Re: [Ql-Users] Toolkit 3
Hi Derek, as the source code of TK3 is also freeware (as I have a long termed agreement with Martin: Do with it, whatever you want) , it should be quite easy to modify the code, so it should also run under SMSQ/E. I also do not understand, why TT does not have reported problems of TK3 with SMSQ/E to Martin, instead just rejected the code to work. But that's another part of a few bad stories. Be aware, that Martin has always used his self-modified QDOSx_INC files. I have them (as I have nearly all of Martin's stuff), same with the Perfect Pointer Tools (PPT). You are quite right, that Dilwyn's ZIP just contains the ROM file and the manual. There were also a RAM-based version. I am not sure, why the PPT has all its sources, TK3 not. The source files plus the INCludes should be a part of the TK3 distribution, whithout them, it is not possible to reassemble the code. The assembler used is the standard(!) GST Macro Assembler and Linker, but it should work with QMac anyway. The DP version of TK3 is from an old sell-all-my-stuff from Martin to DP. This version is completely unmodified (as far as I know, Freddy has told me), except that Freddy has changed PEEK$ and POKE$ to DEEK$ and DOKE$, as these procedures clashed with another kind of toolkit from DP. Though I do not know, which toolkit. Rich Mellor has the complete package, as has George Gwilt. So maybe one of them can send this to Dilwyn. Cheers...Ralf - Original Message - From: Derek Stewart de...@q40.de To: ql-us...@q-v-d.com Sent: Sunday, June 28, 2015 11:21 AM Subject: Re: [Ql-Users] Toolkit 3 Hi Ralf, Thank you for the clarification, I remember in the early 1990s Martin sent me an message via FidoNET: QL.INIT indocating that the WIN device could be included in the DEVLINK process, by patching the TK3 file the the WIN device. This allowed the WIN to have TK3 style directories, at that time I used Minerva, as SMSQ/E was not stable at that time. I will see if I can find the echomail message and post it here. With regards to the Manual, there is a manual in the archive with the ROM. I have just noticed that the TK3_ROM is a rom image, so LRESPR will not load it, you have use EPROM_LOAD. I have a Digital Precision Disk of TK3, which has a LRESPRable file, I will send this to Dilwyn, since it id freeware now. Seems all the QL software I have bought is free now... Regards, Derek On 28/06/15 09:16, Ralf Reköndt wrote: No, they aren't Hard Devices. Martin has developed an idea from me a s follows: I had quite a few games on one flp. And I wanted to put them in a kind of directory, say Game1_, Game2_ and so on. That was long before TT's hard directories, lets call them TK2 directories, just an addition to the filename. As the different game programs can't cope with this addition in the filename, I asked Martin to make a solution to that, so I can (of course with TK2) DDOWN Game1_ LRUN BOOT And the games code finds all of its files, TK3 pushed the addition GAME1_ to all of its file operations. That worked under SuperBASIC and under machine code level. As I said, all without TT's hard directories. It is not guaranteed, that it will work with that. Martin links all drectory devide drivers during initialisation of TK3 (or DEVLINK), except the device WIN, as this should always do his own stuff. A problem is, that Martin uses some kind of free places of system variables, which TT later used on his own, although Martin has sent documentation about that early enough to TT. One can read in the SMSQ/E version documentation, that from one version, TT has disabled the intialisaton of TK3. So things may go wrong. There were times in the 1980s, where not all programmers are loved. Cheers...Ralf I hope, to make it a bit clearer. - Original Message - From: Derek Stewart de...@q40.de To: ql-us...@q-v-d.com Sent: Sunday, June 28, 2015 9:44 AM Subject: Re: [Ql-Users] Toolkit 3 On 28/06/15 07:54, Michael Bulford wrote: Hi, In the latest Quanta magazine, Toolkit 3 is now advertised as freeware. After downloading and unzipping the file, it wouldn't work, it just freezes the QL. I've tried using LRESPR with both QPC2 and Q-emuLator, both without joy. There's no instructions in the user manual. Has anyone tried this? Michael ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm Hi Michael, I used use on a Minerva when the Toolkit 3 was commercial. As far as I can remember Toolkit 3 has a procure called DEVLINK, which alters the QDOS devices MDV, FLP, RAM to use attempt at hard directories. This was prior to SMSQ/E and Level 2 3 device drivers, Toolkit 3 maybe not run on an SMSQ/E system for that reason. There is a manual in the Digital Precision software. Regards, Derek ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm ___ QL-Users
Re: [Ql-Users] Toolkit 3
Ok, you are right ;-). It was just George and Marcel, sorry. Anyway I can send them to Dilwyn directly. Cheers...Ralf - Original Message - From: Rich Mellor r...@rwapservices.co.uk To: ql-us...@q-v-d.com Sent: Sunday, June 28, 2015 1:40 PM Subject: Re: [Ql-Users] Toolkit 3 So far as I know I only have the files which are on the Sinclair QL Homepage - certainly I can't see anything on my hard disk! Rich On 28/06/2015 10:51, Ralf Reköndt wrote: Rich Mellor has the complete package, as has George Gwilt. So maybe one of them can send this to Dilwyn. Cheers...Ralf - Original Message - From: Derek Stewart de...@q40.de To: ql-us...@q-v-d.com Sent: Sunday, June 28, 2015 11:21 AM Subject: Re: [Ql-Users] Toolkit 3 Hi Ralf, Thank you for the clarification, I remember in the early 1990s Martin sent me an message via FidoNET: QL.INIT indocating that the WIN device could be included in the DEVLINK process, by patching the TK3 file the the WIN device. This allowed the WIN to have TK3 style directories, at that time I used Minerva, as SMSQ/E was not stable at that time. I will see if I can find the echomail message and post it here. With regards to the Manual, there is a manual in the archive with the ROM. I have just noticed that the TK3_ROM is a rom image, so LRESPR will not load it, you have use EPROM_LOAD. I have a Digital Precision Disk of TK3, which has a LRESPRable file, I will send this to Dilwyn, since it id freeware now. Seems all the QL software I have bought is free now... Regards, Derek On 28/06/15 09:16, Ralf Reköndt wrote: No, they aren't Hard Devices. Martin has developed an idea from me a s follows: I had quite a few games on one flp. And I wanted to put them in a kind of directory, say Game1_, Game2_ and so on. That was long before TT's hard directories, lets call them TK2 directories, just an addition to the filename. As the different game programs can't cope with this addition in the filename, I asked Martin to make a solution to that, so I can (of course with TK2) DDOWN Game1_ LRUN BOOT And the games code finds all of its files, TK3 pushed the addition GAME1_ to all of its file operations. That worked under SuperBASIC and under machine code level. As I said, all without TT's hard directories. It is not guaranteed, that it will work with that. Martin links all drectory devide drivers during initialisation of TK3 (or DEVLINK), except the device WIN, as this should always do his own stuff. A problem is, that Martin uses some kind of free places of system variables, which TT later used on his own, although Martin has sent documentation about that early enough to TT. One can read in the SMSQ/E version documentation, that from one version, TT has disabled the intialisaton of TK3. So things may go wrong. There were times in the 1980s, where not all programmers are loved. Cheers...Ralf I hope, to make it a bit clearer. - Original Message - From: Derek Stewart de...@q40.de To: ql-us...@q-v-d.com Sent: Sunday, June 28, 2015 9:44 AM Subject: Re: [Ql-Users] Toolkit 3 On 28/06/15 07:54, Michael Bulford wrote: Hi, In the latest Quanta magazine, Toolkit 3 is now advertised as freeware. After downloading and unzipping the file, it wouldn't work, it just freezes the QL. I've tried using LRESPR with both QPC2 and Q-emuLator, both without joy. There's no instructions in the user manual. Has anyone tried this? Michael ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm Hi Michael, I used use on a Minerva when the Toolkit 3 was commercial. As far as I can remember Toolkit 3 has a procure called DEVLINK, which alters the QDOS devices MDV, FLP, RAM to use attempt at hard directories. This was prior to SMSQ/E and Level 2 3 device drivers, Toolkit 3 maybe not run on an SMSQ/E system for that reason. There is a manual in the Digital Precision software. Regards, Derek ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm -- Rich Mellor RWAP Services Specialist Enuuk Auction Programming Services www.rwapservices.co.uk ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] OUT NOW!
I have read the few demo pages at Amazon and find it a bit circumstancially to use this version as a serious book. I have the native one, and this is a lot better to flip from page to page and to search for special things. Cheers...Ralf - Original Message - From: Geoff Wicks gtwi...@btinternet.com To: ql-us...@q-v-d.com Sent: Tuesday, November 04, 2014 7:45 PM Subject: Re: [Ql-Users] OUT NOW! On 03/11/2014 22:42, John Gilpin wrote: After following the thread, on this list, regarding the interest in Jan Jones's book QL SuperBASIC - The Definitive Handbook, I was asked by QUANTA to see if I could set up a rapport with Jan to see if she would give QUANTA permission to re-publish her book in electronic format - PDF or e Book formats - You may remember that the book was first published by McGraw-Hill (UK) Ltd. in 1985 and due to overwhelming demand by QUANTA Members and with Jan's permission, the QUANTA LIMITED EDITION was published in July 1989. Many QLers (both QUANTA members and non-QUANTA Members) now have copies of either the original or the QUANTA Reprint. At first, when I contacted Jan, she expressed surprise that this book was still in such great demand and said that she would consider our proposal to re-publish the book and get back to me. As a person who has said on many occasions that any reprint of the book, in electronic form or otherwise, was best done by Quanta, I have say a big thank you to John and Quanta, Best wishes, Geoff ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] OUT NOW!
As I state: The native printed one is a lot better. Cheers...Ralf - Original Message - From: George Gwilt grggw...@gmail.com To: ql-us...@q-v-d.com Sent: Tuesday, November 04, 2014 8:28 PM Subject: Re: [Ql-Users] OUT NOW! On 4 Nov 2014, at 19:10, Ralf Reköndt ralf.rekoe...@t-online.de wrote: I have read the few demo pages at Amazon and find it a bit circumstancially to use this version as a serious book. I have the native one, and this is a lot better to flip from page to page and to search for special things. My printed book has the numbers of the pages I want to look at written in pencil inside the cover. George ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] QLis30 attendees
Mayby Dilwyn reminds our venue during Britain in 1995. I have never met such nice people (using BB and Camping) before. And they all have understand me. Cheers...Ralf - Original Message - From: Dilwyn Jones dil...@evans1511.fsnet.co.uk To: ql-us...@q-v-d.com Sent: Friday, October 10, 2014 6:00 PM Subject: Re: [Ql-Users] QLis30 attendees You seriously expect the British to be able to speak English properly??? ;o) Dilwyn -Original Message- From: Petri Pellinen Sent: Friday, October 10, 2014 3:57 PM To: ql-users Subject: Re: [Ql-Users] QLis30 attendees Just arrived in Edinburgh. Having been to the UK many many times I thought it would be possible to communicate using English here but I can't understand a word of what anyone is saying! An idiot abroad... ;) /Petri On Fri, Oct 10, 2014 at 4:21 PM, Graeme Gregory gra...@xora.org.uk wrote: I should be but probably won't arrive until around midday! Graeme On Fri, Oct 10, 2014 at 02:19:53PM +0100, Colin wrote: Could we have a list of those attending, please Colin McKay ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2014.0.4765 / Virus Database: 4040/8358 - Release Date: 10/10/14 ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] QLis30 attendees
- Original Message - From: Ralf Reköndt ralf.rekoe...@t-online.de To: ql-us...@q-v-d.com Sent: Friday, October 10, 2014 6:34 PM Subject: Re: [Ql-Users] QLis30 attendees Mayby Dilwyn reminds our venue during Britain in 1995. I have never met such nice people (using BB and Camping) before. And they all have understand me. Cheers...Ralf - Original Message - From: Dilwyn Jones dil...@evans1511.fsnet.co.uk To: ql-us...@q-v-d.com Sent: Friday, October 10, 2014 6:00 PM Subject: Re: [Ql-Users] QLis30 attendees You seriously expect the British to be able to speak English properly??? ;o) Dilwyn -Original Message- From: Petri Pellinen Sent: Friday, October 10, 2014 3:57 PM To: ql-users Subject: Re: [Ql-Users] QLis30 attendees Just arrived in Edinburgh. Having been to the UK many many times I thought it would be possible to communicate using English here but I can't understand a word of what anyone is saying! An idiot abroad... ;) /Petri On Fri, Oct 10, 2014 at 4:21 PM, Graeme Gregory gra...@xora.org.uk wrote: I should be but probably won't arrive until around midday! Graeme On Fri, Oct 10, 2014 at 02:19:53PM +0100, Colin wrote: Could we have a list of those attending, please Colin McKay ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2014.0.4765 / Virus Database: 4040/8358 - Release Date: 10/10/14 ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] QL is 30 presentations priority
Well, I have tried QLPUI and I can say it is a Brainsmasher. I know, that TT had a similar one in mind for the QL in the first place but that was abandoned and after all the FLRUN and DP and whatsoever software it had been a problem. There had never been an ICE and GIGAmouse and PE, if his ideas had been implimented. So now we have the chance, to get a new and real GUI. Ok, we have PE, but QLPUI would be a lot better. Cheers...Ralf - Original Message - From: Dilwyn Jones Fantastic, Peter! And if Geoff and the other organisers are listening, it would be great to be able to listen in to this via Skype if it is set up in time (and I am back home in time on Saturday morning). Dilwyn -Original Message- From: pg...@q40.de Sent: Tuesday, October 07, 2014 9:00 AM To: ql-us...@q-v-d.com Subject: [Ql-Users] QL is 30 presentations priority Hi, I hope to offer three presentations, two of my software projects and one hardware: * QLPUI: GUI with modern look feel, themes, proportional fonts, and other features not yet available on the QL. Runs completely without Pointer Environment. * QLwIP: Native ethernet and TCP/IP: Ethernet connectivity, webserver, email, browser and file transfer without emulation. * Q68: Compact and modern QL compatible mainboard, running QDOS Classic and Minerva While each of the projects might in some way be of fundamental interest, the QLis30 website rightfully asks to keep presentations short. Any input where I should set the priorities? All the best Peter ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] QLis30 pledge...
