# PBXA32 V2

PBXA32 V2 is a native PowerBASIC-compatible compiler for Windows x86
executables. This folder is the complete release package for the release
dated 05.08.2026.

## Release contents

- `PBXA32.exe` - signed compiler
- `PBXA32_Help.chm` - compiler and language reference
- `Includes/` - bundled include files
- `Samples/` - bundled sample programs
- `INSTALL.txt` - installation instructions
- `RELEASE_NOTES.txt` - V2 change summary and verification state
- `version.txt` - release label

## Compiler state

The compiler produces native Windows x86 executables without an external
compiler or runtime. The V2 candidate passed the complete release test gates,
including smoke, end-to-end, staged regression, PE, metadata, and package
checks. The executable has a valid Authenticode signature with a trusted
timestamp.

## Quick start

1. Extract the complete `PBXA32_V2.zip` archive.
2. Keep `Includes/` and `Samples/` beside `PBXA32.exe`.
3. Open `PBXA32_Help.chm` for the reference documentation.
4. Compile a source file with `PBXA32.exe`.

The V2 release label is independent of the compiler's internal build
identity embedded in the executable.
