I was wondering if it would be possible to allow namespaces in fasm. i keep running into the issue where i want to use a particular function or data name but i can't because i already used it. if i could specify a namespace then things would be easier.

something like
data::temp
or
code::temp

would be nice (kind of like how C++ handles it.)

if something like this is already implemented sorry, and could someone please explain how it works thanks.

I wouldn't advise it to anyone...

But...if you like it, you could make a DATA.ASM and a CODE.ASM, after you include the right file('namespace') you get the right pickup calling 'temp'...

Niels

ps.
If you want to type as less as possible than get used to it
If you want clearity and readability and yet a short way:
Use e.g. 1a_temp and 1b_temp, when you're done with the textfile, use the texteditor and use the replace-function: 1a_ for CODE_ and 1b for DATA_

you can use local labels for really "local" purpose.

Otherwise, I use "complete" name, like "mem.init", "app.init" etc...

Octasm has namespaces, but since you didn't mention OS (and it only outputs pure binary), you may not want to use it (unless .EXE from scratch sounds like fun, heh). But it's a cool assembler too.