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	The syntax of VDS is straightforward.<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.jm-tech.com/vdstour.html \|title=Visual DialogScript - A Quick Tour \|website=www.jm-tech.com \|access-date=13 January 2022 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/19980125155047/http://www.jm-tech.com/vdstour.html \|archive-date=25 January 1998 \|url-status=dead}}</ref> Each command occupies one line and has a plain English name that clearly describes its purpose. Variables are typeless and can hold many kinds of information, such as numbers or text. Functions are clearly distinguishable with names that start with '[[At sign\|@]]', similar to a spreadsheet.		The syntax of VDS is straightforward.<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.jm-tech.com/vdstour.html \|title=Visual DialogScript - A Quick Tour \|website=www.jm-tech.com \|access-date=13 January 2022 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/19980125155047/http://www.jm-tech.com/vdstour.html \|archive-date=25 January 1998 \|url-status=dead}}</ref> Each command occupies one line and has a plain English name that clearly describes its purpose. Variables are typeless and can hold many kinds of information, such as numbers or text. Functions are clearly distinguishable with names that start with '[[At sign\|@]]', similar to a spreadsheet.

	The DialogScript language has a syntax similar to the MS-DOS batch language. It is designed for ease of use and efficiency when being interpreted by the run-time engine. There are 10 system variables, %0 to %9, which initially have the script file name in %0 and command line parameters in %1 through %9, just as in a batch file. There are also a further 26 user variables, from %A to %Z. The contents of all variables (including system ones) can be changed once the script is running. There are now also 4032 global variables. These variables begin with %%, a letter, then alphanumerics plus underscores (e.g., %%my_variable_1.) There is no limit on the length of these user-defined variable names.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Visual DialogScript Home - Overview \|url=http://www.dialogscript.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=44&Itemid=129 \|access-date=2023-01-05 \|website=www.dialogscript.com}}</ref>		The DialogScript language has a syntax similar to the MS-DOS batch language. It is designed for ease of use and efficiency when being interpreted by the run-time engine. There are 10 system variables, %0 to %9, which initially have the script file name in %0 and command line parameters in %1 through %9, just as in a [[batch file]]. There are also a further 26 user variables, from %A to %Z. The contents of all variables (including system ones) can be changed once the script is running. There are now also 4032 global variables. These variables begin with %%, a letter, then alphanumerics plus underscores (e.g., %%my_variable_1.) There is no limit on the length of these user-defined variable names.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Visual DialogScript Home - Overview \|url=http://www.dialogscript.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=44&Itemid=129 \|access-date=2023-01-05 \|website=www.dialogscript.com}}</ref>

	==Syntax examples==		==Syntax examples==
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	There are several versions available for download:		There are several versions available for download:
	# '''Personal Visual DialogScript (PVDS) 4:''' This freeware version is intended for students and home PC users. The package includes a tutorial and online help. The software is not licensable for commercial use. This version is incapable of producing compiled executable files; however, compiling files is not necessary, as a script file can be executed directly by opening it from [[Windows Explorer]] on any system that has PVDS installed on it.		# '''Personal Visual DialogScript (PVDS) 4:''' This freeware version is intended for students and home PC users. The package includes a tutorial and [[online help]]. The software is not licensable for commercial use. This version is incapable of producing compiled executable files; however, compiling files is not necessary, as a script file can be executed directly by opening it from [[Windows Explorer]] on any system that has PVDS installed on it.
	# '''Visual DialogScript 2.5 (16-Bit Edition):''' This version marked the last release for Windows 3.1+ (16-bit).		# '''Visual DialogScript 2.5 (16-Bit Edition):''' This version marked the last release for Windows 3.1+ (16-bit).
	# '''Visual DialogScript 5:''' This version is intended for power users, business users, and professional developers who use—or are developing scripts for—Windows 95/98/ME or Windows NT/2000/XP. This version can create compiled executable files, and includes a royalty-free run-time license (once registered). Additional features include an icon editor and support for many add-on extensions. As a 32-bit program, it supports long filenames, taskbar tray icons, unlimited length strings, and string lists, and the Windows Registry. This legacy version is now available for download for registered users and is not available for purchase.		# '''Visual DialogScript 5:''' This version is intended for power users, business users, and professional developers who use—or are developing scripts for—Windows 95/98/ME or Windows NT/2000/XP. This version can create compiled executable files, and includes a royalty-free run-time license (once registered). Additional features include an icon editor and support for many add-on extensions. As a 32-bit program, it supports long filenames, taskbar tray icons, unlimited length strings, and string lists, and the [[Windows Registry]]. This legacy version is now available for download for registered users and is not available for purchase.
	# '''Visual DialogScript 6:''' The newest version of Visual DialogScript improves upon Visual DialogScript 5 and adds full support for [[Windows Vista]]. Additionally, the registered version can now create standalone compiled executable files that do not require an external runtime file.		# '''Visual DialogScript 6:''' The newest version of Visual DialogScript improves upon Visual DialogScript 5 and adds full support for [[Windows Vista]]. Additionally, the registered version can now create standalone compiled executable files that do not require an external runtime file.

