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- From: chrismc@dip.eecs.umich.edu (Chris McCormack)
- Newsgroups: comp.sys.cbm
- Subject: Re: Question: Epyx Fast Load Cartridge
- Date: 31 Jan 1996 13:56:12 GMT
- Organization: University of Michigan EECS
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- Robert Watson (rmwatson@eskimo.com) wrote:
- :
- : I recently acquired an Epyx Fast Load Cartridge, and need to get a list
- : of the commands available for it, ie, C="x", or whatever. This particular
- : cartridge is for the C64, and was manufactured circa 1984.
-
- Here is what I've collected from the newsgroup. cjm
-
-
- Date: Sat, 1 Apr 1995 14:39:47 -0500 (EST)
- From: -ZzZ- <zzz@phantom.com>
- Subject: Re: FastLoad Docs
-
- On Sat, 1 Apr 1995, Chris McCormack wrote:
- > That would be fantastic! No need for apologies on the lack of manual.
- > I was kind of expecting it since you made no mention of including one.
- > Since the cartridge has to sit until I get the c64 to ship my Dad, I
- > can wait for some more info.
- > chrismc@eecs.umich.edu
-
- Ok - The txt file will be ready in a little while!
- If you want, I can compile a text file which contains all of the
- information DIRECTLY From the Manual. I would have sent it if I had a
- spare - Sorry. I'll type it up for you though! -ZzZ-
-
-
- From: slick_rk@xmission.xmission.com (Slick_rk)
- Subject: Re: FASTLOAD CART
- Date: 20 Apr 1995 08:51:56 GMT
-
- Fastload uses several 1 key commands to do things. I don't remember them
- all but here is a few(for epyx fastload)
-
- $= list disk directory
- @= read disk drive error channel
- /= basic load (ie load"filename",8)
- %= machine language load (ie load"filename",8,1)
- commodore key and then run-stop key load first thing on the disk.
-
- Hope this helps some.
- --
- Amiga/ / slick_rk@xmission.com
- 500 / / Rick Kelley
- \ \/ / 527 23rd #A
- \/\/ Ogden, UT 84401
-
-
- From: Bios@sys363.chatlink.com
- Date: 26 Apr 1995 23:32:13 PST
- Subject: FASTLOAD CART
-
- XE>Does anyone know of some of the quick commands to the fastload cart
- XE>i know how to get the menu up but is there any other commands.
-
- Sure. Here's some commands you can use:
-
- /(filename) - loads a file from current drive with whatever file name
- you specify. example: /draw
-
- <-(filename) - save a file to disk. I couldn't type the left arrow so
- use the left key found at the top left of the keyboard.
-
- %(filename) - does an unrelocated load. Use this for example to load
- autoloading files like the geos boot file
-
- commodore-run/stop - press this combination to immediately do an
- unrelocated load and run. It will tell your 1541 to look for the first
- program on the disk, load it, and run it. very convenient
-
- ! - takes you into the assembly language monitor. This is for
- programmers and I use it all the time. to exit, press %
-
- (pound sign) - use this for the disk utilities menu. Again, I couldn't
- type out that darn sign. sorry
-
- that should be all! Reply back to me if you have more questions.
-
- bios@sys363.chatlink.com
-
-
- Date: 24 Apr 1995 23:14:08 PST
- Subject: C-64 tip #1!
-
- Commodore 64 users tip #1 !
-
- Need an easier way to switch to a different device number when using a
- multiple drive system? Try this:
-
- poke 186,<device number>
-
- doing that will change your current device you're using to the number
- specified. This can be very handy when using the fastload cartridge
- instead of typing the load command.
-
- bios@sys363.chatlink.com
-
-
- From bgracey@freenet.niagara.com Fri Jul 21 23:32:48 1995
- Subject: Re: FastLoad Instructions
-
- : didn't come with any documentation. Does anyone out there have a
- : machine readable version of the manual (or know where I can find it)?
-
- Umm, well I haven't entered that particular documentation into my word
- processor yet but if enough requests come in maybe I will :)
-
- Chances are I could snail mail you a copy of those docs (I also have a
- Fastload, with manual) if you'd like to send me your address.
- -- Byron Gracey Fido: 1:247/105 bgracey@freenet.niagara.com
-
-
- From UncleAl2@aol.com Sun Jul 23 14:22:04 1995
- Subject: Re: FastLoad Instructions
-
- I can't find my FastLoad manual, but I do remember a few things about it.
- Pressing the English Pound key (top row, 3rd in from the right) will lead
- you to a series of utility menus.
-
- From the READY prompt, $/ and <return> will list a disk directory.
- Pressing the C= key and RUN/STOP at the same time will automatically LOAD the
- first program on whatever disk is in the disk drive at that time.
- If you've disabled the FastLoad and want to re-enable it, at the READY prompt
- type: SYS57194 <return>. (Easier on the computer than shutting the whole
- thing off and then turning it back on again.)
-
- That's about all that I can remembe right now. If I find the manual, I'll
- try to remember to mail you the rest of the commands.
-