[clipper] documentation, tutorial and editor

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maamaa Posted messages 17 Registration date   Status Membre Last intervention   -  
tonton2 Posted messages 9 Status Membre -
Hello,

I would like to start learning the Clipper language because I have maintenance to do on a program written in this language.
I have searched for documentation on the internet to learn the syntax but unfortunately, I haven't found anything. Do you have any good tutorials to suggest (preferably free to download), books, or websites that cover Clipper?
Otherwise, I am looking for an editor that provides syntax highlighting for the Clipper language. All the ones I have tried so far (notepad++, crimson editor, ultra edit, ...) did not have it. Is there one that Clipper programmers are used to using?

Thank you in advance.

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feraleve
 
compile with clipper *.prg
you will get .obj files
you link these files with rtlink fi nom.obj
if your program is too long, the compiler returns an error message. You must then compile the subprograms to obtain object files that you will link afterwards

prog.prg compiled into prog.obj
prog1.prg compiled into prog1.obj
etc ....
RTLINK FI prog.obj, prog1.obj, etc
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biskra Posted messages 8 Status Membre 1
 
Hello
I can help you with Clipper programming because I have already used this language with the Debedit text editor
I am waiting for your questions.
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olivier
 
I'm looking to use the mouse in Clipper and I'm sadly stuck on the subject. If you have any leads to give me.
Thanks in advance.
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pino_bsa Posted messages 2 Registration date   Status Membre
 
Sorry, dear Biskra, I really need help on how to generate an executable file in Clipper, otherwise you can give me your phone number so I can contact you.
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maher26
 
Hello,
is it possible for you to send me documentation on Clipper? Here is my email address: maher_jem@yahoo.fr.
Thank you in advance.
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maamaa Posted messages 17 Registration date   Status Membre Last intervention  
 
Thank you very much!

I haven't started programming in this language yet, so at the moment I don't have too many technical questions, but I think that will change soon... For now, I'm mainly looking for ways to get familiar with the language (tutorials, sites, list of properties, methods...)
I would still like to hear your opinion on the language. What other language is it comparable to, is it intuitive,...

Otherwise, you said you use the debedit editor. I looked for information on it, but to be honest, I didn't find much. Is it free? Do you know where to download it?

Thanks again for offering your help.
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ammagui Posted messages 7 Status Membre 1
 
I apologize for the intrusion, but I need help
I have a friend who inherited an application developed in CLIPPER5 under DOS
the technician who was in charge of maintaining the programs has left
I have the source programs, I read the programs in text format even though I did not know
the Clipper editor and to make modifications I would need the name of the translator or
the Clipper compiler knowing that when directly opening a program with the .prg extension, a message
appears asking me to have foxprow.EXE beforehand, what is that about, Allah knows best

I would need, please, the name of the editor for the *.prg under DOS as well as the compiler
thank you for sending your suggestions to: a_ammagui@yahoo.fr
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djamel
 
Hello, as a developer on Clipper, I am ready to lend you a hand.
If you have any issues with your source programs, I can help you solve them.
Consider it done.
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pino_bsa Posted messages 2 Registration date   Status Membre
 
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<message>
<question>Do we always generate an executable for the main menu on Clipper and how?</question>
</message>
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totalsigne Posted messages 3 Status Membre 1
 
You can generate the executable without any problem
I worked for 10 years with Clipper.
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sarkio Posted messages 6 Status Membre
 
Hello, can you remind me the formula for generating the executable in Clipper?
I know we use the PRG program from the main menu but I don't remember the rest of the formula.
Thank you in advance. sarkio@hotmail.com
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faycal
 
Hi Sarkio, generating a program in .prg using the Nama method is a bit complicated. I recommend installing Clipper 5.3. To compile a program in Clipper, you need to use cl + program name without giving the .prg extension; the generator creates the .obj file and then the .exe file. For more information, contact me at my email
faycal.trans@yahoo.fr.
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maamaa Posted messages 17 Registration date   Status Membre Last intervention  
 
clipper YourProgName
rtlink fi YourOBJName
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sarkio
 
Hello, thank you for your quick reply. I'm testing everything and I'll let you know if I need more information.
Thank you for your availability.
Best regards.
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ab2000-2002 Posted messages 2 Status Membre
 
Salut ! I do programming in Clipper language and I lack documentation. Is there anyone who can help me in this area? Thank you in advance.
Email address: avit20002002@yahoo.fr
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mathmax
 
There's not much on the web. The only interesting links I know of are:
http://www.ghservices.com/gregh/clipper/
https://www.itlnet.net/Programming/Program/Reference/c53g01c/menu.html

Hope this works for you.
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ab2000-2002 Posted messages 2 Status Membre
 
I received your message and I thank you very much.
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silver.surfer Posted messages 1 Status Membre
 
Hello everyone,

I am starting programming in Clipper and I would like to have some support to get started. Are there any people who could tell me where to find tutorials for beginners?

Thank you for your help.
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Utilisateur anonyme
 
In the tutorial, I don't have much.
Maybe this:
http://www.ghservices.com/gregh/clipper/
but I don't find it great...

However, here are some interesting links:

Lots of codes and small programs:
http://www.the-oasis.net/ftpmaster.php3?content=ftputils.htm

The Norton guide (in English) for version 5.3.:
http://www.ousob.com/ng/53guide/
or
https://www.itlnet.net/Programming/Program/Reference/c53g01c/menu.html
(you can also get it in French but not in HTML online. You have good programs to view .ng files in the previous link)
With this library and some programming knowledge, you should manage.

A FAQ:
http://www.davep.org/clipper/FAQ/clipper.html#toc1

The following link will allow you to do some object programming with Clipper and compile your code in 32-bit. You also have tools to better design your applications. However, it's paid. Personally, I haven't used it much.
http://www.alaska-software.com/products/xpp/xpp.shtm
In the same style, there's this which I believe is open source:
http://www.xharbour.org/

A forum dedicated to Clipper (in English):
https://www.tek-tips.com/threadminder.cfm?pid=288

As for the editor, I use UltraEdit (UEStudio). I find it's the best (provided you take a little time to configure syntax highlighting, write a few macros,...)

That's it, hoping this can help you.

mathmax
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tonton2 Posted messages 9 Status Membre
 
Hello,
for those who want to find Clipper, there is an excellent forum called hmgforum.com (Harbour)
it is compatible with the Clipper program (both DOS and Windows and Linux)
I invite you to visit it
good luck to everyone
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