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excerpt: "Three BASIC programs for the TS2068 useful in creating banner graphics: GUIDE (starts at line 9000, printable numbered grid overlay for plotting), CURVES (demonstrates arc depth for various parameters using DRAW and CIRCLE), and BIRD (a detailed bird illustration using PLOT/DRAW/CIRCLE to produce a banner-quality graphic). Includes notes on half-width versus full-width banner use and…"
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# For the Birds

Three BASIC programs for the TS2068 useful in creating banner graphics: GUIDE (starts at line 9000, printable numbered grid overlay for plotting), CURVES (demonstrates arc depth for various parameters using DRAW and CIRCLE), and BIRD (a detailed bird illustration using PLOT/DRAW/CIRCLE to produce a banner-quality graphic). Includes notes on half-width versus full-width banner use and placement options.