Does anyone know how to access programs stored in "user area" from a current running program?
User area program is large and will not fit into main memory, but i need to access it from an active running program, M98/M198 code does not access it, and i can't have "tape mode" running because operators have problems when switching from "tape" to mem modes.

Tx in advance,
Rob

It's been a while since I've set that up but M198 should work if you have the I/O device set to 15.

I believe that I forgot that I/O setting.... Will try and let ya know.
Thanks

I found a hand written note on MSX controls.

Main and Subs can not be stored together in user area.

m98/m65 sub can be called from user area to main memory

in the user area it is not possible to execute repeat or branching commands (IF,GOTO,WHILE etc)

return commands m99P*** can not be specified in user area

must set Tape mode to MAPPS DNC


M198 call from nc memory to user area.
1.) Set I/O channel to 15 (setting 61 input), if needed.
2.) use m198 PXXXX
3.) the name of the file in user area must match the m198 program, no file ext allowed (txt,nc etc)
4.) the program in the user area should end with m99 to end in the main program.


FILE IN/OUT from USER AREA
1.) select the I/O device (setting 64)
2.) TAPE Mode ( the upper right corner of the screen turns purple)
3.) press PROG hard key
4.) Punch/Read F1/F2
5.) cursor to the desired file
6.) execute F6



RUNNING DNC FROM USER AREA:

1.)enable tape mode
2.)cursor to file you want to run, the press input.
3.) press cycle start


Hope this helps any one else who needs.