SPEED MASTER THE AMSTRAD Tape Utility (c) ANGRY BEAR SOFTWARE SPEEDMASTER V2.0 The Amstrad Tape Utility by NIGEL ZINC - TRUMPET HARRIS Operation of SPEEDMASTER is very simple. To load, insert the tape and press CTRL/ENTER together in the usual way. When loading is complete you are prompted to: INSERT MASTER TAPE ... THEN PRESS ANY KEY. Insert the tape to be copied and press a key, as each block (or part) is loaded the screen will display the information on that block. The loading can be terminated at any point by pressing ESC, followed by the SPACE bar to resume control. The various SAVE options are now displayed. You can first select PROTECTED (P) or NORMAL (N), a normal version allows you to list protected basic. SOEEDWRITE 0, 1 or 2 selected the save Baud rate or speed 0 for slow (normal), 1 for fast, 2 for very fast. SELECTIVE (S) or TOTAL (T). Total saves the entire buffer contents. If Selective is chosen the header details of the current block are displayed and the following options are offered:- F - will save from the current block to the end of the file (inclusive) B - will save the current block S - will skip the current block and display the details of the next block A - will save the current block to the end of the loaded content (inclusive) After you have saved as much or as little as required you are given the options to make further saves, loads or to quit. If you attempt to load more data that the buffer can hold, a "NO ROOM" message is issued and the program automatically moves to the start of the save options, you can then save all the block so far loaded. After copyintg such part files you can reload the remainder by selecting "PART LOAD". It is only necessary to rewind the master tape a short way before commencing the load. (SPEEDMASTER will not start loading until it reaches the first uncopied block) Distributed by Walltone Ltd. Unit 2 Crown Courtyard, Bridge Street, Eveshan, Worcs, tel: 0386 49641 WARNING: Strictly for Personal Use