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Started by TFM, 05:12, 01 October 10

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GUNHED

Using an HxC floppy emulator... Did FutureOS ever tell you "disc is write protected" but it wasn't?
Here's the solution (taken from the updated FAQ):

Q: I tried to copy a file from an HxC to my 3" internal drive A. But there was a message telling me that the target disc is write protected. But the disc itself in not write protected. What's the problem?

A: That's probably a problem with the HxC's setup or the jumpers.
In the 'Setting Menu' go to option 'Write protect' and there set this option to 'Wr enable'.
Only one jumper must be set. See page 11 (2.3.3) of HxC Manual.

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GUNHED

Some nice software for the PcW inspired me to add some functionality to the character(set) editor of the text editor FutureTex for FutureOS.

Now what can it do?

= Edit complete character sets of 256 characters
= Load / Save character sets
= Edit every single character, for example:
- clear character
- fill char
- invert char
- copy char
- paste char
- exchange char (exchange actual character with the one copied before)
- rotate character (right, left, up and down)
- reload char from ROM

Do you like to see any other feature?
Please tell me.  :)

And here is a picture...
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Gryzor

That's a useful thingie.

GUNHED

Thanks a lot!  :) :) :)
Due to the snow today I had time to give it a last polish, so here the final result:
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GUNHED

Hi @XeNoMoRPH : As I remember you've been asking for Alien Wallpapers... Well, took me quite a while, but here they are: Two DSKs full with that stuff, it's on Wallpaper discs IX and X ...

(Sorry, can't make videos at the moment)
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XeNoMoRPH

#805
Quote from: GUNHED on 22:29, 23 January 22
Hi @XeNoMoRPH : As I remember you've been asking for Alien Wallpapers... Well, took me quite a while, but here they are: Two DSKs full with that stuff, it's on Wallpaper discs IX and X ...

(Sorry, can't make videos at the moment)
thx  :o :o

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GUNHED

Some cosmetic tips and comments for general usage:  :)
- Instead of clicking again at the DIRectory icon it's enough to press Shift or Control to page the directory up and down
- If you use the Configuration utility 'Config OS' you can switch the time format form "Icons" to "small", then the time and date will be shown in small (letters) at the bottom of the Desktop. That way you see more of the wallpaper.
- If you want to see even more of the wallpaper just deactivate all drives devices (in the video above unmark the A icon for drive A) and then press litte Enter once.


And here are some pictures of FutureTex. The key matrix section was extended a bit. Here you can see the four keyboard layers: Regular, Shift, Control and Shift + Control:
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menegator

I really do love the UI, it's pure, it's 80s.


SymbOS is WOW but FutureOS is nostalgia, the feelings, the vibes of the latter are so much more potent!

GUNHED

Quote from: menegator on 22:05, 12 February 22
I really do love the UI, it's pure, it's 80s.

SymbOS is WOW but FutureOS is nostalgia, the feelings, the vibes of the latter are so much more potent!


Thanks a lot!  :) :) :)  I try to have the (G)UI as efficient and useful as possible. Personally I don't like windows that much. They are a nice effect, but eventually bring chaos on the screen. For me it's important to have everything self explaining for the user, everything in clear sight.  :)  IMHO it's better to switch screens instead of windows. Glad you like the look of FutureOS.  :) :) :)
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GUNHED

#809
At this special day eventually all the proportional mice are supported by FutureOS. Actually these are: Albireo, MultiPlay, SF2 and SF3.

The Albireo driver fits into only &81 bytes and is the fastest on CPC so far.

The MultiPlay can use the proportional mouse (or mice) at every port of both ports. Use the configuration utility to tell the OS at which port you're using a mouse or a joystick. That's more flexible compared to other solutions.

There will be no actual release, because for the next release of the OS I want to have some more features. However email (or PM) me if you want to get your update right now.

Well, I'm very glad that this is done now and got finished at such a great date (22022022).
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GUNHED

How many of you guys do actually have a BTX modul for the CPC?

Talking about this one: http://cpcrulez.fr/im4/2/btx-modul.jpg

Just thinking to use it as GFX card for the CPC.
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XeNoMoRPH

Quote from: GUNHED on 17:33, 27 February 22How many of you guys do actually have a BTX modul for the CPC?

Talking about this one: http://cpcrulez.fr/im4/2/btx-modul.jpg

Just thinking to use it as GFX card for the CPC.

the first time i see it

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GUNHED

Since there was at least some interest it was decided to upload an 'in between' update of FutureOS (see homepage link below). (Not MacDeath icons this time, only regular versioni).

What's new:
- Albireo mouse support
- MultiPlay can use a mouse at both ports. Here please use the 'Config OS' utility (see new download) to configure 'MultiPlay' = 'connected' (save configuration to ROM). Then go to 'extended options' and set the corresponding port (left or right) to 'Mouse' (again save the configuration to ROM.

Questions? Comments? Please let me know :-)
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GUNHED

MacDeath icon versions are up now too as the new documentation. Please update! New applications will love (need) it.  :) :) :)
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GUNHED

#814
Thanks to a German CPC scener we do have a new XROM with a wallpaper showing the Captain Future Crew.
After installing this ROM using ROManager you will have automatically a wallpaper set up for your FutureOS.  :)

The DSK with ROManager and the wallpaper XROM is attached...

