Casio ClassPad II fx-CP400 - Manual (Page 194)

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Tip: Note that the above operation is not possible while a user-defined function (page 196) is open.
Using Text Files
• Running a text file from the Program Loader window displays the contents of the file in the Text File Contents
window.
• Inserting a text file name followed by “()” inside a program causes the contents of the text file to be displayed
in the Text File Contents window when execution reaches the name.
Example:
File Name: “CAUTION” Program that displays contents of
“CAUTION” file
Converting a Text File to a Program File
You can convert a text file created on the ClassPad to a program file. You also can transfer a text file created
on your computer to a ClassPad unit, and then convert it to a program file.
u To change a text file to a program file
While a text file is open, tap [Edit], [Mode Change], and then [
'Normal].
Tip
• Note that the above operation is not possible while a user-defined function (page 196) is open.
• For information about transferring data between a computer and a ClassPad unit, see Chapter 15 of this manual.
Converting a Program File to an Executable File
You can use the procedure below to change a program file (PRGM file type) to an executable file (EXE file
type).
• An EXE file is about half the size as its corresponding PRGM file.
• An EXE file can only be executed. It cannot be edited. Because of this, converting a PRGM file to an EXE file
also generates an editable PRGM file as a backup.
u To convert a program file (PRGM) to an executable file (EXE)
1. Open the PRGM file that you want to convert and display it in the Program Editor window.
2. Tap [Edit] and then [Compress].
• This displays a dialog box for inputting the backup file name.
3. Enter the backup file name and then tap [OK].
• This saves two copies of the file. One is an EXE file under the name of the original PRGM file. The other is
a backup file, which is created under the name you specify here.
Original File: OCTA (type: PRGM)
Specified File Name: OCTA2
Resulting Files: OCTA (type: EXE), OCTA2 (type: PRGM)