Oh my dear...$75 are GBP 125? Phhh...where are we now... - Original Message - From: Dave Park Sent: Tuesday, October 07, 2014 7:13 PM Subject: Re: [Ql-Users] QLis30 pledge... Thanks Mark! I sent £75 (which turned out to be $125)... The funds reported they will be available tomorrow. As a quick aside, if you choose send money to friends or family instead of a purchase, the event and you will pay much lower transaction fees - this leaves more of the money available to the organizers! Dave On Tue, Oct 7, 2014 at 12:11 PM, Mark Martin storycraf...@gmail.com wrote: You sent £20.00 GBP to treasu...@quanta.org.uk On Tue, Oct 7, 2014 at 12:04 PM, Dave Park d...@sinclairql.com wrote: Hello all! The QL is 30 event is upon us and it is time for us to meet our pledge commitments. The good news is that the event was organized a lot more economically than was originally thought. For that reason, and allowing for the QUANTA match on donated funds, it is expected that we only need to raise HALF the amount we originally pledged. Here is a reminder of the pledges that were made: Sandy Electronics / Dave Park£150 Mark Martin £ 30 Petri Pellinen £ 50 Doug L £150 Jiří Doležal £ 50 Kenn Van Hauen £ 70 TOTAL£500 Quanta Match £500 Available: £1,000 I have forwarded £75 (50%) now, and if the 50% pledges fall short, I'll make an additional top up donation immediately after the event, when the donations have been tallied. Your donations need to be submitted to the following PayPal address: *treasu...@quanta.org.uk treasu...@quanta.org.uk* If anyone has an objection to using PayPal, you can email treasu...@quanta.org.uk and make an alternative arrangement. Thank you everyone for pledging! Dave On Tue, Feb 4, 2014 at 10:16 AM, Dave Park d...@sinclairql.com wrote: Currently: Sandy Electronics / Dave Park£150 Mark Martin £ 30 Petri Pellinen £ 50 Doug L £150 Jiří Doležal £ 50 Kenn Van Hauen £ 70 TOTAL£500 Quanta Match £500 Available: £1,000 Now, who would like to organise an event? The risk is now very low. :) Dave Sandy Electronics On Tue, Feb 4, 2014 at 9:47 AM, Kenn Van Hauen vanha...@mac.com wrote: I am happy to contribute the remaining £70. Kenn Sent from my iPhone On 4 Feb 2014, at 15:26, Dave Park d...@sinclairql.com wrote: In light of this fabulous email from QUANTA, The pledge tally now stands at: Currently: Sandy Electronics / Dave Park£150 Mark Martin £ 30 Petri Pellinen £ 50 Doug L £150 Jiří Doležal £ 50 TOTAL£430 Quanta Match £430 Available: £860 Thank you QUANTA and everyone else so far. Just £70 more and we'd hit £1000! Dave Park Sandy Electronics On Tue, Feb 4, 2014 at 2:35 AM, John Gilpin thegilp...@btinternet.com wrote: Further to your emails Re: [QL-Users] QLis30 pledge..., I have great pleasure in advising you as follows: At a meeting of the QUANTA Committee on Sunday 02/02/2014, the topic of a Workshop to celebrate QLis30 was discussed and it was decided that if, due to Rich Mellor's ill health, we (QUANTA) will not be able to support his venture in Cambridge, then we would like to add our name to the QLis30 pledge such that we will match the fund up to a maximum of £500. It was also decided that QUANTA may offer further support by attending the event to show a QUANTA presence. This came about after much discussion regarding QUANTA's willingness to support such an event and how much we should be prepared to spend in order to differentiate between over-spending and not wanting to support both of which have received some criticism of late on this list. As we do not continually monitor this email list, please address any further correspondence tocommit...@quanta.org.uk - thanks. Kind Regards, John Gilpin. QUANTA Treasurer. treasu...@quanta.org.uk mailto:treasu...@quanta.org.uk On 06/01/2014 19:23, Dave Park wrote: Hehe, ok. Thank you even more! Currently: Sandy Electronics / Dave Park£150 Mark Martin £ 30 Petri
Re: [Ql-Users] Config tool
As you said, having an STE, there only was the way of using the QVME Card. What have you used up until now? The monochrome software-only version or do you have an QVME? Cheers...Ralf - Original Message - From: Michael Grunditz Derek, Thats what I do now with a ancient SMSQ/E. But most modern programs needs GD2, thats why I want to upgrade. On 12 August 2014 15:35, Derek Stewart de...@q40.de wrote: Hi Michael, The only Atari ST QL Emulator software I have work with added hardware to the Atari, that is; Atari STFM, STF, Mega ST QVME board is added to the Atari TT, STE VME bus From Jochen Merz's web site: SMSQ/E emulates the display in the monochrome 640x400, because this is the only resolution which is greater or equal to the QL's 512x256. You can use the full resolution, even from BASIC. If you require higher resolutions or even higher compatibility, you can use extra hardware which will generate the original QL display organisation in hardware: Original QL-Emulator for the ATARI: only for ST and Mega ST, requires the ZX8301 display chip of the QL. Emulates 512x256 in 4 colours and 256x256 in 8 colours. Extended QL-Emulator: only for ST and Mega ST. Does not require the ZX8301 and gives 512x256 in 4 colours and 768x280 pixels in 4 colours. Can still be connected to original QL monitors. QVME: plugs into the VME bus of the Mega STE and TT. Fully programmable 4 colour modes from 512x256 up to 1280x900 in multiples of 8 pixels. Horizontal and vertical frequencies are programmable too! --- So I guess you could run monochrome 640x400 on the Atari STE in High Resolution mode. Regards, Derek On 12/08/14 14:12, Michael Grunditz wrote: Derek, I am using a standard 520STe with 4M ram. On 12 August 2014 14:41, Derek Stewart de...@q40.de wrote: HI Michael, I have a couple of Atari machines, but not used them in a long time. I have some QL Emulator disks for the Atari ST, I will see if I can get them off the disks. What version of emulator hardware do you have. Regards, Derek On 12/08/14 09:53, Michael Grunditz wrote: Hi Derek, The problem with the Atari platform is that no recent versions of SMSQ/E works. Does anyone have a binary of the oldest version with GD2? Michael On 12 August 2014 10:40, Derek Stewart de...@q40.de wrote: Hi Michael, There is Menuconfig and Config on Dilwyn's Web site for download. The Atari SMSQ/E has PTR_GEN, WMAN, HOT-REXT built into SMSQ/E. So you can not load in a new version of the PTR_GEN. An updated version of SMSQ/E from the SMSQ/E web site is required. Regards, Derek On 11/08/14 20:05, Michael Grunditz wrote: On 11 August 2014 18:49, gdgqler grggw...@gmail.com wrote: On 11 Aug 2014, at 16:03, Michael Grunditz michael.grund...@gmail.com wrote: I am looking for a config tool , menuconfig or the pointer version. I can't even find the plain config program. You could try uconfig from my website gwiltprogs.info. uconfig produces config blocks for BASIC, C and assembler. Thank you , the config program included works. I am fighting Atari SMSQ/E again , and thought that I might configure the binary. It is a PRG file so I think it shouldn't work and it doesn't. I have also tried to lrespr in a new ptr_gen in order to load a 2.x wman. No luck , it seems like I cannot load a new ptr_gen over the existing one in SMSQ. ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] Config tool
Is there no recent SMSQ/E for Q40? And why do you need an STE? I have assumed you have one... Cheers...Ralf From: Michael Grunditz Ok I can see now that I need a MegaSTE or a TT for VME cards. This makes me miss my working Q40 .. On 12 August 2014 18:02, Ralf Reköndt wrote: Yes, it does. The STE and the TT both have a VME port. At the last meetings in Eindhoven (Good old days...honestly missed) Jochen always had an STE with a QVME Card. I have used my QVME card with a VME-Adaptor in my MegaST 4. On the other hand: I am sure, that SMSQ/E is still working for an ST(E)/TT with QVME, but I think, only Wolfgang Lenerz can tell, if there is an updated version for the software-only version for it. Cheers...Ralf From: Michael Grunditz By the way,, Does a QVME card work in a STE? I am interested in getting one if it works. On 12 August 2014 17:28, Michael Grunditz wrote: The monochrome version. On 12 August 2014 17:17, Ralf Reköndt wrote: As you said, having an STE, there only was the way of using the QVME Card. What have you used up until now? The monochrome software-only version or do you have an QVME? Cheers...Ralf - Original Message - From: Michael Grunditz Derek, Thats what I do now with a ancient SMSQ/E. But most modern programs needs GD2, thats why I want to upgrade. On 12 August 2014 15:35, Derek Stewart wrote: Hi Michael, The only Atari ST QL Emulator software I have work with added hardware to the Atari, that is; Atari STFM, STF, Mega ST QVME board is added to the Atari TT, STE VME bus From Jochen Merz's web site: SMSQ/E emulates the display in the monochrome 640x400, because this is the only resolution which is greater or equal to the QL's 512x256. You can use the full resolution, even from BASIC. If you require higher resolutions or even higher compatibility, you can use extra hardware which will generate the original QL display organisation in hardware: Original QL-Emulator for the ATARI: only for ST and Mega ST, requires the ZX8301 display chip of the QL. Emulates 512x256 in 4 colours and 256x256 in 8 colours. Extended QL-Emulator: only for ST and Mega ST. Does not require the ZX8301 and gives 512x256 in 4 colours and 768x280 pixels in 4 colours. Can still be connected to original QL monitors. QVME: plugs into the VME bus of the Mega STE and TT. Fully programmable 4 colour modes from 512x256 up to 1280x900 in multiples of 8 pixels. Horizontal and vertical frequencies are programmable too! --- So I guess you could run monochrome 640x400 on the Atari STE in High Resolution mode. Regards, Derek On 12/08/14 14:12, Michael Grunditz wrote: Derek, I am using a standard 520STe with 4M ram. On 12 August 2014 14:41, Derek Stewart wrote: HI Michael, I have a couple of Atari machines, but not used them in a long time. I have some QL Emulator disks for the Atari ST, I will see if I can get them off the disks. What version of emulator hardware do you have. Regards, Derek On 12/08/14 09:53, Michael Grunditz wrote: Hi Derek, The problem with the Atari platform is that no recent versions of SMSQ/E works. Does anyone have a binary of the oldest version with GD2? Michael On 12 August 2014 10:40, Derek Stewart wrote: Hi Michael, There is Menuconfig and Config on Dilwyn's Web site for download. The Atari SMSQ/E has PTR_GEN, WMAN, HOT-REXT built into SMSQ/E. So you can not load in a new version of the PTR_GEN. An updated version of SMSQ/E from the SMSQ/E web site is required. Regards, Derek On 11/08/14 20:05, Michael Grunditz wrote: On 11 August 2014 18:49, gdgqler wrote: On 11 Aug 2014, at 16:03, Michael Grunditz wrote: I am looking for a config tool , menuconfig or the pointer version. I can't even find the plain config program. You could try uconfig from my website gwiltprogs.info. uconfig produces config blocks for BASIC, C and assembler. Thank you , the config program included works. I am fighting Atari SMSQ/E again , and thought that I might configure the binary. It is a PRG file so I think it shouldn't work and it doesn't. I have also tried to lrespr in a new ptr_gen in order to load a 2.x wman. No luck , it seems like I cannot load a new ptr_gen over the existing one in SMSQ. ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] QLis30 dinner
Ok, so get Breakfast...;-) - Original Message - From: Tobias Fröschle Italian and Chinese can be had just about everywhere in the world - British food (maybe for one or the other good reason ;) ) only in the UK. As a foreign visitor, I’d vote for the local food. ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
[Ql-Users] Password
Hi Rich, I think, I miss my password and username for the Wiki but got no success in sending it to me. Cheers...Ralf ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] GST QC
Ok, Floppy image...how? Folder icon in QPC? Have I missed something? Still using QPC 3.34. - Original Message - From: Wolfgang Lenerz Hi, How did you do THAT??? just select a floppy file image as flp1_ (use the folder icon next to the flp field) Wolfgang ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] GST QC
How did you do THAT??? Cheers...Ralf - Original Message - From: Wolfgang Lenerz When I set an *image file as flp* under QPC, it works there. ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] QL backplanes....
