Author: A. Windram

Submitted by: L. C. Chapas

Grasslands Research Institute, Berkshire, England

Operating System: OS/8

Source Language: PAL-8 and SABR

Memory Required: 8K

Abstract: This package consists of the following programs:

CORMAP-will produce a map for binary files showing where they load

in memory. It is an alternative to OS/8 BITMAP, and offers more concise

output and additional facilities. Both absolute and relocatable binary files

can be mapped.

FORMAT-allows program tapes to be prepared off-line, and then

converted to a standard on-line format. Strings of spaces are replaced by

tab characters in a more intelligent way than EDIT, and some reformat-

ting is done.

FIXCD-one-time program to fix several-known bugs in Command

Decoder (PS/8 and OS/8 V1 and V2 only).

XDIREC-selectively lists files by file-names or extensions. Options allow

listing of up to 8 additional information words, listing of core-control

blocks for core-image files, and listing of FORTRAN II library directo-

ries.

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FHANDL-allows file-handling in normal or special mode of Command

Decoder, using block-, word-, or character-oriented transfer, with the

ability to handle several input and output files simultaneously.

F2SUB-the first 5 modules will run on any PDP-8 processor. The 6th

requires a PDP-8/E, and the 7th a PDP-8/E with EAE.

1. MOVE-Allows moving or zeroing of real or integer arrays be means of

a single subroutine call instead of a DO loop. Needs 1 page.

2. MKRSET-Gives direct-access handling for Stream 4 input. Needs 1

page.

3. ICARD-A routine for reading cards in binary. Needs 1 page.

4. UTIL-This is the OS/8 V1 UTILITY module, with an incore encode/

decode facility added. Binary only. Needs 4 pages.

5. FFFINP-Free-format input package for numeric and character input,

and character comparison, using any stream. Needs 5 pages.

6. RWIOH-This is the OS/8 V1 READ/WRITE/IOH module, modified

to output even-parity characters. Binary only.

7. LOGIC-Provides 9 logic functions (AND, OR, NOT, SIDE-ADD,

SHIFT-LEFT, SHIFT-RIGHT, SET BIT, CLEAR BIT, TEST BIT).

Needs 1 page.

Media Price Code: A2, H32, K27

Format: OS/8

Catalog: August 1978