HTBasic can create typed files that are compatible with Series 200/300 computers, but that is not the default. If you plan on transferring files back to HP BASIC systems or sharing the files with HP BASIC systems on a network, you should execute the CONFIGURE CREATE "HP" statement before creating any files. Any BDAT or ASCII files created after this statement is executed are completely compatible with Series 200/300 computers.
If you do not plan on transferring files back to HP systems, it is best to use CONFIGURE CREATE "HTB" (the default), since the file header is smaller and the fastest byte ordering will be used.
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