I once had a kind of Mini-PC case, where I fitted a powersupply, an issue 5 board and a kind of backplane (with 6 plugs), unpowered with a separate left whole in the case to plug a QEP III into it (connected with a separate cable). The backplane was fitted with an SQB 513k plus an QFlash 64k EPROM card. All has worked well without problems. I always wasn't unsure about separate power or capacitors for such a backplane, of which I have read. I had none of that and I never run into problems. Cheers...Ralf - Original Message - From: Rich Mellor (RWAP) r...@rwapservices.co.uk To: ql-us...@q-v-d.com Sent: Saturday, May 03, 2014 9:42 PM Subject: Re: [Ql-Users] QL backplanes I no longer use a QL with a back-plane - when I did have that set up it was to use an Aurora, Super Gold Card and QubIDE in a PC Tower Case. I also liked to have a spare slot for access to a QEP III for example (although I never had one at the time)... The main issue now is that ATX cases (for which this combination was designed I think) are now hard to find. The main problem I used to have with that original set up (and with other backplane setups I have looked at) was how each card is fitted into the backplane - typically with nothing to support them other than a bit of cardboard between each board, or maybe some plastic toothed strips which it was not always easy to attach onto the edge of the boards (due to chips near the edge) and quite often fell off in transit... On May 3, 2014 at 6:50 PM Dave Park d...@sinclairql.com wrote: I tried to start a discussion earlier on QL forum about QL backplanes, and asked people to send photos of their systems and tell me how they used them, and what factors made their decisions... I got a very poor response of zero to th at request. :) I have decided I phrased the question too narrowly. The area I am looking at is much wider than my question, so I have decided to rephrase the conversation in a new thread. QL2 looks like it will have some built-in expansion, possibly including two or three pre-decoded areas. It will need to be able to work as a swap-out replacement for QLs or Aurora in cased systems, while still fitting in the footprint of the original QL board so it can fit in a QL case. This implies an edge connector like the QL's own... Given the generally poor signal quality of the Qplane, and the (some say) uncomfortable layout of the Mplane, and the slew of new hardware soon looking for a spot in systems that are already full, I have to consider the possibility of a new backplane learning lessons from everything currently existing. I asked my question in the light of the above. I was hoping to learn what's important and what's not to most people. This doesn't just feed into a maybe new backplane, but also feeds into the ultimate design and expansion possibilities of QL2 itself. So, what do you think about expansion? What's the deal with your set-ups? What would you like to improve them? If you are both here and on QL Forum, please reply there: http://qlforum.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=2t=951p=7631#p7631 Thanks! -- Dave Park Sandy Electronics, LLC d...@sinclairql.com ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm Rich Mellor RWAP Software www.rwapsoftware.co.uk www.sellmyretro.com ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] New QL
So we should start a Crowdfunding so someone (TT or MK) can write the suitable things...? Cheers...Ralf - Original Message - From: Peter Graf On 21 Mar 2014 at 15:30, John Alexander wrote: This is certainly a good way to go Not so certain. I think I spent 7 years or so debugging 68K cores. I tried pretty much everything which is available on a non-commercial basis. None was correct enough for QL assembler program requirements. If a 68K core can just run Atari/Amiga code, that doesn't mean much. but I was wondering if development would go to a QL video layout as well as peripherals or go for something all new(ish) 68Kish +QDOS(ish) + Modern(ish) peripherals The Q68 has all the vital stuff for years, good enough to run QDOS Classic and Minerva. The main issue is the CPU core, still not executing all instructions correct enough for vital QL software. Also there is so many FPGA boards about I would suggest ones which are very widely available [Snip] There are several boards, which would be more or less suitable. All useless without a sufficiently correct CPU core. Including the Q68, which is long finished hardware-wise and has some advantages over the boards you mentioned. Peter ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
[Ql-Users] Sandy Megaboard
I just read in QL-World 08/88 a review from Simon Goodwin about a Microfair, where he have seen a prototype of Sandy's Megaboard. So I think, it has materialized in some way. Does anybody (Dave?) know, what happened with the board or with this anyway? Cheers...Ralf ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] QFLP Replacement ROMs
What may be of interest to me: Can someone explain, how the original Medic software was? Say, what kind of Toolkit, devicename and so on? Maybe Urs, as I am sure he own one. Cheers...Ralf - Original Message - From: Rich Mellor (RWAP) I don't have Tony Tebby's email address - could someone who is in fairly regular touch with him, ask him if the QJUMP QFLP ROM upgrades for the Medic and MicroP disk interfaces could now be made freely available please? QPAC1 and QPAC2 have now been made available as freeware (thanks Marcel and Tony). We should also ask about the other QJUMP products QTYP II QMON QPTR (or is this already available?) Was there anything else produced by QJUMP ? Rich Mellor RWAP Software ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] ARK (Applied Research Kernel)
I think, I have a Spy, Master or not, I will look. Cheers...Ralf - Original Message - From: Rich Mellor (RWAP) Richard Howe has provided a license to add the former ARK software titles to the QL Homepage - Does anyone have a copy of these please: Spy v3 MasterSpy v3.3 Mailfile Librarian Stripper Mailmerge I have Cardfile and Archivist already Rich Mellor ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] Jurgen Falkenberg QL Scanner
I have a disk labelled JVC Scanner v2.0. I will look what I can do... Cheers...Ralf - Original Message - From: Rich Mellor Does anyone have the software for the Jurgen Falkenberg QL Scanner ? A user has contacted me who has the hardware, but his floppy disk is corrupt! -- Rich Mellor ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] Jurgen Falkenberg QL Scanner
OK, files sent to you. - Original Message - From: Ralf Reköndt I have a disk labelled JVC Scanner v2.0. I will look what I can do... Cheers...Ralf - Original Message - From: Rich Mellor Does anyone have the software for the Jurgen Falkenberg QL Scanner ? A user has contacted me who has the hardware, but his floppy disk is corrupt! -- Rich Mellor ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] QPC1
What kind of OS is there? Would be nice to have it running with Minni. Any chance to run it under Windows XP? Cheers...Ralf - Original Message - From: Marcel Kilgus Due to popular (= one) demand, the full version of QPC1 has now been released, too. It's available from my web site and works amazingly well under the DosBox emulator. Fun fact: the QPC1 boot screen was modeled after my favorite game at the time: Doom. Cheers, Marcel ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] UnARJ, QATS, Home Finance
As Home Finance is written in MC, I do not really understand, why the author do not change it, so it may be run with more memory. Or simply make the source code available. The program is very good (I have used it in early times a lot) but has a few things like lower case printing. Cheers...Ralf - Original Message - From: Dilwyn Jones I’ve just added three programs to my website. Please note that if these are not visible when you look at the page, you may need to press F5 in your browser to update the cached page: UNARJ is an update (v2.65) of the UNARJ decompressor for the QL, by Derek Stewart. Download it from http://www.dilwyn.me.uk/arch/index.html (62K download) Home Finance – you should be able to work out what this program is from the title! It’s a former commercial title from many years ago from Buzzz Software, now available free of charge. Both 128K RAM and expanded memory versions supplied, although it's possible the expanded memory version may ironically not work too well on anything larger than Trump Card-sized memory (i.e. more than 1MB, e.g. Gold Card). Extensive Quill _doc file manuals. Download it from http://www.dilwyn.me.uk/business/index.html (100K download) QATS, otherwise known as the QL Application Traffic Supervisor, is a formerly commercial program from Gordon Henson at Cope, which was made shareware. It's a utility designed to reduce the number of keystrokes needed to perform housekeeping and task control on your QL. QATS is menu driven, and the menus can be tailored to your QL setup and way of working to maximise your productivity. Includes facilities for controlling the Psion programs and other executables, swoppers and Basic programs, wildcard filename processing file and job management facilities.Works best with JS or Minerva QL ROMs, some facilities may not work on earlier ROM versions. Several Quill _doc files included, and a scanned PDF original manual also available. Download from http://www.dilwyn.me.uk/utils/index.html (139K download) [Please note that if these are not visible when you look at the page, you may need to press F5 in your browser to update the cached page] Dilwyn ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] UltimIDE and other updates...
Well, I think, the most problem is that, the Level 2 subdirectory names are part of the filename. It would be interesting to know, how this was done with the first hardisk systems (like Quest or similar). I think, a device can use its own way to manage this, as long as the OS can know, where to go (the WIN2 way for example). Or have a look at the TK3 sources. There, you could set (in the old TK2 way) a DDOWN test, where a BOOT was located and LRUN FLP1_BOOT and all files were able to find other files, even in the (old TK2 way) subdirectory test. That worked perfectly. Files in the root were always be able to be located with i.e. FLP1_\FULL_NAME. Cheers...Ralf - Original Message - From: Tobias Fröschle Derek, I guess it won’t. This has been discussed quite a bit in the past, but in my opinion, there’s no compatible way to overcome this limitation whithout a fundamental change in how device drivers work together with the operating system. The file/path name length in QDOS/SMSQE is deeply buried in the channel definition block which is not allocated by the device driver, but instead by the operating system itself. Without changing that part of the OS, the device driver can’t do much about it. Once the OS is changed, it would create files no longer accessible with the „original“ OS. What could be done, maybe, would be a similar kludge to what MS did when they introduced long file names - mainly „translating“ long names into short ones that can be handled by an unchanged OS. Short names would still be limited to the known path name length, though. Along that line, there used to be a promising extension named „QVFS“ by Hans-Peter Recktenwald that allowed the usage of longer path names as an „overlay“ on top of the actual device driver - The code is still around, but has never been widely adopted, because it was not exactly easy to handle. Regards, Tobias Am 11.02.2014 um 10:08 schrieb Derek Stewart de...@q40.de: Hi Dave, Are you going to have long file names, that is longer than the current length in SMSQ/E. Regards, Derek ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] UltimIDE and other updates...
Hmm, I think I have sent this to you. You will find this in RAMTOOL_ASM, starting at the Label chgdev (as far as I remember). The whole thing was an idea of mine, Martin just ;-)) realised it. I just wanted to put all my QL-Games in separate TK2 subdirectories on my FLP, e.g. Cavern Metropolis Tankbusters and wanted to start every game with LRUN FLP1_BOOT (after an DDOWN xxx) and every game has to find corresponding files, even at MC level. And that worked on a standard QL (with SQB+mouse) without Level 2. Perhaps it does not run with this (but I think, it is changable). .Martin has enclosed all standard devices (RAM, FLP, MDV), except WIN, which of course should use its own way. At that time, we did not except this kind of Level 2 Cheers...Ralf - Original Message - From: gdgqler Or have a look at the TK3 sources. There, you could set (in the old TK2 way) a DDOWN test, where a BOOT was located and LRUN FLP1_BOOT and all files were able to find other files, even in the (old TK2 way) subdirectory test. That worked perfectly. Files in the root were always be able to be located with i.e. FLP1_\FULL_NAME. Some time ago went through the source code for TK3, cutting out the parts that - for me at any rate - did not work. Nowhere did I see coding which would get round the problem of filename size. But perhaps I missed it! George ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] UltimIDE and other updates...
