Name: SAVE
Function:
To save all the data in memory to disc or cassette as a datafile. On some
versions of the kit, A dialogue box appears. Select Tape, Disc or Abort. If
Tape is chosen then follow instructions for tape users, If Disc is chosen
then follow instructions for disc users.
Action:
A message appears asking you to Enter a File Number (0-9). Pressing a
numbered key will cause the machine to save the DATA FILE. Ensure the
tape player is recording before pressing a numbered key.
Response:
The current datafile will be saved to cassette.
Action:
Insert into the disc drive a formatted Kit data disc (formatted using the
supplied format utility). A message appears asking you to Enter a File
Number (0-9). Select a File number.
Response:
The current data file will be saved to disc.
Note:
On Amstrad and Spectrum the Kit uses its own file system to save data,
and as such, the files will not appear to be present if the disc is catalogued.
REMEMBER to use discs formatted with the supplied format utility.
Name: LOAD
Function:
To load data files from disc or cassette. On some versions of the Kit, a
dialogue box appears. Select Tape, Disc or Abort. If Tape is chosen then
follow instructions for tape users. If Disc is chosen then follow instructions
for disc users.
Action:
A message appears asking you to Enter a File Number (0-9). Press the
relevant key to select the file number you wish to load or press the
RETURN (ENTER) key to load the next data file on tape.
Response:
The data file will be loaded.
Action:
A message appears asking you to Enter a File Number (0-9). Ensure the
relevant KITDATA disc is inserted in the disc drive. Press the relevant key
to select the file number you wish to load.
Response:
The data file will be loaded.
Note 1:
Any data previously in memory will be over-written.
Note 2:
See also notes for SAVE.
Name: NEW (128K versions only)
Function:
To clear the current Data from memory and replace with the
default area.
Response:
Alert Box will appear requesting confirmation
of the action.
Action:
Select OK or ABORT from the Alert Box.
Response:
If OK selected the current data will be cleared. If ABORT selected the Data
will be left as it was.