QuickCMD v2.0

 Amstrad CPC, Development, Utility  1 Response »
Jul 192011
 

Nearly a month ago Norecess released a new utility program called QuickCMD v1.0. Now, a month later, he released a new version of his tool, which is a complete rewrite. It now directly runs as a ROM instead of being copied into RAM before and much more. Here are the features of the new version:

  • real ROM
  • no auto-launch at startup (press CTRL+TAB to launch it)
  • DIR command now lists hidden files
  • ROM management
  • CRTC detection
  • faster
  • smaller footprint
  • PDF manual

You can read more about the history and features of QuickCMD or download it from Norecess’ homepage.

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QuickCMD v1.0

 Amstrad CPC, Development, Utility  No Responses »
Jun 222011
 

Norecess released another handy utility which makes your work with the CPC easier. It is a command line shell, which helps you to start your programs faster, speeds up the screen output, autocompletion and much, much more. It is possible to put QuickCMD into a ROM, into your HxC floppy emulator or just run it from disk. You can download it from Norecess’ homepage.

And this is the complete feature list:

  • a really fast text output (really appreciated for discs containing lots of files)
  • no need to type RUN" prefix anymore, simply typing a filename is required to execute a file
  • faster approach to execute a file : even if the pattern Shift+Arrows + copy/paste a filename + Control+LeftArrow + Control+Enter is handy to fast-launch files after a CAT command, I found myself more efficient to uniquely deal with program’s filename
  • autocompletion : just type F then I letters then TAB key; if FILENAME.BIN exists on disc then it will be automatically completed!
  • fully compatible with the system : you can launch BASIC as BINARY files the same way, you can quit to BASIC then getting back to QuickCMD, DIR command also supports Cat’Art, etc.
  • extensible command system : instead of type a filename to launch, you can also specify a Resident System eXtension (RSX)! By example, to launch HxC Floppy Emulator Manager, instead of getting back to BASIC and type |HXC, you just have to enter HXC as any other command. Parameters are also supported, so by example you can use default REN command or Arnor UTOPIA’s COPY commands!
  • respect the system: if an external command use the classic char output routine (&BB5A), then its output will be merged to QuickCMD’s user interface. This is possible thanks to usage of hardware scrolling provided by the system.
  • handy shortcuts: pressing two times TAB key acts as a DIR, ESC two times acts as a quick exit to BASIC, etc.
  • history management! It’s working like MSDOS’s DOSKEY does (use up/down keys)
  • auto-launch. When QuickCMD is installed on your system, it will get launched automatically after all other ROMs will get properly initialized
  • not intruisive: credits are voluntary kept hidden behind ABOUT command; the aim is to provide a neutral program, not a front-end for personal advertising or whatever
  • clean, efficient and simple Z80 implementation using a mix of C and assembly programming language

quickcmd-v10

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CPCDiskXP v2.1

 Amstrad CPC, Utility  No Responses »
May 022011
 

Mochilote released a new version of the great CPCDiskXP utility. With CPCDiskXP you can transfer disk images to real floppy disks and vice versa on the Windows OSs. You can download it from the CPCMania website.

Changes:

  • DSKEditor – Added full support (Open/Create Dsk’s, add/delete/rename files) for the following formats: PARADOS 41, PARADOS 40D, PARADOS 80, ROMDOS D1, ROMDOS D2, ROMDOS D10, ROMDOS D20, +3DOS (ZX Spectrum +3) with any size and “PCW” (untested,supposedly compatible with +3DOS, based on CPM…)
  • DSKEditor – DSKEditor – New Dsk Dialog, based on templates to make it easier, with the following formats:
    • CPC DATA – Single Side – 40 Tracks – 64 Dir. Entries – 180K (178K Free)
    • CPC DATA – Double Side – 40 Tracks – 64 Dir. Entries – 360K (178K Free each side)
    • CPC SYSTEM – Single Side – 40 Tracks – 64 Dir. Entries – 180K (169K Free)
    • CPC SYSTEM – Double Side – 40 Tracks – 64 Dir. Entries – 360K (169K Free each side)
    • PARADOS 41 – Single Side – 41 Tracks – 64 Dir. Entries – 205K (203K Free)
    • PARADOS 40D – Double Side – 40 Tracks – 128 Dir. Entries – 400K (396K Free)
    • PARADOS 80 – Single Side – 80 Tracks – 128 Dir. Entries – 400K (396K Free)
    • ROMDOS D1 – Double Side – 80 Tracks – 128 Dir. Entries – 720K (716K Free)
    • ROMDOS D2 – Double Side – 80 Tracks – 256 Dir. Entries – 720K (712K Free)
    • ROMDOS D10 – Double Side – 80 Tracks – 128 Dir. Entries – 800K (796K Free)
    • ROMDOS D20 – Double Side – 80 Tracks – 256 Dir. Entries – 800K (792K Free)
    • PCW/+3DOS – Single Side – 40 Tracks – 32 Dir. Entries – 200K (194K Free)
    • PCW/+3DOS – Double Side – 40 Tracks – 64 Dir. Entries – 400K (392K Free)
    • PCW/+3DOS – Double Side – 42 Tracks – 64 Dir. Entries – 420K (412K Free)
    • PCW/+3DOS – Double Side – 80 Tracks – 64 Dir. Entries – 720K (712K Free)
    • PCW/+3DOS – Double Side – 80 Tracks – 128 Dir. Entries – 800K (788K Free)
    • PCW/+3DOS – Double Side – 84 Tracks – 128 Dir. Entries – 840K (828K Free)
    • PCW/+3DOS – Double Side – 86 Tracks – 128 Dir. Entries – 860K (848K Free)
    • PCW/+3DOS – Double Side – 90 Tracks – 128 Dir. Entries – 900K (888K Free)
  • DSKEditor – Fixed a bug when adding files without amsdos header and adding it (the header) from the editor. These files cannot be loaded on computers. Reported by Nacho (El Profe)
  • DSKEditor – Fixed a bug when adding files without extension. These files cannot be loaded on computers. Reported by RST
  • FLOPPY to DSK – Added option to format with the DSK gap values instead of calculate it (Orion Prime CPCDiskXP edition).
CPCDiskXP v2.1
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CDT2WAV v1.1

 Amstrad CPC, Emulator, Utility  No Responses »
Apr 242011
 

Devilmarkus released a new version of his cross-platform CDT2WAV tool. With this tool you can convert cassette images (CDT files) to a WAV file, which you can e.g. use to play with your soundcard / music player, etc. You can download it here.

Changes:

  • bugfixes for the display and playback routines

cdt2wav1.1

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UberCassette v0.04

 Amstrad CPC, Utility  No Responses »
Mar 172011
 

Ian Gledhill released a new program to transfer recorded cassette files (WAV files) from various computers into the appropriate image file, which you then can use in an emulator. Currently it supports the C64, VIC-20, C16/+4, Acorn Electron, BBC, Sinclair Spectrum and the Amstrad CPC of course. The utility also comes with POSIX-compliant source code and binaries for Windows, Linux x86, AmigaOS 3, AmigaOS 4, AROS PPC, AROS x86 and MorphOS. Currently the utility is a command line only program, but the author may add a GUI in the future. Give it a try and try to convert your tapes with this program and don’t forget to write about your experience with the program in the CPCWiki forum.

You can find examples and the utlity on the homepage of the author.

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