Yes, that was one thing, we hadn't thought about, as in the days of programming TK3, ther were no known OS whith long file names. But as I sais...it should be possible as long as the OS know about the real destination. But the dev device is not able to work on MC level, as far as I know... Just SBasic. The TK3 extension was. Cheers...Ralf - Original Message - From: Tobias Fröschle Ralf, your description is pretty close to the „dev“ device, but I’m still missing long filename support? Tobias Am 11.02.2014 um 18:04 schrieb Ralf Reköndt ralf.rekoe...@t-online.de: Hmm, I think I have sent this to you. You will find this in RAMTOOL_ASM, starting at the Label chgdev (as far as I remember). The whole thing was an idea of mine, Martin just ;-)) realised it. I just wanted to put all my QL-Games in separate TK2 subdirectories on my FLP, e.g. Cavern Metropolis Tankbusters and wanted to start every game with LRUN FLP1_BOOT (after an DDOWN xxx) and every game has to find corresponding files, even at MC level. And that worked on a standard QL (with SQB+mouse) without Level 2. Perhaps it does not run with this (but I think, it is changable). .Martin has enclosed all standard devices (RAM, FLP, MDV), except WIN, which of course should use its own way. At that time, we did not except this kind of Level 2 Cheers...Ralf - Original Message - From: gdgqler Or have a look at the TK3 sources. There, you could set (in the old TK2 way) a DDOWN test, where a BOOT was located and LRUN FLP1_BOOT and all files were able to find other files, even in the (old TK2 way) subdirectory test. That worked perfectly. Files in the root were always be able to be located with i.e. FLP1_\FULL_NAME. Some time ago went through the source code for TK3, cutting out the parts that - for me at any rate - did not work. Nowhere did I see coding which would get round the problem of filename size. But perhaps I missed it! George ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] The fun of data recovery.
Hmm, I just remind SQBs with a 7805 voltage regulator. Even my latest Mouse version had it. Cheers...Ralf - Original Message - From: Dave Park That was why we changed the design to have a switching power supply. ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] The fun of data recovery.
Ah I remeber. Mine had an orange one. Which means what??? Cheers...Ralf - Original Message - From: Stephen Usher On 31/01/14 14:11, Dave Park wrote: All versions used the Sinclair-style case (we thought they looked neat, and Sinclair was almost giving them away). Does it have a round yellow, green or orange sticker on it? I'll check when I get home, but I think that it's yellow. ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] Today 30 years ago...
As I said. These were the best venues (for me). Cheers...Ralf - Original Message - From: François Van Emelen QL2004... Those were the days. There were many visitors and well attended workshops. I think more people would attend QLis30 if organised in Eindhoven, Regards, François Van Emelen ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] SMSQ on the Atari
Hmm, I have an old beta version (got from TT) and this worked without problems. But with no GD2. Cheers...Ralf - Original Message - From: Michael Grunditz michael.grund...@gmail.com To: ql-us...@q-v-d.com Sent: Wednesday, January 08, 2014 6:59 PM Subject: Re: [Ql-Users] SMSQ on the Atari On 8 January 2014 18:28, Wolfgang Lenerz w...@wlenerz.com wrote: Hi Michael, when did that change? (which version was the first one not to work?) Wolfgang I don't know. I have tried various versions of smsq/e and non of them worked. The only version that works is a smsq (without /e). Michael ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] SMSQ on the Atari
Unfortunately no sources, only binary. - Original Message - From: Wolfgang Lenerz Sent: Thursday, January 09, 2014 12:15 AM Subject: Re: [Ql-Users] SMSQ on the Atari Hi Ralf, Michael, Hmm, I have an old beta version (got from TT) and this worked without problems. But with no GD2. Did you get the sources, too? Are there people using the Atari with any version of SMSQ/E ? Wolfgang ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] How to label a (fresh) (QXL.)WIN
Oh, 1998, my respect!
Cheers...Ralf
- Original Message -
From: pjwitte pjwi...@online.no
To: ql-us...@q-v-d.com
Sent: Tuesday, January 07, 2014 7:06 PM
Subject: Re: [Ql-Users] How to label a (fresh) (QXL.)WIN
On 07/01/2014 16:46, Urs Koenig (QL) wrote:
Thanks for the fast response Bob.
Bob Spelten wrote:
There is a tool QWIRC by Per Witte to rename hard disks (Dilwyn's
site).
Now I remember, one needs a tool for that and what a wonder QWIRC is
already
on my system.
Urs
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Sensible chap
I found an ancient piece of SBasic that renames a QLWA-type hard disk
without any frills. Just re-tested it briefly on latest QPC2 and it
appears to work. Own risk, and all that!
Per
100 REMark WIN hard disk rename
110 REMark pjwitte 1998
120 REMark V0.03
130 :
140 ch = 1: namel% = 10: esc$ = CHR$(27)
150 CLS#ch
160 PRINT#ch; ' Rename harddisk'
170 PRINT#ch; 'Note: No other application'
180 PRINT#ch; 'may access the hard disk'
190 PRINT#ch; 'during this call'
200 PRINT#ch\\ 'Enter drive number 1..8 ';
210 CURSEN#ch
220 REPeat
230 n$ = INKEY$(#ch; -1)
240 IF n$ INSTR '12345678' esc$: EXIT
250 BEEP 999, 999
260 END REPeat
270 CURDIS#ch: BEEP 2, 2
280 IF n$ = esc$: PRINT#ch; '^ESC': STOP
290 PRINT#ch; n$
300 w = FOPEN(win n$ '_*D2d')
310 IF w = -9 THEN
320 PRINT#ch; 'HD is in use. Close all open'
330 PRINT#ch; 'channels on this drive and'
340 PRINT#ch; 'then try again.': STOP
350 ELSE : IF w 0: ERT w
360 END IF
370 GET#w\ 0; sec$
380 n$ = sec$(1 TO 4)
390 IF n$ 'QLWA' THEN
400 PRINT#ch; 'Unsupported hard disk format:' !n$: CLOSE#w: STOP
410 END IF
420 n$ = sec$(7 TO 6 + namel%)
430 PRINT#ch\\ 'Current name is '; n$; ''
440 PRINT#ch\\'Enter new name (max'! namel%! 'chars)'
450 INPUT#ch;, n$: n% = LEN(n$)
460 IF n% = 0: PRINT#ch; 'Aborted': CLOSE#w: STOP
470 IF n% namel%: n$ = n$ FILL$(' ', namel% - LEN(n$))
480 FOR i% = 1 TO namel%: sec$(6 + i%) = n$(i%)
490 PRINT#ch; 'Writing...'
500 PUT#w\ 0; sec$: CLOSE#w
510 PRINT#ch\\ 'Done': BEEP 2, 2
520 :
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Re: [Ql-Users] QLis30 pledge...
OK, I would prefer Eindhoven. - Original Message - From: Dave Park d...@sinclairql.com To: ql-us...@q-v-d.com Sent: Sunday, January 05, 2014 7:39 PM Subject: [Ql-Users] QLis30 pledge... I offer to sponsor £150 towards the cost of any organized 'QL is 30' show. If others would like to chip in a little, it could make a Kickstarter-style fund. *Conditions:* Event must be held between March 2014 and December 2014, in a generally accessible location to QL users. This includes any traditional location like a scout hut, Eindhoven, etc. The Outer Hebrides or rural Romania probably won't count. The event must be properly open to the public, properly advertised, and what the members of this list consider 'properly organised'. Event can be organised by an individual or a company. In the event of an individual or company combining with Quanta to run the event, the fund will be divided equally between them. The pledge will be paid towards costs of running the show, and will be sent to the organiser(s) by paypal four weeks before the organized event. In the circumstance the event is cancelled for *any* reason, the pledge(s) must be returned *immediately*. *List of pledges:* *Sandy Electronics / Dave Park£150* If anyone else would like to add to this pledge list, please simply add their name and pledge, then repost. If they have additional or different conditions to their pledge, or suggestions to changes to my general conditions, please include them below their pledge. -- Dave Park Sandy Electronics, LLC d...@sinclairql.com ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] Reverse Engineering a QDisk floppy disk interface
OK, I take one. - Original Message - From: Dave Park d...@sinclairql.com To: ql-us...@q-v-d.com Sent: Wednesday, November 27, 2013 7:08 PM Subject: Re: [Ql-Users] Reverse Engineering a QDisk floppy disk interface A small run of Sandy SuperQBoards (Issue 4) will be made available in several months. They will have floppy, parallel, mouse and optional 512K. Dave On Wed, Nov 27, 2013 at 6:51 AM, Alexandre Souza alexandre.tabaj...@gmail.com wrote: Well, it pays nothing to ask :o) If someone want to come in the endeavour, please page us! In Brazil not only is hard to find QL users, but also QL hardware :o( So the only option we have, is to find someone who has the hardware...and copy it :oP Thanks, and greetz you all :oD (more hardware: https://picasaweb.google.com/100214485610859499303/ SinclairQLMICEClone?authuser=0feat=directlink) --- Enviado do meu Motorola PT550 Meu site: http://www.tabalabs.com.br - Original Message - From: Wolfgang Lenerz w...@wlenerz.com To: ql-us...@q-v-d.com Sent: Wednesday, November 27, 2013 10:41 AM Subject: Re: [Ql-Users] Reverse Engineering a QDisk floppy disk interface Hi, Is it polite to ask on this list for help on RE the QDisk Floppy interface? Yes! However, whether anyone will be able to help you is another story. Wolfgang ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm -- Dave Park Sandy Electronics, LLC d...@sinclairql.com ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] Reverse Engineering a QDisk floppy disk interface
No Problem. I'll take a 512k one. - Original Message - From: Dave Park d...@sinclairql.com To: ql-us...@q-v-d.com Sent: Wednesday, November 27, 2013 8:46 PM Subject: Re: [Ql-Users] Reverse Engineering a QDisk floppy disk interface Be patient :) I am just gradually gathering the components together over time, to try and keep the cost as low as possible for buyers. Right now I'm busy making and selling bitcoin miner backplanes, which are generating a moderate income and making a lot of things possible that weren't before. Dave On Wed, Nov 27, 2013 at 12:47 PM, Rod H rod...@hotmail.com wrote: I take one also. Date: Wed, 27 Nov 2013 12:08:39 -0600 From: d...@sinclairql.com To: ql-us...@q-v-d.com Subject: Re: [Ql-Users] Reverse Engineering a QDisk floppy disk interface A small run of Sandy SuperQBoards (Issue 4) will be made available in several months. They will have floppy, parallel, mouse and optional 512K. Dave On Wed, Nov 27, 2013 at 6:51 AM, Alexandre Souza alexandre.tabaj...@gmail.com wrote: Well, it pays nothing to ask :o) If someone want to come in the endeavour, please page us! In Brazil not only is hard to find QL users, but also QL hardware :o( So the only option we have, is to find someone who has the hardware...and copy it :oP Thanks, and greetz you all :oD (more hardware: https://picasaweb.google.com/100214485610859499303/ SinclairQLMICEClone?authuser=0feat=directlink) --- Enviado do meu Motorola PT550 Meu site: http://www.tabalabs.com.br - Original Message - From: Wolfgang Lenerz w...@wlenerz.com To: ql-us...@q-v-d.com Sent: Wednesday, November 27, 2013 10:41 AM Subject: Re: [Ql-Users] Reverse Engineering a QDisk floppy disk interface Hi, Is it polite to ask on this list for help on RE the QDisk Floppy interface? Yes! However, whether anyone will be able to help you is another story. Wolfgang ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm -- Dave Park Sandy Electronics, LLC d...@sinclairql.com ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm -- Dave Park Sandy Electronics, LLC d...@sinclairql.com ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] Ql is 30
I would prefer Eindhoven. Ok, there were the best venues of my my QL-Life, my fault ;-). But I think, it would be best for all (except Sjef...;-)) to have a place to travel. Cheers---Ralf - Original Message - From: jms1 SQLUG could probably find a location and maybe pay for the hall in Edinburgh or even possibly Glasgow. Would be somewhere different and attract people both from the continent and Britain? Who would come? ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] Ql is 30
OK, I think, Eindhoven is good for that. - Original Message - From: Geoff Wicks Sent: Wednesday, November 06, 2013 7:43 PM Subject: Re: [Ql-Users] Ql is 30 On 06/11/2013 14:22, Wolfgang Lenerz wrote: Hi, Just out of idle curiosity, does anybody have a reasonable guestimate at how many people (say Qlers only) would be likely to attend such an event? What if it was held outside of the UK? Wolfgang ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm There is no evidence of widespread interest in the UK. I suspect something would be possible on the continent provided it was not too ambitious. There is a greater tradition of running smaller events in terms of attendance, Best wishes, Geoff ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] Ql is 30
As I said. - Original Message - From: G WICKS Having said that the Netherlands would be a good location because it is accessible from many other countries. I think there is far more chance of an event on the continent than in the UK. Quanta has no desire to run a QLis30 event and is recent record on running shows has been abysmal, Best Wishes, Geoff ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] Assemblers
Hmm, I have ever used the GST Macro Assembler even with PE and have never found a bug. What was the need to enhance/correct it? And ... had Phil the sources? Cheers...Ralf - Original Message - From: Derek Stewart I have both GST and Quanta, I would prefer the Quanta Assembler, as Phil is a better programmer and it is probably more up to date. But on saying that GWASS is just as good, but I have not tried it on anything else lower than a 68020 GWASSL ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] Auto-hide
- Original Message - From: Norman Dunbar I remember a program I wrote for Dilwyn some years ago (I can't remember the name of it though!) which opened a full-screen window for some reason, which effectively disabled using the pointer to pick the other running programs. Same with Qascade. ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] Qliberator problems
From: Wolfgang Lenerz I don(t know hox Structuerd Superbasic does it, the Baic linker does the following: It collates and numbers the source files, saving them as a normal basic file. then it calls a parser to parse that file and generate a _sav file. This reminds me of the SMS2 parser program, which was a standalone program from TT in early times (still working). Is this the same? Cheers...Ralf R. ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] Qliberator problems
From: Wolfgang Lenerz From Ralf Reköndt This reminds me of the SMS2 parser program, which was a standalone program from TT in early times (still working). Is this the same? Maybe. I can't remember. It's quite probable, though. I think, Jochen can bring up a bit light here...(if he want to);-) Cheers...Ralf R. ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] MPlanes....
