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SpecBAS 0.844 releasedHi all - it's been a while... Having some unexpected extra time off work, I've been able to get some work done on SpecBAS and it's now a bit more …
... columns of files to save on scrolling long lists ... br /> Assigning a string to a sliced string array member works properly ... Array copying MAT a()=b() memory leak fixed
TOKEN$ ... disarray, causing issues with string array assignments
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Elite - Save data complete map[code] $0000 Commander Name $0001 Commander Name $0002 Commander Name $0003 Commander Name $0004 Commander Name $0005 Commander Name $00…
... change anything by modifying the memory directly so loading from tape ... into memory but never read by the program. When you save, the ... the 'security code' in the save data doesn't accomplish anything ... -
SpecBAS 0.900 ReleasedAgainst my better judgement, here's 0.900. It's got lots and lots new, but mostly the new shiny is the editor. You can indent your code, you can e…
... Optimisation to IF/ELSE addressing string characters
Reduced CPU ... (mostly graphics, but memory filling and allocation too)< ... Fix for TOKEN$, VAL$ and VAL which fail due to ... caused problems
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How to separate a character from a number in a string?Hi I've been writing a kind of logo type program in BASIC that takes a string a$ from INPUT and then draws according to what you give it. Say you w…
... in BASIC that takes a string a$ from INPUT and then ... . Is there some trick with VAL or CHR$ so the Speccy ... character it reads in the string a$ is a number or ... -
is there a sprite editor for the pc that lets you import pics and save them as spectrum udgs?is there a sprite editor for the pc that lets you import pics and save them as spectrum udgs or sprites into memory?
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Numeric arrays: floating point or integer?I've just started programming a game in Sinclair BASIC (see the thread 'UFO Defence Command' in game ideas, although I'm going to call it ZXCOM ;) ).…
... , but by using a memory check PEEK formula I've ... variables, which include two string arrays for the names of ... uses a lot more memory as well as being ... I ever finish the game, memory will be getting tight! ... use integers whenever possible to save space, but it's ... -
New BasinC v1.7 I was away from sinclair scene for a long time, I cannot find any time to log on to wos forums. I hope everybody is doing well here. As many of…
... Broken Undo/Redo behaviour. BETA - Save often to avoid data loss ... item sends basinc's memory snapshot to an external utility ... Index (paddy)
Fixed - String parsing bug. Eg. "LOAD STR ... folder)
Added - Autostart, Save with autostart options are now ... -
Multiface 128 - change loading messageAny idea how I can change the default behavour of the multiface? When I use it to save games it always displays "M128 Loading". I'd lke to be able …
... the memory starting from address 23755, find the M128 LOADING string and ... replace it with something bearing the same length, then save ... you want the MF to save loaders with a message you ... -
Anyone for a hacking challenge ?I have to get the DSK version of Tomahawk to work. It uses the well-known Digital Integration "SECURITY CODE" lock just like in Bobsled, ATF, etc. Th…
Here's the Lenslok proggy I chose...
It's TT RACER but I'd imagine the following could be applied to all Lenslok games...
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TT RACER AND LENSLOK
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BASIC OptimisationsOk, BASin is maturing fast and now I want to add some more special "stuff". A guy called Chris requested by email that I include a REM killer, to s…
... I recall correctly VAL "number" will save on memory at the expense ... and the listed representation whilst VAL only stores the listed ... to store the bitpattern is memory expensive (as indeed is the ... else) so obviously converting to VAL + decimal would be a ... -
Basic corruptionDoes anyone have any tips or solutions for when a Basic listing becomes over a certain size and starts to get corrupted due to paging... I remember …
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However, apart from a string$ to hold the pointer, one ... for mask, and any String$ to hold background when ... the idea of save the code from memory, so someone with ... extra 2 pages of memory and moved RamTop from ... or two down in memory, so the paging is ... -
Interesting Custom LoadersHi everyone, I was just thinking about custom loaders on the spectrum and I thought I'd ask you all what you thought was the best one. I'd have to …
... code, presumably contained as a string of decimal numbers in a ... ROM routine, then changed the memory locations for the jumps/calls ... was to modify the ROM save routine; change the timings to ... can bypass the normal ROM save routine to create a file ... -
New Compo IdeaI've had this idea and would like to know what do you think about it. I think that most of us here know how to code in BASIC. The problem with Specc…
... are running out of memory remember that every number ... memory. Sometimes you can save a couple of bytes using VAL ... you are running out of memory. At switch-on, ... when you run out of memory. Alternatively, POKE 23608, ... this point down the memory. Now you can see ... -
