Apache OpenOffice BASIC Programming Guide
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Deze gids verschaft een introductie in het programmeren met Apache OpenOffice BASIC. Om het meeste uit dit boekwerk te halen, zou u bekend moeten zijn met andere programmeertalen. Uitgebreide voorbeelden worden verschaft om u te helpen om snel uw eigen Apache OpenOffice BASIC-programma's te ontwikkelen.
Deze gids verdeelt de informatie over het beheer van Apache OpenOffice in verschillende hoofdstukken. De eerste drie hoofdstukken introduceren u met Apache OpenOffice BASIC:
Deze hoofdstukken bieden een overzicht van Apache OpenOffice BASIC en zouden door iedereen moeten worden gelezen door iedereen die van plan is programma's met Apache OpenOffice BASIC te schrijven. De resterende hoofdstukken beschrijven de individuele componenten van de Apache OpenOffice API meer in detail en kunnen, indien nodig, selectief wordne gelezen:
- Werken met documenten
- Tekstdocumenten
- Werkbladdocumenten
- Tekeningen en presentaties
- Grafieken (Diagrammen)
- Databases
- Dialoogvensters
- Formulieren
Over Apache OpenOffice Basic
The Apache OpenOffice Basic programming language has been developed especially for Apache OpenOffice and is firmly integrated in the Office package.
As the name suggests, Apache OpenOffice Basic is a programming language from the Basic family. Anyone who has previously worked with other Basic languages — in particular with Visual Basic or Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) from Microsoft — will quickly become accustomed to Apache OpenOffice Basic. Large sections of the basic constructs of Apache OpenOffice Basic are compatible with Visual Basic.
The Apache OpenOffice Basic programming language can be divided into four components:
- The language of Apache OpenOffice Basic: Defines the elementary linguistic constructs, for example, for variable declarations, loops, and functions.
- The runtime library: Provides standard functions which have no direct reference to Apache OpenOffice, for example, functions for editing numbers, strings, date values, and files.
- The Apache OpenOffice API (Application Programming Interface): Permits access to Apache OpenOffice documents and allows these to be created, saved, modified, and printed.
- The Dialog Editor: Creates personal dialog windows and provides scope for the adding of control elements and event handlers.
Intended Users of Apache OpenOffice Basic
The scope of application for Apache OpenOffice Basic begins where the standard functions of Apache OpenOffice end. Routine tasks can therefore be automated in Apache OpenOffice Basic, links can be made to other programs — for example to a database server — and complex activities can be performed at the press of a button by using predefined scripts.
Apache OpenOffice Basic offers complete access to all Apache OpenOffice functions, supports all functions, modifies document types, and provides options for creating personal dialog windows.
Use of Apache OpenOffice Basic
Apache OpenOffice Basic can be used by any Apache OpenOffice user without any additional programs or aids. Even in the standard installation, Apache OpenOffice Basic has all the components needed to create its own Basic macros, including:
- The integrated development environment (IDE) which provides an editor for creating and testing macros.
- The interpreter, which is needed to run Apache OpenOffice Basic macros.
- The interfaces to various Apache OpenOffice applications, which allow for direct access to Office documents.
More Information
The components of the Apache OpenOffice API that are discussed in this guide were selected based on their practical benefits for the Apache OpenOffice Basic programmer. In general, only parts of the interfaces are discussed. For a more detailed picture, see the API reference.
The Developer's Guide describes the Apache OpenOffice API in more detail than this guide, but is primarily intended for Java and C++ programmers. Anyone who is already familiar with Apache OpenOffice Basic programming can find additional information in the Developer's Guide on Apache OpenOffice Basic and Apache OpenOffice programming. Advanced programmers may wish to consult Iannz's tutorial.
Programmers who want to work directly with Java or C++ rather than Apache OpenOffice Basic should consult the Apache OpenOffice Developer's Guide instead of this guide. Apache OpenOffice programming with Java or C++ is a considerably more complex process than programming with Apache OpenOffice Basic.
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