On Wed, 17 Jun 1998, <Nichole Petty> wrote:

> Hello
>
> It has been suggested I write some macros to simplify my code. I haven't used
> them before. The MPASM assemblers guide is limited. I have a couple of
> questions. Please note I am a beginner
>
> In my code I am struggling to keep table and references to the PCL within the
> first 255 addresses. The guide states macros must be defined prior to their
> use. If I define them at the beginning of my code will they occupy those
> addresses?
Nope. Macro definitions don't occupy code space.
>
> Is it appropriate to define macros using an include file and simply make
> reference to them at the beginning of the program?
Yeah. You can even set up your macro library.
>
> Is there a straight forward tutorial that could help me understand how to
> implement macros? I have all the most popular PIC books but they don't go into
> macros.
There is the text 'usrguide.txt' for MPASM, maybe packaged with obsolete
version.
>
> Is the Parrallax assembler a compilation of macros?
>
>
Nope. However, you can see it so, but there are ladder macros. The
Parallax assembler - I like it! - is not capable to cope with macros.

Regards
Imre