How do I save?I've made a HUGE text adventure with lots of collectables and lots of locations, but how can I get the user to save their game to tape if they need t…
... easier to set up a string array for the player's ... take up a bit more memory though. Alternatively, you could set ... $
40 IF I(c) = VAL D$ THEN READ D$: PRINT ... D$
50 IF VAL D$ 999 THEN GO TO ... -
Sintech titles no longer denienced!8 years after the initial denience ( June 1998 ), the 3 Ultrasoft titles that [URL="http://www.worldofspectrum.org/infoseekpub.cgi?regexp=Sintech"]Si…
iirc, numbers take up quite a bit of memory. Storing the equivalent string and converting it 'on the fly' with VAL is more efficient storage-wise. -
Sintech titles no longer denienced!8 years after the initial denience ( June 1998 ), the 3 Ultrasoft titles that [URL="http://www.worldofspectrum.org/infoseekpub.cgi?regexp=Sintech"]Si…
... memory. Storing the equivalent string and converting it 'on the fly' with VAL ... -
Sintech titles no longer denienced!8 years after the initial denience ( June 1998 ), the 3 Ultrasoft titles that [URL="http://www.worldofspectrum.org/infoseekpub.cgi?regexp=Sintech"]Si…
... is represented by its ascii string of digits followed by 14 ... POKE VAL "40653", VAL "59" takes at least 6 bytes less memory than ... POKE 40653, 59 (VAL "40653" takes 8 ... 40653 takes 5 bytes for string, then 14 and then 5 ... -
Sintech titles no longer denienced!8 years after the initial denience ( June 1998 ), the 3 Ultrasoft titles that [URL="http://www.worldofspectrum.org/infoseekpub.cgi?regexp=Sintech"]Si…
... POKE VAL "40653", VAL "59" takes at least 6 bytes less memory than ... POKE 40653, 59 (VAL "40653" takes 8 ... 40653 takes 5 bytes for string, then 14 and then 5 ... -
ZXLFN - storing tape header in a long file nameHi lads ;) Couple of months ago, the group of guys interested in divIDE software development has came up with an interesting idea - store tape heade…
... like that. Just a magic string to identify the file)
memory, etc).[/QUOTE]
I ... is specified in the save routines to save everything headerless, in which ... 't load data into a memory bank unless the bank is ... -
Sinclair Basic Vs PascalWith the rise of the structured programming movement (Jackson et al) was it wise to put the Basic programming language into the Spectrum. By this ti…
... 's limitations, particularly the poor string handling and file I/O ... had just enough extensions to save my bacon.
I ... say that it was more memory constraints that encouraged the use ... of the memory saving techniques, more than bad ... -
Which would be fasterSay you want to use a variable value of 0 to 255 in a BASIC program, which way would be fastest? Say for arguments sake you wanted to use two variabl…
... value in non-contended memory above RAMTOP, i.e ... Forget about trying to escape memory contention in BASIC. You can ... nnn=1)
2) VAL "1"
3) ... to do.
VAL is a good space saving ... has to evalulate the string before it can use ... -
New - BASin r13a is available for downloadHi all, Here's the latest BASin. Mostly just bugfixes, but also now has the upgraded UDG editor which can now edit multiple UDGs on one editing gri…
... ones that pops in my memory right now.
My ... always executes "SAVE AS..." we want a proper "Save" and "Save As..." :)< ... I run out of 48k memory, I got to remove comments ... Screens[/url]) How about auto memory conserver? Removing all REM ... 's to let a=val "1"'s? -
Getting scr addresses from x and yCould someone please tell me how to calculate the 8 screen addresses corresponding to a character printed in basic at coordinates x and y? For examp…
... up memory. An alternative is to store the formula in a string ... ]
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Project: M.u.l.e.Wokani came up with a great idea about trying an open-development approach for spectrum games, and I thought why not try with a game I have under dev…
... without any formatting
// s = string to print
// n = ... .org/wiki/doku.php/library:string"]strings[/URL] library; we ... pixel row. This keeps the memory buffer contiguous. How do ... Sometimes z88dk's limitations can save you from a mouthful :-P ... -
Project: M.u.l.e.Wokani came up with a great idea about trying an open-development approach for spectrum games, and I thought why not try with a game I have under dev…
... graphics buffer in order to save on memory) and this change will ... well-known function memcpy() (see string.h). This straight copy wipes ... -
Oneliner contestHello to you all, I dare you to make a program on 1 BASIC line. Here is the place to sent your ONELINERS [url]http://www.zxspectrum.00freehost.co…
... DEF FN w(a,s)=VAL ((a$(a,s) AND ... the result is an empty string where "+0" is added, ... bytes frome the
string as result, depending on the ... calculation.
INPUT "SAVE?";n$:
IF n$> ... $()
Ask to save sheet and save when name is entered ... -
Z88DK fun and gamesHi, I was wondering if anyone here uses Z88DK with TommyGun and knew about how to link the two together (e.g. how do I use a screen, sprite or map e…
... going to run out of memory quickly :D If the ... an alias for a fixed memory address but a pointer ... " which is collecting the memory address of the array which ... an asm label for a memory address and this latter ... you would use them to save the SCREEN$ in a ...
