%n.bin The %n is replaced by Programmer’s Notepad to be the current filename with it’s extension stripped, and I added.

%f This is replaced by Programmer’s Notepad to become the current filename, this is specifying the input file into TASM.ORG to specify the location of the next block of code to start) -c Tells TASM that the code is written as a contiguous block (makes sure the output binary file is padded with 0x00’s when there is a gap in the addresses in the assembly code, such as when you use.-g3 select binary format for output (as opposed to Motorola or Intel, etc…).-x use extended instruction set if available (Not needed for the Z80 but I never bothered removing it).-80 Tells TASM that we are assembling for the Z80 (This assembler supports multiple processors).(I’m going to figure out how to set up projects and doing project assembling using programmer’s notepad eventually)Ī little explanation of the parameters used: The current file shown will be sent to the assembler, so if you have a driver shown and select assemble in the menu, it will most likely fail and give you a lot of errors.You need to copy the TASM80.TAB file into the folder of the assembly files you are assembling, I still haven’t found a way around this yet unfortunately.Name can be whatever you wish, and Command must point to the correct location for you copy of TASM.EXE Copy the same details as shown into your dialogue.In the Scheme drop-down, select Assembler and click on Add.In Programmer’s Notepad go to Tools -> Options.I will make a page showing you how to do this soon):

(I have it on my dropbox in a z80 folder, I use the DOS “SUBST” command to create a Z: drive which is the Z80 folder.

There is no installation for the TASM, you just need to put it somewhere easily accessible, preferably in a path with no spaces in the name. I’m now using the free TASM assembler by Squak Valley Software, their home page ( ) does not seem to be active anymore and I could not find a way to contact them to request permission to host a copy of TASM, I am therefore going to host it until requested otherwise. (I’m looking into doing this with Notepad++ too for those that prefer to use that) Assembler: This page will help you set up the free TASM Assembler and free XVI32 Hex editor in Programmer’s Notepad

Hex viewer notepad++