[RELEASE] Altirra 1.2

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Avery Lee's Altirra (a newer Atari 8-bit emulator) was updated yesterday. It supports the Atari 800, 800XL, and 130XE machines.

Here's what's new in Altirra 1.2:

features added

• Debugger: Added memory pane.
• Debugger: Shift+F11 is now a shortcut for Step Out.
• Debugger: History window now supports the mouse wheel.
• GTIA: Added artifacting support.
• UI: Cursor auto-hides when over display pane.
• UI: Added window pane layout saving.
• UI: Basic support for an Atari ST mouse in port 2.
• UI: Added more keyboard mappings.
• Simulator: Added initial save state support.
• Simulator: Added option to pause when not the active application.
• CPU: Initial 65C02 and 65C816 support.

bugs fixed

• Simulator: Fixed RUNAD handling in executable loader.
• Simulator: Fixed incorrect TRIG3 cartridge sense on launch.
• UI: Tweaked aspect ratio constants.
• UI: Fixed some bugs with pane undocking.
• ANTIC: Added missing address wrapping (fixes hang loading Bounty Bob).
• ANTIC: Fixed VSCROL timing to acccommodate more mode line extension tricks.
• ANTIC: Fixed low bits in NMIST register.
• POKEY: Tweaked hi-pass to sound better.
• POKEY: Implemented fast pot scan mode.
• POKEY: Two-tone serial mode now affects timer 1/2 sound output.
• Debugger: Breakpoints can now be seen on the active line.
• Debugger: Fixed early stop when trying to Step Out across a PLA or PLP instruction.
• Debugger: CPU status traces on single-step use the instruction PC rather than the raw PC.
• HLE: Fixed black status pane in Pole Position due to incorrect attract mode handling.
• HLE: Fixed startup path problems that prevented SpartaDOS X from starting.
• HLE: Screen handler now adjusts user memory limit.
• HLE: Fixed length return value bug in CIO put characters command.
• HLE: Control codes now work with S:.
• Disk: Fixed CIO return codes for H: handler.
• Cartridge: Cart bank is now reset on cold reset.
• Cartridge: Fixed banking and recognition problems with MaxFlash 1M cartridge format.
• CPU: Added option to halt on BRK instructions.
• GTIA: Fixed nasty bug where P/M collisions got messed up whenever the simulator dropped a frame.
• GTIA: Fixed behavior of sprites when repositioned during active region.
• GTIA: Implemented text blink and vertical reflect bits.
• GTIA: Fixed low bit in PAL register in NTSC mode.

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