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# 2.2 MPLAB Code Configurator

The MPLAB Code Configurator (MCC) is a free graphical programming environment that generates seamless, easy-to-understand C code to insert into projects. Using an intuitive interface, MCC enables and configures a rich set of peripherals and functions. MCC supports 8-bit, 16-bit, 32-bit PIC®, and SAM® microcontrollers. MCC is incorporated into MPLAB X IDE as a plugin.

Figure 2-2.MPLAB Code Configurator Icon

Installing MCC from MPLAB X IDE

Follow these steps to install MCC from MPLAB X IDE:

1. From the Toolbar, select Tools > Plugins.
   Figure 2-3.MPLAB X IDE Plugins Tool
2. In the Plugins window, click the Available Plugins tab and type MCC in the search box. The MCC plugin details will be displayed (if not yet installed) as shown in the figure 2-4.
3. Select the checkbox next to the MCC plugin, and then click Install.
   Figure 2-4.MPLAB Code Configurator Installation from MPLAB X IDE Plugins
4. In the Plugin Installer window, follow the instructions, and then select Restart Now, and then click Finish when installation is completed.
5. MPLAB X IDE will restart with the MCC plugin installed.