Amstrad DDI-1 manual Foundations Loading Software/Games, Run rolcave, ROLCAVE. not found

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Foundations 3:

Loading Software/Games

Software/Games available on disc for the Amstrad system are loaded many times more quickly than their cassette counterparts.

It is necessary however, to remember a few important rules concerning the names of programs to be loaded or run.

A command such as RUN" normally used when loading cassette software, is invalid during disc operation as the naming of the program to be run is obligatory on disc.

Program names (or filenames) on disc are comprised of 2 parts (or fields) separated by a dot .

The first field may contain up to 8 characters, and is usually the title of the game or program. The second field is optionally specifiable and usually relates to the type of program, e.g. BAS or BIN (BASIC or binary).

Note that filenames should not contain spaces or punctuation marks in the first or second field.

Note that the use of either UPPER or lower case letters is permitted when typing in AMSDOS or CP/M commands and filenames.

Further information on the naming of disc files will be found later in this manual under the sections concerning AMSDOS and CP/M.

For now, to run a program on disc such as 'Roland in the Caves' type in:

run "rolcave"

If you have inserted the software disc correctly the program will load in a few seconds, and will be ready for you to use.

If not, study any error message on the screen to see where you went wrong:

Drive A: disc missing

Retry, Ignore or Cancel?

means that you have either not inserted your disc correctly, or that you have inserted it into Drive B.

ROLCAVE. not found

means that you have either inserted the wrong disc, or have not carefully typed in the exact name of the program.

(Always follow the loading instructions accompanying each software package).

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Contents Page Amstrad Disc Drive & Interface DDI-1 Amstrad Contents Contents Page Connecting the Mains Lead Foundations 1 Setting UpConnecting the DDI-1 to the Computer Computer Interface Unit Main Disc Drive Drive a Computer Write Protection Foundations 2 About DiscsOpen Closed When Your Disc Is Eject Button Indicator LampROLCAVE. not found Drive a disc missing Retry, Ignore or Cancel?Foundations Loading Software/Games Run rolcaveType mismatch Bad commandSyntax error Drive a read fail Retry, Ignore or Cancel?Foundations Introducing Amsdos and CP/M Tape.in Drive B disc missing Retry, Ignore or CancelLoad filename DiscFirst Steps Using The CP/M Disc Storing Data Onto DiscCpm CLS? Back to Amsdos BewareSaving a Program in Memory onto Disc Catalog Loading From DiscEXAMPLE.BAS Copying Programs From Disc to Disc Copying Programs From Cassette to DiscCopying Programs From Disc to Cassette Copying Using Disccopy Copying Using the CP/M System DiscDo you want to copy another disc Y/N Copying Using CopydiscCopying started Reading track 0 to Writing track 0 toChkdisc Checking DiscsAborting DiscchkInstallation Amstrad Disc Drive & Interface DDI-1 Manual Making Working Discs Backup Master DiscDISCCOPY.COM Working SYSTEM/UTILITY discBasic only disc Turnkey Amstrad Basic discsCreating a Turnkey CP/M System disc Turnkey Basic using disc suppliedTurnkey CP/M Discs Turnkey Basic onto your Working discConfiguring a CP/M Program Configuring the Output from the packageAmbiguous filename Confirm individual files Y/N ? Configuring the Input to the package Starting a Turnkey CP/M PackagePayroll Autostarting a Turnkey CP/M Package Introduction Amsdos PrimerDisc Directory Amsdos filenames and filetypesConstruction of Filenames Amsdos headers Filenames on two drivesSave PROG.BAS a Save Bprog .BAS BERT.BAS FRED1.BAS FRED2.BAS FRED3.BAK FRED3.BAS FINISH.BAS Examples of Using Amsdos Commands in a programWild cards Saving variables and performing a Screen DumpCloseout NeatWend Closein Reference guide to Amsdos commandsPre-empting a Garbage Collection While not EOFCAT Summary of Basic commandsSummary of Amsdos external commands Save OPENOUT, Print #9, Write #9, List #9, CloseoutDISC.IN CPMDIR DiscTAPE.IN ERAREN TapeAscii files File Copying proceduresCopying Files Amsdos files with headersFile has a header Amstrad Reference guide to Amsdos Error Messages Drive Drive write fail Drive Drive disc missingDrive Drive disc is write protected Drive Drive read failCP/M Primer Operating with CP/MCP/M system tracks Configuration Sector Console control codesLogging in a disc ERA command Direct Console CommandsSwitching default drives DIR commandPeripheral Management Transient commandsREN command Type commandCassette files File and disc copyingSingle file copying Whole disc copiers and checkersStat System ManagementIs this correct Y/N SetupDo you want to update your system disc Y/N Stat SECRET.BAS $DIRFormat D Format I Format Disc GenerationAmsdos FormatSysgen BootgenAdvanced programming MovcpmAmstrad Disc Drive & Interface DDI-1 Manual Introduction to Logo What is LogoGetting Started Dr. LogoTo squareanysize side repeat 4 fd side rt 90 end Procedures with parametersRepeat 4 fd 60 rt To square Repeat 4 fd 60 rt 90 endTo triangle Repeat 3 fd edge rt 120 end Using Variables to remember valuesEditing programs and procedures Cs squareanysize 100 rt 45 squareanysizeSummary of Dr. Logo primitives Operating hintsCount Word and List ProcessingAscii CharList EmptypFirst FputArithmetic Operations Logical Operations ?= Logo Logo NotVariables ProceduresShow EditingText Screen SetsplitDot CleanGraphic Screen TypePal SetpalWindow Wrap Turtle GraphicsSetpc SethNodes Workspace ManagementSetpos ErnPlist RecycleGlist GpropKEYBOARD, Joystick buttonp Disc Files DirLoad Save?key Paddle?paddle 0 ?make key rcRelease SoundEnv EntStop LabelRepeat RunThrow ErrorCatch PauseSystem Properties Headers Technical information for the user FirmwareStore requirements Changing DiscsError Messages Bios messagesAmsdos messages Failed to load boot sector Common to ALL Formats Disc OrganisationJump Block Interception by Amsdos Jump Block Re-Interception by the UserReturn Parameters Intercepted Firmware Calls 132 #BC8C 133 #BC8F 134 #BC92 135 #BC95 #BC98137 #BC9B Page Appendix Glossary of Terms CP/M Dr.Logo Primitives TPA Amstrad Disc Drive & Interface DDI-1 Manual Appendix Term Limitations of Remedies Amstrad Disc Drive & Interface DDI-1 Manual Appendix Index ERA Setpos