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	*[https://web.archive.org/web/20100623115747/http://www.uvedese.es/ uVeDeSe: Unofficial Visual DialogScript Spanish Site]		*[https://web.archive.org/web/20100623115747/http://www.uvedese.es/ uVeDeSe: Unofficial Visual DialogScript Spanish Site]
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	# '''Personal Visual DialogScript (PVDS) 4:''' This freeware version is intended for students and home PC users. The package includes a ~~short~~ tutorial and ~~full~~ online help~~, which includes many example scripts~~. The software is not licensable for commercial use. This version is incapable of producing compiled executable files; however, compiling files is not necessary, as a script file can be executed directly by opening it from [[Windows Explorer]] on any system that has PVDS installed on it.		# '''Personal Visual DialogScript (PVDS) 4:''' This freeware version is intended for students and home PC users. The package includes a tutorial and online help. The software is not licensable for commercial use. This version is incapable of producing compiled executable files; however, compiling files is not necessary, as a script file can be executed directly by opening it from [[Windows Explorer]] on any system that has PVDS installed on it.
	# '''Visual DialogScript 2.5 (16-Bit Edition):''' This version marked the last release for Windows 3.1+ (16-bit).		# '''Visual DialogScript 2.5 (16-Bit Edition):''' This version marked the last release for Windows 3.1+ (16-bit).
	# '''Visual DialogScript 5:''' This version is for power users, business users, and professional developers who use—or are developing scripts for—Windows 95/98/ME or Windows NT/2000/XP. This version can create compiled executable files, and includes a royalty-free run-time license (once registered). Additional features include an icon editor and support for many add-on extensions. As a 32-bit program, it supports long filenames, taskbar tray icons, unlimited length strings, and string lists, and the Windows Registry. This legacy version is now available for download for registered users and is not available for purchase.		# '''Visual DialogScript 5:''' This version is intended for power users, business users, and professional developers who use—or are developing scripts for—Windows 95/98/ME or Windows NT/2000/XP. This version can create compiled executable files, and includes a royalty-free run-time license (once registered). Additional features include an icon editor and support for many add-on extensions. As a 32-bit program, it supports long filenames, taskbar tray icons, unlimited length strings, and string lists, and the Windows Registry. This legacy version is now available for download for registered users and is not available for purchase.
	# '''Visual DialogScript 6:''' The newest version of Visual DialogScript improves upon Visual DialogScript 5 and adds full support for [[Windows Vista]]. Additionally, the registered version can now create standalone compiled executable files that do not require an external runtime file.		# '''Visual DialogScript 6:''' The newest version of Visual DialogScript improves upon Visual DialogScript 5 and adds full support for [[Windows Vista]]. Additionally, the registered version can now create standalone compiled executable files that do not require an external runtime file.

