> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://nolongerset.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # twinBASIC Update: September 9, 2025 - URL: https://nolongerset.com/twinbasic-update-september-9-2025/ - Published: 2025-09-10T03:59:00.000Z - Updated: 2026-05-08T12:46:54.000Z - Description: Highlights include a release date for tB-based 64-bit XYplorer, documentation added for new App object properties, and the beginnings of an MZ-Tools-style tB IDE add-in. - Author: Mike Wolfe - Tags: twinBASIC Weekly Update, #Import 2026-05-20 02:59 *On April 23, 2021, I helped* [*Wayne Phillips*](https://twitter.com/WaynePhillipsEA/) *introduce the world to* [*twinBASIC*](https://www.twinbasic.com/) *at the* [*Access DevCon Vienna*](https://www.donkarl.com/devcon/) *conference. I* [*boldly predicted*](https://nolongerset.com/devcon-2021/) *that twinBASIC (along with the Monaco editor) would replace VBA and its outdated development environment by 2025\. With that goal in mind, this weekly update is my attempt to keep the project fresh in the minds of the VBA development community.* *Every ~~Sunday~~ ~~Monday~~ week, I will be providing updates on the status of the project, linking to new articles discussing twinBASIC, and generally trying to increase engagement with the project. If you come across items that should be included here, please leave a comment below.* *Here are some links to get involved with the project:* - [***Custom twinBASIC IDE Installation Guide***](https://nolongerset.com/how-to-install-twinbasic/) - [*twinBASIC Discord Server*](https://discord.com/invite/UaW9GgKKuE) *(*[*chat about the project*](https://github.com/WaynePhillipsEA/twinbasic/discussions/629)*)* - [*twinBASIC Wiki*](https://github.com/twinbasic/documentation/wiki/) *(list of* [*new features*](https://github.com/twinbasic/documentation/wiki/twinBASIC-Features) *not in VBx)* - [*GitHub Issue Tracker (report bugs)*](https://github.com/WaynePhillipsEA/twinbasic/issues) - [*twinBASIC/VBx LinkedIn Group*](https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14132101/) --- ## Highlights ### 64-bit twinBASIC-Based XYplorer Release Date Don announced the upcoming release date of XYplorer running on twinBASIC as **September 22, 2025**: ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/eb/d7/ebd732c1-5f03-4f07-b386-5d08557e15c9/content/images/2025/09/image-9.png) This marks the second commercial product publicly advertised as "*Created with twinBASIC,"* the first being [iGrid](https://10tec.com/activex-grid/): ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/eb/d7/ebd732c1-5f03-4f07-b386-5d08557e15c9/content/images/2025/09/image-10.png) Here are links to these two tB-based commercial products: [ActiveX Grid Control - iGrid | 10TeciGrid is an ActiveX grid control for VB6/VBA with built-in editors and sorting/grouping, flicker-free display code. The perfect choice as unbound grid control.![](https://10tec.com/favicon.ico)10Tec![](https://10tec.com/activex-grid/screenshots/10tec-activex-grid-control.png)](https://10tec.com/activex-grid/) [XYplorer - File Manager for WindowsXYplorer is a file manager and explorer replacement for Windows. Fast, powerful, portable, dual paned, and multi-tabbed. License from $14.95.![](https://www.xyplorer.com/favicon.ico)XYplorerDonald Lessau![](https://www.xyplorer.com/img/xyplorer-header.png)](https://www.xyplorer.com/) ### New `App` Object Documentation fafalone added a [new section](https://github.com/twinbasic/documentation/wiki/twinBASIC-Features#new-app-object-properties) to the twinBASIC documentation that covers the new `App.` object properties added by twinBASIC: [](https://github.com/twinbasic/documentation/wiki/twinBASIC-Features#new-app-object-properties) - `App.IsInIDE` \- `True` when running from the IDE. - `App.IsElevated` \- Returns whether the program is currently running with administrator rights. - `App.LastBuildPath` \- Returns the full path of the last build. Does not persist between compiler/IDE restarts. - `App.Build` \- For the additional version number field. - `App.ModulePath` \- Returns the full path of the currently executing module. For example, if placed in a DLL and called from an EXE, the path of the DLL would be returned. Also, the