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IDE Overview

The mikroBasic PRO for 8051 has an user-friendly and intuitive environment:

For a detailed information on a certain part of IDE, simply click on it (hovering a mouse cursor above a desired IDE part will pop-up its name) :

• The Code Editor features adjustable Syntax Highlighting, Code Folding, Code Assistant, Parameters Assistant, Spell Checker, Auto Correct for common typos and Code Templates (Auto Complete).
• The Code Explorer is at your disposal for easier project management.
• The Project Manager alows multiple project management
• General project settings can be made in the Project Settings window
• Library manager enables simple handling libraries being used in a project
• The Messages Window displays all information, messages and errors detected during compiling and linking.
• The source-level Software Simulator lets you debug executable logic step-by-step by watching the program flow.
• The New Project Wizard is a fast, reliable, and easy way to create a project.
• Help files are syntax and context sensitive.
• Like in any modern Windows application, you may customize the layout of mikroBasic PRO for 8051 to suit your needs best.
• Spell checker underlines identifiers which are unknown to the project. In this way it helps the programmer to spot potential problems early, much before the project is compiled.
  Spell checker can be disabled by choosing the option in the Preferences dialog (F12).