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	==Language==		==Language==
	The syntax of VDS is straightforward.<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.jm-tech.com/vdstour.html \|title=Visual DialogScript - A Quick Tour \|website=www.jm-tech.com \|access-date=13 January 2022 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/19980125155047/http://www.jm-tech.com/vdstour.html \|archive-date=25 January 1998 \|url-status=dead}}</ref> Each command occupies ~~a single~~ line and ~~is labeled with~~ a plain English name that ~~succinctly~~ describes its ~~function~~. Variables ~~within the DialogScript language~~ are ~~untyped,~~ ~~capable~~ of ~~storing~~ ~~various~~ ~~types~~ of ~~data~~ such as ~~numerical values~~ or text ~~strings~~. Functions are ~~easily~~ ~~discernible~~ ~~as their~~ names ~~begin~~ with '[[@]]', ~~reminiscent~~ of ~~spreadsheet~~ ~~conventions~~.		The syntax of VDS is straightforward.<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.jm-tech.com/vdstour.html \|title=Visual DialogScript - A Quick Tour \|website=www.jm-tech.com \|access-date=13 January 2022 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/19980125155047/http://www.jm-tech.com/vdstour.html \|archive-date=25 January 1998 \|url-status=dead}}</ref> Each command occupies one line and has a plain English name that clearly describes its purpose. Variables are typeless and can hold many kinds of information, such as numbers or text. Functions are clearly distinguishable with names that start with '[[At sign\|@]]', similar to a spreadsheet.

	DialogScript ~~syntax~~ ~~closely~~ ~~resembles~~ ~~that~~ of MS-DOS batch language, ~~prioritizing~~ ~~user-friendliness~~ and efficiency ~~during~~ ~~interpretation~~ by the run-time engine. ~~The~~ ~~language incorporates~~ 10 system variables, ~~denoted as~~ %0 to %9, which initially ~~store~~ the script file name in %0 and command line parameters in %1 through %9, ~~mirroring~~ batch file ~~functionality~~. ~~Additionally, there~~ are 26 user variables, from %A to %Z, ~~allowing~~ ~~for~~ ~~customizable~~ ~~data storage. All~~ variables, including system ones, ~~are~~ ~~mutable~~ ~~during~~ script ~~execution~~. ~~Moreover,~~ ~~the language~~ now ~~supports~~ 4032 global variables, ~~identifiable~~ by ~~the~~ ~~prefix~~ %%, ~~followed by~~ a letter ~~and alphanumeric~~ ~~characters~~ or underscores (e.g., %%my_variable_1). ~~User-defined~~ ~~variables have~~ no ~~imposed~~ limit on length names.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Visual DialogScript Home - Overview \|url=http://www.dialogscript.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=44&Itemid=129 \|access-date=2023-01-05 \|website=www.dialogscript.com}}</ref>		The DialogScript language has a syntax similar to the MS-DOS batch language. It is designed for ease of use and efficiency when being interpreted by the run-time engine. There are 10 system variables, %0 to %9, which initially have the script file name in %0 and command line parameters in %1 through %9, just as in a batch file. There are also a further 26 user variables, from %A to %Z. The contents of all variables (including system ones) can be changed once the script is running. There are now also 4032 global variables. These variables begin with %%, a letter, then alphanumerics plus underscores (e.g., %%my_variable_1.) There is no limit on the length of these user-defined variable names.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Visual DialogScript Home - Overview \|url=http://www.dialogscript.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=44&Itemid=129 \|access-date=2023-01-05 \|website=www.dialogscript.com}}</ref>

