Utilities

Programs to perform small functions, like converting numbers from one base to another, all the way to printer drivers.

Name Description Computers
16K MultiProgram Explore the mechanics of your computer; block transfer operation; gain advanced programming skills; store up to 10 multiple programs; four games; learn how machine code works. Timex/Sinclair 1000
2068 Test Short program to demonstrate the character set, colors and graphics. Timex/Sinclair 2068, Downloadable
25 Machine Code Programs Assortment of programs from games to utility programs for using ZX/TS graphics better. Timex/Sinclair 1000
AERCO CP68 Printer Driver Customizable printer driver for parallel (Centronics) printers. While it was written for the CP-68 parallel printer interface, it does work with other parallel printer interfaces. Timex/Sinclair 2068, Downloadable
Back Up Copies Make back up copies of programs. Machine code loading routine will stop any program after loading enabling the use of the SAVE command. Timex/Sinclair 1000
Base Conversion Base conversion tool for machine language programmers. Converts numbers between binary, octal, and hex; accepts any base up to base 16 and returns its base 10 equivalent or vice versa; whole or fractional numbers; detailed instructions. 16K. Timex/Sinclair 1000
Base Conversion Machine language aid. 16K. Timex/Sinclair 1000
Base-N Convert numbers from one base to another quickly; up to base 36. Includes decimal fractions. Timex/Sinclair 1000
Best of Business and Utilities Timex/Sinclair 2068
CDIR/BOOTS Sinclair QL
Chaos Busters Group of SUPERBASIC and Archive programs (DIRLUX, FILEX, DBEasy) to help organize disks/microdrives. Sinclair QL
Clone Make backup copies of programs, including Spectrum software. Timex/Sinclair 2068, Downloadable
Contents 2K listing. Timex/Sinclair 1000
Copy-Cass Software backup system interfaces two inexpensive cassette recorders to provide a reliable method of tape to tape transfer of any program compatible with ZX80, ZX81, and TS1000 computers. Sinclair ZX80, Timex/Sinclair 1000
COPY* Copy standard and protected tapes. Timex/Sinclair 1000
Data Base Conversion Enter a number in any of the following bases: decimal, binary, octal, hexadecimal. Get the equivalent in the other bases. 16K. Timex/Sinclair 1000, Downloadable
Day finder, Sequence guess, Scetcher Programs for the 1K ZX80. Sinclair ZX80
Directory Read tapes and display program names. 1K. Sinclair ZX81
Directory/Record DIRECTORY allows you to read names of programs saved on cassette. RECORD program allows you to save and load 96 byte data records on tape and can be incorporated into other programs. 1K. Sinclair ZX81
Display Several different graphics techniques are used to create pictures and plots. Timex/Sinclair 1000
DT File Tape file: computer program organizer with data sort & print-out. Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 2068
Fast Load Program Program to speed the “learning” of Big Ears. Timex/Sinclair 1000
Fast Save/Load Program Up to 20 times faster (4800 baud). Full variable speed save, save any part of memory. 16K. Timex/Sinclair 1000
Fastsort Machine language program that sorts up to 255 floating point numbers stored in a Basic array in 4 seconds. A comparable Basic program takes over 16 minutes in the FAST mode. 16K. Timex/Sinclair 1000
Graph Timex/Sinclair 1000
Helper Tool kit functions that work with both expanded and standard QLs to provide complete microdrive and disk management of files and programs. Ideal for use as a BOOT program to manage an entire microdrive or floppy library. Sinclair QL
Improved Slow Pause Sinclair ZX81
Index/Contents Index file of up to 200 programs on tape. Table of contents and selector for cassettes tapes. 16K. Timex/Sinclair 1000
KAPKIT 1000 Machine language utility. Routines included are REM line generator, delete lines, line address, line length, string address, copy (LDIR and LDDR), IN, OUT, change RAMTOP, and more. Timex/Sinclair 1000, Downloadable
Key Load Unlocks unSAVEable, unLISTable cassette programs. After LOADing this short machine language program, any TS/ZX cassette program subsequently LOADed instantly becomes SAVEable and LISTable. Also allows LOADing two programs, one after another and MERGE them into one program. Display number of bytes remaining in RAM for programming at any time, instantly. Timex/Sinclair 1000
Keyword This program allows you to enter the TIMEX BASIC keywords, one letter at a time. This is useful to those who have custom keyboards without legends. You can toggle this feature on and off with a PRINT USR statement. Timex/Sinclair 2068, Downloadable
