QuickCMD v2.0

[norecess]

Hi guys,


Just few words to let you know QuickCMD v2.0 is now available !


http://www.norecess.net/quickcmd.html


This version is a complete rewrite. It's now a real ROM (executed from there, not copied to RAM like in previous version), does not auto-launch at startup (CTRL+TAB to launch now), features low-level file handling (allowing operations like undelete, set read-only attribute..), DIR command can now list hidden files, there is ROM management, CRTC detection, it's faster, has a small memory footprint (I guess 6 bytes in RAM is OK for everybody !)..


To all the ones that were disappointed with V1.0, I listened you and learnt. Please give a try to this V2.0.


Also added, a PDF documentation covering all the features of the software.


Regards,
Arnaud


PS. I know there is already a thread about v1.0 but it's deprecated now..

[Sykobee (Briggsy)]

Excellent work!

[redbox]

Very nice, and really great to see you implementing the changes suggested by the community 

[CPCIak]

Could you ask Bryce to integrate QuickCMD into MegaFlash ROM, please. Thanks

[TFM]

Could you ask Bryce to integrate QuickCMD into MegaFlash ROM, please. Thanks

You can do this by yourself, using the ROManager. Just load and install the ROM.

[TFM]

Back to Q...

My first error report...

- If you type A, there is no disc in A. Then you press C for Cancle, the system crashes.

- If you switch to another drive (not a or b) with a letter like C (Dobbertin RAM disc f.e.) or higher, the system freezes.

I only had a quick look. Q 2.0 was installed at ROM position 1.

[norecess]

cool ! an error report ! 

If you type A, there is no disc in A..

Do you mean that if you type A: with no disc inserted, QCMD will crash ? (this is possible)

Then you press C for Cancle, the system crashes.

C for what ? Do you mean C then TAB (autocomplete) ?

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If you switch to another drive (not a or b) with a letter like C (Dobbertin RAM disc f.e.) or higher, the system freezes.

Only A: or B: is authorized. How can you switch to drive 3 ("C") under Amsdos ?

[TFM]

cool ! an error report ! 

Hey, this evolves in something really good! But we all need help in beta-testing ;-)

Do you mean that if you type A: with no disc inserted, QCMD will crash ? (this is possible)

Yes.

C for what ? Do you mean C then TAB (autocomplete) ?

If the RDOS ROM is installed it provides (if exp ram is connected) a 444 KB RAM disc, that can be used like A and B, but it's letter is C. So !C is like !A or !B.

However, the letter H also freezes the system. Maybe I have the wrong ROMs connected?
 

Only A: or B: is authorized. How can you switch to drive 3 ("C") under Amsdos ?

Using the RDOS ROM which provides an RAM-disc named C. (It's the RDOS from Dobbertin).


Good luck! I like the Q program :-) Hope you keep on going working on it.

[Gryzor]

Oooh fantastic!

Question: can I copy your page to the wiki?

[norecess]

Question: can I copy your page to the wiki?

Sure. This is a mature release. I expect releasing a new version for bug-fixings but basically, features won't change soon.


@TFM
This is going hard to me to add support for your device, if I don't have the hardware to test against it. Is there a way to simulate it under an emulator ?

[Gryzor]

...aaaand done!

[norecess]

Wow, this is cool. 

[Gryzor]

Wow, this is cool. 

Yeah, you write the program and I get the glory

[Bryce]

Nicely done Gryzor norecess , but couldn't you find a more colourful screenshot as the black on grey one?

Bryce.

[Gryzor]

:p


Here's something more stylised for you.

[Bryce]

That's just blurred, you marketeer

Bryce.

[Gryzor]

No, it's also colorised with a fine retro feel to it. You like it. Stare at it. I know you want it.

[Bryce]

Oooooo, shiny, I want to buy one... 

That kind of effect?

Bryce.

[Gryzor]

...is how it works. And I'll drop a free thingamajig (TM) in, too! Amazing offer!

[Bryce]

Returning to the actual subject. I'll install CMD 2.0 on the MegaFlash tonight and see how it goes. Can it work in any position or does it need to be below ROM 7?

Bryce.

[norecess]

BTW, excepted the initial reception ("cool, I'm going to test tonight") how many of you tried QuickCMD for real ? I really look forward to see if it works for you as expected.


ps. I will fix the "no disc in drive crash" this week

[redbox]

BTW, excepted the initial reception ("cool, I'm going to test tonight") how many of you tried QuickCMD for real ? I really look forward to see if it works for you as expected.

Been using it today (in an emulator admittedly!) and loving it 

[TFM]

@TFM
This is going hard to me to add support for your device, if I don't have the hardware to test against it. Is there a way to simulate it under an emulator ?

Hi, it shouldn't be that tough. The Dobbertin RDOS is quite "nice" to the CPCs OS and keeps the standards up, so drive C should act as A or B. However you can use the RDOS with some emulators, not with all.. wait... Caprice works.

Ok, let me upload that ROM to... the CPC Wiki... wait... Done!

Take a look here:
http://www.cpcwiki.eu/index.php/RDOS

This ROM is really cool, you can use the XD-DOS |COPY command ot copy to the RAM disc and then back to disc. Great when working with one drive.

Well, this is not the original 8 KB ROM, this is the extended version with a lot of great commands. Just take a look at it :-)

[norecess]

@TFM Actually, I wonder : what do you expect from me ?


QuickCMD can execute RSXs.
Does QCMD crashes when you type "C" (for |C) or "COPY" (for |COPY) ?


If you are expecting QCMD to display "C:" as a prompt then I'm afraid QCMD is a bad bet for you I really want to keep QCMD generic, cf. not make special dedicated code for a given RSX..

[TFM]

No, no, the Q (four letters are just too much for me to type, but I like the letter Q) is great as is, I don't ask for any implementation. But if I enter "C" then it freezes.