Download Back to Basic ​

Get the latest version of the Back to Basic (BTB) scripting engine for Windows from its dedicated GitHub release repository.

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What You Get ​

Back to Basic is the scripting engine that powers automation, UI dialogs, wizards, and related workflows across the Chalard toolset.

Installation Quick Start ​

1. Run the Installer: Follow the prompts to install BTB to your preferred directory.
2. First Script: Create a file named hello.bbs with the following content:
   text

   PRINT "Hello, World!"
   PAUSE

3. Execute: Right-click your .bbs file and select Run with BTB, or use the command line: btb.exe hello.bbs.

System Requirements ​

• Windows 10 or Windows 11 (64-bit recommended)
• .NET Framework 4.8 or later
• Internet connection (required for Gemini AI features)

Documentation ​

• Overview
• User Manual
• Command Reference
• BBRun.exe Runtime Guide
• Dialog Guide
• Wizard Guide