4.5.5 Further Development

Usually, your application code will contain errors and not work the first time. Therefore, you will need a debug tool to help you develop your code. Using the output files previously discussed, several debug tools exist that work with MPLAB X IDE to help you do this. You may choose from simulators, in-circuit emulators or in-circuit debuggers, either manufactured by Microchip Technology or third-party developers. Please see the documentation for these tools to learn how they can help you. When debugging, you will use Debug>Debug Project to run and debug your code. Please see MPLAB X IDE documentation for more information.

Once you have developed your code, you will want to program it into a device. Again, there are several programmers that work with MPLAB X IDE to help you do this. Please see the documentation for these tools to see how they can help you. When programming, you will use “Make and Program Device Project” button on the debug toolbar. Please see MPLAB X IDE documentation concerning this control.