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Chapter 6, IBASIC Controller
Method #2. Developing Programs on the Test Set Using the IBASIC EDIT Mode
To Access the
IBASIC Command Line
Field
1. Position the cursor on the screen’s upper left. This is the
IBASIC Command Line
field.
2. The
IBASIC Command Line
field does not have a title like other fields in the Test
Set; it is the highlighted, horizontal 2-line “bar” just below the screen title, TESTS
(IBASIC Controller).
To Use the
IBASIC Command Line
Field with the Test Set’s Rotary Knob
1. Position the cursor at the
IBASIC Command Line
field and push the knob.
2. A
Choices:
field will be displayed in the lower, right corner of the display.
3. By rotating the knob, a list of ASCII characters and cursor positioning commands can
be displayed on the right side of the screen.
4. When the cursor is next to the desired character or command, push the knob to select
that character.
5. No external hardware is required for this entry method, but it is tedious and is recom-
mended only for short commands. Use this method when doing simple tasks such as
initializing memory cards or CATaloging a memory card.
6. Program development using the rotary knob alone is not recommended.
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