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ReadMe for C:\AppleX
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This is a "customized version" of the Manx Aztec C65 Version 3.2b MS-DOS
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cross-development environment for an Apple IIe with 128K of memory running
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PRODOS 8.
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It is targetted specifically at writing PRODOS SYS programs, and programs that
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run under the Aztec C ProDOS Unix-like Shell.
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It does not provide support for Apple II's running DOS 3.3. Other than that,
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none of the run-time library functions have been removed that were in the
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original distribution.
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Programs are written and compiled on the IBM-PC and then moved to an Apple IIe
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or to an emulator disk image to be run.
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A modified Graphics link library is provided which has been extended to
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support the use of bit-mapped graphics images, sound routines, and the use of
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auxiliary memory.
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The build environment has been configured to run under Windows XP and a
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pre-configured shortcut has been provided for this purpose as well as a make
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utility program and some additional programs to be used in conjunction with
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make.
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Several sample programs are provided, each with its own MAKEFILE and each can
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be reviewed for information on how to write your own PRODOS SYS programs.
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Getting Started
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Unzip the ZIP file with directories intact onto the root of your C: Drive. The
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Windows XP shortcut has been pre-configured to use this directory structure.
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Open the C:\AppleX folder in MyComputer and click-on the shortcut. A cmd
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window will open, and you will be in the C:\AppleX directory which is the
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parent directory for this environment. The required environment variables to
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build Aztec C PRODOS programs are set for you, and you can build these
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anywhere on your computer from this cmd window.
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You must be somewhat familiar with DOS commands to use this build environment.
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You can test the environment by building the programs in the SAMPLES
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subdirectory.
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Each has its own MAKEFILE which will build a PRODOS program simply by
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typing "make" and pressing [ENTER] while in each's project directory under
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SAMPLES.
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What You Will Need
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You can write your own programs in notepad or your favorite programmer's
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editor. This environment doesn't provide an editor.
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You should get a copy of the Aztec C Manual which is available online at
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http://www.clipshop.ca/Aztec/cat1.htm and http://www.clipshop.ca/Aztec/cat2.htm
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This will provide you with the original text of the printed manual for the C65
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compiler and considerably more information than the SAMPLES that are included
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in this environment.
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You will also need an Apple II emulator like Apple II Oasis that provides a
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Disk Manager unless you have a real Apple IIe and can download one at
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http://www.clipshop.ca/DiskImages/
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You can also download a PRODOS DiskImage at the above URL and delete all but
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PRODOS and use it as a master for your own programs.
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If you wish to create full-screen bitmapped graphics for the Apple II you may
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wish to download the ClipShop program from the following link:
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http://www.clipshop.ca
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Other than that, all you need is the ability to write and compile programs in
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the C programming language.
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Review the various ReadMe files in this environment for additional notes.
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End of Document
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