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HP-41: Library#4 has released Message #1 Posted by Ángel Martin on 22 May 2012, 2:19 a.m. Folks, this is the announcement you've probably been waiting for, even if not knowingly :-) After a long gestation time and some interruptions, I'm glad to say that the Library#4 project has released at last. - Phase-I includes the main library and the system extension modules. - Phase-II including the Math modules will be released at a later time. In addition to the Library ROM, phase-I includes four Library#4-aware modules that take advantage of it. Here's a succint abstract taken from the release notes document: 1. AMC_OSX. Based on the OS Extensions from the CCD Module, this 4k ROM extends even further the original implementation. It incorporates the Multi-byte Assign function (ASG) and Prompt lengthener from the ML ROM; it has full support of the extended CAT’4 (sorely missing in the CCD OS/X), adding extra support for five new file types! All this is possible within a 4k module only because of the intimate connection with the Library#4. 2. TOOLBOX_4. A new version of the classic, adding powerhouse HEX editor functions from the DISASM ROMs – with extended features to improve on its user interface, borrowed from the HEPAX HEXEDIT. 3. RAMPAGE_4X. Also a new version of the RAMPAGE module, with a truckload of RAM, Buffer and EM related functions that build upon its non-Library#4 already powerful predecessor. Don’t miss the updated buffer catalog, or the GET/SAVE keys/buffer functions - a joy to behold. 4. CLUTILS_4H. More and improved CL-related functions offering a comprehensive integration with the CL board MMU and advanced features – with improved HEPAX configuration, additional system checks and catalogs - a double jeopardy for CL owners. You'll need a system capable of housing the Library#4 components. I've tested it with the 41CL board, the MLDL2k, and Clonix/NoVRAM - all work perfectly. All available at the usual TOS, hope you enjoy it. Cheers, ÁM. Edited: 22 May 2012, 2:21 a.m.

Re: HP-41: Library#4 has released Message #2 Posted by Les Wright on 22 May 2012, 2:37 a.m., in response to message #1 by Ángel Martin Diego is sending me a replacement NoV-64 and programmer (the original had a rare bug in it, it seems). I can't wait to get it and check some of this stuff out. Les

Re: HP-41: Library#4 has released Message #3 Posted by Raymond Del Tondo on 22 May 2012, 3:47 a.m., in response to message #1 by Ángel Martin Quote: it has full support of the extended CAT’4 (sorely missing in the CCD OS/X), adding extra support for five new file types! All this is possible within a 4k module only because of the intimate connection with the Library#4. A small correction. The CCD OS/X features the full extended CAT'4 since July 2006 . To make room for this I had to remove SAVEROM/GETROM, but there were some ROM words left in the 4K range, so I could add a CCD I/O version of a prompting function for halfnut contrast setting. I didn't update the TOS archive yet as the SAVEROM/GETROM combo was practical to have in the 4K package, since you only needed the CCD OS/X 4K image for all basic I/O stuff, but nowadays many people who may use the CCD OS/X also have another ROM image which contains a compatible SAVE or GET function. HTH Ray

Re: HP-41: Library#4 has released Message #4 Posted by Ángel Martin on 22 May 2012, 5:12 a.m., in response to message #3 by Raymond Del Tondo Hi Raymond, interesting to learn that there was a "stealth" version of the CCD OS/X *with* the complete CCD Cat'4 support, too bad it was not widely known/available until... now? Oh well, it gave me the opportunity to learn a lot about the darker corners of that code - many tricky parts in there, I'm sure you know them all well. I was tempted to ask you many times, but somehow I ploughed thru on my own. The new EM file types are: 008 "H" Hepax data 01A "Z" Complex Buffer 019 "Y" future use 018 "X" future use 014 "T" future use Well, I did a lot of code tweaking and also use CX routines in the Library#4-aware version. It also includes GETROM/SAVEROM, only renamed as READPG, WRTPG. FWIW, here's the FAT function listing: (38 functions in all). Function Description SDGT Mantissa Digit Sum ABSP Alpha Back Space ANUMDL ANUM with deletion ARCLH ARCL Hex ARCLI ARCL Integer ASG Multi-byte Assign Function ASWAP Alpha Swap B? Buffer Existence CAS Clear Auto-start CODE Codes Alpha to NNN CLA- Clears Alpha from "-" chr CLB Delete Buffer CLEM Clear Extended Memory DCD Decode X DTOA Display to Alpha DTST Display Test F/E Fix/Eng combined GTADR GOTO Address MNFR _ _ _ Mainframe Call MSGE Partial Message PMTA _ Prompt by Alpha PMTH _ _ Prompt HEX PMTK _ Prompt Key PRD Print Display READPG Read HPIL Drive File into page# RNDM Random Number from seed RTN? Is RTN pending? SAS Set Auto-Start SEED Stores Seed in Buffer SPEED CPU Speed (usc/cycle) TF _ _ Toggle Flag TGLC Toggle LowerCase VIEWA View Alpha VIEWH View HEX WRTPG Write Page# to HPIL Drive File WSIZE _ _ Word Size X>$ Number to Alpha Data XTOAH X to Alpha as HEX Cheers, ÁM. Edited: 22 May 2012, 5:13 a.m.

Re: HP-41: Library#4 has released Message #5 Posted by gene wright on 22 May 2012, 7:25 a.m., in response to message #1 by Ángel Martin Angel, tell us more about the Library#4 on its own. What will it do, why do people need it? :-)

Re: HP-41: Library#4 has released Message #6 Posted by Ángel Martin on 22 May 2012, 8:54 a.m., in response to message #5 by gene wright Hi Gene, I could copy and paste the release document in here but I think it's better you check it out "from the source" - nice pictures and color :-)

Found it. Check TOS "What's New?" Message #7 Posted by gene wright on 22 May 2012, 9:47 a.m., in response to message #6 by Ángel Martin Nice 25 or so page PDF located there. Great job.

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