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<blockquote data-quote="xstep" data-source="post: 221625" data-attributes="member: 11647"><p>Realbasic is suppose to be VB like. In fact they have tools to import VB projects. You can find out more at <a href="http://www.realsoftware.com/" target="_blank">http://www.realsoftware.com/</a> where they will also sell it to you. They do however have an entry level cost and a pro cost. The pro toolset allows you to compile on one computer for the other supported systems and has database support. You don't need that now.</p><p></p><p>I haven't used it yet. My interest is in creating a cross platform app and this looks like the tool I would use, if I don't get too side tracked by my current Cocoa interest.</p><p></p><p>As far as picking something. You need to decide if you want to code for the desktop GUI environment or something else. You can learn alot of programming skill from any language you pick. The basics cross all languages.</p><p></p><p>You might be able to pick up Cocoa, but a bit of programming experience is advisible. You could pick up an introduction book to C and use OS X to learn that first. Libraries are great places. I learned Apple // assembly language by checking out a book from the library, oh so many years ago. Hmm. Before you were a twinkle in your mom's eye. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /></p><p></p><p>Another tool to consider is Applescript. There are one or two good books on it. It would give you the basic skills to move forward.</p><p></p><p>What ever you choose, remember it takes some dedicated time and will cause you some frustration. But when you complete a project, big or small, you'll enjoy the accomplishment. It's neat to say 'I built that'!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="xstep, post: 221625, member: 11647"] Realbasic is suppose to be VB like. In fact they have tools to import VB projects. You can find out more at [url]http://www.realsoftware.com/[/url] where they will also sell it to you. They do however have an entry level cost and a pro cost. The pro toolset allows you to compile on one computer for the other supported systems and has database support. You don't need that now. I haven't used it yet. My interest is in creating a cross platform app and this looks like the tool I would use, if I don't get too side tracked by my current Cocoa interest. As far as picking something. You need to decide if you want to code for the desktop GUI environment or something else. You can learn alot of programming skill from any language you pick. The basics cross all languages. You might be able to pick up Cocoa, but a bit of programming experience is advisible. You could pick up an introduction book to C and use OS X to learn that first. Libraries are great places. I learned Apple // assembly language by checking out a book from the library, oh so many years ago. Hmm. Before you were a twinkle in your mom's eye. ;) Another tool to consider is Applescript. There are one or two good books on it. It would give you the basic skills to move forward. What ever you choose, remember it takes some dedicated time and will cause you some frustration. But when you complete a project, big or small, you'll enjoy the accomplishment. It's neat to say 'I built that'! [/QUOTE]
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