>
> Hi!
>
> >> >       bcf porta,ra0
> >> >       bsf status,RP0  ; Change bank 1
> >> >       bsf trisa,0
> >> >       bcf status,RP0  ; Change back to bank 0
> >>
> >> Why do you change back to bank 0 after?
> >
> >Because you want to make sure that future accesses to the ports and
> >registers are in bank 0. It's good programming practice.
>
> Oh ok... and when you execute the BCF PORTA,RA0 instruction on the first
> line, your supposing that we are already in bank 0  'cause PORTA is in bank 0?

Precisely.

>
>
> >Then whatever value is in the output latch when you set the TRIS register
> >will appear on the pin briefly until it's changed. By setting the latch
> >first, there's no possibility of a glitch.
>
> Cool! Well, thanks a lot for your help and all the people who helped me with
> that PORTA Question!

You're welcome. Hope to see more of your questions on the list.

BAJ