Version 2.4.12 released

[Tom Mulgrew]

I've put up a new version, v2.4.12.

This one has a switch to turn off the file I/O safety features that prevent programs from reading/writing files outside of the current directory.

Of course they're the same settings that stop l33t hax0r5 from writing Basic4GL programs to delete your System32 directory, so I strongly recommend leaving it on, unless you really trust the person saying "d00d, cut & past3 th1s and cl1x run.. tru5t m3!!!1!"

Also has a DeleteFile() command (which doesn't work when safety features are enabled).

No other changes.

-Tom

[b0ib0t]

That is awesome! The ability to read and write files (especially read) will allow for much more functional utility type programs (audio players, text editors, file organizers, etc...). I think that the balance you've struck between security and functionality could help broaden the Basic4gl user base.

[STT]

Ubercoolage..... world domination awaits!

Lol, good work mate.

[James :) (aka Madcow)]

This marks the end of my deletefile plugin. although you can still use it if your using the older basic4gls (2.4.7 - 2.4.12).

p.s i'll be releasing a new all in one installer soon.
p.s.s will this be the last 2.4.* release or will their be 2.4.13
p.s.s.s nice new layout of the options panel

[Nicky Peter Hollyoake]

This one has a switch to turn off the file I/O safety features that prevent programs from reading/writing files outside of the current directory.


I can't use the "findfirstfile, findnextfile()" commands outside the current dictionary your program running in.


Dim Search AS String

Search = FindFirstFile("C:/*.*")

Do

Printr Search
Search = FindNextFile()

Loop Until Search = ""