When selecting File>New File, you are presented with many types of files. Using Microchip compiler files has been explored previously. However, there are other types of files you can select depending on your project language tool or need to create a specific file.
| Category | File Type |
|---|---|
| Microchip
Embedded |
Files for language tools that are supported in MPLAB X IDE Select your compiler folder to see the available file types. |
| C | Generic C files |
| C++ | Generic C++ files |
| Assembler | Generic assembly files |
| Shell Scripts | Shell script files: Bash, C, Korn, etc. |
| Makefiles | Makefile files |
| XML | XML files |
| Other | Other types of
files, such as HTML, JavaScript, etc. If you do not see the type of file you want listed here, select “Empty File.” In the next window, name the file with the desired extension. |