User`s guide

MPLAB

IDE

USER’S GUIDE

Chapter 3. Walk-Through and Detailed Tutorial

3.1 INTRODUCTION

This walk-through and tutorial is designed to help both new and experienced

application developers. Step-by-step instructions for developing with MPLAB IDE and

various Microchip development tools are given, where each step first discusses

general information and then provides a specific example of use. All step examples tie

together to form an example application.

Getting Started

• Selecting a Device

• Setting Up Configuration Bits

• Creating Source Code with the Editor

Creating, Setting Up and Building a Project

• Creating a New Project

• Using the Project Wizard

• Setting Up the Language Toolsuite

• Naming and Locating the Project

• Adding Files

• Completing the Project

• Viewing the Project Window

• Setting Build Options

• Building The Project

Debugging

• Choosing a Debugger

• Running Your Code

• Viewing Debug Windows

• Using Watch Windows

• Using Breakpoints

Programming

• Choosing a Programmer

• Programming Your Part

Additional Resources

• Using Microchip Help