HB++ FAQ

They will run on any Windows© Mobile™ touchscreen devices as well as Palm OS® 3.0 powered devices. HB++ has been designed in such a way that you do not have to wonder about compatibility issues.

Yes. Enjoy color menus, icons, bitmaps, and graphics!

Yes! HB++ 3 let you build applications for Windows© Mobile™ touchscreen devices, Pocket PC devices as well as Palm OS® 3.0 powered devices, with the same source code. HB++ compile your applications in native code (ARM or 68k, depending your the targets of your project), no runtime needed, it's fast and efficient!

Of course! The HB++ conduit generator allows you to easily create tailor-made conduits.

Yes, classes implementing the HTTP, FTP, POP, and SMTP protocols are provided. HB++ supports standard and secured (SSL) sockets, and an optional client-server development framework (PalmServer) is available.

HB++ tables are stored as standard Windows© Mobile™ or Palm databases. A conversion tool is provided to import data from Access tables, .dbf, XML or CSV files. Samples are also provided to read and write the database of other PalmOS RAD tools - perfect if you plan to migrate from another RAD tool!

There was no runtime, there is no runtime, there won't be any runtime. HB++ is a compiler (ARM and 68k).

Since other development tools use interpreted languages, they produce .exe or .prc files that cannot do anything without "interpreters", often deployed as a bunch of .exe or .prc files or linked to your.prc. HB++ programs include whatever they need to run, and nothing else: you only have to deploy a single file, the size of which is optimal.

It is simply because many other development tools use interpreted languages. It means that when your handheld device runs a program written in these languages, its CPU spends more time translating statements into machine code than running it. HB++ programs are compiled: they need no translation while running.

Moreover, HB++ controls are not emulated: they draw and capture events faster. Users won't have to wait for responses - in time-critical applications such as inventories or surveys, it is an asset.

HB++ uses a dynamic query compiler: when you want to perform a query, a specific block of customized and optimized code is generated in memory, then ran.

HB++ is a Rapid Application Development tool. It means that complex applications can be created in a few days, sometimes in a few hours. Try HB++ and experience how many days of development time you can save!

The HB++ language has the same syntax as Visual Basic®, and most of VB functions are featured. You will only have to deal with our Windows© Mobile™ or Palm OS® specific objects. It is just a question of days: your development teams will be rapidly able to create complex applications without a steep learning curve.

HB++ is compatible with the newest version of Windows© Mobile™. Moreover, since HB++ apps do not need a runtime engine or virtual machine, you just have to install your application on any new device without worrying about compatibility issues.

The HB++ IDE is a stand-alone program which does not require external components or third party software. By purchasing HB++, you don't take the risk of buying a compiler that will become obsolete because the IDE or framework on which it is based is outdated!

HB++ is used by thousands of professional application developers, students from various universities, and shareware developers. All seduced by the versatility, ease of use and power of our language.

Try HB++, and see how you can write applications featuring IR transfers, Bluetooth, telephony features, networking, advanced database access or user-friendly UI without knowing anything about the SDK intrinsics.

You can declare and continue using Windows© CE and Palm OS® APIs functions in your HB++ programs.

This site provides numerous forums where you will be able to browse knwoledge bases or to post your own questions and get answers from other developers. The HB++ development team is active on these forums and will also be there to answer your questions.

Registered user can send us email at support@handheld-basic.com for custom e-mail support.

Ask it at info@handheld-basic.com, or browse the users forum.

You can also read the reference manual for more information.