twinBASIC debugger DLL is given when running from the IDE, when the method is in the app itself. ## Discord Chat Summary *\* Auto-generated via Claude-Sonnet-4* ### Overview The twinBASIC community continued active development discussions throughout the week, with significant focus on conditional compilation features, DLL handling, and commercial product releases. The community celebrated reaching 1016 members while addressing various technical challenges around memory usage, static linking, and IDE functionality. #### Conditional Compilation & Project Structure - **fafalone** demonstrated conditional compilation capabilities for forms, modules, and classes, showing how to exclude entire forms from builds using `#If` blocks around form attributes and code - Custom compilation constants can be defined in project settings, enabling multiple build configurations from the same codebase - Project groups (like VB6's .vbg files) are planned for after v1.0 release, which will enable shared projects across multiple solutions #### Commercial Product Milestones - **waynephillipsea** confirmed that iGrid was the first official commercial 64-bit twinBASIC product, with additional niche products released without public disclosure - XYplorer's 64-bit version built with twinBASIC is scheduled for release on September 22, 2025, marking another significant commercial adoption milestone - The community continues tracking commercial implementations as validation of the platform's production readiness #### DLL Integration & Static Linking - Discussion of static linking benefits using .obj/.lib files versus dynamic linking with .dll files - **bclothier** explained that static linking embeds library contents into the final executable, eliminating distribution dependencies at the cost of larger file sizes - **fafalone** provided guidance on DLL directory handling for IDE debugging using `SetDllDirectory App.Path` #### IDE Performance & Memory Usage - Community members reported varying memory usage patterns, with some users experiencing high RAM consumption during development - Discussion of 64-bit IDE benefits for users with memory-intensive workflows involving multiple development tools - IDE bug reported where overflow errors on single lines caused project-wide error highlighting, requiring investigation ### Conclusion The week showcased twinBASIC's growing commercial viability with multiple product releases and robust development features like conditional compilation. The community demonstrated strong technical collaboration in solving integration challenges and optimizing development workflows. Memory management and IDE performance remain areas of active discussion as the platform scales to handle larger, more complex projects. ### ## Around the Web ### "Code formatter and more" Frank-S [posted the following](https://discord.com/channels/927638153546829845/1414250283852107856/1414250283852107856) in the Discord show-and-tell channel: > Hello everyone, Because I love the well-known ‘MZ Tools’ so much and miss them in tB, I have tried to recreate a few of their functions with the help of an add-in. I am still in the very early stages and could use some help. Since I am only a self-taught amateur programmer, it is not easy for me to create something useful. But I've made a start. My dream is to recreate the following ‘MZ-Tools’ functions: > \- Indent lines > \- Insert procedure header > \- Sort procedures > \- Find unused variables in the project > I'm posting the project I've started here so that everyone can test it and feel free to develop it further. A downloadable .zip file is available at the link above. ### ## Changelog Here are the updates from the past week. You can also find this information by visiting the GitHub [twinBASIC Releases page](https://github.com/WaynePhillipsEA/twinbasic/releases). [Releases · WaynePhillipsEA/twinbasicContribute to WaynePhillipsEA/twinbasic development by creating an account on GitHub.![](https://github.githubassets.com/favicons/favicon.svg)GitHubWaynePhillipsEA![](https://opengraph.githubassets.com/13bf5f13278e5633e644e312c6a75cfe0baf97f01dd45660573b36f5de0ee945/WaynePhillipsEA/twinbasic)](https://github.com/WaynePhillipsEA/twinbasic/releases) - *No new releases this week.*