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# Programming Tips: User Defined Graphics with Decimal DATA

Demonstrates how to define User Defined Graphics characters using decimal numbers in DATA statements rather than binary, for CHR$ 144 through 163. Includes a complete UDG program with DATA for multiple characters (vehicles, geometric shapes) and a test display line. References Chapter 18 of the TS2068 manual for the POKE binary approach.