Defining symbols in the direct page

Symbols that are defined in the predefined BSCT section are always accessed using the direct-addressing mode, as listed in the following listing:

Listing: Defining symbols in the direct page

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          BSCT

DirLabel: DS.B  3

dataSec:  SECTION

ExtLabel: DS.B  5

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codeSec:  SECTION

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          LDA   DirLabel ; Direct addressing mode is used.

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          LDA   ExtLabel ; Extended addressing mode is used.