Fix the segment loading issue in the ZX Spectrum 128 exported file loader
This build represents a preview of new features being built into the IDE. The release also adds new machine types:
- ZX Spectrum 16K
- ZX Spectrum 48K (NTSC)
- Greatly improved (still in progress) Cambridge Z88
Though the ZX Spectrum Next emulator is in a very initial state, some rudimentary tooling started regarding the ZX Spectrum Next app development:
.z80file viewer.scrfile viewer.nexfile viewer.sprsprite editor.paland.nplpalette editors
This release contains numerous minor updates to improve user experience.
.includebinpragma length issue fixed
- The IDE saves the zoom factor at exit and reloads it with a new start
- A few IDE startup bugs fixed
- Toolbar, status bar, primary and tool panel states are saved
- Status bar PC refresh fixed
- New install kits for ARM64 (MacOS and Linux)
- Remove log message preventing Klive from starting
- ZX Basic integration (now Python path can be set)
- The Create New Klive project now works in the packaged product.
- Installer fixes
- Fixing IDE closing issues
- Many new articles have been added to help get started with Klive
Failed on internal tests, not released publicly.
This version of Klive is a significant update with an entirely new architecture. It is not just about new features and bug fixes but a rethought, brand-new Klive IDE. These are the essential changes:
- It is entirely written in TypeScript, with no WebAssembly anymore.
- The build is based on Vite.
- The documentation engine has been changed from Jekyll to Nextra.
- Uppercase conditions in Z80 instructions (like
call Z,nnnn) now work correctly
- Find/Replace dialog now shows icons on MacOS
- (ZXBASIC) path resolution works correctly on Linux
- Copy/paste is available on Mac
- You can add new builder roots (https://dotneteer.github.io/kliveide/getting-started/building-and-running-code#specify-additional-build-root-file-extensions)
- Source code debugging now navigates to the current execution point/breakpoint
- ZXBC command line execution now works on Mac
- ZX Spectrum now passes these tests: FloatSpy, MemPtr, 48K_Timings, ZexAll
- ZX Spectrum +2E/+3E implementation in progress
- Refactor the Z80/ZX Spectrum core
- Fix asynchronous React components
- Diagnostics mode can be turned on and off (https://dotneteer.github.io/kliveide/documents/detecting-klive-issues)
- The project file now opens in read-only mode
- File types have new icons
- Code injection support for ZX Spectrum 128K
- ZXBASM integration (https://dotneteer.github.io/kliveide/getting-started/try-run-zxbasm-code)
- Several code parsing bugs fixed in the Klive Z80 compiler
- Eliminate worker thread when running the Klive Z80 compiler
- Update build roots and breakpoints in the project file when renaming or deleting project files
- First time start issue with the New Klive project
- Various small issues fixed in the Project Explorer
- ZXBC command line execution does not work properly on Mac
- Create New Klive Project may raise permission issues on Mac and Linux
The brand newA new approach of Klive with its IDE -- no Visual Studio Code integration needed.
- Cambridge Z88 Emulation handles
- Hard & soft reset
- Extra screen resolutions
- Selecting custom ROM
- Keyboard layouts for UK, DK/NO, SE/FI, DE, FR, and ES
- Sound emulation
- New Real-Time Clock implementation
- Statusbar can be turned on and off
- Frame information on statusbar can be turned on and off
- Developer Tools is displayed only when connected to the IDE
- Machine-specific Help menu items
- Saving emulator settings (machine-specific) to a file when exiting the emulator
- Emulator updated to Electron 11.1; uses context isolation
- ZX Spectrum 48/128 interrupt signal is no longer (256 microsecond), as in the real hardware.
- Report an error when ZXBC utility cannot be found
- Disassembly View does not refresh automatically when the selected ROM or Bank changes.
- ZX Spectrum 128 memory view and disassembly view has some discrepancies
- Cambridge Z88 Emulation is now handles interrupts, keyboard, and screen rendering (the implementations is still in progress)
- Timing issues with LDIR/LDDR operating on ROM fixed.
- ZX Spectrum 48/128 interrupt signal is no longer (256 microsecond), as in the real hardware.
- Z80 & Other Registers view contains machine-specific diagnostics information for each machine type
- The IDE contains Execute Klive command that you can use to set up absolute breakpoints, among the others
- Disassembly View does not refresh automatically when the selected ROM or Bank changes.
- ZX Spectrum 128 memory view and disassembly view has some discrepancies
- Cambridge Z88 Emulation is supported (the emulator is still in progress)
- You can select sound level in the Emulator (from the Machine menu)
- You can set the ZX BASIC optimization level between 0 and 4 (instead of 0 and 3)
- Emulator screen refresh fixed
- Sound lag fixed
- Stuck key issue (when using Windows/Command key) fixed
- The Emulator's internal architecture has been significantly refactored. Now, it's much easier to add new virtual machine types with their pecuiliarities.
- The standard Z80 and the Z80 Next CPUs are separated
- Each virtual machine has its separate WebAssembly files
- Now, virtual machines are based on a generic Z80 machine model
- The development of the ZX Spectrum Next model started
- Disassembly View does not refresh automatically when the selected ROM or Bank changes.
- There still might be sound lag issues on Mac. It's likely some strange issue (or bug) in Electron.
