At 03:12 PM 6/17/98 EDT, you 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?

no They use space only when used but unlike subroutines use space every
time they are used.

>
>Is it appropriate to define macros using an include file and simply make
>reference to them at the beginning of the program?

This is acceptable to do.


Larry G. Nelson Sr.
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