HP 32SII

13–14 Programming Techniques
File name 32sii-Manual-E-0424
Printed Date : 2003/4/24 Size : 17.7 x 25.2 cm
Example:
Controlling the Fraction Display.
The following program lets you exercise the calculator's fraction–display
capability. The program prompts for and uses your inputs for a fractional
number and a denominator (the /c value). The program also contains
examples of how the three fraction–display flags (7, 8, and 9) and the
"message–display" flag (10) are used.
Messages in this program are listed a MESSAGE and are entered as
equations:
1. Set Equation–entry mode by pressing
{ G
(the EQN annunciator
turns on).
2. Press
K
letter for each alpha character in the message; press
o
(the
f
key) for each space character.
3. Press

to insert the message in the current program line and end
Equation–entry mode.
Program Lines: Description:
 
Begins the fraction program.
 
Clears three fraction flags.
 
 
  
Displays messages.

Selects decimal base.
"! #
Prompts for a number.
"! 
Prompts for denominator (2 – 4095).
 #
Displays message, then shows the decimal
number.

 
 !
 
+F
Sets /c value and sets flag 7.
 !  
Displays message, then shows the fraction.