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…that displaying sprites to column coordinates divisible by 8 is faster than to other coordinates?
…that setmode() and similar commands have an alternate "programmer's syntax"?
…that strings are the fastest data type to access, given enough elements?
"Sprites" are small images displayed as part of a larger scene on the screen. In TI-68k Basic, support for sprites is built-in, in the form of picture variables.
The most common reasons to use a sprite are to display a picture which will be moved around on the screen, or repeated multiple times as part of a pattern (more...)
Welcome to the 68k section of TI-Basic Developer (TI|BD)! This section of the site covers how to make TI-Basic programs for the TI-89, TI-89 Titanium, TI-92, TI-92+ and Voyage 200 calculators (often abbreviated as TI-89/92/+/V200). After going through all of the 68k information, the reader should be a competent 68k Basic programmer.
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We've tried to create a broad base of TI-Basic information. This ensures that most readers (hopefully) will be able to learn something from this site. Experimentation is encouraged to fully digest all of the information. The site content can be broken up into six general, interdependent parts:
- Preparation — Before starting TI-Basic programming, the reader should understand the difference between TI-Basic and Assembly, learn about the different TI calculators, and how to use them.
- Commands — The commands are explained in thorough detail, including their description, syntax, and different uses. The commands are also grouped together based on their function and purpose.
- Writing Programs — This part of the site describes all the steps of writing a complete program, from planning to releasing it on a popular website.
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- Code Examples — This guide gives several types of code examples, including fully commented sample games, routines that can become part of a larger program, examples for the topics covered in other parts of the guide, and program challenges for you to try on your own.
- References — Reference material that might come in handy. For example, a list of all the errors with error codes and explanations is included.
Each reader can read the information in whatever order they desire. A simple approach is to just start from the beginning and read until the end. You might also look at the page Using This Guide, which outlines a suggested reading order.
