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In this manual, anything displayed on the Cambridge Z88 screen is shown in a computer typeface, such as

Name of file to save

Anything that you should type at the keyboard is shown in a different typeface to designate the keyboard keys; for example

You are invited to a party

The keys on the keyboard with a special function are shown in the text with key legends. So, for example, if you are asked to type

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ENTER

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ENTER

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In general, references to menu headings are in bold caps; for example LAYOUT.

References to individual commands are in bold; for example Save or Load.

References to options displayed by a command are in italics; for example Save only range of columns.

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CTRL

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The cursor keys are represented as Image RemovedImage RemovedImage Removed and Image Removed key on normal PC.

 

Info

We're currently working on this page, we hope to have it done soon.

 

PipeDream error messages

-ve rootThe argument to the SQR function was negative; eg SQR(-1). 
All columns zero widthAttempt to set the width of all columns to zero. 
Bad argumentThe argument to a Next Match (BNM) command was given with no prior Search command. 
Bad columnThe Sort (BSO) command was given with an invalid column specification. 
Bad dateThe argument to the DAY, MONTH, or YEAR function is not a valid date; eg DAY(27). 
Bad fileThe file specified was not a valid file. 
Bad indexA CHOOSE, or INDEX function was called with an invalid index; eg CHOOSE(-2,1). 
Bad list fileThe list file loaded by the Load command (FL) does not contain valid file names, or was not saved with the Save Plain text option. 
Bad nameThe name specified in a Load, Save, or Name command was not a valid file name. 
Bad numberThe argument to an Insert Highlights (PHI), Remove Highlights (PHR), Highlight Block (PHB), or Decimal Places (LDP) command was not in the valid range. 
Bad optionThe option was not valid for the command. 
Bad range

The range of slots specified in a Replicate or Save command was not a valid range; eg,

Save only range of columns C A.

 
Bad slotThe command was given an invalid slot reference; eg Go to Slot (CGS) A0. 

Bad A ^ field

The ^ sequence in a Search or Replace string was invalid; e.g.

String to search for ^H

 
Divide by 0An expression attempted to divide by zero; eg 2/0. 
EdgeThe block being copied or moved would not fit within the maximum possible sheet size; eg, an attempt to copy from A1 Z6 to AA1. 
Editing expressionThe specified command is not available while editing an expression; eg, Load (FL). 
End of list fileThe end of the List file has been reached; eg Bottom File (FB) at the end of a document. 
Escape

The 

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0 No room 24 EXP range
1 Out of range 26 No such variable
2 Byte 27 Missing )
3 Index 28 Bad hex
4 Mistake 29 No such FN/PROC
5 Missing 30 Bad call
6 Type mismatch 31 Arguments
7 No FN 32 No FOR
8 $ range 33 Can't match FOR
9 Missing 34 FOR variable
10 Bad DIM 36 No TO
11 DIM space 38 No GOSUB
12 Not LOCAL 39 ON syntax
13 No PROC 40 ON range
14 Array 41 No such line
15 Subscript 42 Out of DATA
16 Syntax error 43 No REPEAT
17 Escape 220 Syntax
18 Division by zero 222 Channel
19 String too long 252 End of file
20 Too big 252 Suspended
21 -ve root 252 File not found
22 LOG range 252 Read protected
23 Accuracy lost 252 Write protected

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