6.1 Create a Project

1. Launch MPLAB X IDE.
2. From the IDE, launch the New Project Wizard
   
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Follow the screens to create a new project:

1. Choose Project: Select “Microchip Embedded” and then select “Standalone Project.”
2. Select Device and Tool: Select the example device. Select your hardware debug tool, SNxxxxxx. If you do not see a serial number (SN) under your debug tool name, ensure that your debug tool is correctly installed. See your debug tool documentation for details.
3. Select Header: None.
4. Select Plugin Board: None.
5. Select Compiler: Select XC8 (latest version number) [bin location]. If you do not see a compiler under XC8, ensure the compiler is correctly installed and that MPLAB X IDE is aware of it (Tools>Options>Embedded>Build Tools). See MPLAB XC8 and MPLAB X IDE documentation for details.
6. Select Project Name and Folder: Name the project.