3.5.2 Software Configuration

No software configuration is required to program and debug the same device mounted on the board.

To program and debug a different microcontroller than what is mounted on the board, Microchip Studio must be configured to allow a free selection of devices and programming interfaces.

  1. Navigate to Tools > Options through the menu system at the top of the application.
  2. Select the Tools > Tool settings category in the options window.
  3. Set the Hide unsupported devices option to False.
Figure 3-8. Hide Unsupported Devices
Info: Microchip Studio allows any microcontroller and interface to be selected when the Hide unsupported devices setting is set to False - also microcontrollers and interfaces not supported by the on-board debugger.