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CALL_LOCATE

Syntax

CALL_LOCATE(sprite-number,my,mx)

Description

The purpose of the LOCATE function is to move an existing sprite sprite-number to the given coordinates, my and mx.

Valid function values:
sprite-number = integer value between 1 and maxsprites
my = integer value between 1 and 256*
mx = integer value between 1 and 256

*Dot-row, my coordinates from 193 through 256 are off the bottom of the screen (sprite will not be visible). The location of the sprite is the upper left-hand corner of the character(s) which define it.
All other sprite properties are retained, including velocity.

Example Code

call_screen(2) : call_magnify(2)
a$ ="*CALL_LOCATE!*"
lg = fast len(a$)
if lg > 15
   lg = 15
   a$ = fast left$(a$,lg)
endif
FOR I = 1 TO lg
    a = asc(mid$(a$,i,1))
    call_sprite(i,a,rnd(13)+3,1,1,0,0)    
    dest = 8 + (i - 1) * 16
    for j = swidth to dest step - 3
        CALL_LOCATE(i,88,j)
        ti_sync()
    next j    
NEXT
tiwaitkey()
end

Program Explanation:
The above program converts the individual letters of a message string into sprites, and displays the sprite letters one by one across the screen from the right, 
using the Call_Locate() function.  The message can be up to 15 characters long.

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