QuickCMD is a shell running on top of the system. Its aim is to provide a faster way to launch programs. The idea actually come from a fact about my own usage of a CPC : most of the times, I turn on my computer to execute CAT/RUN commands. I thought there were rooms to improve that process, by providing: - a really fast text output (really appreciated for discs containing lots of files)
- no need to type RUN" prefix anymore, simply typing a filename is required to execute a file
- faster approach to execute a file : even if the pattern Shift+Arrows + copy/paste a filename + Control+LeftArrow + Control+Enter is handy to fast-launch files after a CAT command, I found myself more efficient to uniquely deal with program's filename
- autocompletion : just type F then I letters then TAB key ; if FILENAME.BIN exists on disc then it will be automatically completed !
- fully compatible with the system : you can launch BASIC as BINARY files the same way, you can quit to BASIC then getting back to QuickCMD, DIR command also supports Cat'Art, etc.
- extensible command system : instead of typing a filename to launch, you can also specify a Resident System eXtension (RSX) ! By example, to launch HxC Floppy Emulator Manager, instead of getting back to BASIC and type |HXC, you just have to enter HXC as any other command. Parameters are also supported, so by example you can use default REN command or Arnor UTOPIA's COPY commands !
- respect the system : if an external command use the classic char output routine (&BB5A), then its output will be merged to QuickCMD's user interface. This is possible thanks to usage of hardware scrolling provided by the system.
- handy shortcuts : pressing two times TAB key acts as a DIR, ESC two times acts as a quick exit to BASIC, etc.
- history management ! It's working like MSDOS's DOSKEY does (use up/down keys)
- auto-launch. When QuickCMD is installed on your system, it will get launched automatically after all other ROMs will get properly initialized
- not intruisive : credits are voluntary kept hidden behind ABOUT command ; the aim is to provide a neutral program, not a front-end for personal advertising or whatever
- clean, efficient and simple Z80 implementation using a mix of C and assembly programming language
What QuickCMD isn't QuickCMD is NOT a new OS, it's a layer on top of the system providing faster usage of a CPC. I personnaly feel this approach more respectful to the system than some other available alternatives.
Also, if it lacks some features you need, simply get back to BASIC as you ever did previously! Or extend QuickCMD with new RSXs ! The available commands - A: or B: : select drive A: or B:
- ABOUT : displays information about the program
- BASIC : exit to BASIC
- CLS : clear screen
- DIR : displays directory content (also auto-handles Cat'Art)
- INFO : displays info about specified file
- RESET : restart computer
- ROMS : displays installed ROMS
- RSX : execute RSX
- RUN : execute program (BINARY or BASIC)
- USER : define current user (value from 0 to 15, or 229)
Typing a RSX name of filename as a command acts as a RSX or RUN - Use UP/DOWN keys to move through history (DOSKEY-like)
- Use ENTER (two times) to clear screen (CLS)
- Use TAB to autocomplete (with filename on disc)
- Use TAB (two times) to display directory's content (DIR)
- Use ESC to clear current line
- Use ESC (two times) to exit to BASIC
Contact - Don't hesitate to contact me (NoRecess) if you have suggestions or if you are experiencing issues with QuickCMD ! Simply get yourself into the Contact section of this website.
Credits - Idea, programming : NoRecess
- System stuff & help : Kevin Thacker a.k.a. arnoldemu
- Using incredible fast char output from Prodatron!
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Page créée en 378 millisecondes et consultée 2133 foisL'Amstrad CPC est une machine 8 bits à base d'un Z80 à 4MHz. Le premier de la gamme fut le CPC 464 en 1984, équipé d'un lecteur de cassettes intégré il se plaçait en concurrent du Commodore C64 beaucoup plus compliqué à utiliser et plus cher. Ce fut un réel succès et sorti cette même années le CPC 664 équipé d'un lecteur de disquettes trois pouces intégré. Sa vie fut de courte durée puisqu'en 1985 il fut remplacé par le CPC 6128 qui était plus compact, plus soigné et surtout qui avait 128Ko de RAM au lieu de 64Ko. |
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