If you have problems with resetting the drive and device numbers on a 64 Computer RamDrive, and RamLink, after using a large program (or even some small ones), then the following list is a cure for returning to Basic.
As they say, 99 and 44/100ths percent effective, and just shy of turning off the computer and turning it on again.
If you know of any more then please upload them to the message board CAT 12, Topic 12.
First, a command list...
SYS64738, will cold start the computer, Ramdrive, and, Ramlink to their default numbers in most cases, when a warm reset will not work or using the reset button has no effect.
SYS58451, will re-install the JiffyDOS commands if needed (after playing some ML games {like "SCORPION II" from RUN MAG.} you'll just need this command to get back to normal)
SYS58551, will re-install the JiffyDOS function keys if needed {some ML games or programs just wipe out the function keys}
FOR GEOS:
Robert Knop Jr. has made up a group of neat little files to just about cure any woes you have when leaving Geos to run another program :
RESET64 or RESET128, both COLD START the computer, Ramdrive, and RamLink, when leaving GEOS for the BASIC screen.
((a normal exit will usually lock up the computer or cause a device number to disappear if you had swapped drives for any reason while in GEOS or GATEWAY))
Both programs are available in the software libraries #35.
RESCUE64 or RESCUE128, will recover your system to GEOS from a screen freeze (or keyboard lock-up) "IF" you have a reset button on your computer.
Both programs are available in the software libraries #35.
Now for a special treat. On the following pages is a type-in program that you can alter to your needs, for resetting from the AUTOFILE BOOTING feature of RamDrive or RamLink. It is also in the message boards, CAT. 12, Topic 12, and was entered there by HOWIE and JBEE (I just put it here for easier access for you). I customized it to my own personal needs, so you'll most likely need to make a few changes for your own system.
If you know of any more then please upload them to the message board CAT 12, Topic 12.
20 POKE53281,12:POKE53280,0:POKE646,0
30 REM:OPEN4,4,15:PRINT#4,"@":CLOSE4
40 PRINTCHR$(142):INPUT"{CLR} {CRSR DOWN} {CRSR DOWN} {CRSR DOWN} {CRSR DOWN} {CRSR DOWN} RUN GEOS PROGRAM NOW 'Y' OR 'N' ";A$
*((please note that the above words in curly brackets mean to press those keys, not to write in CLR or CRSR DOWN))*
50 IFA$=""ORA$="y"ORA$="Y"THEN GOTO 70
54 @"CP3",10
55 OPEN15,10,15:PRINT#15,"S-8":FOR I=1 TO 500:NEXT:CLOSE15
56 @#8
57 @"$:*":PRINT:@
58 NEW
60 END
70 @"CP3",10
80 OPEN15,10,15:PRINT#15,"S-8":FOR I= 1 TO 500:NEXT:CLOSE15
82 @"CP3",8
90 ^"GEOSBOOT",8
You can alter the device numbers, partition numbers, ect.,ect., to fit your own needs.
The filename in line 90 is my own personal file for booting GATEWAY in a different partition. Just rename the file to whatever one you prefer, (as obviously you will not have this one on your disk or ramdisk).
Here's a little explanation of the system I use this program with so you'll get a better idea of how it works:
C64C computer
2mb RAMDRIVE
Two 1541 II disk drives
1802 monitor
STAR NX1000C printer
APROTEK MINIMODEM-C
AREOSPAND CARTRIDGE EXPANDER
1750 REU
(in parallel with RAMDRIVE on the cartridge expander)
1351 Mouse
MICRO R&D Mouse Switcher
(for port #1)
Icontroller Joystick
RAMDRIVE SETUP:
Partition #35
@, 2048blk DACC partition
(the first partition created with RAMTOOLS)
Partition #1
@, 1581 emulation partition with GATEWAY64 (with GATEWAY64 BOOT FILES on it, GeoTerm V2.0, ConvertV2.5, Wrong-is-Write V8.0, and an assortment of Graphic file converters)
Partition #2
@, 1581 emulation partition for use with GATEWAY (GEOPAINT, GEOWRITE and GEOPUBLISH)
Partition #3
@, 1571 emulation partition, for my autobootfile, WIZARD64 terminal program, games, RAMTOOLS, FCOPY, ect.,ect..
MTOOLS, FCOPY, ect.,ect..
RAM NOW 'Y' OR 'N' ";A$
*((please note tas entered there by HOWIE and JBEE (I just put it here for easier access for y
All of the commands used in this program can be found in the CMD RAMDRIVE or RAMLINK manuals, The Commordore64 Programmers Reference Guide, the Gateway64 users manual and the JIFFYDOS V6.0 users manual.
You use this program at your own risk, and, it is not guaranteed to work in all systems under all circumstances.
If you want a better explanation of the program itself and how it evolved, then read the CBM message boards, CAT 12, TOPIC 12, (Ramdrive/RamLink Hints & Tips)
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