What is it?
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xt64 is a fast .prg/p00 to .t64 converter.
General:
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The reason why i made this program is C64 emulator called Frodo. It's the
best c64 emulator for Amiga, but it does not load prg/p00 at all. I wonder how
i can play those classic games which are in .prg format. Answer is here: XT64.
It simply converts program (prg) file to T64 format. (i don't really know, is
that the "real" t64 format, but it works in frodo and that's enough for me :)
Also i needed empty disk file for my own basic projects.. So xt64 can also
create empty diskfile (d64).
Have a Fun with c64 classics !!
Usage:
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TO convert PRG or P00 file to T64 - Just type in Shell: xt64 "[.prg/.p00 file]"
--> xt64 writes another file in same location called "<your file>.T64"
(Example: "xt64 t:demo.prg" - result will be "T:demo.t64"
- Converted file MUST contain extension ".prg" OR ".p00". If there is no
extension, xt64 do nothing.
TO Restore T64 file to PRG file - Just type in Shell: "xt64 [.t64 file] RPRG"
--> xt64 writes another file called "<your file>.PRG"
TO Restore .T64 file to .P00 file - Type in shell: "xt64 [filename] RP00"
--> xt64 writes file called "<your file>.P00"
TO Create EMPTY .D64 diskfile - Type in Shell: "xt64 [filename] DFORMAT"
--> xt64 write new file called <filename.d64>. (empty d64 file)
NOTE: Yes, Frodo can SAVE data to disk if you toggle the processor-level
1541 emulation on by pressing once "/"-key. It's slow, i know, but you
can save even your own basic programs! :)
**** NOTE:
Version 1.3 Calculates "Blocks" In to the T64 Files. If V1.1 Does not create
working T64 files, i think this version will make them work. But there is
still some files which does not with v1.3. SO i recommeded to keep and use both
versions of xt64 (depending of .prg file) If someone wants, i can add "USE201"
command to next version. This will override "blockcalculate system" and uses always
201 blocks (max).
Changes:
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Since v1.2:
- Calculates BLOCKS in to the T64 file.
Since v1.1:
- Added DFORMAT option. xt64 can now create EMPTY .d64 file.
- fixed RP00 Option to work!
Since v1.0:
- Added support for P00 files. Now it's possible to convert P00 files to T64.
- Autodetects filetype by using file extension.
- Now writes filename inside the tapefile.
- Added support for restoring T64 to PRG file.(requested by few people, thanks!)
Author:
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Please note that If you lost your files or xt64 causes any damage to your hd
or Amiga, it's your own fault :)
(c) 10.10.2005 Tuomas Aho (tuomas.m.aho@kolumbus.fi).
New ideas and Feedback is always welcome!
..And if you want to support xt64 developing, you can send me something :)
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