Metacommands are commands that start with dollar sign ($). Those commands usually switch the program between different operation modes/behavior or provide extended functionality.
Legacy Metacommands (QBasic/QuickBASIC)
- Legacy metacommands are normally used at the program start, they should have their own program line and must be commented with an ' or REM.
QB64 Metacommands
- QB64 metacommands must not necessarily used at the program start. However, it's still the best location for some of it (see individual descriptions).
- QB64 metacommands must not be commented with an ' or REM, but should have their own program line too.
OB64 Precompiler Commands
- These are a special type of QB64 Metacommands, which allow for conditional compiling, hence including or excluding certain code sections depending on given conditions.
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