This document discusses using the Clock, Desktop, and Dictionary objects in Microsoft Small Basic. It describes properties of the Clock object like Date, Time, Year, Month, and Day that provide information about the system time and calendar. It also details properties of the Desktop object like Height and Width that provide screen resolution, and the SetWallPaper operation to set desktop backgrounds. Finally, it outlines operations of the Dictionary object like GetDefinition to look up word meanings from an online dictionary service.

1. Microsoft® Small BasicClock, Desktop, and Dictionary ObjectsEstimated time to complete this lesson: 1 hour

2. Clock, Desktop, and Dictionary ObjectsIn this lesson, you will learn about:Using different properties of the Clock object.Using different operations of the Dictionary object.Using different properties and operations of the Desktop object.

3. The Clock ObjectLet’s explore some properties of the Clock object…Small Basic provides you with a Clock object to include this logic in your programs.You can use the Clock object to write programs that use the system clock. The Clock object has different properties, such as Date, Hour, Time, and Year.While programming, you may encounter situations where you need to calculate time or perform certain actions based on the date and time.

4. Date, Weekday, and TimeYou can use the Date property, the WeekDay property, and the Time property of the Clock object to get the current system date, day, and time respectively.outputLet’s look at an example that displays the current system date, day of the week, and time on the graphics window…

5. The Year PropertyYou can use the Year property of the Clock object to get the current system year.Let’s take an example that uses the Year property of the Clock object to calculate age…Click the button on the toolbar.

6. You can use the Month and the Day property of the Clock object to get the current month and current day, respectively.Month and DayIn this example, the output window displays birthday wishes only if the month and the day entered by the user matches with the current system month and day.outputHow about writing a program that greets you on your birthday?

7. Hour, Minute, and Second You can get the current hour, minute, and second of the day with the help of the Hour, Minute, and Second properties of the Clock object.Let’s combine the Hour, the Minute, and the Second properties of the Clock object to display a digital clock on the graphics window…output

8. The Desktop ObjectIn addition, you can also retrieve the size of your current desktop and use the information to specify the location of objects on the screen.Small Basic provides another object called Desktop. You can use this object to set a desktop wallpaper of your choice.Let’s explore the SetWallPaper operation of the Desktop object. You can choose your wallpaper from any local file or network file, or from an Internet URL.

9. The Desktop ObjectYou can use the Height and Width properties of the Desktop object to get the screen height and width, respectively, of the primary desktop.Let’s apply these properties on the graphics window.output

10. The Dictionary ObjectDictionary is a useful resource that you can include as part of your Small Basic program.The Dictionary object has two operations—GetDefinitionand GetDefinitionInFrenchSmall Basic provides a Dictionary object that you can use to retrieve the meaning of a specified word from the online Dictionary service.

11. The Dictionary ObjectYou can use the GetDefinitionoperation to obtain the meaning of a word, in English. For the definition in French, use the GetDefinitionInFrenchoperation.For example, let’s use the GetDefinitionoperation to find out the meaning of the word, “Magnanimous.”

12. Let’s Summarize…Congratulations! Now you know how to:Use different properties of the Clock object.Use different properties and operations of the Desktop object.Use different operations of the Dictionary object.

13. It’s Time to Apply Your Learning…Create a program to set an alarm that plays a bell ring sound and changes the wallpaper of your desktop.