5.9.1 Run the Project Wizard

In MPLAB X IDE, select to launch the New Project wizard.

  1. Choose Project: Select Microchip Embedded for the category and Standalone Project for the project. Click Next to continue.
  2. Select Device (and Tool): Select a DSC dsPIC device. Then choose a development tool from the list, which for this example is the Simulator. Click Next to continue.
  3. Select Compiler: Choose a version of the XC-DSC toolchain installed on your PC. Click Next to continue.
  4. Select Project Name and Folder: Enter a project name, for this example dsPIC33EP_Example. Optionally browse for a project folder location that is different from the default.
    Note: “Open MCC on finish” is selected by default.

    Click Finish to complete the project creation and setup.

Once the Project Wizard has completed, the Projects window should contain the project tree. For more on projects and MCC, see:.