We begin with a plain text file and compile it into a binary format that can be utilized by PowerBASIC. The plain text file is termed a Resource Script and these are stored with a .RC file extension. A Resource Compiler is then used to create a binary (.RES) file, and finally, the binary file is converted into PowerBASIC resource file format (a .PBR file).
FILE.RC >>> FILE.RES >>> FILE.PBR
The PowerBASIC IDE can be loaded with a Resource Script (.RC file) and compile the script into PowerBASIC resource file format. This is performed using the regular Compile Current File button or the RUN|Compile File menu item.
Once a .PBR file has been created, it can be embedded into an application EXE or DLL simply by using a #RESOURCE statement. During compilation, PowerBASIC automatically embeds the resource file to create a single file that contains compiled code and resources.
#RESOURCE "DIALOGS.PBR"
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