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# QLATter

QLATter is a freeware utility intended for use with Jan Venema’s QLAY emulator; but, it can be used with a “regular” QL or any other QDOS compatible, too.

The source code for the program has been corrected and updated so that the COPY function works, and the FORMAT@ function has been replaced with a M@K_DIR (faux/mock sub-DIRectory) option.

At the present time, Hard-COPY remains non-functional due to limitations in the QLAY emulation; but, it will work on other QDOS compatibles.

QLATter supports easy sub-DIRectory access and is Minerva and SMSQ compatible.

TK2_EXTensions are not required.

### SELECT_DEVICE ‘0’

While QLATter’s ‘SELECT_DEVICE’ option does not have “mdv()_” as a ready option, microdrives users can access the two devices on their QL via ‘other’.

If you select ‘other’, then you can simply press ‘m’ and then the <ENTER> key, followed by either ‘1’ or ‘2’ and then the <ENTER> key, again.

Otherwise, simply move the green bar up or down using either the up_arrow or down_arrow key, or by pressing the first letter of the device name.

Change the device number by using the left_arrow or right_arrow key or by pressing a numeric key whose value is between ‘1’ & ‘8’.

### M@K_DIR [F4]

‘M@K_DIR’ allows you to create a fake/mock sub-directory name (“fake_name ->) which will then allow you to look at appropriately prefixed files (i.e., with the same “name”) as if they were in a MAKE_DIR created sub-directory.

If you have selected the wrong device, then input MORE than ten 10) characters in the name to reset or simply press the (esc)ape key to exit.

The ‘M@K_DIR’ facility traps for duplicate filenames on the same medium.

### Getting A Copy Of QLATter

QLATter is really free if you send an e-mail message to me at: [e-mail address omitted]

I will send you a UUENCODED ZIP file which you must be capable of UUDECODing and UNZIPping at your end.

You will also receive a QLATter_txt file.

If you do not have e-mail, then please send $1.00 in the US or four (4) IRCs elsewhere to cover the cost of the disk and postage. Please specify disk size.

You can contact me at:

Al Feng  
914 Rio Vista Circle SW  
Albuquerque, NM 87105

Happy Trails,  
And Computing, To You …