V41 and its display functions

[Ángel Martin]

(05-08-2016 06:28 PM)Massimo Gnerucci Wrote:  

(05-08-2016 04:48 PM)Dieter Wrote:  It says exactly what I posted:

Virtual HP-41
Release 8
Copyright (c) 1989-2005 Warren Furlow, and
(...a list of other contributors)

So it's version 8, without any additional letter.

Mine says:
Virtual HP-41
Release 8E
Copyright (c) 1989-2012 Warren Furlow...

I'd also update V41 to the latest release.

(05-08-2016 04:48 PM)Dieter Wrote:  Yes:
Sandmath-IV #4 Bank-Switched 4x4+
P#4 Library - Revision N2 (Experimental)

I now removed both modules. And – I can't believe it: FIX, SCI and ENG now show just one underscore and everything works as expected. Plugged both modules back, and the two-digit prompt reappears. You nailed it!

So this looks like it's not V41 that's to blame. ;-)

Good, let's wait for an answer from Angel.

Hi Guys, sorry to say but the double digits come from the SandMath Module... as an extension to the OS prompts (it affects other functions as well, basically all single-prompts except CAT). The same functionality allows you to perform RCL math right at the RCL prompt with the arithmetic keys, as an example. This behavior is mentioned in the manual, I think (if it's not I should add a warning)


Hope that's not a problem Dieter, your post is a great explanation of the effects of such an extension - I saw this as an enhancement (as opposed to something to be blamed for) but I can understand some may not. I could make it user-selectable, say also controlled by the -RCL I/O settings.

'Cheers,
'AM