Now we know what CST and CONF are for. This is a very nice feature.
But I think this function can be taken further with limited (I hope so) effort.
There are already 3 keys: <UP> <DOWN> and <ALPHA> that need <SHIFT> to be pressed, to invoke their assigned functions. These keys are not shown when you press <CST>, so you have to know by heart, what you have assigned them to. On the other hand a lot of keys are not used yet, <Q> through <Z> <=>, <?>, <:>, <SPACE> and <.>
I'd propose to have a second screen that is invoked by pressing shift. You need that key already for the special keys mentioned above. On this second screen the assignments for SHIFT <UP> etc. could be shown and all the other additional keys mentioned above could play their role also. Give them justice
<SHIFT> would toggle between the two screens.
There could be a conflict assumed because <1> through <5> have functions themselves, but I think this conflict can be resolved by making them accessible only when the respective screen is active.
Any thoughts?
Günter
Edit: I had wrongly assumed that the special keys <UP>, <DOWN> and <ALPHA> would need the <CST> key pressed first. I learned from Bob that it doesn't work that way rather they do their job without <CST>, therefore some of the rationale given above does not apply, sorry.
But having a second screen for additional commands still may have its value.
Proposal for CST/CONF
Proposal for CST/CONF
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Re: Proposal for CST/CONF
I would love to see a couple more pages for the CST menu that could be selected with the up and down arrow keys (much like the 3-page CUSTOM menu on the 42S). Ideally, CST would open whatever page you had displayed most recently. Then I could have a page for commonly used functions (RUp, X<>, etc.), a page for financial functions (date calculations, amortization), and so on.
It's definitely a very handy feature even in its current state!
It's definitely a very handy feature even in its current state!
Re: Proposal for CST/CONF
2 hours into use and already suggesting enhancements?Dave Britten wrote: ↑Thu Oct 08, 2020 12:39 amI would love to see a couple more pages for the CST menu that could be selected with the up and down arrow keys (much like the 3-page CUSTOM menu on the 42S). Ideally, CST would open whatever page you had displayed most recently. Then I could have a page for commonly used functions (RUp, X<>, etc.), a page for financial functions (date calculations, amortization), and so on.
It's definitely a very handy feature even in its current state!
Great, bring on the ideas, just be patient as suggestions are considered.
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Re: Proposal for CST/CONF
Oh of course, I have no expectation this will be added tomorrow.rprosperi wrote: ↑Thu Oct 08, 2020 1:00 am2 hours into use and already suggesting enhancements?Dave Britten wrote: ↑Thu Oct 08, 2020 12:39 amI would love to see a couple more pages for the CST menu that could be selected with the up and down arrow keys (much like the 3-page CUSTOM menu on the 42S). Ideally, CST would open whatever page you had displayed most recently. Then I could have a page for commonly used functions (RUp, X<>, etc.), a page for financial functions (date calculations, amortization), and so on.
It's definitely a very handy feature even in its current state!
Great, bring on the ideas, just be patient suggestions are considered.
Re: Proposal for CST/CONF
I like the CST function and the A to P keys that allow you to quickly execute programs. However the stack is not visible. I tend to write most of my programs as functions, key in the value, run the program, return the result in the X register. Simple. Perhaps a CST mode could be added to show at least the X register as well as the A to P quick keys.
In the meantime I'll just stick to the old fashioned USER mode approach.
In the meantime I'll just stick to the old fashioned USER mode approach.
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