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SpartaDOS X Reference Manual |
The Command Processor — Commands |
| KEY (Keyboard Buffer) Command |
| Purpose |
This command installs a 32 character keyboard buffer and also links an "internal" KEY command into your system (for turning the buffer on and
off). |
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| Syntax | KEY ON|OFF |
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| Type | External — on device CAR: |
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| Remarks |
The first time you use this command, it installs a keyboard driver into your system. The keyboard buffer will provide a faster key repeat and allow you to type ahead while the system is busy. Then the ON/OFF parameter is interpreted, enabling or disabling the keyboard buffer accordingly.
Once the keyboard buffer has been installed, the global symbol "@KEY" is defined and further KEY commands call this symbol to turn the buffer on and off. NOTE: The keyboard buffer may be incompatible with some programs but is more compatible with other programs that the SpartaDOS 3.2 buffer (most notably with the Action! cartridge). |
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