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making programs, making CDs, etc., that is required to develop application soft-
ware.
software.
to SATURN TARGET MODEL M. When creating the final product, replace the
above with release 3 (final release) because some areas will be different in the
final version.
accurate information, manual corrections or when more details are added. Always
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game or development target box.
high utilization vlaue have been gathered into libraries. The operating envi-
ronment and methods of use are explained. Software libraries contain func-
tions required to develop games. Of course, an independant program can be
used in place of this one. Most of the software libraries release the source
code. Programming for this game hardware can be learned faster by using
this code. The code can also be customized to make the library fit the charac-
teristics of the game being developed.
debug phase used to debug a CD without actually having to make one.
· SMPC I/F
· CD Communication I/F
These libraries must be used whenever the corresponding hardware is used.
· Stream System Library
· MPEG Library
Based on the purpose, the CD library can differentiate between intelligent
functions and primitive functions. Intelligent functions are designed for easy
use not only in games but various multimedia software as well.
· VDP2 Library
· Numeric Calculation Library
· DSP I/F Library
In addition to the basic 2D scroll and sprite control functions, numeric
calculations used in 3D object control functions and 3D high-speed processing
programs used in DSP are provided for each level.
· DMA Library
· Cache Library
· Interrupt Control Library
· Memory Control Library
· Timer Library
· Debug Support Library
· Compression/Expansion Library
· DLL Library
We have included many libraries that are helpful when developing applica-
tions. All of these have the source code attached for free customization and
use.
A collection of actual sample programs are supplied to enable the programmer
to learn game programming faster. These all come with source code to
change or use while creating games.
Samples of data types that are helpful in creating games are provided. Of
course, these can be freely customized and used in application software.
debugged.
data from an actual CD drive, without actually creating a CD.
tools.
Start up the PC and insert the PC version floppy into the floppy drive.
Always read the "README.DOC" that is contained in the FD root directory first.
Installation instructions are contained in this file.
Prepare the tape device.
Prepare the DAT.
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PC Version
In the PC version, installation can be performed per every library and tool.
Insert the floppy into the disk drive and execute the INSTALL command. Installa-
tion will occur in the current directory. All libraries are installed into the current
directory "SATURN".
It should appear as follows (if the floppy drive is A drive and the destination drive is
C drive).
Insert the floppy into the disk drive and execute the [install] command. It will
install into the current directory. In the example below, the floppy drive is A drive
and the destination drive is C.
tion and execute.
configuration.)
Libraries and tools are installed all at once.
1. Change the current directory to the install directory.
2. If the [tar xvf8mm tape special file] is used, everything from the [SATURN]
Libraries and tools are installed all at once.
1. Insert the cartridge tape into the device.
2. Move the current directory to the directory you want to install into.
change the time stamp. Always read all of the [README.DOC] and [„MAN„] directory
update documents.