	==Syntax examples==		==Syntax examples==

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	==Language==		==Language==
	The syntax of VDS is straightforward.<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.jm-tech.com/vdstour.html \|title=Visual DialogScript - A Quick Tour \|website=www.jm-tech.com \|access-date=13 January 2022 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/19980125155047/http://www.jm-tech.com/vdstour.html \|archive-date=25 January 1998 \|url-status=dead}}</ref> Each command occupies ~~one~~ line and ~~has~~ a plain English name that ~~clearly~~ describes its ~~purpose~~. Variables are ~~typeless~~ ~~and~~ ~~can~~ ~~hold~~ ~~many~~ ~~kinds~~ of ~~information,~~ such as ~~numbers~~ or text. Functions are ~~clearly~~ ~~distinguishable~~ ~~with~~ names ~~that start~~ with '[[~~At sign\|~~@]]', ~~similar~~ ~~to a~~ spreadsheet.		The syntax of VDS is straightforward.<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.jm-tech.com/vdstour.html \|title=Visual DialogScript - A Quick Tour \|website=www.jm-tech.com \|access-date=13 January 2022 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/19980125155047/http://www.jm-tech.com/vdstour.html \|archive-date=25 January 1998 \|url-status=dead}}</ref> Each command occupies a single line and is labeled with a plain English name that succinctly describes its function. Variables within the DialogScript language are untyped, capable of storing various types of data such as numerical values or text strings. Functions are easily discernible as their names begin with '[[@]]', reminiscent of spreadsheet conventions.

	~~The~~ DialogScript ~~language~~ ~~has~~ a ~~syntax~~ ~~similar to the~~ MS-DOS batch language. It ~~is designed for ease of use~~ and efficiency ~~when~~ ~~being interpreted~~ by the run-time engine. ~~There~~ ~~are~~ 10 system variables, %0 to %9, which initially ~~have~~ the script file name in %0 and command line parameters in %1 through %9, ~~just as in a~~ batch file. ~~There~~ are ~~also a further~~ 26 user variables, from %A to %Z. ~~The~~ ~~contents~~ of ~~all~~ variables (including system ones) ~~can~~ be ~~changed once the~~ script ~~is running~~. ~~There~~ ~~are~~ now ~~also~~ 4032 global variables. ~~These~~ ~~variables~~ ~~begin~~ ~~with~~ %%, a letter, ~~then~~ ~~alphanumerics~~ ~~plus~~ underscores (e.g., %%my_variable_1.) ~~There~~ is no limit on ~~the~~ length ~~of these user-defined variable~~ names.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Visual DialogScript Home - Overview \|url=http://www.dialogscript.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=44&Itemid=129 \|access-date=2023-01-05 \|website=www.dialogscript.com}}</ref>		DialogScript syntax closely resembles that of MS-DOS batch language, prioritizing user-friendliness and efficiency during interpretation by the run-time engine. The language incorporates 10 system variables, denoted as %0 to %9, which initially store the script file name in %0 and command line parameters in %1 through %9, mirroring batch file functionality. Additionally, there are 26 user variables, from %A to %Z, allowing for customizable data storage. All variables, including system ones, are mutable during script execution. Moreover, the language now supports 4032 global variables, identifiable by the prefix %%, followed by a letter and alphanumeric characters or underscores (e.g., %%my_variable_1). User-defined variables have no imposed limit on length names.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Visual DialogScript Home - Overview \|url=http://www.dialogscript.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=44&Itemid=129 \|access-date=2023-01-05 \|website=www.dialogscript.com}}</ref>

	==Syntax examples==		==Syntax examples==

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 The DialogScript language has a syntax similar to the MS-DOS batch language. It is designed for ease of use and efficiency when being interpreted by the run-time engine. There are 10 system variables, %0 to %9, which initially have the script file name in %0 and command line parameters in %1 through %9, just as in a batch file. There are also a further 26 user variables, from %A to %Z. The contents of all variables (including system ones) can be changed once the script is running. There are now also 4032 global variables. These variables begin with %%, a letter, then alphanumerics plus underscores (e.g., %%my_variable_1.) There is no limit on the length of these user-defined variable names.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Visual DialogScript Home - Overview |url=http://www.dialogscript.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=44&Itemid=129 |access-date=2023-01-05 |website=www.dialogscript.com}}</ref>
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-*[https://www.instagram.com/ashadkhan09?igsh=cmp3bWhobTU0cHI5 Official Instagram Account]
+*[http://www.dialogscript.com/ Official Visual DialogScript Site]
-*[http://www.Facebook.com/ashadkhan09 Official Facebook Account]
+*[http://www.vdsworld.com/ VDSWORLD: The Unofficial VDS Community]
-*[https://ashadkhan09.blogspot.com Official Blogger Account]
+*[http://forum.vdsworld.com/ VDSWORLD Discussion Forums]
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			'''Ashad Khan''' is an Instagram User
	'''Visual DialogScript''' (VDS) is an [[Interpreted language\|interpreted]] [[programming language]] for [[Microsoft Windows]], using dialog and graphic elements to create programs. VDS is similar to other programming languages such as [[Visual Basic]], [[C++]], or [[Delphi (programming language)\|Delphi]], as they use [[Windows API]].

