5 Revision History

Revision A (December 2013)

Initial release of this document.

Modified “Software Installation Requirements”. The IPE is now a separate installation than the MPLAB X IDE.

Modified the description of Production Mode.

In the General Setup chapter:

Added information on new features: Recently Used option in the Family list of devices and Creating Desktop Shortcuts.
Added information on Preserve Memory options.
Added notes regarding MPLAB PM3 programmer environment files.
Added a note in the description of the Allow Import Hex file option.
Added information regarding using the MPLAB PM3 programmer with the option Allow “Communication” under Settings menu.
Added Special Memory Regions information.

In The MPLAB IPE Reference chapter:

Added Note with location of the Readme file for MPLAB IPE in “Software Installation Requirements”.
Added a “Staying Logged In” topic to the Advanced Mode Login section.
Updated memory range descriptions.
Updated environment settings options.
Revised “SQTP” section and added sections for using SQTP with MPLAB PM3 and with PIC32 devices.
Added new SQTP setting.
Updated field descriptions to the main IPE window.
Added new Read Device ID option to the View menu.
Added new settings menu command for saving firmware into SD card and added a revised information to “Save Firmware into PM3 SD Card”.

In the Preface, added compatibility note that this document reflects the changes as of MPLAB X IDE v4.20 or greater.
Multiple updates throughout to reflect changes made to the program for the NetBeans platform. Added Tools and Windows menus, updated graphics, text, and menu options.

Entire document has been reformatted and renumbered.
In the Preface, added compatibility note that this document reflects the changes as of MPLAB X IDE v5.40 or greater.
Replaced screen for Select Applications Dialog in the “Software Installation Requirements” section.
Removed the “Feature Matrix” section.
Added a new heading for “Multiple Instances of IPE” in Launching the MPLAB IPE Application section.
Replaced screen for Advanced Mode Login and added screen for Change Password and Forgot Password dialogs.
Updated Production Settings table.
Updated Special Settings table, added information for tool and device packs and other options including Programmer-To-Go, JTAG, etc. Also removed PM3 program speed option and screen.

Updated Tools menu to add options for Manage Network Tools, Download Plugins and Hardware Tool Emergency Boot Firmware Recovery.
Added support information for MPLAB ICE 4 Emulator.

Updated Tools menu to add Packs Manager feature.
Added screenshots and steps for navigating the Packs menu and Pack manager window.
Updated Window menu to document OTP fuse support.
Updated Settings menu to move options from Program to Programming.

Under Advanced Mode Settings: