Re: [Ql-Users] Quanta Library Guide

2012-04-22 Thread Ralf Reköndt
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" To: Sent: Saturday, April 21, 2012 6:50 PM Subject: Re: [Ql-Users] Quanta Library Guide The FO

Re: [Ql-Users] Quanta Library Guide

2012-04-21 Thread Ralf Reköndt
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" To: Sent: Saturday, April 21, 2012 5:43 PM Subject: Re: [Ql-Users] Quanta

Re: [Ql-Users] Quanta Library Guide

2012-04-21 Thread Bob Spelten
Op Sat, 21 Apr 2012 16:10:15 +0200 schreef Ralf Reköndt : 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

Re: [Ql-Users] Quanta Library Guide

2012-04-21 Thread Ralf Reköndt
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

2012-04-21 Thread Tony firshman
On 21 Apr 2012, at 10:10, Ralf Reköndt wrote: > > >CLOSE #channelsclose channels > What is the syntax? close #2,#3 ? Tony -- t...@firshman.co.ukhttp://firshman.co.uk Voice: +44 (0) 1442 828254 Fax: +44 (0) 1442 828255. Skype: tony firshman

Re: [Ql-Users] Quanta Library Guide

2012-04-21 Thread Dilwyn Jones
Some years back QLToday wrote about testing the machine you are using by reading the sys_vars (PEEK (sv +167)). The test on Q-emulator returns zero, as the standard QL, so this could be used to assume there is no Level2 device. This number is held in the 5 lowest bits, I believe 14, 15, 18 to 23,

Re: [Ql-Users] Quanta Library Guide

2012-04-21 Thread Ralf Reköndt
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 ad

Re: [Ql-Users] Quanta Library Guide

2012-04-21 Thread Bob Spelten
Op Fri, 20 Apr 2012 09:00:18 +0200 schreef Daniele Terdina : SuQcess starts with testing the validity of devices and directories to prevent it from crashing later. For this the TK2 commands FTEST and FTYP are used but these don't seem to work on the device names used by Q-emuLator. Is this ju

Re: [Ql-Users] Quanta Library Guide

2012-04-20 Thread Daniele Terdina
> SuQcess starts with testing the validity of devices and directories to > prevent it from crashing later. > For this the TK2 commands FTEST and FTYP are used but these don't seem to > work on the device names used by Q-emuLator. > Is this just an issue with the non-registered version? > Is the

Re: [Ql-Users] Quanta Library Guide

2012-04-17 Thread Bob Spelten
Op Tue, 17 Apr 2012 07:55:38 +0200 schreef Daniele Terdina : My tests were done on a W$-Vista with Q-emuLator 2.5 and 3.1., with JS and both the old DATA_bin and latest 2.13. Only 3.1 & JS produces the errors, the DATA_bin version makes no difference. I looks like something changed betwee

Re: [Ql-Users] Quanta Library Guide

2012-04-16 Thread Daniele Terdina
> My tests were done on a W$-Vista with Q-emuLator 2.5 and 3.1., with JS and > both the old DATA_bin and latest 2.13. > Only 3.1 & JS produces the errors, the DATA_bin version makes no > difference. > I looks like something changed between Q-emuLator 2.5 & 3.1 to stop DBAS > from working. > >

Re: [Ql-Users] Quanta Library Guide

2012-04-16 Thread Dilwyn Jones
Norman Dunbar wrote: The BB QL emulated or not, is still faster than a Windows PC booting up from power on, isn't it? It is, yes, booting even from hibernation too. But you only boot once, unless you are running Windows and/or you are Dilwyn (!) it's how responsive it is when it's running that

Re: [Ql-Users] Quanta Library Guide

2012-04-16 Thread Norman Dunbar
Hi Lee, > ... Tolerance and expectation are the norm Norm. Nah, it's just I'm used to faster now that I have QPC. I remember the days of loading programs off microdrive. It was "ok" until I got a Trump card, then it was far too slow! Then I upgraded to a Gold Card, QXL, QPC and so on, gettin

Re: [Ql-Users] Quanta Library Guide

2012-04-16 Thread Lee Privett
*Quote* *"PS. I have downloaded Q-Emulator and I've also tested it with JS and Minerva ROMS. Same problems as everyone, JS fails. One thing is exceedingly clear, we didn't half put up with really slow responses back in 1984 didn't we? God it's slow in QL mode! ;-)"* Bear in mind a 30 second advert

Re: [Ql-Users] Quanta Library Guide

2012-04-16 Thread Norman Dunbar
On 16/04/12 12:56, Rich Mellor wrote: I have forwarded the files and details to Daniele so that he can investigate further. Aha, this means I'm off the hook, for now! ;-) Cheers, Norm. PS. I have downloaded Q-Emulator and I've also tested it with JS and Minerva ROMS. Same problems as everyon

Re: [Ql-Users] Quanta Library Guide

2012-04-16 Thread Rich Mellor
On 16/04/2012 12:19, Bob Spelten wrote: Op Mon, 16 Apr 2012 12:35:15 +0200 schreef Norman Dunbar : Morning all, A few comments, it seems to have been busy on here over the weekend. ;-) On 15/04/12 13:47, Dilwyn Jones wrote: " The bad parameter error is related to a file system TRAP#3 call wi

Re: [Ql-Users] Quanta Library Guide

2012-04-16 Thread Bob Spelten
Op Mon, 16 Apr 2012 12:35:15 +0200 schreef Norman Dunbar : Morning all, A few comments, it seems to have been busy on here over the weekend. ;-) On 15/04/12 13:47, Dilwyn Jones wrote: " The bad parameter error is related to a file system TRAP#3 call with D0=$44. Do you know what this trap is

Re: [Ql-Users] Quanta Library Guide

2012-04-16 Thread Norman Dunbar
Morning all, A few comments, it seems to have been busy on here over the weekend. ;-) On 15/04/12 13:47, Dilwyn Jones wrote: " The bad parameter error is related to a file system TRAP#3 call with D0=$44. Do you know what this trap is supposed to do? The trap in question is the only trap intro

Re: [Ql-Users] Quanta Library Guide

2012-04-15 Thread Dilwyn Jones
> Daniele has looked at this issue and to quote his comments: > > " The bad parameter error is related to a file system TRAP#3 call with > D0=$44. > Do you know what this trap is supposed to do? Here's the Trap #3 d0=$44 notes for the DATAREF_DOC document from DBAS. Dilwyn

Re: [Ql-Users] Quanta Library Guide

2012-04-15 Thread Dilwyn Jones
Have you tried a more recent version of DATA_BIN? The supplied one is so old there is no version number, now 2.13 (21/2/98). Bob Have tried v2.13 of DATA_BIN dbase handler on Q-emuLator, and got the following results: 1. works ok on version JM ROM 2. fails on version JS supplied with QemuLato