b = the byte position desired within the record. Bye positioning is
optional. l<=<=254
The following example illustrates how RECORD command is used with
INPUT#:
Example: 10 RECORD#1,120
Using the RECORD command to select the record.
20 INPUT#1,A$
Input the next data item as a string and assign it to variable
A$.
A detailed example of the usage of the RECORD command for relative file
manipulation is found in Chapter 6.
QUICKLOAD FEATURE (BASIC 4.0)
This command feature is valid with DOS 2 and BASIC 4.0. It loads the first file
on the disk into memory. To ensure that the first program on the diskette is
accessed, the command must be the first disk command given after a cold start.
STEP 1: Turn the computer OFF, then ON.
STEP 2: Make sure the disk contains a program as the first file, and the
drive door is closed.
STEP 3: Simultaneously press the SHIFT and RUN/STOP keys.
The computer will initialize the disk, search for the first program, and load it.
*** commodore basic 4.0 ***
31743 bytes free
ready
dL"*
searching for 0:*
loading
ready.
run
When using this feature the computer will automatically execute the DLOAD
and RUN commands and it is not necessary to enter either command.
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