README.md

Linking multiple files in dosbox and vscode

Prerequisites

1. Create a folder and open this folder in vscode
2. Install MASM/TASM
   
3. Open the extension's settings and change
   DOS environment emulator : DOSBOX
   Masmtasm.ASM: Mode WORKSPACE

Common errors & quick fixes

• unresolved external : don't forget EXTRN (without E) & PUBLIC
• unexpected end of file encountered: don't forget END main & END <proc_name>
• missing segment

Run

The steps are simple:

1. Right click on a file -> open Emulator
2. check that the mounted folder is correct

dir

when executing this ☝ you should see the asm files you just wrote in this folder,
if not, please open vscode in this folder and try again

3. Assemble all files using masm/tasm

tasm *.asm

4. link

link main.obj+file1.obj+file2.obj...

5. When prompted, give the file a name: for example 'game' then press enter a few times

Run File[main.exe]: game

6. Type that name you just gave to the file and press enter. congratulations

game

Video:

Simple video demo