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Marmin · 2005-07-28T11:40:59

Hi ! I'm interested in taking a look at visual programming 'languages'; by that I mean a language that can be presented graphically (variables and classes as graphical symbols, drag and drop functionality just like in Windows, etc.) as well as in text mode. Does such a language exist? What is the best choice? Thanks. p.s. I do not mean RAD tools or tools like Delphi, the language itself must be presented graphically or in symbol form.

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Started by Marmin July 24, 2005 03:34 PM

43 comments, last by Conner McCloud 18 years, 8 months ago

Conner McCloud

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July 25, 2005 10:53 AM

Quote:Original post by samv
I've heard "good things" about LabVIEW.
*shudder*

LabView is quite an amazing environment if you take the time to learn it.

Matlab also has Simulink, which I have less experience with.

Although not strictly a programming language, Mathcad is an interesting visual math program. I can't stand it personally, but I know a few people who prefer it to the popular alternatives.

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Replicon

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July 25, 2005 01:20 PM

BizTalk uses flow charts. Is that the kind of thing you're looking for?

sirGustav

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July 25, 2005 01:28 PM

Quote:Original post by Marmin
Thanks for the replies! It seems that most of such applications are related to music; I started to get interested in this subject because of the new Reaktor 5 update (this is also a music tool); but why should it be related to music only and not the well known languages. f.e. I could make a graphical module 'classes' and when the user clicks it, the user can define all classes of the program.

sounds awfully like an uml-app such as together...

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Marmin

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July 25, 2005 01:43 PM

Quote:Original post by sirGustav
Quote:Original post by Marmin
Thanks for the replies! It seems that most of such applications are related to music; I started to get interested in this subject because of the new Reaktor 5 update (this is also a music tool); but why should it be related to music only and not the well known languages. f.e. I could make a graphical module 'classes' and when the user clicks it, the user can define all classes of the program.

sounds awfully like an uml-app such as together...

Something like that.. i'll have to read the pdf somewhat more to fully understand what it's all about. Price tag $1,500 for Visual Studio .NET .. ouch.. >_<

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Daniel Miller

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July 25, 2005 03:19 PM

From cave-man drawings, to words, back to cave-man drawings? [grin]

sirGustav

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July 25, 2005 03:27 PM

other uml editors exist such as rational rose, umbrello, violet... heck there are a lot but IMHO together is the best(I used it in school so I idn't pay ;) ) :)
list of other uml apps
The latest version of visual studio (2005 beta) has this feature built in according to an article I read some time ago.

I haven't tested visual paradigm that much, but it seems rather good aswell.
I found this and it seems rather good.

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Marmin

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July 25, 2005 04:02 PM

Quote:Original post by Daniel Miller
From cave-man drawings, to words, back to cave-man drawings? [grin]

what wrong with that? Graphical Operating systems are common (Windows, Linux, etc.) and text-based OS where are they?Nowhere. So, why not make a programming language visual style just like Windows.
SirGustav thanx very much for the help- rate++ :)

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Daniel Miller

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July 25, 2005 04:06 PM

Quote:Original post by Marmin
Quote:Original post by Daniel Miller
From cave-man drawings, to words, back to cave-man drawings? [grin]
what wrong with that? Graphical Operating systems are common (Windows, Linux, etc.) and text-based OS where are they?Nowhere. So, why not make a programming language visual style just like Windows.
SirGustav thanx very much for the help- rate++ :)

I'm just saying that often times, the best way to express complicated systems is through text, not pictures. It's the reason text was invented.

pinacolada

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July 25, 2005 04:06 PM

I haven't used UML that much so I don't know a lot about it. But can you run UML? I thought it was just for documentation/visualization.

Kalasjniekof

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July 25, 2005 04:11 PM

Quote:Original post by Marmin
Quote:Original post by Daniel Miller
From cave-man drawings, to words, back to cave-man drawings? [grin]
what wrong with that? Graphical Operating systems are common (Windows, Linux, etc.) and text-based OS where are they?Nowhere. So, why not make a programming language visual style just like Windows.
SirGustav thanx very much for the help- rate++ :)

It's just that a 'words' programming language allows for greater flexibility than a graphical programming language. Just like words allow more flexibility than images. Anyway, Borlands Delphi might help you. It allows you to design your programs visually (with drag-and-drop components) and to use text to program the rest.

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