Compusa Disk Fix
I, too, have a Compusa Disk system for my TS 1500. I use a different method to save to disk which allows me to save to tape if I want to.
Timex/Sinclair 1000
Display Options Fix
In Updates number 3, the “Additional Selections from the Display Options” enhancement on page 4 screws up the “RETURN” function.
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Field Labels Anyone?
Myles Cohen from New York uses the ADD modification given in UPDATES vol. 1, #3, to simulate “labels” such as those used in old, outmoded and obsolete data base programs like Vu-File.
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Pro/File Sings at the Tabernacle
From Bill Hall, Laurel, MD: One of my duties as Minister of Music for the Tabernacle is to compile a schedule of all volunteer help during our Sunday morning services. This involves seven different areas of ministry and as many as ten individuals per area. Conflicts of scheduling this large group of people led us
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Special Number Cruncher Issue
In keeping with a promise made long ago, I now have added math Capabilities to ZX Pro/File’s repertoire. Read all about it inside. This modification really changes the face of Pro/File the file manager, turning it into a completely different program. I am anxious to hear what new applications arise from it.
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TS1000 and ZX81 Parts Available
As our lowly ZX computers fade into the setting sun, die-hards among our ranks have expressed concern over where to find replacement computers and parts. For the time being, ZX81 computers, power supplies and parts (ULA’s, ROM’s circuit boards, etc.) can be obtained from Thomas W. Laffin.
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Blink Eliminator
This modification changes the computer to the SLOW mode for data entry. Being a very short program addition, I did not reDIM DS downward for more room and have had no trouble. Some readers may want to just in case.
Time and Date Enhancement
Here is a little additional code which allows for inputting the time and date so that immediately upon loading you can tell when your last access to the program occured. (I did this because I am basically a disorganized person and sometimes pick up the wrong version of my Pro/File tape to work on.)
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Use Pro/File to Document Your Programs
A use for Pro/File I haven’t seen mentioned is on a backup computer with 16K–printer optional–as an index of variables while “composing” a program. I’m sure we’ve all had the fustration of being interrupted from programming by calls to food or bed from sheer exhaustion, and then have to back track for hours in order
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Pro/File Basic Add/Edit Routines
How many times have you been adding or editing a file and suddenly found yourself face to face with the program listing without knowing why or how you got there? This annoying occurrence is caused by accidentally pressing the BREAK key while the edit cursor is blinking. If you’re not paying attention, the results can
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Goof-Proof Line Editing
How many times have you been adding or editing a file and suddenly found yourself face to face with the program listing without knowing why or how you got there? This annoying occurrence is caused by accidentally pressing the BREAK key while the edit cursor is blinking. If you’re not paying attention, the results can
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