2.5 Get Device Support for MPLAB X IDE

Use the MPLAB Pack Manager, found under Tools→Packs, to add support for new devices in MPLAB X.

For the PIC18 family, update to the latest version by performing the following steps:

  1. Click Check for Updates.
  2. For the PIC18 family, select the latest available version of PIC18F-J_DFP, PIC18F-K_DFP, PIC18F-Q_DFP or PIC18Fxxxx_DFP Device Support. If necessary, do the same for PIC16 Device Support (PIC16..._DFP).
  3. Click Install.

    For offline installers, go to packs.download.microchip.com. Double click the installer file and follow the instructions to install a package. Any open MPLAB X window must be closed for the installation to take effect.

  4. Plug-ins can also be installed in MPLAB X IDE. Go to the file menu, then Tools>Plugins Download.
    Figure 2-6. Plugins Download
  5. Go to MPLAB X Plugin Manager to see the available plug-ins.
    Figure 2-7. Available Plug-ins