DM32 multi-state system

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(06-28-2023 01:36 AM)John Garza (3665) Wrote:  Well I guess clarification is in order.

I'm not asking about files stored on a PC - that's offline storage.
I'm talking about memory on the calculator itself.

I was too.

The DM32 (like DM41X and DM42) have disk-like storage space for storing state files when not in use; these each contain the complete contents of the calculator's memory - all the variables, all the programs, all the equations, and all the settings. So you can load all your programs/data for HVAC into one state file (HVAC.d32) all your programs data for lottery calculations into another state file (LOTTO.d32), etc.

In prior machines, one could change State Files much like closing and opening a document - Save the current file to it's old name, save it to a new fuile, etc. and then open another file. In addition to this 'old' method, the DM32 will also allow you to literally have multiple State Files open simultaneously, switching among them in about 3 keystrokes.

(06-28-2023 01:36 AM)John Garza (3665) Wrote:  Can I... do the equivalent of carrying around a library of mag cards so I can reprogram it when I want on the spot?

Yes, but it's more like carrying around 30-50 complete calculators, each full of unique programs, data and equations, switching among them easily in a few seconds.

Note that '30-50' is just an example, the point again being that the DM32 will likely hold more than one would likely need or be able to keep track of.