4.1.9.1 Opening, Building and Programming the Existing Application

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Opening the Project File

After cloning the application project from GitHub, Open the Project file (.X) in MPLAB X IDE.

  1. In MPLAB X IDE menu bar, click on File>Open Project
  2. In Open Project pop-up, locate the location of the project file in PC, were the application project file is cloned
  3. This project will open in Project window of MPLAB X IDE

Building and Programming

When there are multiple project files opened in the Project window, ensure to set current project as main project by right click on Project File>Set as Main Project

  1. To build the project, click on Clean and Build the Project as illustrated in the following figure.

    Figure 4-41. Building the Project

  2. To Program the board, click on Make and Program Device Main Project as illustrated in the following figure.

    Figure 4-42. Make and Program