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Zap HoTMeaL mode 7 20 (3/18/2012 9:49:04 PM) comp.sys.acorn.apps I need some help with Zap please... I've configured almost everything in my Iyonix to use the global clipboard, and have changed my ZapUser Keys file as follows: cC &003 KEEPREGION cV &016 PASTE cX ... Chris

Computing books 13 54 (3/13/2012 11:25:41 AM) comp.sys.acorn.misc I've still got 27 computing books to dispose of for the cost of the postage. Please see: www.highpath.net/highpath/temp/books.txt Chris Bell. ... Chris

BBC and Acorn stuff - any takers? 1 45 (2/6/2012 11:24:48 PM) comp.sys.acorn.misc Hi, I've rescued and sorted a lot of BBC and Acorn stuff from the tip. Any takers? Post + packing only. Here's a list: www.highpath.net/highpath/temp/Acorn.txt Chris Bell, Lampeter, W.Wales -- ------... Chris

Pluto #2 5 18 (1/18/2012 12:53:15 PM) comp.sys.acorn.apps Hi, Pluto regularly issues warnings when I write or post emails, something similar to: 'References: line from original article missing or corrupted'. Clicking 'OK' (or similar) always clears the warning and ... Chris

BBC Master battery 8 29 (1/13/2012 2:10:17 PM) comp.sys.acorn.hardware Hi, I need to replace the battery in a BBC Master computer. It currently has a loose package of 3 standard AA cells but the Welcome Guide shows a lithium battery in the compartment next to the speaker. Shoul... Chris

ArtWorks fonts 6 33 (11/27/2011 8:48:31 PM) comp.sys.acorn.apps Hi, I've only just decided to try ArtWorks out, despite having had a pristine CC AW package (version 1.7, containing 15 floppies) for several years. I've successfully installed it into a RiscPC (OS 3.7) and i... Chris

No beep 4 19 (11/19/2011 10:34:15 AM) comp.sys.acorn.hardware Hi, My Iyonix (OS 5.16) no longer does a standard beep (WaveSynth-Beep), although all the other beeps (StringLib-Soft, etc) do work. Can anyone tell me how to make the standard beep work again? Thanks, Chris... Chris

{disarmed} subject 4 45 (8/5/2011 9:15:09 AM) comp.sys.acorn.misc Hi, Please anyone explain why emails and news-postings have suddenly started arriving with subjects which start with '{disarmed}'? Thanks, Chris Bell. ... Chris

Which computer? 29 20 (7/15/2011 1:59:19 PM) comp.sys.acorn.hardware Hi, I've been given the opportunity to pass on my engineering software to another engineer - he will need ProCAD+, Powerbase and my own custom software written in BBC Basic. Which computer should he buy? He ... Chris

Zap crashes 5 16 (5/20/2011 12:04:47 PM) comp.sys.acorn.apps Hi, When Zap crashes, any attempt to re-run it results in the following error message: 'You must quit the Zap application before you can kill the Zap module'. Yet Zap isn't listed as running in the Task Manag... Chris

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The good, the bad and the RO 5.18! 275 111 (3/1/2012 5:52:50 PM) comp.sys.acorn.misc I write because I am not content. I see that RO 5.18 is available for free to update my Iyonix. This is good news so I go to the website and find 2 versions. This is not so good. I will now need to make a d... c.n.l.f (492)

Spelling reform on the keyboard? 148 45 (3/7/2012 8:55:24 AM) comp.sys.acorn.misc I am a spelling reformer and a member of http://www.spellingsociety.org/ One of the problems of spelling for English is that we only have only 26 letters for 44 sounds. One of the things we do is to use two let... michael104 (355)

Computing books 13 54 (3/13/2012 11:25:41 AM) comp.sys.acorn.misc I've still got 27 computing books to dispose of for the cost of the postage. Please see: www.highpath.net/highpath/temp/books.txt Chris Bell. ... news6849 (103)

For auction: collector's item 85 47 (3/18/2012 5:13:58 PM) comp.sys.acorn.misc I'm auctioning my unused Acorn Risc Technologies toolkit: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290685884273 Alan -- RISC OS - you know it makes cents ... spamhater1 (1042)

Zap HoTMeaL mode 7 20 (3/18/2012 9:49:04 PM) comp.sys.acorn.apps I need some help with Zap please... I've configured almost everything in my Iyonix to use the global clipboard, and have changed my ZapUser Keys file as follows: cC &003 KEEPREGION cV &016 PASTE cX ... news6849 (103)

Pipedream - converting rows to columns 29 29 (3/19/2012 1:31:12 PM) comp.sys.acorn.apps Advice, please. I use Pipedream (4.5) for most of my spreadsheet needs but I've used only a limited part of its apparent functionality and I'd appreciate advice on what ought to be a simple operation - basical... rl.hird (58)

BBC Micro 5.25" Drives and Repairs 22 49 (4/13/2012 4:43:49 PM) comp.sys.acorn.hardware Hi all I suspect I know the depressing answer to this but (for some reason) I'm quite attached to 5.25" disks and drives... With 5 drives in 3 units, I can't find one single 80 track drive that works. What'... gofyself (84)

RiscCAD #3 10 24 (5/15/2012 11:14:37 PM) comp.sys.acorn.apps Hi everyone, I've just started using RiscCAD again to design a new kitchen but have run into a few problems. I tried to go to the website (at http://www.risccad.freeuk.com) but found it to be defunct. Has it ... GroverR (64)

CMOS battery #2 53 62 (5/17/2012 3:13:47 PM) comp.sys.acorn.hardware Back again with a new problem: When I was replacing the hard disc of my 'older' RPC I took the opportunity to replace the CMOS battery, which was distinctly furry but completely dry (and seemed to have depos... Philip8795 (109)

Creating DWG or DXF files 28 45 (6/8/2012 4:28:47 PM) comp.sys.acorn.apps We need to provide a sheet metal fabricator a file in DWG or DXF format. It will be fairly simple with various rectangular and round holes. Artworks is quite good at inputing the information and I think y... chris8168 (2923)