Prebuilt Projects

Create a project from a prebuilt loadable image (Hex, ELF or COF files) by using the Import Image File wizard.

Note: To program a prebuilt image into a device, you will click the Make and Program Device icon even though it will only program the device (no make).

There are two ways to open this wizard: the Start Page and the New Project options.

Import Prebuilt Project Option

To open the “Import Image File” wizard, do one of the following:

New Project Option

For ways to open the New Project wizard, see Launch New Project Wizard.

The wizard will launch to guide you through new project set up.

Import Image File Wizard

Follow the steps below to import your image file. The steps are numbered according to the “Import Prebuilt Project” option.

Click Next to move to the next step.

Step 1. Import Image File. Select the name and location of your image file. You may browse to a location.

Step 2. Select Device. Select the device you will be using in your application from the “Device” drop-down list. To narrow your selection list, choose a “Family” first.

Step 3. Select Header. This step will appear if a header is available for your selected device. To determine if a header is required for debug or if your device has on-board debug circuitry, consult one of the documents below. Then choose whether or not to use a header.

Step 4. Select Tool. Select the development tool you will be using to develop your application from the list. To determine support for your device, see Project Tool Support.

Step 5. Select Project Name and Folder. Select a name and location for your new project. You may browse to a location. Click Finish when done.

The new project will open in the Projects window.

For information on exporting a project as hex, see the “Project Menu” in Projects Window.