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[dscoshpe]

I mentioned this some more in the thread about my site.

I have put the first real attempt at an RXE conversion using dRXE, and have put it up here. I have included a readme which highlights some important things to consider when testing the file. I have not yet, and am not able to test it myself, so I dont know if it will work. I actually think it may not work, only because I ran it in DOS (emulated) and the CPU errored, RXE's are supposed to just exit the main loading sequence. We'll see how it goes, Im probably just misaligned a byte or two if it indeed does not work

In that case we can try again... Let me know how it goes.

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[c@sioworld]

I have just send code-rxe.cfx (with flash100 ) to L:\
I'm testing .... and the result is:
My graph100 (rom 1.02) doesn't work ! I must shutdown it and acces to 'test mode' with F6+Fa+b/c+ON.

[dscoshpe]

ok, so I guess my feeling was right, ill try to find where its off and repost a new one to test soon.

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[C@siomax]

Will scorch run with this prog? (without using roe's maxmem)

[dscoshpe]

Scorch has relocation entries, so after we get the test program running, then we can test a program with relocation entries.

so generally, yes.

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[Henrik]

Scorch dont work very vell on rom 1.01. Is there any solution. (not change the whole calc). the calc frezzes every 2 times you start it.

[BiTwhise]

I have ROM1.01, and haven't experienced any problems running schorch...

[Roeoender]

I haven't got any problems with scorch on ROM 1.01 too,
maybe you use a buggy launcher or so.
I use my Linl and hadn't any problems with it.
Roeoender

[Killer83Z]

Just for the record: Same for me. No probs with 1.01 and scorch. (I believe I used Linl as well)

[huhn_m]

@roeoender

Where can I get the version 1.03 of your linl??
I see it on your site but I can't download and the others only
have V. 1.01!

I read somewhere that the newer version can handle the hidden Files
on drive A: (they are only visible immediately after a reboot. Then they
don't appear again)

[superna]

one question roenender
we'll like to launch RXE files with our explorer but with the Dos functions, to launch of tutor for example is catatrophic when we want to do something
is it possible to do a new algorithm to launch rxe exes or normal exes in C or asm ?

[Roeoender]

Versioning of linl is like 1.10.2

I read somewhere that the newer version can handle the hidden Files
on drive A: (they are only visible immediately after a reboot. Then they
don't appear again)

Wow! Nice rumors:
1. There are no hidden files on drive A - you can see them all by inspecting the ROM dump.
2. Linl ver. 1.10.2 have no changes in major algorithms comparing to ver. 1.10.1

I have fixed some things on my (unofficial) page so it will be downloadable now.

now about RXE: RXE format is just an EXE with relocated constant and dynamic parts of program and it should be runnable on the cals in the same manner as normal EXE. Tutor.EXE is an RXE file made by Datalight and I can launch it from Linl without any problems.
Roeoender

[CrimsonCasio]

Roeoender, what is the URL for your page?

[dscoshpe]

more about RXE: they are launchable by most any means because the changes are meant to be invisible to DOS but they must be converted with the target drive in mind, so if it is built for drive L then it must be run from there. However, you can load it to other drives of the calc provided you use a program that makes the right changes to the RXE file, such as Add-In Installer. Flashcom, flash editor, etc wont work unless you remake the RXE.

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[CrimsonCasio]

dscoshpe, when is commander going to be released and will it work with RXEs?

[huhn_m]

The url of roeoenders page is:

http://www.casiodev.republika.pl/

But as he said it is not official.
If you want to download sth. you must right klick on the download
icon, select "copy link location" (for engl. Netscape)
and the go into the url and paste the link.

Otherwise the program is not found!

[dscoshpe]

Im trying to put Commander out right now, but trying to clean it up, along with being at school is a tough task. One thing I am trying to do is to release Commander with a comprehensive help file because it is so different than any other file transfer program, you will probably not know what to do with it if I just put the program up

It will not be supporting RXE files when it is first released as I expect to release it as soon as possible, and the RXE conversion process is not mature enough to predict how the proper relocation information should be stored. When the RXE process is atleast 50% successful, Commander and Add-In Packager will be updated with full support and dRXE will be released.

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[CrimsonCasio]

Ok, its been so long since I first found out about it I was begining to think it had been cancled or delayed indefinately.

[dscoshpe]

no joke, its been under wraps for way too long..

history lesson: I started it a long time ago, back then the only program was Casio's Add-In Installer, so I rushed work to get Commander out. Then Flash Editor came out, so I did not stess the program as much since there was an option and decided to make Commander better. Then I went to my university and soon after my link cable broke, so I had little time and no way to test the program. Last year I decided to re-write parts of the code and redesign the GUI because I had though of better ways of doing things and Commander crashed alot and didnt do much if you didnt know how to use it. But the last year has been very productive, I have handed out beta copies to just about everyone who asked... I should have released Commander last november or september but I wanted to fix a Satelite recieving bug (which hasnt been fixed yet either) but it takes me time to fix Satelite issues because my cable is broken. But now Im ready to release it, so after it gets cleaned up (removing debug output,etc) and documented its all yours!

I tried to keep a detailed revision log, so you can track everything that was done the past year, hehe

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[CrimsonCasio]

Wow, that must be the size of a small novel.

[2072]

Tutor.EXE is an RXE file made by Datalight and I can launch it from Linl without any problems.
Roeoender

Of course you can launch it but you cannot USE it, if you try the calc just crash...

[dscoshpe]

2072: are you running tutor from the rom or from the flash?

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[2072]

From the ROM of course d:\tutor.exe

The only way to get it working correctly is to link it on the main menu of the AFX or run it using enter.com and command.com but using this way, some key are unusable...

[dscoshpe]

hmm that is interesting.... ill have to think about that

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