Well, I once built a QL board in a case with a simple expansion PCB for connecting an SQB, a QFlash EPROM board and a QEP III programmer outside to a separate connector. No separate power supply and no capacitors and all worked well the whole time. I am a bit unsure why it should take such things to make it work. Cheers...Ralf - Original Message - From: Dave Park Hi all, I have assembled the remaining stock of TF Services' MPlane. These are a great upgrade if you're using a less reliable backplane. Mplane is a low profile backplane to allow three QL expansions and the original motherboard or Aurora to be fitted in a case. It was originally designed for Qbranch's MinisQL, but can be used in any installation. It is arranged two high and two wide, allowing the motherboard and first expansion (Gold Card, Super Gold Card or the new Goldfire) to be fitted side by side and firmly fixed to the case. Only light expansions (ie qubide) need be mounted above - no more flying Super Gold Card! Also provided is a standard ROM slot as an alternative when using Aurora, which doesn't have the standard connector. When used with Aurora, this ROM slot is fitted facing towards the case back, allowing access through the back without opening the case. A 4 layer circuit board with noise reducing internal power and ground planes is used. Extra smoothing capacitors are fitted, and all sensitive signal lines have pull up/down resistors as necessary. It powers off a standard IBM style 4-way connector. +12v/-12v (nominal) are generated on board for mouse/serial ports. It can be used off 5v only if floppy/hard disk drives are 5V only. In a tower case, connection of the standard 4 way power connector will supply both 5v and +12v. The case's reset switch can be connected to the backplane to reset the QL or Aurora if needed. Size is 35 x 197mm Price is £39 each, plus £9 shipping (£5 extra shipping for each additional MPlane). I accept PayPal to d...@sinclairql.com. I will also post them on SellMyRetro.com in due course. I will start shipping MPlanes on March 22nd. Please email me off-list if you would like one. I have a limited number. I have posted photos of them here: http://www.qlforum.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=6t=505 In the coming weeks I will also start selling the following: (S)GC battery replacements. Yes, they're here and done at last. I have been testing them for a good time now, and they work really well. Finally, a permanent solution to the GC battery problem. MultiROM: Two ROM images selectable by a switch. Ultra-low power to help keep your QL cool. Further out: an ultra low power memory expansion for non-GC QLs, more QubIDE cards. Possibly an ethernet card. What I'm *not* working on: Making more SGCs - though if I can source compatible logic, I will try to get replacement parts available for those of you with dead SGCs. Someone emailed and asked me if I'm designing a super-QL. Sorry, no. I am playing with a 68EC020 QL for my own amusement. ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
[Ql-Users] Fonts
Hi Dilwyn, a little correction for your site: The font used by Sinclair for their adverts was not Saxony-Serial-Regular is a font which was used in QL advertising and documentation In fact, the font used was Syntax, a Linotype font. The Saxony-Serial-Regular seems to be a derivat with minor changes to make it a free font. Cheers...Ralf ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] Fonts
As Syntax Next Medium Pro was designed in 2000, it can't be the font. I have an original Syntax font, be sure it *is* the font used by Sinclair. - Original Message - From: Lee Privett Actually Ralf, it is not the font 'Syntax', the actual closest font is SYNTAX® NEXT MEDIUM PRO, a professional font (by Linotype as you mentioned) designed by H E Meier in 2000 which puts it way beyond in years, the original one used by Sinclair in 1983/84 for box the QL initially came in. The font used by Dilwyn's site is a damn close facsimile and good for most basic uses. The 'Syntax' font you mentioned does not have the correct Q as it contains a tail going in to the circle, the original Q doesn't. For a visual example obtained from a forum where I put the original request , see here http://www.fonts101.com/c/forum/topic/11130/Font_o_Talk/Identifying_a_ Font_Request_closed. For real picky people you will also see, if you look carefully, that the width of the circle part of the Q is not constant around the circumference although quite circular and although the SYNTAX® NEXT MEDIUM PRO is very close it is still not exactly the same and slightly oval. If anyone does come across the original font used for the box on the Sinclair QL packaging I would be grateful. I now realise I am starting to sound like a 'font nerd' (if there is such a thing), so apologies for that :) Regards, Lee Privett -Original Message- From: ql-users-boun...@lists.q-v-d.com [mailto:ql-users-boun...@lists.q-v-d.com] On Behalf Of Ralf Reköndt Sent: 03 March 2013 10:37 To: ql-us...@q-v-d.com Subject: [Ql-Users] Fonts Hi Dilwyn, a little correction for your site: The font used by Sinclair for their adverts was not Saxony-Serial-Regular is a font which was used in QL advertising and documentation In fact, the font used was Syntax, a Linotype font. The Saxony-Serial-Regular seems to be a derivat with minor changes to make it a free font. Cheers...Ralf ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] SMSQmulator
From: Wolfgang Lenerz Thanks, but I'm not sure I understand - the loader program works from a ram disk? It doesn't here. I hope, Marcel and you are using the same version...;-) ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] SMSQmulator
From: Geoff Wicks LineDesign gives a QLib error message: Can't find PWS library in ProWesS -- As far as I know...LineDesign is written in C. the program you've mentioned must be an other program ;-) Cheers...Ralf ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] SMSQmulator
From: SMSQE Not as quick as QPC2, but very acceptable speed and (better than QPC2) it handles the keyboard without a problemmeaning I have access to # and other characters I can't easily get under QPC2! I never had (and have) problems with the keyboard with QPC2...??? Cheers...Ralf ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] qxl.win on Q-emuLator
Seems, that QemuLator suffers from a Sandy virus.;-) Cheers...Ralf - Original Message - From: Dilwyn Jones dil...@evans1511.fsnet.co.uk To: QL Users List ql-us...@q-v-d.com Sent: Friday, September 28, 2012 6:43 PM Subject: [Ql-Users] qxl.win on Q-emuLator Does anyone know if there is a limit on qxl.win sizes supported by Q-emuLator? My QPC2 system has a 1GB qxl.win. QemuLator will not seem to recognise this – it just says ‘PATH NOT FOUND’ when I try to attach it to a drive slot. So I tried editing the Default.CFG file to “force” it to find it. Yes it found it, then promptly stopped with a ‘bad or changed medium’ message. Starting QPC2, it still recognises it, reads from it and writes to it fine. Another qxl.win file of about 600MB is found and accessed OK, from the same location. Any ideas, anyone? Dilwyn Jones ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] qxl.win on Q-emuLator
Merely just a joke. Bad or changed medium. Or, as Martin has put it there Oops...throw the disk away... I don't know. Cheers...Ralf - Original Message - From: Dilwyn Jones dil...@evans1511.fsnet.co.uk To: ql-us...@q-v-d.com Sent: Friday, September 28, 2012 7:14 PM Subject: Re: [Ql-Users] qxl.win on Q-emuLator What is a Sandy virus? Dilwyn -Original Message- From: Ralf Reköndt Sent: Friday, September 28, 2012 5:57 PM To: ql-us...@q-v-d.com Subject: Re: [Ql-Users] qxl.win on Q-emuLator Seems, that QemuLator suffers from a Sandy virus.;-) Cheers...Ralf - Original Message - From: Dilwyn Jones dil...@evans1511.fsnet.co.uk To: QL Users List ql-us...@q-v-d.com Sent: Friday, September 28, 2012 6:43 PM Subject: [Ql-Users] qxl.win on Q-emuLator Does anyone know if there is a limit on qxl.win sizes supported by Q-emuLator? My QPC2 system has a 1GB qxl.win. QemuLator will not seem to recognise this – it just says ‘PATH NOT FOUND’ when I try to attach it to a drive slot. So I tried editing the Default.CFG file to “force” it to find it. Yes it found it, then promptly stopped with a ‘bad or changed medium’ message. Starting QPC2, it still recognises it, reads from it and writes to it fine. Another qxl.win file of about 600MB is found and accessed OK, from the same location. Any ideas, anyone? Dilwyn Jones ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2012.0.2221 / Virus Database: 2441/5296 - Release Date: 09/28/12 ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] the heat!
From: Dilwyn Jones 2. Spectrum microdrives would not format cartridges on a QL, though you could usually read and write OK. I think there was a bit of a speed difference IIRC, that Sinclair made changes to make QL drives work at higher capacity. I have discovered this, when I have built my first QL-T (sic!). I have used the potentiometer on the mdv's PCB and if it runs at a bit (!) higher speed , it has got more sectors after a FORMAT mdv1_. BTW: If you put a germanium diode in the MDV select pin, you can access both mdv1_ and mdv2_ with one drive Was very good in a small dektop case. Cheers...Ralf ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] the heat!
From: Tony Firshman Ralf Reköndt wrote, on 23/Aug/12 18:18 | Aug23: BTW: If you put a germanium diode in the MDV select pin, you can access both mdv1_ and mdv2_ with one drive Was very good in a small dektop case. Fun if you try to copy form mdv1_ to mdv2_ (8-)# Tony -- Hehe ;-) no, never have tried this. I former tried to work out a digital way with a few NAND chips for doing that and was very surprisesed, that a single germanium diode hat done the work (after finding out, that my way didn't work). As usual, Sinclair made it easy ;-) Cheers...Ralf ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] Is a Epson EPL-5700 any good for using with a QL?
