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ColorPRINT
AuthorAndrew Owen
FilenameColorPRINT.zip
Year2008
Position70
FormatTimex TC2048 & Spectrum SE
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DescriptionWhat we have here is not so much a crap game, but more of a technically impressive utility. This is CSSCGC 2008 and we are open to submissions that are a little different - besides it is a most interesting entry. It could perhaps encourage further CGC entries for the Timex TC2048 or Spectrum SE.

I loaded this one up under the EightyOne Emulator version 1.0, and selected model Timex TC2048. It worked perfectly under that set-up.

You will find comprehensive instructions included in the downloadable zipfile, but to summarise, this program lets you print multicolor text as shown on the left. You can print to the color stream using commands like PRINT AT y,x; #4; my text;

Note also that all characters sent to channel #4 must be terminated with a ';' or you get some strange behaviour.

Not only can you redefine all 256 characters, but you can also define the attributes of each row of each character too. Again, I highly recommend reading the supplied readme.txt file for full instructions and to see the reconfigured ZX memory map.

This is the first entry targeted at the Spectrum SE features as far as I know. It's also nice to get another entry that uses the Timex extra features too.

CommentsHmm.. The American spelling prevails, as of course the Timex was an American derivate of the Speccy. Yes, and we all know that in England of a few centuries ago, color was also used too by 50% of the people, 50% of the time. Then they all got on a big boat, sailed to America and left us colour spelling individuals behind. Anyhow, look at the lovely colours on this erstwhile Commodore killing machine that never did become a commercial success. Play around with the ATTR bytes and the UDGs as much as you like and then set the telly up for an unsuspecting Birthday greeting for a family member. No-one has yet written an editor for this one yet although it needs it.


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