MSWLogo for Windows

Open-source programming environment

MSWLogo, a Logo-based programming environment, was developed at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. It is an open-source, logo-based programming software. The source code can be found in Borland C++. MSW should be used with Logo - an educational programming language. It has a front-end graphical user interface that supports Turtle graphics, 3D computer images, and other graphic formats. This allows you create communication and parallel ports. It also supports Windows interface, so you can input/output (I/O), on any Windows device that runs Windows XP or older.

This coding environment uses a group of programming languages known as list processing or LISP. It is used for editing data strings and artificial intelligence. The LISP is presented on a simple and well-organized user interface that makes it easy for everyone to use. The MSWLogo screen consists of two parts: the drawing window and the commander window. The text box for Logo Drawing Commands is located under the Commander window.

The commands are entered into the text box using abbreviations.

Forward

BK - Backward

RT - right

LT - Left

CS - clearscreen

Each command must be followed with one value as its argument. The arguments for BK and FD must be in units, while RT and LT can be any integer that is related to angles. For example, FD 60 is forward 60 steps and rt 90 is right turn 90 degrees.

When you are ready to create or execute your commands, click the Execute button on your keyboard or press the Enter key. This program is suitable for both beginners and more advanced users who want to learn how to create Turtle graphics.