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Where can I download the Commander x16 manual?

Posted: Sun Sep 03, 2023 1:10 pm
by dario144
I recently downloaded the emulator but have no idea what the commands are. Is there a manual in pdf?

Re: Where can I download the Commander x16 manual?

Posted: Sun Sep 03, 2023 1:21 pm
by JimmyDansbo
Best place to find up to date information is:
https://github.com/X16Community/x16-docs

For a manual, have a look at:
https://github.com/X16Community/x16-user-guide

Other than that, the Commander X16 is compatible with Commodore 64 BASIC
https://www.c64-wiki.com/wiki/BASIC

Re: Where can I download the Commander x16 manual?

Posted: Sun Sep 03, 2023 3:02 pm
by dario144
thnx!!

Re: Where can I download the Commander x16 manual?

Posted: Sun Sep 03, 2023 3:13 pm
by dario144
Commands like "screen n" which controls character size, is a X16 exclusive command. By luck, I stumbled onto it. It's not a C64 command. It is a list those types of x16 commands I am looking for.

JimmyDansbo wrote: Sun Sep 03, 2023 1:21 pm Best place to find up to date information is:
https://github.com/X16Community/x16-docs

For a manual, have a look at:
https://github.com/X16Community/x16-user-guide

Other than that, the Commander X16 is compatible with Commodore 64 BASIC
https://www.c64-wiki.com/wiki/BASIC

Re: Where can I download the Commander x16 manual?

Posted: Sun Sep 03, 2023 4:15 pm
by JimmyDansbo
Then you are most likely looking for this:
https://github.com/X16Community/x16-doc ... 20BASIC.md

Re: Where can I download the Commander x16 manual?

Posted: Sun Sep 03, 2023 6:21 pm
by dario144
JimmyDansbo wrote: Sun Sep 03, 2023 4:15 pm Then you are most likely looking for this:
https://github.com/X16Community/x16-doc ... 20BASIC.md
if I wanted to load a file in my HDD, what would I type?

Re: Where can I download the Commander x16 manual?

Posted: Sun Sep 03, 2023 6:32 pm
by dario144
JimmyDansbo wrote: Sun Sep 03, 2023 4:15 pm Then you are most likely looking for this:
https://github.com/X16Community/x16-doc ... 20BASIC.md
btw... the link is exactly what I need! thanks!

Re: Where can I download the Commander x16 manual?

Posted: Mon Sep 04, 2023 2:49 am
by mortarm
dario144 wrote: Sun Sep 03, 2023 3:13 pm Commands like "screen n" which controls character size, is a X16 exclusive command.
Well, yes and no. It does change the character size, but only to fit the configuration of the selected screen. You can't arbitrarily change sizes on the same screen.

Re: Where can I download the Commander x16 manual?

Posted: Mon Sep 04, 2023 5:10 am
by JimmyDansbo
dario144 wrote: Sun Sep 03, 2023 6:21 pm if I wanted to load a file in my HDD, what would I type?
I usually go to the directory where the file I want to load is and start the emulator from there:
windows:
cd \path\to\my\game\or\program
c:\path\to\emulator\x16emu -prg the-program-i-want-to-run.prg
linux:
cd /path/to/my/game/or/program
/path/to/emulator/x16emu -prg the-program-i-want-to-run.prg

You can also start the emulator without the -prg option and then use:
DOS"$
or
LOAD"$"
LIST

In order for DOS and LOAD/LIST to be useful, your program usually have to be saved with only CAPITAL letters

Re: Where can I download the Commander x16 manual?

Posted: Tue Sep 05, 2023 4:25 pm
by kelli217
If you're using the latest ROM version (R44), the directory listing will be case-converted... I'm not sure if that's universal or if it's only a feature on the emulator, and if it's the latter, if it's specific to which OS and/or filesystem you're using.