From: Dilwyn Jones Standard: PCL5e, Epson GL/2 Option: EpsonScript Level 2 (Postscript® Level 2 Compatible)*1, IBM mode, ESC/P2, FX*2One of *1, *2 can be supported Ok, it seems to be a bit different to my old EPL 5200. This supports the above modes plus Epson LQ and ESC/P2. The latter is essential for QL (and also LQ mode). I just have an additional PCB inside the printer to support Epson GQ mode (used on Atari with Calamus and on QL with text87...ultrafast printouts, Jochen may know). I fear, the higher the number (5700 vs. 5200) the fewer the number of emulation. Cheers...Ralf ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] QLToday arrived
Here today. - Original Message - From: thorsten herbert Not here in Germany...8-(. I'm in Germany (northern part of Bavaria) too and got it already ... ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] QLToday arrived
Not here in Germany...8-(. - Original Message - From: peet vanpeebles Mine arrived today, I liked the little joke on the front cover! :) ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] Easyptr manual
Seems to be on Marcel's site...? - Original Message - From: Dilwyn Jones dil...@evans1511.fsnet.co.uk To: QL Users List ql-us...@q-v-d.com Sent: Friday, June 08, 2012 3:16 PM Subject: [Ql-Users] Easyptr manual Before I reinvent the wheel and OCR my Easyptr manual to use on my eBook reader, has anyone else already done this? The Easyptr commands are the hardest syntax to remember of all the BASIC extensions, I think! Dilwyn Jones ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] Quanta Library Guide
Ah, seems I am wrong. If e.g. win1_mach_ ist not found, I think, TK2 searches for win1_win1_mach_. I use the following (extract from S_Edit ;-)): SV_BASE is my keyword to return the base of the system variables: 12480 DEFine FuNction file_test(name$) 12490 LOCal default 12495 REMark Read the length of DATAD$ 12500 default=PEEK_W(PEEK_L(SV_BASE+176)) 12506 REMark set the length of DATAD$ to zero, the string itself remains 12510 POKE_W PEEK_L(SV_BASE+176),0 12520 ferr=FOP_IN(#5,name$) 12530 CLOSE#5 12535 REMark restore the length of DATAD$ 12540 POKE_W PEEK_L(SV_BASE+176),default 12550 RETurn ferr 12560 END DEFine file_test I set the data_default to , so I really know, if the file exists or not. Cheers...Ralf - Original Message - From: Ralf Reköndt ralf.rekoe...@t-online.de To: ql-us...@q-v-d.com Sent: Saturday, April 21, 2012 6:50 PM Subject: Re: [Ql-Users] Quanta Library Guide The FOP_xxx functions (and all similar TK2 things) always tried to use the Data default next, if a direct call was unsuccessful. So, if I try to check Win1_test_, and it does not exist, Win1_ is checked next (if Data default), which is very likely to be successful. So you can't be sure, that the correct device was opened. That's why it is better, to set the Data default to , then try, then set it back to where it was before. - Original Message - From: Bob Spelten b...@upcmail.nl To: ql-us...@q-v-d.com Sent: Saturday, April 21, 2012 5:43 PM Subject: Re: [Ql-Users] Quanta Library Guide Op Sat, 21 Apr 2012 16:10:15 +0200 schreef Ralf Reköndt ralf.rekoe...@t-online.de: Hmm, but the TK2 Manual states about OPEN_DIR, so, apart from Level 2, it should be possible. But what kind of directory, if not Level 2? Perhaps just the root one. Section 10 Open and Close The standard QL channel OPEN commands are redefined by Toolkit II to use the data directory. In addition, Toolkit II provides a set of functions for opening files either using a specified channel number (as in the standard QL commands), or they will find and return a vacant channel number. The functions also allow filing system errors to be intercepted and processed by SuperBASIC programs. Commands OPEN #channel, nameopen a file for read/write OPEN_IN #channel, name open a file for input only OPEN_NEW #channel, nameopen a new file OPEN_OVER #channel, name open a new file, if it exists it is overwritten OPEN_DIR #channel, nameopen a directory CLOSE #channelsclose channels The problem is related to the FTEST command trying to open a file rather than a directory to verify its existance. In SMSQ/E a directory can be opened as a file, but in QDOS I don't think it can. The correct way to check for the validity of devices and directories would be to attempt to open a directory, not a file (TRAP#2 with D0=1 and D3=4 rather than D3=1). The Function FOP_DIR can be used but is not very reliable. I did a quick QDOS test on my demo Q-emuLator where win1_ is a W$ folder, win2_ is a QL floppy. chn= FOP_DIR (win1_): PRINT FTYP(#chn): produced 255. chn= FOP_DIR (win1_mach_): PRINT FTYP (#chn): also produced 255 while mach_ is part of a filename and not a directory! Even chn FOP_DIR (win1_ma): PRINT FTYP (#chn): returned as valid directory. This was not the case with win2_, there a FTYP returned zero for everything. But chn= FOP_DIR (usb1): opened a channel to win2_, PRINT FTYP(#chn): returned zero and DIR usb1_ gave the name of the floppy and the sector count. So this is here not a good level 1 test to see if a device or directory actually exists. Minerva gave the same results. Mind you, even under QPC2 I can happily FOP_OVER (a_file) to my win8_, which is a QXL.WIN on the cdrom! Bob -- The BSJR QL software site at: http://members.upc.nl/b.spelten/ql/ ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] Raspberry Pi - starts
I think, that wasn't the question. Don't confuse this with QLiberator's option Line Numbers. As far as I know, QLiberator does not need line numbers, but this is not possible via the interpreter. It is in fact possible with the QD5 Thing to compile source code without line numbers. I think, Turbo is just able to compile a loaded SuperBASIC program, so no way to compile without line numbers. QLiberator always compile from a QSAVEd file (or QD5 Thing). Cheers...Ralf - Original Message - From: George Gwilt grggw...@gmail.com To: ql-us...@q-v-d.com Sent: Saturday, April 21, 2012 10:46 AM Subject: Re: [Ql-Users] Raspberry Pi - starts On 20 Apr 2012, at 21:40, Dilwyn Jones wrote: I always thought it was a pity superBasic demanded line numbers. They were not actually necessary, and if GOTO did not exist, not even used. I think QLiberator at least can compile without line numbers (never actually tried that). Perhaps George could tell us if Turbo can too. Turbo gives three options: omitting line numbers in the compiled program, including them without displaying them during compilation and including them as well as displaying them. George ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] Raspberry Pi - starts
Yes, but always from a loaded SuperBASIC program... ;-) Turbo compiles from the tokenised SuperBASIC program. ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] Quanta Library Guide
Hmm, but the TK2 Manual states about OPEN_DIR, so, apart from Level 2, it should be possible. But what kind of directory, if not Level 2? Perhaps just the root one. Section 10 Open and Close The standard QL channel OPEN commands are redefined by Toolkit II to use the data directory. In addition, Toolkit II provides a set of functions for opening files either using a specified channel number (as in the standard QL commands), or they will find and return a vacant channel number. The functions also allow filing system errors to be intercepted and processed by SuperBASIC programs. Commands OPEN #channel, nameopen a file for read/write OPEN_IN #channel, name open a file for input only OPEN_NEW #channel, nameopen a new file OPEN_OVER #channel, name open a new file, if it exists it is overwritten OPEN_DIR #channel, nameopen a directory CLOSE #channelsclose channels The problem is related to the FTEST command trying to open a file rather than a directory to verify its existance. In SMSQ/E a directory can be opened as a file, but in QDOS I don't think it can. The correct way to check for the validity of devices and directories would be to attempt to open a directory, not a file (TRAP#2 with D0=1 and D3=4 rather than D3=1). ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] Quanta Library Guide
Yes. From: Tony firshman (Fom TK2 manual...) CLOSE #channelsclose channels What is the syntax? close #2,#3 ? ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] Quanta Library Guide
The FOP_xxx functions (and all similar TK2 things) always tried to use the Data default next, if a direct call was unsuccessful. So, if I try to check Win1_test_, and it does not exist, Win1_ is checked next (if Data default), which is very likely to be successful. So you can't be sure, that the correct device was opened. That's why it is better, to set the Data default to , then try, then set it back to where it was before. - Original Message - From: Bob Spelten b...@upcmail.nl To: ql-us...@q-v-d.com Sent: Saturday, April 21, 2012 5:43 PM Subject: Re: [Ql-Users] Quanta Library Guide Op Sat, 21 Apr 2012 16:10:15 +0200 schreef Ralf Reköndt ralf.rekoe...@t-online.de: Hmm, but the TK2 Manual states about OPEN_DIR, so, apart from Level 2, it should be possible. But what kind of directory, if not Level 2? Perhaps just the root one. Section 10 Open and Close The standard QL channel OPEN commands are redefined by Toolkit II to use the data directory. In addition, Toolkit II provides a set of functions for opening files either using a specified channel number (as in the standard QL commands), or they will find and return a vacant channel number. The functions also allow filing system errors to be intercepted and processed by SuperBASIC programs. Commands OPEN #channel, nameopen a file for read/write OPEN_IN #channel, name open a file for input only OPEN_NEW #channel, nameopen a new file OPEN_OVER #channel, name open a new file, if it exists it is overwritten OPEN_DIR #channel, nameopen a directory CLOSE #channelsclose channels The problem is related to the FTEST command trying to open a file rather than a directory to verify its existance. In SMSQ/E a directory can be opened as a file, but in QDOS I don't think it can. The correct way to check for the validity of devices and directories would be to attempt to open a directory, not a file (TRAP#2 with D0=1 and D3=4 rather than D3=1). The Function FOP_DIR can be used but is not very reliable. I did a quick QDOS test on my demo Q-emuLator where win1_ is a W$ folder, win2_ is a QL floppy. chn= FOP_DIR (win1_): PRINT FTYP(#chn): produced 255. chn= FOP_DIR (win1_mach_): PRINT FTYP (#chn): also produced 255 while mach_ is part of a filename and not a directory! Even chn FOP_DIR (win1_ma): PRINT FTYP (#chn): returned as valid directory. This was not the case with win2_, there a FTYP returned zero for everything. But chn= FOP_DIR (usb1): opened a channel to win2_, PRINT FTYP(#chn): returned zero and DIR usb1_ gave the name of the floppy and the sector count. So this is here not a good level 1 test to see if a device or directory actually exists. Minerva gave the same results. Mind you, even under QPC2 I can happily FOP_OVER (a_file) to my win8_, which is a QXL.WIN on the cdrom! Bob -- The BSJR QL software site at: http://members.upc.nl/b.spelten/ql/ ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] SMSQE java
Ah, thank you. I wasn't aware (after such a long time doing it) that the FORMAT just creates the QXL.WIN ;-) Cheers...Ralf - Original Message - From: Wolfgang Lenerz w...@scp-paulet-lenerz.com To: ql-us...@q-v-d.com Sent: Thursday, April 19, 2012 8:43 AM Subject: Re: [Ql-Users] SMSQE java BTW: How do I create a fresh QXL.WIN...? Under qpc: win_format x format winx_y (y= nbr of Mib) Wolfgang ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] SMSQE java
BTW: How do I create a fresh QXL.WIN...? - Original Message - From: Wolfgang Lenerz create a fresh qxl.win file and unzip the sources onto it and be able to make that dev8_. ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] FORMAT ram1_mdv2 Oddities
Yes, even the QRAM Manual states mdv2_. (never tried) - Original Message - From: Tobias Fröschle Ralf, Rich, the manual says different (From the Trump card manual): FORMAT ram1_mdv2 loads an image of mdv2 into RAM Disk 1 The RAM Disk can even load a Microdrive with a damaged directory. It cannot, however, load a Microdrive with a damaged map. Note the example - It's identical to what Rich tried to do, so it should work on drive 2, too. From what you write, Rich, I understand mdv2_ is working fine on other commands? Did you try on a newly reset machine? ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] FORMAT ram1_mdv2 Oddities
As far as I know.It only works with mdv1_. - Original Message - From: Rich Mellor r...@rwapservices.co.uk To: ql-us...@q-v-d.com Sent: Sunday, April 15, 2012 6:09 PM Subject: [Ql-Users] FORMAT ram1_mdv2 Oddities I have an issue 6 QL (JS ROM), and have plugged a Super Gold Card into it. It seems a good QL with good working microdrive units. However, although FORMAT ram1_mdv1 works to make an image of the cartridge in the left hand drive, FORMAT ram1_mdv2 just waits and then gives up - FORMAT failed. Does anyone have any suggestions as to what may be the problem ?? I have swapped the ROM over on the Super Gold Card, and tried a second Super Gold Card, but it still exhibits the sme issue. The only thing I have not done is removed the 68008 processor. The microdrive units respond to all standard QDOS commands without any problems.. -- Rich Mellor RWAP Services Specialist Enuuk Auction Programming Services www.rwapservices.co.uk ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] Tyche ROM
BTW: Does anybody knows, if this Tyche-ROM is a complete new QDOS? And what are the differences? Faster? Better...? Things that do not run? Chreers...Ralf - Original Message - From: Rich Mellor It works on MG ROM, and even Tyche ROM and a TB ROM (not sure what that one is). ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] Tyche ROM
Ah, thank you. I had a quick look through the code. There seems to be a backup routine and a few unknown keywords like TODIR, UPDIR, seems a bit like DNEXT of TK2. Would be interesting to know, if there is code for hard directories. Cheers...Ralf - Original Message - From: Rich Mellor Some more details on Tyche appear at: http://www.sellmyretro.com/offer/details/Extremely_Rare_Sinclair_TYCHE_ROM-1452 -- Rich Mellor ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
[Ql-Users] SMSQ/E: QLOAD
The original QLOAD extension from Liberation Software gave strings like x Extension missing, if used extensions were not loaded before loading a QSAVEd program. The rewritten version of QLOAD in SMSQ/E does not do this. Does anbody know, why Tony has ommitted this? Cheers...Ralf ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] Anyone know what this is for ....
