Date   : Wed, 07 Mar 2001 13:25:23 -0000 
From   : "Fewell, Steve" <Steve.Fewell@...>
Subject: Re: transferring files from PC to BEEB

Yes, *OPT 4,3 is the correct command to EXEC the !BOOT file on SHIFT-BREAK.

If I am not mistaken, the !BOOT file that was transferred can be executed
with *EXEC !BOOT. However, if you want the Beeb to automatically execute it
using *OPT 4 3 you will need to reBUILD the !BOOT file as John has
described.

Steve.

-----Original Message-----
From: John Simpson [mailto:Simpson.J@...]
Sent: 07 March 2001 13:24
To: bbc-micro@...
Subject: RE: [BBC-Micro] transfering files from PC to BEEB


Ian,

To get the disk to boot you will need to recreate the !Boot file.

To do this use *Build, ie:

*Build !Boot

The machine will then allow you to type in a command script, with numbered
lines.

On the first line type CHAIN"PROGRAM"|M where PROGRAM is the file you want
to run. Then press Escape to save the file.

Finally you need to type *OPT4,3 to set the disk to *EXEC the !Boot file.

At least, I *think* the second digit is 3 - I could be wrong. If you get the
wrong value the machine will try to *RUN or *LOAD the !boot file instead.

I hope this helps

john