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@ -74,7 +74,7 @@ Language features
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- Many built-in functions, such as ``sin``, ``cos``, ``abs``, ``sqrt``, ``msb``, ``rol``, ``ror``, ``sort`` and ``reverse``
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- Programs can be run multiple times without reloading because of automatic variable (re)initializations.
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- Supports the sixteen 'virtual' 16-bit registers R0 .. R15 from the Commander X16, also on the other machines.
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- If you only use standard kernal and core prog8 library routines, it is possible to compile the *exact same program* for different machines (just change the compilation target flag)!
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- If you only use standard Kernal and core prog8 library routines, it is possible to compile the *exact same program* for different machines (just change the compilation target flag)!
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Code example
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@ -29,7 +29,7 @@ of these library modules automatically as required.
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syslib
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------
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The "system library" for your target machine. It contains many system-specific definitions such
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as ROM/kernal subroutine definitions, memory location constants, and utility subroutines.
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as ROM/Kernal subroutine definitions, memory location constants, and utility subroutines.
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Depending on the compilation target, other routines may also be available in here specific to that target.
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Best is to check the source code of the correct syslib module.
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@ -140,7 +140,7 @@ Provides several routines that deal with disk drive I/O, such as:
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- delete and rename files on the disk
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- send arbitrary CbmDos command to disk drive
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On the Commander X16 it tries to use that machine's fast kernal loading routines if possible.
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On the Commander X16 it tries to use that machine's fast Kernal loading routines if possible.
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string
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@ -210,7 +210,7 @@ Provides string manipulation routines.
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floats
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------
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Provides definitions for the ROM/kernal subroutines and utility routines dealing with floating
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Provides definitions for the ROM/Kernal subroutines and utility routines dealing with floating
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point variables. This includes ``print_f``, the routine used to print floating point numbers,
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``fabs`` to get the absolute value of a floating point number, and a dozen or so floating point
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math routines.
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@ -20,9 +20,9 @@ Memory Map
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Zero page
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=========
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#. *Absolute requirement:* Provide three times 2 consecutive bytes (i.e. three 16-bit pointers) in the Zero page that are free to use at all times.
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#. Provide list of any additional free Zero page locations for a normal running system (basic + kernal enabled)
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#. Provide list of any additional free Zero page locations for a normal running system (basic + Kernal enabled)
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#. Provide list of any additional free Zero page locations when basic is off, but floating point routines should still work
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#. Provide list of any additional free Zero page locations when only the kernal remains enabled
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#. Provide list of any additional free Zero page locations when only the Kernal remains enabled
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Only the three 16-bit pointers are absolutely required to be able to use prog8 on the system.
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But more known available Zero page locations mean smaller and faster programs.
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@ -261,8 +261,8 @@ Floating point numbers
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Floats are stored in the 5-byte 'MFLPT' format that is used on CBM machines,
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and currently all floating point operations are specific to the Commodore 64.
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This is because routines in the C-64 BASIC and KERNAL ROMs are used for that.
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So floating point operations will only work if the C-64 BASIC ROM (and KERNAL ROM)
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This is because routines in the C-64 BASIC and Kernal ROMs are used for that.
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So floating point operations will only work if the C-64 BASIC ROM (and Kernal ROM)
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are banked in.
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Also your code needs to import the ``floats`` library to enable floating point support
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@ -935,7 +935,7 @@ callrom(bank, address, argumentaddress) ; NOTE: specific to cx16 target for
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syscall(callnr), syscall1(callnr, arg), syscall2(callnr, arg1, arg2), syscall3(callnr, arg1, arg2, arg3)
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Functions for doing a system call on targets that support this. Currently no actual target
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uses this though except, possibly, the experimental code generation target!
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The regular 6502 based compiler targets just use a subroutine call to asmsub kernal routines at
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The regular 6502 based compiler targets just use a subroutine call to asmsub Kernal routines at
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specific memory locations. So these builtin function calls are not useful yet except for
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experimentation in new code generation targets.
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Global setting, select ZeroPage handling style. Defaults to ``kernalsafe``.
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- style ``kernalsafe`` -- use the part of the ZP that is 'free' or only used by BASIC routines,
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and don't change anything else. This allows full use of KERNAL ROM routines (but not BASIC routines),
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and don't change anything else. This allows full use of Kernal ROM routines (but not BASIC routines),
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including default IRQs during normal system operation.
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It's not possible to return cleanly to BASIC when the program exits. The only choice is
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to perform a system reset. (A ``system_reset`` subroutine is available in the syslib to help you do this)
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- style ``floatsafe`` -- like the previous one but also reserves the addresses that
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are required to perform floating point operations (from the BASIC kernal). No clean exit is possible.
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are required to perform floating point operations (from the BASIC Kernal). No clean exit is possible.
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- style ``basicsafe`` -- the most restricted mode; only use the handful 'free' addresses in the ZP, and don't
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touch change anything else. This allows full use of BASIC and KERNAL ROM routines including default IRQs
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touch change anything else. This allows full use of BASIC and Kernal ROM routines including default IRQs
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during normal system operation.
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When the program exits, it simply returns to the BASIC ready prompt.
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- style ``full`` -- claim the whole ZP for variables for the program, overwriting everything,
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except the few addresses mentioned above that are used by the system's IRQ routine.
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Even though the default IRQ routine is still active, it is impossible to use most BASIC and KERNAL ROM routines.
