5.7.1 Run the Project Wizard

In MPLAB X IDE, select to launch the New Project wizard.

1. Choose Project: Select Microchip Embedded for the category and Standalone Project for the project. Click Next to continue.
2. Select Device (and Tool): Select a PIC32A MCU device. Then choose a development tool from the list, which for this example is the Simulator. Click Next to continue.
3. Select Compiler: Choose a version of the XC32 toolchain installed on your PC. Click Next to continue.
4. Select Project Name and Folder: Enter a project name, for this example PIC32A_Example. Then select a location for the project folder. Click Finish to complete the project creation and setup.

Once the Project Wizard has completed, the Projects window should contain the project tree. For more on projects, see the MPLAB X IDE documentation.