3.1 Launching the MPLAB IPE Application

After installing the software, double-click the MPLAB IPE application icon located on the desktop. The MPLAB IPE main window opens.

Figure 3-1. MPLAB IPE Main Window

Multiple Instances of IPE

If you need to have multiple instances of the IPE available, refer to the MPLAB X IDE help. Open MPLAB X IDE, go to Help>Tool Help Contents>MPLAB X IDE Help and navigate to the “Before You Begin” section, then “Launch Multiple Instances of the IDE.” The instructions also apply to the IPE.