c64 guru: save a file again

From: ghldbrd_at_ccp.com <(ghldbrd_at_ccp.com)>
Date: Tue Mar 9 17:46:50 2004

Just checked the owner's book and it doesn't mention that it overwrites.
Probably have to number your programs, such as PROG1, PROG2, etc. When
finished, just save as PROG.

Gary Hildebrand



>
> It seems I can't save a file twice with the same name
>
> ... write basic program ...
>
> save "program",8
>
> ... edit basic program ...
>
> save "program",8
> (light on floppy blinks - error )
>
> verify "program",8
> wont verify
>
> ... power cycle ...
>
> load "program",8
>
> ... view program ... it's the old program, not the edited program.
>
> this behaviour noted on both a read c64sx (before it croaked) and on
> the VICE emulator.
>
> I can't seem to see anything in the manual about it.. and also no
> command to delete a file.
>
>
Received on Tue Mar 09 2004 - 17:46:50 GMT