SGP Baltie 4 C# 4.0

SGP Baltie 4 C# 4.0 (shortly B4) offers a modern scalable object-oriented educational programming tool, based on C# language, DirectX and .NET. It allows easy programming of 3D, 2D and console applications.

Thanks to various modes this tool can be used by children and youth aged from 6 to 19. It may be used for teaching the very fundamentals of programming as well as advanced object-oriented programming in C# language, multi-threading and 3D graphics. B4 offers an interactive mode and icon editor for beginners, for more advanced users there is an alternative of direct C# statements, C# text editor (including syntax highlighting, code completion, SGP Outlining), moreover B4 includes a debugger, Object Browser and Model Editor.

Library SGPRTL is also an integral part of B4 which makes producing of 2D and 3D multimedial applications much easier. B4 cultivates an imagination and individual creative thinking of children and youth and teaches right habits in programming. Export of programs to Visual Studio .NET is a great advantage in easy migration to professional development environments. Version B4 Pro creates executable applications (.exe).

Major Features:

1. Interactive mode
   
   • In the interactive mode Baltie performs given commands in the 3D space instantly.
   • Using commands you can walk with Baltie in his world and also conjure ready 3D models.
   • Individual commands are recorded and can be replayed, saved to a file or used to create a method that can be used in the programming mode.
   • Thanks to the Undo and Redo functions you can remove or return the commands. Baltie performs the commands backwards in the process.
   • The camera is controlled by the mouse, so you can easily set its position, it means zoom in / out the scene and turn it. The current camera position can be stored which is suitable for easy creation of 3D "movies".
   • The "Auto Repeat" option allows the repetitive replay of the whole command sequence and create repeating story with ease.
   • Simultaneous display of C# code and the icon commands allows you to uncover the C# language secrets.
2. Programming mode
   
   • The programming mode offers unlimited possibilities to the more experienced programmers.
   • Even the complete beginner with no programming history can easily and quickly create impressive 3D applications in the standard version using just the icons.
   • The Professional version contains also comfortable C# editor with the syntax checker and the syntax highlighting, automatic code completion, the ability to create standalone application (.EXE) and possibility to convert the Baltie's project to the Microsoft® Visual Studio® .NET (C#) project.
   • Thanks to the ability of code completion in the icon editor even the beginners can work in the style the professionals do.
   • The programs being created can be debugged, stepped, you can insert breakpoints and watch every single process threads.
3. Million variations of Baltie
   
   • Teaching object oriented programming; the Baltie class has methods, properties...
   • For easy programming several Balties, the collection of ten differently colored Balties is ready to use.
   • You can easily change at any Baltie its properties (color of the coat, cap, skin, eyes etc.) using ready functions.
   • Teaching the parallel processes synchronization: Balties can send message to each other, wait for message.
   • Baltie talks in natural speech (according the installed Microsoft® Speech Engine).
4. Programming using icons
   
   • Expanding command menu contains icons with pre-defined, most often used commands,
   • All common programming constructions can be done in the pure icon code.
   • Commands that are not in the menu can be put down in the direct C# code.
   • Like in the interactive mode, you can concurrently watch the notation in the C# code.
   • In the Professional version you can write special parts of the program or create new methods directly in the C# code.
5. Support for multi-thread programs
   
   • In the programs you can utilize all latest approaches including multi-thread programming.
   • Unlimited number of Balties (10 of them are ready to use) can send messages to each other, which can be used e.g. for teaching the synchronization of independent program threads.
   • Code completion support even in the icon programming.
6. Adjust the models as you wish
   
   • There is an editor at your disposal, where you can adjust the 3D models (change materials, size or textures) or create group models which can be "conjured" using a single command.
7. You can program any application
   
   •  Programs being created do not need to contain the Baltie character at all. You can create any application.
   • 3D games only from professional teams? Years of work? Yes unless using Baltie 4 C# :-)