1.2 Recommended Reading
This user's guide describes how to use Microchip MPLAB IPE. Other useful documents are listed below. The following Microchip documents are available and recommended as supplemental reference resources.
Multi-Tool Design Advisory (DS51764)
Please read this first! This document contains important information about operational issues that should be considered when using the MPLAB IPE with your target design.
MPLAB X IDE Online Help
This is an essential document to be used with any Microchip hardware tool.
This is an extensive help file for the MPLAB X IDE. It includes an overview of embedded systems, installation requirements, tutorials, details on creating new projects, setting build properties, debugging code, setting configuration bits, setting breakpoints, programming a device, etc. This help file is generally more up-to-date than the printable PDF of the user’s guide (DS50002027) available as a free download at www.microchip.com/mplabx/.
Release Notes for MPLAB IPE
For the latest information on using the MPLAB IPE, read the notes under “Release Notes and Support Documentation” on the MPLAB X IDE Start Page. The release notes contain updated information and known issues that may not be included in this guide.
MPLAB IPE Online Help File
A comprehensive help file for the MPLAB IPE is included with MPLAB X IDE. This help file may be more up-to-date than the printed documentation.
Processor Extension Pak and Header Specification (DS50001292)
This booklet describes how to install and use headers. Headers are used to better debug selected devices, without the loss of pins or resources. See also the PEP and Header online Help file.
Transition Socket Specification (DS51194)
Consult this document for information on transition sockets available for use with headers.
SQTP File Format Specification (DS50002539)
This document shows how a Serial Quick Turn Programming (SQTPSM) file is produced and used by MPLAB® IPE Integrated Programming Environment. Engineers can use this information to generate their own SQTP file.