6.4 Step 4: Program Devices

This step executes the bulk programming operation.

A table lists all target devices with their current programming status:

StatusDescription
IdleWaiting to be programmed
ProgrammingCurrently being programmed
CompletedSuccessfully programmed
PausedProgramming paused by the user
ErrorAn error occurred during programming
CanceledProgramming was canceled
InspectingThe device is being inspected before programming
SkippedThe device was skipped

A Completed counter card shows the number of successfully programmed devices out of the total.

Table 6-3. Control Buttons
ButtonConditionTooltip
CancelWhile programming or pausedCancel programming of remaining devices.
ResetAfter completionStart programming from the beginning.
StartBefore programming beginsStart auto-programming devices selected at Step .
RestartAfter cancellationRestart programming from the canceled device.
PauseWhile programmingHalt at the device being programmed.
ResumeWhile pausedResume programming from the halted device.
FinishedAfter all devices are doneFinished auto-programming devices selected at Step 2.

A progress bar is also shown in the Step 4 header while programming is active.

: If a device is password-protected and locked, a Password Lock/Unlock Dialog appears automatically during programming, allowing you to enter the password to unlock the device before it is programmed.
Important: Configuration changes take effect only after physically reconnecting the device or using Reconnect Device from the Target device menu.