Parallax BASIC Stamp 2e, Programming Manual

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3: Using the BASIC Stamp Editor
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The BASIC Stamp Editor software is available for Windows and DOS
operating systems. The following system requirements are a minimum for
using the BASIC Stamp Editor:
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80486 (80286 for DOS) (or higher) IBM or compatible PC;
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Windows 95/98/NT4/2000 operating system (DOS 5.0 or
higher for DOS versions);
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16 Mb of RAM (1 Mb for DOS);
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1 Mb of available hard drive space;
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CD-ROM drive;
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1 available serial port (1 available parallel port for BS1).
(Note: though it is suggested that the BASIC Stamp Editor be installed on your hard drive, it
is not required. The software may be run right off the Parallax CD).
To install the BASIC Stamp Editor:
1. Insert the Parallax CD into the CD-ROM drive. The CD
should auto-start (unless that feature has been disabled on
your computer). If using DOS, explore it with the CD (change
directory) and DIR (directory list) commands.
2. Select the Software -> BASIC Stamp section.
3. Select the DOS or Windows version you wish to use and click
the Install button. If exploring the CD through DOS, use the
COPY command to copy it to a desired directory on your hard
drive.
4. Close the CD and run the BASIC Stamp Editor program from
the directory it was copied to. You may also create a shortcut
to it (if using Windows).
Table 3.1 lists the available BASIC Stamp editors, their names, versions,
operating system and BASIC Stamp model they support.
DOS Software Windows Software
BS1 Stamp.exe N/A
BS2 Stamp2.exe Stampw.exe
BS2e Stamp2e.exe Stampw.exe (v1.096+)
BS2sx Stamp2sx.exe
Stampw.exe (v1.091+)
BS2p
Stamp2p.exe Stampw.exe (v1.1+)
Table 3.1: BASIC Stamp Editors for
DOS and Windows.
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YSTEM REQUIREMENTS FOR THE
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