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[clipper] documentation, tutorial and editor

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maamaa Posted messages 17 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   -  
tonton2 Posted messages 9 Status Member -
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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  1. 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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  2. biskra Posted messages 8 Status Member 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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    1. 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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    2. pino_bsa Posted messages 2 Registration date   Status Member
       
      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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    3. 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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  3. maamaa Posted messages 17 Registration date   Status Member 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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  4. ammagui Posted messages 7 Status Member 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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    1. 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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  6. pino_bsa Posted messages 2 Registration date   Status Member
     
    <?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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  7. totalsigne Posted messages 3 Status Member 1
     
    You can generate the executable without any problem
    I worked for 10 years with Clipper.
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  8. sarkio Posted messages 6 Status Member
     
    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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    1. 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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  9. maamaa Posted messages 17 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention  
     
    clipper YourProgName
    rtlink fi YourOBJName
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    1. 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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  10. ab2000-2002 Posted messages 2 Status Member
     
    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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  12. ab2000-2002 Posted messages 2 Status Member
     
    I received your message and I thank you very much.
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  13. silver.surfer Posted messages 1 Status Member
     
    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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  14. Anonymous user
     
    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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  15. tonton2 Posted messages 9 Status Member
     
    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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