Which picture is it?
It can be seen right at the beginning of this video:

p.s.: In case you want to use the XROM on an emulator, then you need to put the XROM at position 14 (and FutureOS at positions 10-13). Or request another ROM configuration right here.
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GUNHED

#815
Recently few updates got uploaded to the FutureOS homepage.
Nothing world-changing, but here is the list:

2022.11.22: Installation includes new XROMs and an improved installer (for M4 expansion)
2022.11.22: ROManager upgraded to version 2.4.3, better usability with mice
2022.11.19: Added some pictures to Wallpaper Disk VIII
2022.11.19: FutureTex can now be better controlled with the mouse
2022.11.17: FAQ extended
2022.11.13: System utilities extended ('Config OS' and 'Little Help')
2022.11.13: Application Source Code Update ('Config OS' and 'Little Help')

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GUNHED

Please update ROManager 2.4.3 to 2022-12-09, because there was a problem with 'Edit ROM', this came due to enhanced mouse support.

In general I overworked the download section, how do you like it?

http://www.futureos.de
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GUNHED

#817
Here the beta version of the M4 manager shell for FutureOS.

Please install the FutureOS first (new version needed in this case).
Use ROManager to install the M4 XROM
Install the 'FutureOS' folder on your M4 card.

Start OS and press H (or click at Mass Storage icon)

Documentation will follow. Questions and comments please right here and now.  :) :) :)
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GUNHED

By chance I found this French video about FutureOS, it's a from last year, but comprehensive:



Sadly I don't understand much.
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zhulien

In FutureOS, is there an API, or a JumpBlock to already available functions?

For now I am needing the following:  

- Exit application (return to FutureOS)
- CommandLine (if there is any, how to get the parameters into a buffer)
- Load a file
- Save a file
- CharOut
- CharIn (without waiting)
- CharIn (with waiting)

This is to adapt a command line or console applications to run in FutureOS.

GUNHED

Yes, it's all there. Except for the command line (I leave that to CP/M).

You'll find a comprehensive documentation on www.FutureOS.de (see downloads).

Look for the following labels...

Exit application: TUR_E
Load a file: LADE_N
Save a file: SICHRE
CharOut: You can print single characters, strings or terms including control codes (PR, STR, TERM). Either in MODE 2 or MODE 1.
CharIn: H_XALLET
CharIn: To enter complete strings use STED
To wait for a pressed key: XWART

The API is different compared to other OS, to speed things up. You use direct CALLs to the ROM area (they are collected in the EQU files). But it's important to keep an eye on your currently selected ROM.
However, you always can use OS functions by: LD IX,OS-Function : CALL ROM_A (B, C or D).

If I can help you in any way, just let me know. We can develop example code right here.  :)
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zhulien

Thanks for the pointers

GUNHED

Quote from: zhulien on 21:38, 08 May 23Thanks for the pointers
Always there if you need programming examples. Just let me know :) :) :)
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GUNHED

Hi there, since the work for the M4 SD card mass storage support is nearly done (some cosmetic stuff and serious testing remains) and a release will be done this year - I do already think of the time after...

Maybe you did already try Caruh, the Multi-Taster for FutureOS. It allows up to 255 different processes to run at the same time. (Posted this before).
In contrast to conventional multi-tasking Caruh does not waste your Desktop with all that little chaotic windows. Ok, yes you can do that too if you want. But...
The desired usage of Caruh is the ability to switch between different Desktops.

And here is my question to you all: Which kind of applications would you like to see for FutureOS Caruh being there?

Any idea is welcome and will be put on my To Do list.  :) :) :)
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GUNHED

#824
Hello dear friends of the CPC6128 and 6128plus (as other CPCs or KC compact with Revaldhinos RAM expansion).  :) :) :)

After quite a while it's time for an update. In eight days the XzentriX meeting will start again in Seeshaupt. The XzentriX is the longest existing CPC meeting and in addition there are the most CPC users at one spot (regarding German meetings).

For FutureOS I will mainly present three creations:

- Caruh the Multitasker - supporting 4 MB of RAM of course - showing lots of threads running in a cooperative way. The quickest solution for the CPC also providing access to all Z80 registers and more. All that running in cooperation with mass storage. (btw: where other os provide daemons only; FutureOS provides angels for you - doing your work).

- Support for the M4 expansion regarding mass storage: Advanced OS functions being more reliable and quicker compared to simple reading of IDE sectors only. Including a nice little file manager with basic functions: load, type, show header, copy file(s), make directory, erase file(s), rename file(s) and so on.
Everybody got an M4 card anyway (or its emulation on the SF3).

- FutureTex in cooperation with mass storage - also one of the very few softwares for the CPC being able to work with full 4 MB of RAM and some very nice features.

FutureOS brings you love, light and peace. Your success is the pleasure of the OS itself.  :) :) :)

http://futureos.de --> Get the revolutionary FutureOS (Update: 2023.11.30)
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