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CALC$

[Undocumented]

Purpose

Store a formula in the Function Memory (Formula Storage area).

Format

CALC$ = "formula_string"

Example

CALC$ = "AREA=BASE*HEIGHT"

Parameters

formula_string: String expression containing the formula to store.

Explanation

  1. Stores the specified formula string into the Function Memory (Formula Storage area).
  2. Once stored, the formula can be recalled and displayed by pressing the OUT key.
  3. The stored formula can be used in conjunction with CALCJMP to automatically assign values to the variables in the formula.
  4. This provides a way for programs to set up the calculator’s built-in formula memory feature programmatically.

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