It is possible to import Atmel Studio 7 Projects into MPLAB X IDE.
The import functionality should work the same whether it is a bare-metal project, ASF3,
or Atmel Studio 7 project originally from Atmel START.
Simple Atmel Studio 7 Project to Import
The project used in this example, Atmel Studio 7 Import, is a simple
ASF3 Example Project for the ATmega324PB, which turns on an LED when a button is
pressed. This project can be opened in Studio 7: New Example Project, then filtered
by "324PB," then selected by megaAVR led example - ATmega324PB Xplained Pro.
Note: Using example projects from
Atmel START are recommended over these legacy ASF3
projects, due to better code efficiencies and a simpler folder structure. Here,
ASF3 projects are simply used as an example of an existing Atmel Studio 7
project.
The project code in Atmel Studio 7 looks as follows:
Importing an ASF3 Example Project
From the File > Import > Atmel Studio Project menu.
Finding the Atmel Studio 7 Project Path
You will need the project directory. To find this quickly in an Atmel Studio
7 project, right-click on the Solution Explorer and
select Open Folder in File Explorer from the menu.
This opens the solution level; navigate down to find the
*.cproj, then select the project path.
Import Studio Project Wizard
The Import Studio Project wizard
will guide you through the steps of creating a new MPLAB X project, using the
existing Atmel Studio 7 source files.
Info: The source files from the original Atmel Studio 7 project are linked, as
opposed to copied. So modifications to the source files in either the Atmel
Studio 7 or MPLAB X projects will be noticed in both.
Locate Studio Project File: In the Import Studio Project wizard,
the path to the Atmel Studio 7 project can be pasted into the Project
File-name box, to navigate to the relevant folder
Select Device: The correct device for the project should be
picked up automatically.
Info: Since it is not possible to change the device, the
device name is grayed out.
Select Tool: In the video, the
Atmel-ICE was selected. Note that the EDBG (Embedded Debugger) on the
Xplained Pro is also a possible option.
Select Compiler: An Atmel Studio 7 project will typically use the
AVR GCC Compiler.
Although AVR is now supported by the MPLAB XC8 compiler, it is not
recommended to change the compiler, while importing the project. Once
the functionality of the project has been validated in MPLAB X, it is
possible to change the compiler to XC8 under project properties.
Select Device Support: Device support for AVR and SAM will need
to be downloaded.
Clicking on the question mark next to Device Support
Path brings up a URL where the relevant packs can be
downloaded.
Info: It is possible to select a specific device support
pack version, i.e. you can choose to stick with the version used in
the Atmel Studio 7 project, or download the latest.
Select Project Name and Folder: You will now be able to select a
project name and location.
Additional information displays in a pop-up when holding the cursor above
each choice.
The online versions of the documents are provided as a courtesy. Verify all content and data in the device’s PDF documentation found on the device product page.
From the menu.
This opens the solution level; navigate down to find the *.cproj, then select the project path.
Info: Since it is not possible to change the device, the device name is grayed out.
Info: It is possible to select a specific device support pack version, i.e. you can choose to stick with the version used in the Atmel Studio 7 project, or download the latest.
