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*Format

Programmer's Reference Manuals
» Part 17 - *Commands
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» *Format

*Format

Use

This *Command repairs a new floppy disc for use, or erases a used disc for re-use.

Syntax

*Format drive [format [disc_name]] [Y]

Parameters

drive Number of the disc drive (0 – 3)
format Type of disc format required (available types here)
disc_name Name of new disc
Y No prompt for confirmation required

Notes

The default disc format to use is ‘F’. This format offers improved file management and reduced file fragmentation.

See also

  • Floppy Disc Formats
  • *Compact
Revised on January 22, 2010 23:13:16 by Andrew Hodgkinson (6) (127.0.0.1)
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