported
from source code level, with virtual
hardware independence
An extended library of over 200
“key-word” functions
System/z, inc.
PO. Box 11
Richton Park, IL 60471
GID 481-8085
and mini-manual:
System/z, inc.
a trademark of Digital Research
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‘Dimension arrays dynamically…’
BASIC/Z by System/Z, inc. was a toolset for working with a proprietary dialect of the BASIC programming language. Unlike many BASIC packages of this time that interpreted BASIC at runtime, BASIC/Z produced a compiled program and included a compiler capable of targeting CP/M running on 8080, 8085, and Z-80 processors. BASIC/Z also included a debugger, strong floating point maths support, and a large library of pre-implemented software functions.
By 1987 BASIC/Z had been purchased from System/z and its creator Robert Zale by Borland and renamed Turbo Basic. By 1989 Robert Zale had bought Turbo Basic back from Borland after Borland had decided to cease publishing it. Turbo Basic was then renamed to PowerBasic.
BASIC/Z had a list price of 345USD.
A discussion on BASIC/Z can be found on the vcfed.org forums. A copy of Borland Turbo Basic can be downloaded at WinWorldPC.com. A copy of PowerBASIC can also be downloaded from WinWorldPC.com.