BASIC stamp manual v2.2

3: Using the BASIC Stamp Editor

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Figure 3.23: The Files and

Directories Tab under

Edit  Preferences.

Check the “Create backup copy” option to cause the editor to

automatically create a backup copy of any file that is being re-saved under

the same name. The backup file will be stored in the same directory and

named the same as the existing file, but with a .bak extension appended to

the existing extension. For example, “test.bs2” becomes “test.bs2.bak” and

then the new file called “test.bs2” is created from the source code being

saved. Note: the .bak files will not appear in the integrated explorer’s file

window unless you change the Filter list to show All Files (*.*).

BASIC Stamp source code file types (.bs1, .bs2, .bse, .bsx, .bsp, .bpe, .bpx)

can be associated with the BASIC Stamp Editor. Check the “Verify at

startup” option to have the editor verify the proper associations each time

it is started. The “Associated files launch into” option changes the way

Windows behaves when you open BASIC Stamp source code from any

Explorer-shell. Choosing “Single Editor” causes all programs to open up

BACKUP COPY.

ILE ASSOCIATIONS.