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Hoping o make z80 more readable and easier to work with. Supports some basic commands though they are not interpreted-I have used other peoples routins where i found them useful [don't worry i gave them full credit]as well as writing my own. This is aimed at basic programmers. It is pretty self excplanitory.

;heres the code for drawing a black line
def pxlX,##
def pxlY,##
def pxlX2,##
def pxlY2,##
drawline

;heres the code for drawing a white line
def pxlX,##
def pxlY,##
def pxlX2,##
def pxlY2,##
drawwhtline

;heres the code for drawing a XOR line
def pxlX,##
def pxlY,##
def pxlX2,##
def pxlY2<##
drawinvline

so is this a good idea? I want feedback!

Looks good. I've seen many languages that are supposed to give the functionality of assembly with a basic-like syntax, but I still think it's better to just make the effort and learn assembly.

ignore this i found a way to make i work w/ other stuff so that its really easy

blkline(#,#,#,#)
whtline(#,#,#,#)
invline(#,#,#,#)

Hoping o make z80 more readable and easier to work with. Supports some basic commands though they are not interpreted-I have used other peoples routins where i found them useful [don't worry i gave them full credit]as well as writing my own. This is aimed at basic programmers. It is pretty self excplanitory.

;heres the code for drawing a black line
def pxlX,##
def pxlY,##
def pxlX2,##
def pxlY2,##
drawline

;heres the code for drawing a white line
def pxlX,##
def pxlY,##
def pxlX2,##
def pxlY2,##
drawwhtline

;heres the code for drawing a XOR line
def pxlX,##
def pxlY,##
def pxlX2,##
def pxlY2,##
drawinvline

so is this a good idea? I want feedback!

ignore the above post, i have found a far more effective way to do this

As part of my Tindows Professional Office Suite, I am unveiling a fully functional version of the ever popular PowerPoint. It mimics the computer version in many ways and there is NO limit to the length of the presentation so long as you have the memory. Features include:
1) Text Position (Centered, Left)
2) Background Templates
3) Timed transitions (in seconds) or manual transition
4) Advanced Editor (basic knowledge of data file necessary)
5) Password Protection for Slide Show (Password stored as a Hash value)
6) Great for presentations on overheads (Teaching tool)

Contact me at mbiibm@epals.com for more information.

Matthew I.
V.P. Z-Studios
mbiibm@epals.com

I am also looking for someone to write an assembly intro screen program that displays the logo and then jumps to the main file. My reasoning for doing this is two fold. First: It does not tie up any of the Pic vars, and second, I am trying to reduce the size of the program (approx. 4 KB and counting). If you could help me, or teach me how to create this simple program, I would greatly appreciate it.

Matthew Inderwiesen
V.P. Z-Studios
mbiibm@epals.com

I assume that this means that it's in BASIC...I can write assembly, and would be happy to help.

I can probably write one in shellless ASM that takes up about 1-2k. Email me with your logo and ill try to help...

(For Ti-83 Series):I am in the making of a program called Windows Server 2003 and its in basic, but when I finish the basic version and make everything perfect then i will make it a app. I need some beta testers go to my site and tell me in the messege boards.
thanxs

Don't bother making it in BASIC... If you think it is good enough, make it an app. If you need App programming help, email me.

Even better.. could you make it as a shell for CP/M (see below)

I'm working on a new OS for the TI-83+... CP/M

It is designed to overwrite the existing OS with CP/m and turn the calc into a more multi-purpose machine. As CP/M anly takes up around 48k, the remainder of the archive, that used to store the OS will be available for ASM programs. This means thayt your TI83+ will have 470k free archive!

what is "CP/M" Ive heard of it b4 but It has never been thoroughly xplaned 2 me

/C-P-M/ n. [Control Program for Microcomputers]
An early microcomputer {OS} written by hacker Gary Kildall for 8080- and Z80-based machines, very popular in the late 1970s but virtually wiped out by MS-DOS after the release of the IBM PC in 1981. Legend has it that Kildall's company blew its chance to write the OS for the IBM PC because Kildall decided to spend a day IBM's reps wanted to meet with him enjoying the perfect flying weather in his private plane. Many of CP/M's features and conventions strongly resemble those of early DEC operating systems such as {{TOPS-10}}, OS/8, RSTS, and RSX-11. See {{MS-DOS}}, {operating system}.

Source: TheHackersDictionaryofComputerJargon
worldwideschool.org
(Search Google: "define:CP/M")

im working on aol instant messenger for the ti 83+ with a wirelesss connection. if u can help plz do so

any one who wants to help email me a nickwiz13@aol.com

Woooaaa!?!...that would be incredible...wait...how is that even possible?!?

All you need is a wireless transmitter. You can get cheap ones for a couple of bucks. I did that last year. It was pretty fun talking back and forth with someone clear across the room. =-)

where can i find these wireless transmitters?? i've looked everywhere!

I found some at cercuit city (So i don't know how to spell cercuit). they're usually used for transmitting to speakers if you don't want to drag cords all over the room.

Alright!... im designing a BASIC shell that can do everything an asm shell can do...with the help of some asm progs. Does anyone have any ideas of what they would want in a shell to make it more convienent?If so please respond here or contact me there ^.

P.S. asm abilities already included:
*unarchive*
*archive*
*lock*
*unlock*
*run*
*lists and runs programs* already on your calc(asm or basic; archived or unarchived)
*awesome GUI*
*free RAM*
*battery status*

*Special Thanx to David Lindstrom (ZRUN, ZLIST, PTOOLS)& Michael Vincent (ZBATTCHK,MEM)

I did the same exact thing you did with Waves OS. I used PTOOLS, ZRUN, etc. and found it surprisingly effective. One thing that seems to catch the attention of people is making your program as fast, small and efficeint as possible while maintaining a nice GUI. You may want to include link cable support, since it is one of the most essential parts of calculator gaming. Also, PTOOLS has the ability to delete programs from the calc. To make your shell more convenient, you should try to put in some useful utilities such as an organizer, the ability to turn the calc off during the shell's run-time, password protection, and you may also want to consider putting in a sound player (like Wav Player 83+); they're all very convenient tools that users will be thankful of. However, ZRUN is sometimes unstable, especially when you try to run programs that have been ported to a specific shell (like ION/MirageOS programs), and will sometimes crash your calculator. Have fun with this time-consuming experience!

Yea...ive seen your os...its awesome. Do you think it would be alright if i used ur GUI as long as i give you credit? I mainly use the ZRUN to run my own math(BASIC) progs that have been edited to work with the ZRUN :) Yes...i did forget to list delete as an option.Thanx. Oh yea...i was wondering...is it possible to run apps from a shell?(i guess i know the answer to that but oh well)

No, you can't launch an App from a shell. The only way to run an App is through TI-OS. I haven't seen any program out there that has the capabilities to launch one, except for the Start-Up Customization App, which indeed is an App itelf. And oh yeah, feel free to use the Waves OS GUI in your shell, along with any code it contains. Just be sure to include my name in either the readme or somewhere within the program. Have fun releasing your shell!