Line renumberer, Stopwatch, Len( $) Utilities for the 1K ZX80. Sinclair ZX80
LLIST-GP Sinclair ZX81, Timex/Sinclair 1000
LODAB Merge BASIC programs, renumber lines, and display size of each program. 16K. Timex/Sinclair 1000
Memory Activity Monitor Timex/Sinclair 1000
Memory One Utility for use with Hunter 8K RAM. Timex/Sinclair 1000
Memosha Allows the Seikosha and Radio Shack printers print the entire Sinclair character and graphics set using the Memotech Centronics interface. Includes renumbering routine. 16K. Timex/Sinclair 1000
Menu Tape loader program, menu driven. Add, change, delete, sort, list. Timex/Sinclair 1000
Multiple Programs in Memory Store from 2 to 47 programs, depending RAM. Allows programs to be swapped in a split second. Memory is divided into uniform sections, so programs must be roughly same size. 2K. Timex/Sinclair 1000
NOVA 1000 Multi-tasking program for the TS1000. Features include a real-time clock, automatic program line tracer, auto-repeat on all keys, and more. Timex/Sinclair 1000
OS-64 Utility Tape Collection of utilities for use with OS-64 cartridge. Includes: Timex/Sinclair 2068, Downloadable
Power Print The ultimate in support for your Epson-compatible printer with AERCO, Tasman or A&J parallel interface. Features: 100% correct LLISTings, accurate aspect ratio screen dumps, text-only screen dumps and more. Timex/Sinclair 2068
PRG-DLR Cassette program directory allows the user to catalog programs that were stored on tape. Program name can be added/changed/deleted. 2K. Timex/Sinclair 1000
Prodir Programmed directory to organize your programs and ease loading. 16K. Timex/Sinclair 1000
Program Name Reader Reads all names of programs on tape: prints to screen or to printer. Sees names one at a time as they are read from tape. Operates from REM statement at 16514. 1k. Sinclair ZX81, Timex/Sinclair 1000
Quick Load Load and save 6 times faster. Timex/Sinclair 1000
Quickload Cartridge Saves/loads programs fifteen times faster. Stores megabyte on one cassette. Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 1500
REMC Utility for use with Hunter 8K RAM. Timex/Sinclair 1000
RENLEN Renumber/length utility. Automatically renumber program in any increment plus list new line numbers containing GOTO and GOSUB with necessary edits. Also shows amount of RAM required. 16K. Timex/Sinclair 1000
RENUM Renumbers BASIC programs. Tags lines with RUN, GO SUB and GO TO. 1K. Timex/Sinclair 1000
S & K Express Utility for AERCO FD-68 disk system. Automatically transfers cassette programs to disk. Header reader determines length and starting address of machine code files. Timex/Sinclair 2068
Self-Starting Program Unlocker Changes any tape program to allow BASIC commands immediately after loading. Timex/Sinclair 1000
SmartWatch Clock Software Public domain package to read a Dallas Semiconductor SmartWatch clock/calendar chip. The device installed in the 2068 under the Home ROM. Timex/Sinclair 2068
Software for Serial Input Provides RS232 input timing and ASCII to Sinclair character translation. Timex/Sinclair 1000
Software for TTL Serial Output Port Provides correct RS232 timing and translation to ASCII. Timex/Sinclair 1000
Sort 2.3 16K listing. Timex/Sinclair 1000
Stopper Break through any machine code software, list on screen, save to another tape or print out. Timex/Sinclair 1000, Downloadable
Super Data Save High speed load, save and verify system. Able to load and save data separately from program. Free memory and renumber routines included. Comes with filter to improve signal from tape. Timex/Sinclair 1000
Super Save/Load Timex/Sinclair 1000
Super Utility Utility for working with machine language programs and memory. Timex/Sinclair 1000, Downloadable
Supertools Programming utilities. REMkill, header reader, renumber, variable dump, program tracer et cetera. Timex/Sinclair 2068
SYSDTA Comprehensive 1K machine code input routine as on large commercial computers. Input from anywhere on the display. Easy user interface through one string variable and GOSUB. Data types entered, validated, and displayed including strings, numerics, compacted numerics, dates, and verify prompt. 16K. Timex/Sinclair 1000
Tape Corrector Timex/Sinclair 2068, Downloadable
Tape Unlocker Machine code program to break into programs for listing or making backup copies. 1K. Sinclair ZX81, Timex/Sinclair 1000
TASPRINT Allows you to print documents in 5 different type-styles. Provides underline, boxed and inverse printing. All type fonts have true descenders and may be merged with TASWORD TWO or your own BASIC programs. Requires TASMAN printer interface. Timex/Sinclair 2068
