3.2.7.2 Opening, Building and Programming the Existing Application

Opening the Project File

After cloning the application project from GitHub, open the Project file (.X) in MPLAB X IDE.
  1. In MPLAB X IDE menu bar, navigate File>Open Project to open a project.
  2. In Open Project pop-up, locate the location of the project file in PC, where the application project file is cloned.
  3. The project opens in Project window of MPLAB X IDE.

Building and Programming

When multiple project files are opened in the Project window, ensure to set current project as the main project by right-clicking on Project File and choose “Set as Main Project”.

  1. To build the project, click on Clean and Build the Project as illustrated in the following figure.
    Figure 3-50. Building the Project
  2. To program the board, click Make and Program Device Main Project as illustrated in the following figure.
    Figure 3-51. Make and Program Device Main Project