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Even though the default IRQ routine is still active, it is impossible to use most BASIC and Kernal ROM routines.
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This includes many floating point operations and several utility routines that do I/O, such as ``print``.
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This option makes programs smaller and faster because even more variables can
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be stored in the ZP (which allows for more efficient assembly code).
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@ -119,7 +119,7 @@ Directives
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Sets special compiler options.
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- ``enable_floats`` (module level) tells the compiler
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to deal with floating point numbers (by using various subroutines from the Commodore 64 kernal).
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to deal with floating point numbers (by using various subroutines from the Commodore 64 Kernal).
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Otherwise, floating point support is not enabled. Normally you don't have to use this yourself as
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importing the ``floats`` library is required anyway and that will enable it for you automatically.
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- ``no_sysinit`` (module level) which cause the resulting program to *not* include
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@ -580,7 +580,7 @@ Multiple return values
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^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
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Normal subroutines can only return zero or one return values.
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However, the special ``asmsub`` routines (implemented in assembly code) or ``romsub`` routines
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(referencing a routine in kernal ROM) can return more than one return value.
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(referencing a routine in Kernal ROM) can return more than one return value.
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For example a status in the carry bit and a number in A, or a 16-bit value in A/Y registers.
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It is not possible to process the results of a call to these kind of routines
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directly from the language, because only single value assignments are possible.
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This chapter explains some relevant system details of the c64 and cx16 machines.
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.. hint::
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If you only use standard kernal and prog8 library routines,
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If you only use standard Kernal and prog8 library routines,
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it is often possible to compile the *exact same program* for
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different machines (just change the compilation target flag)!
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@ -66,7 +66,7 @@ reserved address in use for
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The actual machine will often have many other special addresses as well,
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For example, the Commodore 64 has:
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- ROMs installed in the machine: BASIC, kernal and character roms. Occupying ``$a000``--``$bfff`` and ``$e000``--``$ffff``.
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- ROMs installed in the machine: BASIC, Kernal and character roms. Occupying ``$a000``--``$bfff`` and ``$e000``--``$ffff``.
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- memory-mapped I/O registers, for the video and sound chips, and the CIA's. Occupying ``$d000``--``$dfff``.
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- RAM areas that are used for screen graphics and sprite data: usually at ``$0400``--``$07ff``.
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@ -83,10 +83,10 @@ they take less clock cycles to access and need fewer instruction bytes than acce
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Theoretically they can all be used in a program, with the following limitations:
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- several addresses (``$02``, ``$03``, ``$fb - $fc``, ``$fd - $fe``) are reserved for internal use
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- most other addresses will already be in use by the machine's operating system or kernal,
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- most other addresses will already be in use by the machine's operating system or Kernal,
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and overwriting them will probably crash the machine. It is possible to use all of these
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yourself, but only if the program takes over the entire system (and seizes control from the regular kernal).
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This means it can no longer use (most) BASIC and kernal routines from ROM.
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yourself, but only if the program takes over the entire system (and seizes control from the regular Kernal).
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This means it can no longer use (most) BASIC and Kernal routines from ROM.
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- it's more convenient and safe to let the compiler allocate these addresses for you and just
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use symbolic names in the program code.
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**ZeroPage handling is configurable:**
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There's a global program directive to specify the way the compiler
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treats the ZP for the program. The default is to be reasonably restrictive to use the
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part of the ZP that is not used by the C64's kernal routines.
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It's possible to claim the whole ZP as well (by disabling the operating system or kernal).
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part of the ZP that is not used by the C64's Kernal routines.
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It's possible to claim the whole ZP as well (by disabling the operating system or Kernal).
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If you want, it's also possible to be more restrictive and stay clear of the addresses used by BASIC routines too.
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This allows the program to exit cleanly back to a BASIC ready prompt - something that is not possible in the other modes.
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IRQs and the ZeroPage
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^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
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The normal IRQ routine in the C-64's kernal will read and write several addresses in the ZP
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The normal IRQ routine in the C-64's Kernal will read and write several addresses in the ZP
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(such as the system's software jiffy clock which sits in ``$a0 - $a2``):
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``$a0 - $a2``; ``$91``; ``$c0``; ``$c5``; ``$cb``; ``$f5 - $f6``
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And for the Commander X16::
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cx16.set_irq(uword handler_address, boolean useKernal) ; vsync irq
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cx16.set_rasterirq(uword handler_address, uword rasterline) ; note: disables kernal irq handler! sys.wait() won't work anymore
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cx16.set_rasterirq(uword handler_address, uword rasterline) ; note: disables Kernal irq handler! sys.wait() won't work anymore
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cx16.restore_irq() ; set everything back to the systems default irq handler
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``asmsub`` routines
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^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
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These are usually declarations of kernal (ROM) routines or low-level assembly only routines,
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These are usually declarations of Kernal (ROM) routines or low-level assembly only routines,
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that have their arguments solely passed into specific registers.
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Sometimes even via a processor status flag such as the Carry flag.
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Return values also via designated registers.
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Prog8 uses the cpu's X-register as a pointer in its internal expression evaluation stack.
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When only writing code in Prog8, this is taken care of behind the scenes for you by the compiler.
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However when you are including or linking with assembly routines or kernal/ROM calls that *do*
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However when you are including or linking with assembly routines or Kernal/ROM calls that *do*
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use the X register (either clobbering it internally, or using it as a parameter, or return value register),
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those calls will destroy Prog8's stack pointer and this will result in invalid calculations.
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