Asys Monitor

The ASYS MONITOR serves as the primary executive routine for the AIDEX system, handling the control of assemblies, compilations, and loadings. The monitor manages the interaction between the system tape, magnetic tape storage, and peripherals such as the typewriter and paper tape reader.

Key features detailed in this document include:

• Job Control: Procedures for initializing jobs and continuing operations.
• Command Repertoire: Comprehensive instructions for controlling the monitor, including commands for loading, searching the library, editing tapes, debugging, and data management.
• System Tape Management: Procedures for maintaining the system tape, including adding new routines or macros.
• Editor Functions: Specific commands available through the ASYS EDITOR for magnetic tape manipulation.
• Error Diagnostics: A listing of common diagnostic codes and their meanings to assist in troubleshooting.
• Appendices: Reference information on tape structures, sense switch controls, and utility routine codes.