What is it?
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xt64 is a fast .prg/p00 to .t64 converter.



General:
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The reason why i made this program is C64 emulator called Frodo. It's the 
best c64 emulator for Amiga, but it does not load prg/p00 at all. I wonder how
i can play those classic games which are in .prg format. Answer is here: XT64.
It simply converts program (prg) file to T64 format. (i don't really know, is
that the "real" t64 format, but it works in frodo and that's enough for me :)

Also i needed empty disk file for my own basic projects.. So xt64 can also
create empty diskfile (d64).


Have a Fun with c64 classics !!



Usage:
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TO convert PRG or P00 file to T64 - Just type in Shell: xt64 "[.prg/.p00 file]"

--> xt64 writes another file in same location called "<your file>.T64"
    (Example: "xt64 t:demo.prg"  - result will be "T:demo.t64"

 -  Converted file MUST contain extension ".prg" OR ".p00". If there is no 
    extension, xt64 do nothing.




TO Restore T64 file to PRG file - Just type in Shell: "xt64 [.t64 file] RPRG"

--> xt64 writes another file called "<your file>.PRG"


TO Restore .T64 file to .P00 file - Type in shell: "xt64 [filename] RP00"

--> xt64 writes file called "<your file>.P00"


TO Create EMPTY .D64 diskfile - Type in Shell: "xt64 [filename] DFORMAT"

--> xt64 write new file called <filename.d64>. (empty d64 file)

    NOTE: Yes, Frodo can SAVE data to disk if you toggle the processor-level
    1541 emulation on by pressing once "/"-key. It's slow, i know, but you 
    can save even your own basic programs! :)




**** NOTE:

 Version 1.3 Calculates "Blocks" In to the T64 Files. If V1.1 Does not create
 working T64 files, i think this version will make them work. But there is
 still some files which does not with v1.3. SO i recommeded to keep and use both 
 versions of xt64 (depending of .prg file) If someone wants, i can add "USE201"
 command to next version. This will override "blockcalculate system" and uses always
 201 blocks (max).





Changes:
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Since v1.2:
 
 - Calculates BLOCKS in to the T64 file.


Since v1.1:

 - Added DFORMAT option. xt64 can now create EMPTY .d64 file.
 - fixed RP00 Option to work!


Since v1.0: 
 
 - Added support for P00 files. Now it's possible to convert P00 files to T64.
 - Autodetects filetype by using file extension.
 - Now writes filename inside the tapefile.
 - Added support for restoring T64 to PRG file.(requested by few people, thanks!)



Author:
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Please note that If you lost your files or xt64 causes any damage to your hd
or Amiga, it's your own fault :) 

 (c) 10.10.2005 Tuomas Aho (tuomas.m.aho@kolumbus.fi).

     New ideas and Feedback is always welcome!

     ..And if you want to support xt64 developing, you can send me something :)

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