Re: TI-83 Programming Questions


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Re: TI-83 Programming Questions



ADAMMAN106@AOL.COM wrote:
>
> In a message dated 97-08-17 03:44:06 EDT, you write:
>
> << OK, I'm quite new at TI-BASIC and I need a few pointers. I am sorry if
>  I am asking questions that are printed in the manual but I've read it
>  from cover to cover and can't find the answers.
>
>  These questions are for the TI-83.
>
>  1. Is it possible to disable the busy indicator from TI-BASIC?
>
>  2. How can you get rid of the "Done" message after a program finishes?
>  People seem to want a teacher key, and a blank home screen is better
>  than one with a "Done" message.
>
>  3. Is it possible to find out the amount of memory remaining from a
>  program?
>
>  4. I need two TI-83's to communicate with each other and swap
>  variables over the link. Is there any way to synchronise the transfer
>  so that you don't have to press enter on one when the other is ready,
>  or will I have to use delay loops? If I do have to use delay loops -
>  how long would you reccomend?
>
>  I hope I haven't asked any questions that have been asked before. If I
>  have, I apologize.
>
>  Thanks,
>
>  Colin
>   >>
>
> 1) nope
>
> 2) yeah, on the TI-82 (should be the same on the 83...) of you do an Output(
> at the end, there will be no 'Done' message.  Example:
>
> :lbl 1
> :getkey -> X
> :if X=45
> :then
> :output(1,1,"")
> :stop
> :end
> :more code...annoying to type...
> :goto 1
>
> BTW, if you dont know how to use getkey, 45=Clear
> whenever you do Output( at the end of a program, no 'Done' is displayed
>
> 3) no
>
> 4) hmm, I'm not sure...I've never made any link proggies
>
> Hope this helps...
>
> ~Adamman
concerning #4...
You can create a chat program through the link.
BUT, you can only send/recieve when both of the calculators are at a
pause or a menu...
So you cant use a delay loop or a getkey loop, unless you are
programming in ASM.

Id prefer to use the menu.

-Harper Maddox


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