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GAGEBLOX.ZIP - Uploaded to the EXEC-PC BBS 2/93 by Mark "Pinky" Schulz
.ZIP Contents:
GAGEBLOX.DOC - This document
GAGEBLOX.EXE - ASIC300 compiled/PKLITE compressed Gage Block Calculator
GAGEBLOX.ASI - ASIC300 source for GAGEBLOX
This file replaces the APBASIC compiled GAGEBLOX.EXE released earlier
by the same author.
This program is released as "freeware"... no charge asked!
Do not sell for more than $4.00 finders' fee.
If distributing or uploading to other BBSes, keep this .ZIP intact.
The ASIC300 source is included for educational purposes.
The ASIC300 compiler is available on EXEC-PC in the SO MUCH SHAREWARE
CD-ROM.
Requirements: IBM-compatible in 80x25 text screen mode.
Background: The English (inch) 82-block gage set is widely used in
tooling/manufacturing for precision measurement.
These highly-polished blocks can be stacked to yield
reference thicknesses. This calculator is intended
to make gage selection an easier process.
Use it freely at your own risk. No money is asked nor
can be paid for this program. Therefore, no liability
can be placed in the event of inaccuracies.
Instructions:
Type GAGEBLOX to start, and the first screen appears.
F1 then enters the calculator to MANUAL MODE.
ESC exits to DOS. F1 again enters AUTO MODE.
Successive F1's toggle MANUAL/AUTO at any point.
The modes are color-coded: RED=MANUAL, BLUE=AUTO on color monitor.
When modes are toggled, all values are reset.
MANUAL MODE:
Position flashing cursor using arrow keys.
The INSERT key adds block to stack.
The DELETE key removes block from stack.
A running stack height is maintained throughout this mode.
If stack height exceeds 9.9999", the program resets.
The HOME key will reset block indications and stack height.
The ESC key exits the program to DOS at any point.
AUTO MODE:
Start AUTO MODE with the HOME key once screen appears.
Enter your 5-digit target stack height, including leading zeros.
The decimal point is automatically entered. When all five
digits have been entered, the calculator starts itself.
If target stack height is not calculable, the program resets.
If entry errors occur, HOME again will reset. The backspace is
inoperable. F1 at any point enters MANUAL. ESC exits to DOS.
Note to the BASIC constituency:
The ASIC compiler appears to have a "glitch" when performing
some conditional statements in extended math mode.
The source reflects my reactions to these forgivable oversights.