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TransNib64 V2.0 and TransNib64 V2.0s
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Created by Matt Francis (m.p.francis@newcastle.ac.uk)
REQUIRMENTS
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A disk drive (works fine with 1541, 1541-II, 1581 etc.)
TransNib64 V2.0 takes advantage of fast-load cartridges (Action Replay,
Final Cartridge etc.) when used with a 1541 or compatible, but such a
cartridge is not a requirement for TransNib64 to work. The software has
only been tested with an Action Replay VI, but hopefully should work with
most (maybe all) fast-load cartridges.
A small version of TransNib64 is included (V2.0s) which is almost half the
size of the normal version. If a file is too big to transfer using the full
size version of TransNib64, the small version might be able to handle it.
The disadvantages are that transfers are slower, screen blanking during
transfers is always enabled and the fast save routines have been removed
(fast load will still work if a cartridge is present).
INTRODUCTION
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TransNib64 is the C64 front-end for the TransNib V1.00 protocol (please read
"TransNib.doc" or "TransNib.guide" if you haven't already).
To get TransNib64 onto a C64, you'll have to use some other means of
transferring it (1541 interface/emulator or null-modem cable for example).
What's the advantage of using TransNib64 over a null-modem cable? I'll
answer that question with a question. Can a null-modem cable transport data
at over 60000 baud? Not to a C64 it can't!
USAGE
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Just run TransNib64 (with fast-load enabled if using a fast-load cartridge).
You will be prompted to choose a series of options, as follows:
SCREEN BLANKING? (Y/N) - Select "Y" to turn screen blanking on and get a
nice increase in throughput. You will usually
want screen blanking enabled. (The small version
of TransNib64 does not contain this option).
DEVICE 8 OR 9? - Select the device you wish to load from/save to.
SEND OR RECEIVE? - Select "S" to send one or more files. Select "R"
to receive files.
SAVE FAST OR SLOW? - Select "F" if using a 1541 or compatible with a
fast-load cartridge. If you don't have a fast-
load cartridge, or are using a 1581 or other
non-standard drive, select "S". (The small version
of TransNib64 does not contain this option).
When sending files, you will be asked to select which files to send in much
the same way as the Action Replay copy file selector works (but no, I didn't
rip the code, I wrote my own!). Make sure you have the right disk loaded
before selecting send.
Receiving files is even simpler, but again, make sure the right disk is in
the drive before proceeding.
If problems occur, hitting RESTORE will abort the operation and allow you to
restart TransNib64.
HISTORY
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V2.0s - Stripped most of the "nice" features (fast save, optional screen
blanking, transfer speed etc.) to make a small version that can
handle files over 195 blocks in size.
V2.0 - After a few intermediate verions (in which I was gradually adding
new features and remembering how to program the C64), I brought
TransNib64 in line with TransNibAm (including some nice
optimisations of the transfer routines).
V1.0 - A very experimental version of TransNib64, as I hadn't coded in
6502 for years (literally) and I had to get back into the swing of
things. I worked first time though, which I am still very proud
of.