TASWIDE This is utility lets you print in 64 columns, including program listings, by using a 4×8 narrow font. The code loads at location 63222 and is 2146 bytes long. You should use a CLEAR 63221 before loading it. To use it, just make a call once then PRINT CHR$ 3 and clear the screen to Timex/Sinclair 2068, Downloadable
The Amazing Active Display Machine language routine that allows a continuous display. Intended for use with user’s programs. Sinclair ZX80
The Kruncher Program compression utility. Machine language program that automatically applies memory saving techniques like VAL “148” and INT PI to an entire program. Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 2068
The ROM Reader Program listing. Timex/Sinclair 1000
The Tracer Allows programmer to step through/watch a program as it runs. Sold by Weymil as Tracer 2068. Timex/Sinclair 2068
Timescreen Creativity and planning aid. 3 screen formats, BASIC routines to enter and rearrange data, 10 screens in 16K; 36 with 32K. Use with any printer that will accept COPY routine. Sinclair ZX81, Timex/Sinclair 1000
Toolkit Renumber, REM kill, list variables or compact program. Adapted by Jack Dohany from a program by John Charlesworth printed in Your Computer vol 4. no 4. Timex/Sinclair 2068, Downloadable
Tourist C Extended bank switching disassembler. Features include offset for relative branches, database of information about the 2068 ROM, universal printer driver. Timex/Sinclair 2068, Downloadable
Universal Printer Driver Supports printing to via wide variety of printer interfaces and printers. 16K. Timex/Sinclair 1000
uSS Backup Allows user to make backups of programs using only 1 tape recorder. Provision to make multiple backups. Timex/Sinclair 1000
Utility #1 Ledfor: Ledger formatting. Sort: 3 sort routines and demo. Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 2068
Utility 1 Machine code sort, search (alpha and numeric) and renumber. Can be merged with other programs. Timex/Sinclair 2068
Utility 2 User-defined graphics made easy. Draw UDG with a joystick, copy to printer and save to memory. Timex/Sinclair 2068
Utility 3 User-friendly 64 column mode. Menu-driven demo. Timex/Sinclair 2068
Utility II Merge (combine programs), line renumber, word search, block delete and inverse video. Timex/Sinclair 1000
Utility Pack 1 Memory display, hex code monitor, renumber, memory search. 1K. Sinclair ZX80
Variable Dump 268-byte machine language program lists all variables and values in memory . Handles strings, arrays, token characters, numeric and E-format variables. Useful for debugging Basic programs. Timex/Sinclair 1000
Verify Machine code program designed to verify that a saved program is reloadable. Can be embedded in important programs or used as a programming aid. 16K. Timex/Sinclair 1000
Viewtext Ten page information display system. Can display both text and graphics in any sequence with variable speed. Applications include shop window displays, education, animation. Sinclair ZX81
WIDJUPEEL Lets you use all the features of the Gorilla Banana printer. Dump the screen to the printer in normal size or enlarged. Timex/Sinclair 2068
Winkjet 1 Lets you use all the features of the Olivetti PR2300 printer. Dump the screen to the printer in normal size or enlarged. Timex/Sinclair 2068
Z-XLR8 Cassette storage system that SAVES/LOADS 6-10x faster than normal, with error checking. Fast array variable and binary data save/load independent of program save/load. Available as EPROM, mapped to 14-16K, or cassette tape, mapped to 16-18K, 25-27K, or 30-32K. Sinclair ZX81, Timex/Sinclair 1000
ZPRINT-80 Print grey-scale reproduction of color screen to an 80-column printer. Includes high and low memory TS 2068 and Spectrum versions. Includes 80-column LPRINT and LLIST support. Use your 80-column printer with your own or existing applications programs. Supports a 2040-size COPY to your 80—column printer. Compatible with Zeus Assembler and Zeus Monitor/Disassembler. Only LLIST and Timex/Sinclair 2068, Downloadable
ZX80/1 Record System to save, load or enter 96-byte records. 1K. Sinclair ZX80, Sinclair ZX81, Timex/Sinclair 1000
ZX81 Test Suite of test programs. Tests, displays, memory, keyboard and primary basic functions. 1K. Sinclair ZX81
ZXVER Self-running utility program to ensure programs SAVE and LOAD correctly. Creates a 10 byte checksum when SAVEing and verifies the stored code upon LOAD. Timex/Sinclair 1000
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