Designed by Julian Moss to create small, fast programs, Visual DialogScript (VDS) is an interpreted programming language for Microsoft Windows.
However, because VDS programs have access to the Windows application programming interfaces (API), VDS can be used to write applications capable of performing advanced tasks.
VDS syntax is simple and similar to MS-DOS batch language. Designed for efficiency, each command occupies only one line, and its purpose is clearly describable in English. Variables are typeless and are able to hold several kinds of information, including numbers or text. Functions are distinguished with names that begin with an @-sign, as in a spreadsheet.
VDS can be extended through dynamic link libraries (DLLs), which are special files called extensions. They can be distributed with scripts or compiled .EXE files.
Topics related to Visual DialogScript are the focus of resources in this category. Sites whose focus is on the language or on any extensions or tools designed to facilitate programming in VDS, as well as any user groups, forums, tutorials, or guides are appropriate for this category.
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Offering some small scripts, utilities, and DLLs written for Visual DialogScript, a programming tool that allows users to develop small scripts and applications for the Microsoft Windows platform. Available here are source codes for several VDS scripts, including browser command-line switches, error descriptions, and scripts to insert or eject any removable drive, or to open or close multiple CD trays. Non-commercial DLLs interfaced for VDS, and miscellaneous utilities are included.
http://codescript.vdsworld.com/
GadgetX is an extension DLL for the Visual DialogScript programming language that enhances the language in several ways, primarily by adding the ability to load any Windows 32bit DLL and call any function from a 32bit DLL, as well as the ability to host ActiveX controls in the VDS dialog using a built-in client container. A description of the extension’s features are put forth, along with general information about the VDS language, and the extension may be downloaded for free.
https://gadgetx-software.soft32.com/
Powered by PGWare, VDSWorld is a discussion forum and resource site for Visual DialogScript. Besides its online discussion forum, bringing VDS developers and other interested people together, the site offers downloads of VDS programs and applications, freeware and shareware extensions, add-on tools, reusable units, user interfaces, and source codes. VDSWorld services include custom extensions, GUI design, and custom VDS DLL compilations.
http://www.vdsworld.com/
An overview of the language is featured, including a quick tour of its complete development environment, with comparisons to VBScript and Visual Basic. Screenshots of its integrated editor, debugger, compiler, project manager, and dialog editor are presented. Some of its corporate users are listed, and testimonials are posted to the site. VDS may be purchased from the site, along with VDS extensions and other tools, and its support services are discussed.
http://www.dialogscript.com/
