4.2.1 Installing Wireless Composer 7.0 Extension in Atmel Studio 7.0

The following steps explain how to install the necessary wireless extension tool in Atmel Studio 7.0.

  1. Install and open Atmel Studio.
  2. Go to the Tools menu and click Extensions and Updates....
    Figure 4-3. Extensions and Updates Menu Option
  3. In the Extensions and Updates window, click Available Downloads.
  4. Expand All options on the left navigation pane and click Wireless.
  5. Select Wireless Composer 7.0 and click Download, which directs to Microchip Gallery.
    Figure 4-4. Extensions and Updates Window
  6. Log in to the Microchip Gallery with a myMicrochip account.
    Figure 4-5. Microchip Gallery Dashboard
  7. Search for Wireless Composer in the search bar and click the latest version.
    Figure 4-6. Wireless Composer Page
  8. On the webpage of the extension, click Download and, when prompted for file download, click Open. The extension automatically installs after completion of the download.
  9. Install Wireless Composer.
    Figure 4-7. VSIX Installer
  10. Restart Atmel Studio after the installation. The Performance Analyzer GUI will be available in the Tools menu.
    Figure 4-8. Performance Analyzer Menu Option