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  • Properly setting up SEQ files for display in c64-PETSCII access mode

    From Odusseus71@VERT to all on Tuesday, September 24, 2024 23:59:45
    Hello All,

    trying to set-up my own BBS for retrocomputers and it is now time of managing C64 access on dedicated port.

    Anything is smooth by using ascii files with .40col.asc extension, but would like to introduce .seq files as well.

    Looks like PETSCII SEQ is mostly a (sequential) export format for the few PETSCII editors.

    I've understood from the link below that I need to include upper/graphics character by sending the character 142, to properly display SEQ files sketched with the uppercase charset, and add a pause/hit-a-key prompt at the end of PETSCII-graphics files to reset to lowercase:

    http://oldschool.synchronetbbs.org:2000/?page=001-forum.ssjs&sub=dove-syncdisc& thread=1684

    I would appreciate any hint about any quick way to edit the SEQ file in order to add character 142 at the beginning (and the Pause @-code at the end).

    Thanks in advance for patience and support.

    BR

    Marco

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  • From Odusseus71@VERT to all on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 11:55:18
    Will answer myself: the SEQ can be edited by an HEX Editor, by inputting value 8E at the beginning of the file irtself.

    Still not sure about the PAUSE at end.

    Thanks a lot

    BR

    Marco

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  • From Digital Man@VERT to Odusseus71 on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 12:01:01
    Re: Properly setting up SEQ files for display in c64-PETSCII access mode
    By: Odusseus71 to all on Tue Sep 24 2024 11:59 pm

    I would appreciate any hint about any quick way to edit the SEQ file in order to add character 142 at the beginning (and the Pause @-code at the end).

    It depends on the editor you're using (how you can enter special characters into the file). To make this easier, I've added support to SBBS (just now) for an PETGRFX @-code that a sysop can easily type (using any editor) into their SEQ files that need it.
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  • From Digital Man@VERT to Odusseus71 on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 12:43:58
    Re: Properly setting up SEQ files for display in c64-PETSCII access mode
    By: Odusseus71 to all on Wed Sep 25 2024 11:55 am

    Still not sure about the PAUSE at end.

    Type @pause@ (in uppercase).
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  • From Odusseus71@VERT to Digital Man on Sunday, September 29, 2024 00:52:49
    Thank you for the feedback!


    It depends on the editor you're using (how you can enter special characters into the file)

    For inserting the char 142 (or $8E), I used an online HEX editor, and it worked to set upper/graphics at the beginning.

    But, regarding the @pause@ at the end, in order to avoid immediate return to lower charset after image loading is complete:


    Type @pause@ (in uppercase).


    tried with Notepad/Notepad++ but it did not work... it only shows the text "@pause@" in the displayed image.

    Any recommendation for and editor for inserting @-codes in the SEQ file?

    Thank you!

    Marco

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  • From Digital Man@VERT to Odusseus71 on Sunday, September 29, 2024 01:11:27
    Re: Properly setting up SEQ files for display in c64-PETSCII access mode
    By: Odusseus71 to Digital Man on Sun Sep 29 2024 12:52 am

    Type @pause@ (in uppercase).


    tried with Notepad/Notepad++ but it did not work... it only shows the text "@pause@" in the displayed image.

    Any recommendation for and editor for inserting @-codes in the SEQ file?

    Any editor should work, but you have to have the word between the @'s in UPPERCASE (all-cap letters). Did you do that?
    https://wiki.synchro.net/custom:atcodes
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  • From Odusseus71@VERT to Digital Man on Saturday, October 12, 2024 13:01:47
    Hello Rob,

    yes, I did it by adding 40 50 41 55 53 45 40 hex values for @PAUSE@ at the end of the SEQ file directly in the Hex Editor and it worked!

    Thanks a lot

    Marco

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  • From Digital Man@VERT to Odusseus71 on Saturday, October 12, 2024 13:16:03
    Re: Properly setting up SEQ files for display in c64-PETSCII access mode
    By: Odusseus71 to Digital Man on Sat Oct 12 2024 01:01 pm

    yes, I did it by adding 40 50 41 55 53 45 40 hex values for @PAUSE@ at the end of the SEQ file directly in the Hex Editor and it worked!

    Most hex editors still allow text/ASCII input.
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