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From: sd05@terre.DMI.USherb.CA (Sylvain Tremblay / Eric Trepanier)
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Subject: Re: C128 Programming question
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Date: 17 Nov 90 21:37:03 GMT
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A couple of days ago, I've asked how one could make use of the 40 column
cursor on the C128.  Since then, I've received douzains of reply, some of
them, like the one listed below, were posted on the Newsgroup.  Others
were mailed directly to me.

>
>There are some ROM routines in the Kernel devoted to cursor control on
>the C128.  Compute!'s "Mapping the Commodore 128" lists these routines:
>
>	CURSORON	$CD6F
>	CURSOROFF	$CD9F
>
>These routines will turn the cursor on or off, accordingly.  They will
>work no matter which screen (40 or 80) is active.  When using these
>routines, you should turn the cursor on, wait for a keypress, then turn
>the cursor off before printing any characters.  For example:
>

[STUFF DELETED]

>
>Happy computing!
>						Fuzzy Fox

First of all, I want to thank everybody who replied.  It's quite encouraging
to have such an overwhelming feedback on such a minor little questions.

It's quite funny.  Almost all the replies had different methods of solving the
problems.  Some said it couldn't be done, some said I would have to write my
own interrupt routine to implement a flashing cursor, some have given me an
Operating System variable ($0A27) which when cleared, allowed the 40 column
cursor to flash...  Well after compiling all those suggestions, I have come
up with the solution that best suits me.


Again, I'm very greatful for your collaboration!!!

Eric Trepanier

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