No, he does not mean a printer code, he is reading a native .doc from PC-Quill. From: Bryan Horstmann Sent: Thursday, March 29, 2012 4:42 PM Subject: Re: [Ql-Users] Anyone know what this is for On 29/03/2012 02:02, Norman Dunbar wrote: I'm slightly amending QStripper to read Quill files for the PC. I've got most of the changes done - not many to be honest, but I've notices a control code I know nothing about. It's Hex(13) or 19 Decimal. I *think* it could be italics on/off, but I'm not sure and could be making it up! Does anyone know? Cheers, Norm. Hello Norman, My old Printer Codes List gives 19 as DC3 Remote Printer Deselect. Another list shows it as a double exclamation mark !!. There doesn't appear to be an ESC DC3 command. Bryan H ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] Disk format QPC2
Hi all, At least, I had a successful HD Format. I used Format a: /FS:FAT under XP DOSbox, then FORMAT flp1_name*D under QPC2 as suggested. This gave the usual format sound under QPC2 (as known from SQB...). A native format under QPC2 is not possible, there is the same problem, as Rich wrote. Wonder why...? Thanks to all. Cheers...Ralf From Rich Mellor On 15/03/2012 19:04, Dilwyn Jones wrote: Ralf Reköndt wrote: as it is not possible to format a QL DD or HD disk under QPC2/Windows XP: Does anyone know a QL program, which writes a suitable map on a PC formatted disk, so that it is usable as a QL disk? Dave Walker's QXLformat program should be able to do this (on my site at http://www.dilwyn.me.uk/files/index.html) , although I thought QPC2 could format disks on XP. I know DD disks can be impossible on some versions of Windows (e.g. Windows 7). Thank you. I have tried it under XP with a 3,5 USB drive, but whithout success. I also do not know (not tried) if it is ever possible to format a DD disk under XP...? Maybe just HD? Ah, a USB floppy disk drive. I too have had problems with this (my old PC was an XP one, not tried it with the Win 7 64-bit one yet). It was unreliable - sometimes it would work and sometimes not. I don't know if it might help - try using the *H and *D qualifiers to force it to format to a given density in case it is having difficulty detecting the disk type. FORMAT flp1_name*D to force it to try double density FORMAT flp1_name*H to force it to try high density Is the PC able to format reliably from Windows XP? Perhaps format it under Windows first then try a reformat in QPC2. Also, this is a silly question to ask, but have you checked the USB floppy disk appears as drive a: in Windows? (so QPC is trying to use the right drive). It should if no other floppy disk drive on the system. The following is a quote from an email by Norman Dunbar last September where he reported he'd been able to format from the DOS command line box (hope he wasn't referring to a Windows box on a Linux system): quote Ok, formatting a blank disc fails in Windows Explorer because there are no options in any of the drop down lists for capacity, volume name etc. The OK button works (as does Cancel) warns me that formatting will destroy all data on the disc, then OK just ignores me and does nothing. Format a: /FS:FAT in a dos box works perfectly. Once DOS formated, QPC can read it as a DOS formatted floppy. So far so good. In SBasic, the format flp1_TEST command works. (At least, using a 720 KB disc it does.) However, it formats to 1.44 Mb rather than 720 KB and it's noisy. There are no HD holes in the floppy - so maybe the drive is lying to QPC/Windows? A completely blank unformatted disc also formats under QPC - but this time correctly to 720 Kb. This time the format is as quiet as I remember QL formats to be. :-) Reformatting the first one again using SBasic or QPAC2 results in a noise 1.44MB Format. /quote Dilwyn ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm I reported this over a year ago. I use a USB floppy disk drive, under Windows 7 (64 bit). If I put a DD QL disk into the drive and then start QPC2, I can (sometimes) see the directory on the disk. Normally copying files to QPC2 fails If I try formatting the disk from QPC2, the disk starts up for about .5 seconds and then stops, QPC2 waits about 20 seconds or so, then reports 'FORMAT failed' after which the disk is accessed again for a short period. However, if I insert the QL disk and then go to DOS and enter: FORMAT a: /t:80 /n:9 This formats the disk to PC DD format. Start up QPC2 and you can then format the disk to QL format. You can even swap disks and they work more often than before (although it is still very unreliable on any but the original disk). Q-emuLator seems better suited and can normally read and format QL disks - although this too fails in 1 out of 10 attempts. Both programs struggle even more if the disk has not been formatted to the full 720K (eg. the QJUMP disks) I have not tried QL formatted HD disks... -- Rich Mellor RWAP Services Specialist Enuuk Auction Programming Services www.rwapservices.co.uk ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] Disk format QPC2
Ok, in fact it was flp1_name*H ;-) - Original Message - From: Rich Mellor r...@rwapservices.co.uk To: ql-us...@q-v-d.com Sent: Saturday, March 17, 2012 1:40 PM Subject: Re: [Ql-Users] Disk format QPC2 On 17/03/2012 11:59, Ralf Reköndt wrote: Hi all, At least, I had a successful HD Format. I used Format a: /FS:FAT under XP DOSbox, then FORMAT flp1_name*D under QPC2 as suggested. This gave the usual format sound under QPC2 (as known from SQB...). A native format under QPC2 is not possible, there is the same problem, as Rich wrote. Wonder why...? Thanks to all. Cheers...Ralf I wonder if this has anything to do with the problems I encountered some years ago when I was writing a popup tool for formatting disks... On a standard QL, I could happily format DD, HD and ED disks without problems. I could also use FORMAT flp1_name*H and FORMAT flp1_name*E But, if I then tried: FORMAT flp1_name*D It always gave FORMAT FAILED !! -- Rich Mellor RWAP Services Specialist Enuuk Auction Programming Services www.rwapservices.co.uk ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] Disk format QPC2
Makes me wonder. When I read A brief history about SMS from TT, there was a para about formatting disks. At least, he has written his own utility, so it *should* be possible. Perhaps, Marcel can tell more...;-) Cheers...Ralf - Original Message - From: Rich Mellor r...@rwapservices.co.uk To: ql-us...@q-v-d.com Sent: Saturday, March 17, 2012 1:40 PM Subject: Re: [Ql-Users] Disk format QPC2 On 17/03/2012 11:59, Ralf Reköndt wrote: Hi all, At least, I had a successful HD Format. I used Format a: /FS:FAT under XP DOSbox, then FORMAT flp1_name*D under QPC2 as suggested. This gave the usual format sound under QPC2 (as known from SQB...). A native format under QPC2 is not possible, there is the same problem, as Rich wrote. Wonder why...? Thanks to all. Cheers...Ralf I wonder if this has anything to do with the problems I encountered some years ago when I was writing a popup tool for formatting disks... On a standard QL, I could happily format DD, HD and ED disks without problems. I could also use FORMAT flp1_name*H and FORMAT flp1_name*E But, if I then tried: FORMAT flp1_name*D It always gave FORMAT FAILED !! -- Rich Mellor RWAP Services Specialist Enuuk Auction Programming Services www.rwapservices.co.uk ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] Disk format QPC2
From: Bob Spelten --- As far as I know SMSQ/E 2.91 was the last version to reliably access DD floppies. In later versions writing to the disk froze SMSQ/E on my Aurora, so does format. I prefer to rely on good old QDOS to read old DD's. --- Oh, it works for me but not tried often yet to write to the disk, --- This issue also was raised some years ago. IIRC, the 2.91 source was not available to compare and check where it went wrong. --- Marcel (or Wolfgang) seems to be your friend with this issue. Maybe just an QPC2 issue? Cheers...Ralf ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
[Ql-Users] Disk format QPC2
Evening, as it is not possible to format a QL DD or HD disk under QPC2/Windows XP: Does anyone know a QL program, which writes a suitable map on a PC formatted disk, so that it is usable as a QL disk? Cheers...Ralf ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] Large turbo tasks
Hmm, a bit confusable, I think. I have the complete SB source of DP Professional Publisher here and this is a bit more than 120k. And this program was successfully compiled with Turbo. Guess how this was done...? Cheers...Ralf - Original Message - From: Michael Bulford michaelbulf...@yahoo.co.uk To: ql-us...@q-v-d.com Sent: Tuesday, February 14, 2012 7:05 PM Subject: Re: [Ql-Users] Large turbo tasks Thanks for the idea. I can split my program up into two or more modules, and then use LINK_LOAD. Variables, procedures and functions can then be shared. This is a great idea. Michael From: George Gwilt grggw...@gmail.com To: ql-us...@q-v-d.com Sent: Tuesday, 14 February 2012, 10:10 Subject: Re: [Ql-Users] Large turbo tasks On 13 Feb 2012, at 22:05, Tobias Fröschle wrote: Am 13.02.2012 22:45, schrieb Dilwyn Jones: I'm not sure if this has changed in recent versions of Turbo, but there used to be a setting which allowed you to produce smaller programs by limiting the compiled size to 64K (word length addressing etc I suppose). There is a setting on the control panel (the green screen started by the CHARGE command) which lets you select 64K or 64K in one of the boxes. There's also a equivalent compiler directive which I can't remember from memory (one of the TURBO_nnn commands, possibly TURBO_MODEL - see Turbo Toolkit manual) which lets you tell the compiler which settings to use to control over the reduced file sizes - remember Turbo was originally conceived when we didn't all have as much memory on our systems as today! Dilwyn Jones -Original Message- From: Michael Bulford Sent: Monday, February 13, 2012 9:28 PM To: ql-us...@q-v-d.com Subject: [Ql-Users] Large turbo tasks I am developing a program in SuperBASIC, and compiling with Turbo. The size of the compiled code is around 133k at the moment but I still have quite a lot to add. The problem is I am getting reports of Code too large to compile, etc. What I have decided to do is to remove some parts of my code, and down-grade the program slightly. I can also move some parts to another separate task, but overall this is some problem. What I was wondering is if perhaps new versions of the parser and codegen tasks could be produced to increase the limits to allow larger sizes to be compiled. It is so easy nowadays to write large programs without having to worry about program size or the amount of dataspace used. Michael Bulford ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2012.0.1913 / Virus Database: 2112/4807 - Release Date: 02/13/12 ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm Michael, If you're mentioning 133k compiled, that's definitely large. The largest SB program I know is Editor, with about 100k code size. I guess you should also run out of line numbers shortly. Have a look at LINK_LOAD et al - This allows you to off-load parts of your code into external libraries. Cheers, Tobias Yes. LINK_LOAD ought to work. George ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
[Ql-Users] email Freddy Vaccha
Does anybody know a recent email address from Freddy Vaccha? Cheers...Ralf ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
[Ql-Users] Old WIN software
Good day, does anyone know, how the early WIN devices (Quest, CST, Medic) handles the subdirectories (if any) on the QL? Would be interesting for me to know, if there were real hard (say...DOS kind) or soft (say...TT kind...just like now) kind of directories. Also: Jürgen Falkenberg states in the manual for his harddisk, that his software was written by Jörg Schliemann, but it provides the same keywords and mechanisms like the FS2 system. Self written...or not? And also: Does the companies (Quest, CST, Medic) provide any kind of software to restore/repair/backup the harddisk? Cheers...Ralf ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] QXT-640 Revived
Hmm, the same as with the Schön standard keyboard? Christopher Smith also sold an anti-bounce 8049, which had the same problems Cheers...Ralf From: Tony Firshman The *only* good things about it were the the look and feel. It suffered from keybounce. They produced a replacement chip for the 8049. That did cure keybounce but broke the serial ports. Hermes fixed both. Once the thin pcbs had been plugged into the QL, the connectors did not work with membranes. The pcb used evaporated 'gold' for the key contacts. This oxidised and gave intermittent faults. I repaired many of these, and it was very very hard to disassemble/re-assemble. Avoid them! Tony.uk/smsqe.htm ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] QXT-640 Revived
From: Dave Park The only aspect of the QXT-640 I dealt with was that all the cards had the 7805 regulators removed and links inserted as the boards were given a clean 5v supply. It was a trap and bane of my existence that I had to carefully check any card I worked on to see if it had been adapted for a QXT-640 - inserting it in a regular QL would instantly destroy it. Not instantly ;-). I once have built a similar Desktop QL, long before the arrival of the QXT. I unfortunately threw it away (whithout cards) and my cards also did not have a 5V regulator because of one big power supply for all. When I got a QL years later from Urs, I insertet the QFlash EPROM card (with PE and additional software on it) and it worked a few minutes, then the QL freezes. I instantly remind myself about the missing regulators. I recall the order of cards was important, but not what order, or why it was important - though anyone who has ever designed a backplane knows the importance of buffering and signal integrity ;) *winks* I had just an bus expansion card (6 slots) with no buffering nor capacitors with 20cm flat cable to the QL's bus and all worked, nevertheless which order the cards had. I also had an additional connector to insert a QEP III from outside half inside the case and it also worked without problems. Of course I took care, that the SQB inside and the QFlash Eprom card inside don't use the same addresses, so that I could insert the QEP III and use it. BTW: If one wants to use one microdrive with such a self-made system, putting a germanium diode in the select cable of the microdrive let you select the microdrive as mdv1_ *and* mdv2_. I have done that and to my surprise it worked. Cheers...Ralf ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] QL GUI programming
From: Peter Graf --- Ralf Reköndt wrote: As I have written a few times: Using PE from SBasic is too complicated for a lot of people (including me). QPTR is too complicated (I have used it!). And I fear, Turbo_PTR is a similar thing, ok, never tried. Have you seen the QLPUI demo? http://terdina.net/ql/software.html This was a GUI I ported to the QL and wrote mouse/graphics drivers for. It has themes (try rounded) and proportional fonts (load font_pcx). I built a complete system for bare QDOS or Minerva - neither PTR_GEN nor WMAN nor SMSQ/E required, as Daniele shows in the demo. GUI and applications were C language. I personally found application writing easier than for the PE. Meanwhile QLPUI is about five years old and I forgot most of my knowledge about it. Do you think it is worth a revival if I find time someday? --- As far as I see...it is written for Q60 and access the video memory directly, so no chance on QPC...? Any chance to test it there? Cheers...Ralf ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] Fw: A runtime version of QPC2?
