8.3 Loading the X2Cscope Project ELF File

To use X2Cscope, the project ELF file must be loaded into MPLAB Data Visualizer. The ELF file contains symbol information that identifies the names, addresses and types of variables in your firmware.

Loading the ELF File

To load an ELF file:
  1. Open the X2Cscope panel.
  2. Click Load Debug Symbols.
  3. Select your project’s ELF file.

The symbol status indicator shows when symbols are loaded.

The ELF path is monitored for changes. If the ELF file is modified (e.g. on rebuild), the Data Visualizer will prompt you to reload it.

Detailed Instructions

The procedures for loading ELF files are identical for X2Cscope and DVRT. For detailed instructions on:
  • Loading ELF files manually in standalone or MPLAB X IDE plugin.
  • Reloading after code changes.
  • Handling missing symbols.

See Section Loading the DVRT Project ELF file into the Data Visualizer. Follow those same procedures, substituting "X2Cscope" for "DVRT" where applicable.