How do I convert my INTERACTER programs to Winteracter?
Any INTERACTER graphics code can be used virtually without modification. The only change likely to be required is the introduction of a USE WINTERACTER statement at the start of each program unit which calls our graphics routines. Similarly code which calls routines in our OS (operating system), CH (character handling) and MM (max/min) subroutine groups can also be reused. Code which uses INTERACTER’s Forms Manager will require some modification, notably the conversion of forms to Windows dialogs. However, we provide a tool (IFD2DLG) which will do this automatically. Many of INTERACTER’s Forms Manager routines have direct equivalents in Winteracter too, notably the field assignment/retrieval routines. The function of the INTERACTER form designer INTFORM is replaced by the dialog editor, which forms part of the resource editor. Text screen output via the INTERACTER window manager will need to be reimplemented using the WM (Window Management) and GT (Graphics Text) routines. The ED (Text
