Amstrad DDI-1 manual System Management, Stat

CLOAD can take two parameters, the first is the source (Cassette) filename, enclosed in double quotes, and the second the destination (disc) filename. If the destination filename is omitted, the disc file will have the same name as the cassette file. If the source filename is omitted then CLOAD reads the first file encountered on the tape. If the first character of the cassette filename is ! then the normal cassette messages will be suppressed. Example command:

CLOAD "MYLETTER" MYLETTER.TXT

CSAVE can take three parameters. The first is the source (disc) filename and the second the destination (cassette) filename, enclosed in double quotes. If the destination filename is omitted, the cassette file will have the same name as the disc file. If the first character of the cassette filename is ! then the normal cassette messages will be suppressed. If both filenames are specified then a third parameter may be used to specify the tape write speed; 0 for nominal 1000 baud, 1 for nominal 2000 baud. Example commands:

CSAVE OUTPUT.TXT "OUTPUT TEXT" 1

CSAVE DATAFILE

3.7.3System Management

3.7.3.1 STAT

STAT provides more sophisticated directory (and peripheral) management. All the normal rules apply to the filenames, including the use of wild-cards. Facilities are provided to:

Display disc status and free space:

STAT

STAT A:

STAT B:

Display extended directory information about a particular file:

STAT *.COM

STAT EX1.BAS

Set a file to Read-only status , so that it cannot be accidentally erased or overwritten:

STAT *.COM $R/O

STAT EX1.BAS $R/O

Set a file to Read-write status, reversing the Read-only assignment:

STAT *.COM $R/W

STAT EX1.BAS $R/W

Set a file to 'System' status so that it is invisible to directory listings and file copying programs. The file will still be available for all other purposes:

STAT *.COM $SYS

STAT SECRET.BAS $SYS

AMSTRAD Disc Drive & Interface DDI-1 Manual Chapter 3.6