how do I convert a text file to .bas?

[jwm]

Hi,

I've just typed in some code from a magazine scan and saved it as a text file on my Linux box. I then used iDSK (along with translate.google.com) to put the file as a .bas within a dsk file. It didn't work. I then remembered that in cpc memory commands are not stored as text. I assume then that a .bas file isn't a real text file? If not, how can I convert it?

Cheers,
James.

[Devilmarkus]

Perhaps my little tool can help you...

http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/applications/baslist-java-tool-to-list-basic-files/msg29481/#msg29481

Cheers,
Markus

Edit:
Got it wrong first:
To transform a .TXT file to .BAS:
- Put a .TXT file on your DSK without adding an Amsdos header
- Rename it to xxxx.BAS
- LOAD"xxxx.BAS"
- SAVE"xxxx.BAS"

Then you should have your proper .BAS file

[TFM]

Why not just typing it in on a real CPC?

[jwm]

Why not just typing it in on a real CPC?

Around ten years ago I donated my real CPC 464 to an old landlord because I couldn't be bothered to take it with me when I moved and I had a PC.

Typing within the emulator (arnold) is impossible; for example to type the + character I had to copy the output of print chr$(43).

[Devilmarkus]

JavaCPC Autotype
http://retropower.eu/basictype/

[jwm]

Hi Markus,

I tried your tool but had no luck with that - I got lots of errors on the console.

I also tried your other suggestion. After renaming it and I do the load I get a "Memory Full" error.

I'm trying to get CPCtools to work but for that, I also need libserial to build and I keep getting a python error during make... I don't know python but am going to try to look into it.

Cheers,
James.

[Morn]

You can save the BASIC source code as an ASCII file to the DSK image (with iDSK -t 0). It will load about 10 times or so slower on the CPC than a binary BASIC file though. Then save the code in the emulator in standard binary format.

You also have to convert line endings to the standard CP/M / DOS CR/LF convention first if you are using e.g. a Mac, otherwise the BASIC interpreter won't read the ASCII file.

[mr_lou]

Typing within the emulator (arnold) is impossible; for example to type the + character I had to copy the output of print chr$(43).

Good to hear I'm not the only one.
To load from tape I have to first print chr$(124) to get the | character, then copy that and type TAPE

[Devilmarkus]

Please email me your textfile (or MSN)
webmaster[at]cpc-live.com

[Devilmarkus]

Here's your DSK:

But I also adapted this game from speccy:
http://www.cpc-power.com/index.php?page=detail&num=6262


Advanced Lawnmower Simulator for Amstrad CPC



DUMMY.BAS: Your textfile (ASCII)
LWM.BAS the adapted file to BASIC code

You had an error in line 430... (There are some more bugs but you'll find that out)

[jwm]

Thanks Markus,

Have to say I'd forgotten how bad that game was. I was proud to get it printed in Amstrad Action at the time..

http://cpcoxygen.fxwebdevelopment.com/aa_depot/052JS.html

I've watched a few videos of Advanced Lawnmower Simulator on youtube, never saw it until now.

James.

[Gryzor]

It was yours? My, never mind how bad it was, it's got a cult status...

[00WReX]

Hahaha...classic.

Love it near the end of the video..."You Have Been Killed"...
Sh!t I was only mowing the grass...

Cheers,
Shane

[Devilmarkus]

Now you can also play it online!


Happy New Year!