From: Marcos Cruz - Beside my personal use, I see no motivation for writing software for a - commercial system (SMSQ/E) that people actually and practically cannot use. - There are too many free alternatives out there... I think, the problem is, that a few very good programmers have given us an excellent OSbut noone writes programs, that really uses this. As I have written a few times: Using PE from SBasic is too complicated for a lot of people (including me). QPTR is too complicated (I have used it!). And I fear, Turbo_PTR is a similar thing, ok, never tried. It seems, that most people seems to try to run old QL programs on it. But that is not what SMSQ/E is intended for. For that, you better use your old QL or QemuLator. Not everyone is a programmer, so what do you want to do with QPC? Copying files? Even text87 is a bit of its own compared to such simple programs like Open Office (for free!) on a PC. I think, missing programs are one of the most problems with SMSQ/E. Cheers...Ralf ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] QaLendar 2012
From: Tony Firshman On Dec 6, at 15:57 | Dec6, Bryan Horstmann wrote: On 20/11/2011 10:17, Dilwyn Jones wrote: QaLendar 2012 My annual offering of the QaLendar (QL themed calendar) is now available to download free from my website. Filled with QL themed pictures, it is available in two forms 1.PDF file of the complete calendar with pictures. This is about 380KB to download. 2.The skeleton of the QaLendar as a 12 page Word .doc file, with just the one month per page and a placeholder 1x1 table at the bottom of each page in which you can add your own photos to customise it. About 177KB to download. I chose not to add the Word .docx version of the QaLendar to the website as it is almost 10 MB in size and would take forever to upload and download. The PDF will be of more use to most of us. Access it from the QaLendar page on my website at http://www.dilwyn.me.uk/gen/calendar/calendar.html I've just downloaded the calendar blank, Dilwyn, and I only have Open Office 3 to display it. It is haywire. Jan, Feb ok. March April titles together and no calendar. May no calendar. June title below calendar. July to Sept no calendar. Nov and Dec ok. I was just about to send it to someone to add photos for me. I've not had trouble with .doc files before. I've downloaded it twice to make sure. Yep - same issue here with 3.0 under Mac OS X. Blank Calendar without any problems here on Word 2000 on XP. Cheers...Ralf ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] A runtime version of QPC2?
It seems, a way like in SMS2 would do it. SMS2 for Atari ST machines just had a CLI to make such things like EXEC, DIR, FORMAT. But SMS2 let you EX Qlib and other jobs. SuperBasic programming was just possible via QD and a QD plug-in for compiling and QLib. So there was a kind of Basic table but no interpreter for running the programs directly. - Original Message - From: IAN PINE ilp...@tesco.net To: ql-us...@q-v-d.com Sent: Tuesday, November 29, 2011 1:27 PM Subject: Re: [Ql-Users] A runtime version of QPC2? - Original Message - From: Marcos Cruz q...@programandala.net To: ql-us...@q-v-d.com Sent: Monday, 28 November, 2011 7:56:39 PM Subject: [Ql-Users] A runtime version of QPC2? Hi all, I'd like to share some thoughts and an idea about QPC2 (what Marcel may tell if it's feasible or not). SBASIC is a great tool, powerful enough but still comfortable, and SMSQ/E provides many of the features normally needed to write modern programs. Since I returned to the QL, I have started some new projects in SBASIC. Even if my main motivations are fun and learning, and the programs will be published as free and gratis software when finished, sometimes I think it's a waste of time because nobody will buy QPC2 (or Q-emuLator + SMSQ/E) just to try them... SNIP Good idea (easy to say though because I won't be the one doing the work :o). Perhaps a version could be done as a browser plug-in like Flash Player so SBASIC programs could be launched just by clicking them directly from the wep page. Ian. ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] QIMI Manual
From: Rich Mellor Does anyone have a QIMI manual that they can scan in - from memory it was only a couple of pages. It is missing from Dilwyn's site! I have one (as far as I know) I will send it to Dilwyn (give me a bit...) Cheers...Ralf ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] Undue modesty?
From Geoff Wicks Quanta is being very shy at the moment. If you are curious go to the penultimate item of the Just Words! news page. www.gwicks.net/justwords.htm Remember where you heard it first! You shouldn't open PDF files in your own frame. Let them open in a new, separate browser window. Cheers...Ralf ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] THOR (2011) exclusive unseen scene
Urs Koenig (QL) wrote: Today the Marvel Studio movie THOR premieres in theatres around Europe. While this motion picture is from the studio that brought you Iron Man, the Iron Man himself brings you an exclusive unseen scene. Enjoy! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qo62g-ZAbxw ;-) Cheers, Urs Nice...I'm looking forward ;-) Cheers...Ralf ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] QLSD (WIP): ROM board featuring a SD socket to allowthe QL to use SD/MMC cards
From: Marcel Kilgus Miguel Angel Rodriguez Jodar wrote: Until now, I present to you a demo of the read speed achieved with a white-brand SD card, and a 640KB (should work on an unexpanded too) QL with Minerva 1.98 . http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78xtsEKW4Lw That is frigging cool, congratulations! Amazing, indeed! Cheers...Ralf ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] Simple HowTo to make SBasic jobs PEable...
Bob Spelten wrote:
To Sleep I use the following line:
ERT HOT_THING('$','Button_Sleep')
Well, I think, he just meant (as I do) a few simple SB commands, to do
several things in a program. The above is afaik just a kind of top set
command, not a real PTR command. Ir works, but I think, it is not just, what
he wants to do.
I think, he means easy creation of pull downs etc.
Cheers...Ralf
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Re: [Ql-Users] Simple HowTo to make SBasic jobs PEable...
Bob Spelten wrote: He indicated using Qpac2, this is a simple way to use its Button Frame on any job window. I think, he means easy creation of pull downs etc. That would mean using Qptr, EasyPtr or TurboPtr. But the question was: ...a 'simple' way to make an SBasic job work with the PE - i.e. able to move #0/1/2 windows and put to sleep in QPAC2 frame - WITHOUT going the whole hog of making a PE compliant application... I wonder, as Button_Sleep must keep the channel details and image of the sleeping job somewhere in memory, would it be possible to write a Move routine that accesses this info and pokes new coordinates before restoring. Normally a job is woken by DOing the button, what if HITting changes the pointer into a Move icon and wherever you drop it the window will be restored. Something like that is used in Qpac1's Sysmon. Would make a nice addition to Qpac2. :) Ok, Jochen Merz just has to enhance his Pointer's Toolkit...;- Cheers...Ralf ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] Today, 25 years ago (IV)...
Urs Koenig (QL) wrote: Amstrad and Sinclair computers got married! :-( Exclusive resurrected video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sxw-fV4gG3M Not available in my country because of music content 8-( ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] QL Image Repository
Dilwyn Jones wrote: 3rd picture seems to be an interface for the EPROM slot, but no idea what it is. AFAIK it is the ABC keyboard I/F. See the DIN-socket at the left. Worked good but suffered from bad connection. Pic 11 ist the Schoen keyboard I/F (I had one), as is Pic 22. Picture 22 is a keyboard interface of some kind, who made this one? Cheers...Ralf ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] Today, 25 years ago (III)
Urs Koenig (QL) wrote: Ralf Rekoendt wrote: And I still have an old advert letter from Commander.;-) Oh dear. Those were crazy days! What was it all about? Patching and repacking a pirated copy of a dead-end product? Like pirating an already pirated copy or so? At least some QLers were happy to get an enhanced version of their basic software. And nobody was harmed. It was just a peccadillo... Simple: It was Martin Berndt's Turbo-Xchange, patched with a special screen accelerator for use on a QL and freed fom Thor's watermark check. One of the best things he ever does (beside MG-ROM and freeing PCB 1 and Tankbusters). Cheers...Ralf ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] Today, 25 years ago (III)
Rich Mellor wrote: Simple: It was Martin Berndt's Turbo-Xchange, patched with a special screen accelerator for use on a QL and freed fom Thor's watermark check. One of the best things he ever does (beside MG-ROM and freeing PCB 1 and Tankbusters). He freed PCB 1? Does anyone have a copy of it - I have the original program and binders, but unfortunately it is copy protected 8-) Cheers...Ralf ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] Medic board
Tony Firshman wrote: Ralf Reköndt wrote, on 10/Mar/11 18:37 | Mar10: Does anyone have a manual for a Medic I/F to scan in and send to Dilwyn? An EPROM dump for examining would also a be good idea...;-) Medic circuit diagram (in two scanned A4 parts which need stitching!): http://tfs.firshman.co.uk/temp/medic.zip The zipped file is called __MACOSX (under Windows)...8-(. Can't read it. Cheers...Ralf ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] Medic board
Adrian Ives wrote: Try these: http://img135.imageshack.us/i/medicinterfacecircuitdi.png/ http://img153.imageshack.us/i/medicinterfacecircuitdi.png/ -Original Message- From: ql-users-boun...@lists.q-v-d.com [mailto:ql-users-boun...@lists.q-v-d.com] On Behalf Of Ralf Reköndt Sent: 13 March 2011 08:19 To: ql-us...@q-v-d.com Subject: Re: [Ql-Users] Medic board Tony Firshman wrote: Ralf Reköndt wrote, on 10/Mar/11 18:37 | Mar10: Does anyone have a manual for a Medic I/F to scan in and send to Dilwyn? An EPROM dump for examining would also a be good idea...;-) Medic circuit diagram (in two scanned A4 parts which need stitching!): http://tfs.firshman.co.uk/temp/medic.zip The zipped file is called __MACOSX (under Windows)...8-(. Can't read it. Ahhh, thank you very much! Cheers...Ralf ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] Medic board
I see, that the Medic I/F supports four drives (four drive select lines). Does anybody know a bit more about the software? Cheers...Ralf ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] Bug in French MG ROM
Rich Mellor wrote: Here's an interesting little challenge - according to The Designer program from Pyramide, there is a bug in the French MG ROM which it patches - see http://www.qlforum.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=2t=116 Anyone have any suggestions as to what this patch does? I just know abozt the double point bug of all MG ROMs, fixed by TK2. Cheers...Ralf ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
[Ql-Users] Lau's place dead...?
Any idea about the dead http://www.bergbland.info/ ? Cheers...Ralf ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] Lau's place dead...?
Tobias Fröschle wrote: Am Samstag, den 12.03.2011, 13:04 +0100 schrieb Ralf Reköndt: Any idea about the dead http://www.bergbland.info/ ? Cheers...Ralf Well,it works for me? Tobias Not here. ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
