4.5.2 Packs

The Packs feature allows the user to install or uninstall the respective DFP and Tool Packs from the Pack Manager window.
Figure 4-5. Packs Menu

Pack Manager Window

  1. Select Tools > Packs to open the MPLAB Pack Manager.
  2. Go to Pack Manager > Show Packs Compatible With MPLAB X IPE vx.xx where x.xx to see the current version of the IPE.
  3. In the Device Family Pack or Tool Pack tabs, click Update, Install or Uninstall versions.
    Note: The number on the tab reflects the number of new DFPs or TPs.
  4. Go to the bottom pack locations to see System Packs Location and User Packs Location displayed.
  5. On opening, MPLAB X IPE will look for updates and installations of packs. The results are shown in the upper right corner of the window.
Figure 4-6. Pack Manager Window

Installed Pack Locations

Packs are placed in a packs directory of the MPLAB X installation.

For example, in Windows OS: C:\Program Files\Microchip\MPLABX\vx.xx\packs.

Packs may be in a user directory if they are placed after an MPLAB X IPE install.

For example, in Windows OS: C:\User\Microchip\UserName\.mchp-packs.
Note: For more information, refer to the MPLAB X IDE User’s Guide.

Work with Packs on the Command Line

A utility is available for working with packs on the command line. For details, see: C:\Program Files\Microchip\MPLABX\vx.xx\mplab_platform\bin\packmanager where x.xx is the MPLAB X IDE version.