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Started by dthrone, 11:15, 22 September 10

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dthrone

Is it possible to change the screen mode directly from BASIC using the gate array?  I can't seem to get it to work.

Bryce

Isn't that what the "mode" command does? Mode 0, mode 1 and mode 2 ? Or have I mis-understood the question?

Bryce.

arnoldemu

Quote from: dthrone on 11:15, 22 September 10
Is it possible to change the screen mode directly from BASIC using the gate array?  I can't seem to get it to work.
yes, but the interrupt will set it back again.

Maybe one of these sources will help?

http://www.cpctech.org.uk/source.html
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TFM

#3
True this...

And don't forget the secret screen mode 3 ;-)


Ok, in case you have an assembler, use this:

Switch to mode 1:

di
exx
ld c,&8d
exx
ei
ret

To switch to mode 2:
di
exx
ld c,&8e
exx
ei
ret


But it may not help you reading the characters properly any longer ;-)

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dthrone

Quote from: arnoldemu on 13:50, 22 September 10
yes, but the interrupt will set it back again.

Maybe one of these sources will help?

http://www.cpctech.org.uk/source.html


Thanks!  I think the problem is definitely the interrupt.  Can you give me a brief explanation on this or refer me to a specific document to read up on it?

TFM

Quote from: dthrone on 12:38, 26 September 10


Thanks!  I think the problem is definitely the interrupt.  Can you give me a brief explanation on this or refer me to a specific document to read up on it?

You will not have problems with the interrupts if you use my solution.
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