	==Language==		==Language==

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	The DialogScript language has a syntax similar to the MS-DOS batch language. It is designed for ease of use and efficiency when being interpreted by the run-time engine. There are 10 system variables, %0 to %9, which initially have the script file name in %0 and command line parameters in %1 through %9, just as in a batch file. There are also a further 26 user variables, from %A to %Z. The contents of all variables (including system ones) can be changed once the script is running. There are now also 4032 global variables. These variables begin with %%, a letter, then alphanumerics plus underscores (e.g., %%my_variable_1.) There is no limit on the length of these user-defined variable names.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Visual DialogScript Home - Overview \|url=http://www.dialogscript.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=44&Itemid=129 \|access-date=2023-01-05 \|website=www.dialogscript.com}}</ref>		The DialogScript language has a syntax similar to the MS-DOS batch language. It is designed for ease of use and efficiency when being interpreted by the run-time engine. There are 10 system variables, %0 to %9, which initially have the script file name in %0 and command line parameters in %1 through %9, just as in a batch file. There are also a further 26 user variables, from %A to %Z. The contents of all variables (including system ones) can be changed once the script is running. There are now also 4032 global variables. These variables begin with %%, a letter, then alphanumerics plus underscores (e.g., %%my_variable_1.) There is no limit on the length of these user-defined variable names.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Visual DialogScript Home - Overview \|url=http://www.dialogscript.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=44&Itemid=129 \|access-date=2023-01-05 \|website=www.dialogscript.com}}</ref>

	==Syntax examples==
	'''Comments:'''
	* <code># This is a single line comment</code>
	* <code>REM This is a single line comment</code>

	'''Simple Information Message Box:'''
	*<code>info "This is the information text"</code>

	'''Simple Warning Message Box:'''
	*<code>warn "This is the warning text"</code>

	'''Create a custom dialog box:'''
	*<code>dialog create,<name>,<top pixel position>,<left pixel position>,<width in pixels>,<height in pixels></code>

	'''Write to the Windows Registry:'''
	*<code>registry write,<root key>,<key>,<subkey>,<data></code>

	'''Display an input prompt dialog box, storing the result in the variable %A:'''
	*<code>%A = @input("Please enter a value:")</code>

	==History==		==History==

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	==External links==		==External links==
	*[~~http~~://www.~~dialogscript~~.com/ Official ~~Visual~~ ~~DialogScript Site~~]		*[https://www.instagram.com/ashadkhan09?igsh=cmp3bWhobTU0cHI5 Official Instagram Account]
	*[http://www.~~vdsworld~~.com/ ~~VDSWORLD:~~ ~~The~~ ~~Unofficial VDS Community~~]		*[http://www.Facebook.com/ashadkhan09 Official Facebook Account]
	*[~~http~~://~~forum~~.~~vdsworld~~.com/ ~~VDSWORLD~~ ~~Discussion~~ ~~Forums~~]		*[https://ashadkhan09.blogspot.com Official Blogger Account]
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	*[https://web.archive.org/web/20100623115747/http://www.uvedese.es/ uVeDeSe: Unofficial Visual DialogScript Spanish Site]
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	*[http://www.dragonsphere.net/ DragonSphere Software - Home of GadgetX Site]
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	*[http://shinobisoft.vdsworld.com/ ShinobiSoft Software - Home of SSMenu, SSTreeVw, and SSZip dlls]

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