- Now, ZX Spectrum 48/128 floating port is implemented.
- You can inject machine code from the IDE and run it within the Emulator.
- Disassembly View does not refresh automatically when the selected ROM or Bank changes.
.z80asmfiles with syntax highlighting and immediate syntax check.bor,.zxbas,.zxbfiles with Boriel's Basic syntax highlighting (with embedded Z80 Assembly)- The IDE has its integrated Z80 Assembler
- The IDE runs Boriel's Basic compiler, provided you install and configure this feature
- New command available form Z80 assembly and Boriel's Basic files: Compile, Inject Code, Run Program in the Emulator
- A few annoying issues have been fixed in the disassembly view; disassembly generation is now about five times faster.
- You can find new Getting Started articles here: https://dotneteer.github.io/kliveide/getting-started/install-kliveide.html
- The ZX Spectrum 48 and 128 models do not implement the floating port feature yet.
- You can toggle Fast Load mode while the ZX Spectrum machine runs
- The toolbar contains a Rewind button to reset the tape to its initial position
- Sound generation now uses
AudioWorkletProcessorto fix sound issues on Mac. - Windows restore works normally on Mac.
- The Emulator displays an error message when loading a tape file fails.
- Keys do not struck when left-Alt or Command key is used.
- Disassembly View does not refresh automatically when the selected ROM or Bank changes.
- The IDE looks for the Emulator within the user's home folder, too.
- The IDE can send tape files to Emulator without restarting the virtual machine.
- You can select the machine type with the Update Klive Project command.
- The Memory view supports Spectrum 128 ROM and Bank pages.
- The IDE does not display the "Cannot communicate with the executable" message when successfully strating the Emulator.
- The Update Klive Project now adds a code file (
code.z80asm) to the project. - The extension supports in initial model of Z80 Assembly language service (work in progress) that uses Z80 Assembly syntax highlighting.
- Z80 Assembler building is in progress.
- The ZX Spectrum 48 and 128 models do not implement the floating port feature yet.
- The Emulator supports the ZX Spectrum 128 machine type, including PSG sound emulation.
- You can select a machine type in the Emulator.
- You can specify the type of machine used for startup.
- The SAVE command saves the ZX Spectrum code into a
.tzxfile to the folder configured in Klive IDE. - You can configure the port the Emulator uses to listen to IDE commands.
- You can select a tape file to load directly from the Emulator.
- The Emulator displays when the IDE is connected, it disables a few features (such as machine type change and tape selection)
- The flag setting bug with the
DEC (IX+d)Z80 instruction is fixed.
- Disassembly View does not refresh automatically when the selected ROM or Bank changes.
- The IDE looks for the Emulator within the user's home folder, too.
- The IDE can send tape files to Emulator without restarting the virtual machine.
- You can select the machine type with the Update Klive Project command.
- The Memory view supports Spectrum 128 ROM and Bank pages.
- Step-over debug mode works properly with both ZX Spectrum machine types
- The virtual list used in the Memory and Disassembly views has been refactored to a more stable and faster one.
- The Memory view now uses the
innerHTMLtechnique instead of component-rendering to enhance performance.
- Now, it supports the step-over and step-out debug functions.
- The Emulator acceps tape files sent from the Klive IDE.
- The virtual machine screen displays an overlay with the execution state.
- The virtual machine allows CPU clock frequency multiplication. It support 3.5MHz, 7MHz, 10.5HMz, 14MHz, 17.5MHz, 21MHz, 24.5MHz, and 28MHz modes, too.
- The statusbar displays the number of screen frames since starting the virtual machine.
- The emulator supports displaying the screen rendering beam position
- The virtual keyboard keys provide a larger surface to click symbol keys.
- Sound works properly with CPU clock frequency multiplication.
- The project now has Github Pages documentation: https://dotneteer.github.io/kliveide/
- The disassembly view now displays ROM annotations.
- The disassembly view displays the breakpoints with different colors when not in debug mode.
- Now you can use the memory view.
- Both the disassembly and the memory view support the Go To Address and Refresh commands.
- You can send tape files to the Emulator.
- The
chokidarpackage has been removed from the build, as it was unreliable on Mac and Linux - The Create Klive Project command signs when no project folder is open in VS Code
- Tape sound is enabled when loading program from tape
- Toolbar button to mute/unmute sound
- Displays engine and rendering frame time information in the status bar
- Displays Klive version information in the status bar
- Emulator pauses at breakpoins set in the Klive IDE
- Emulator supports the step-into debugger command
- Mac and Linux build supported
- Z80 register view enhanced with flags and 8-bit registers
- Displays Klive status (disconnected/connected/running/paused/stopped) in VS Code status bar
- You can click to the disconnected Klive status in the VS Code statusbar to re-start Klive Emulator
- Create Klive Project command to generate a boilerplate ZX Spectrum project
- Z80 Disassembly view when selecting the
view.disassemblyfile - You can add and remove breakpoints in the Z80 Disassembly view
- The disassembly view displays the current execution point as you run the emulator
- The disassembly view navigates to the current execution point when the emulator is paused
Initial release:
- Klive Emulator, VS Code, and Klive VS Code Extension integration
- Z80 Registers view within the Debug activity tab