8.5.1.6 Dashboard Debug Tool Group

The Debug Tool group contains different information based on the tool used. See the debug tool documentation for details of features.

Hardware Debug Tools

• Debug tool name and serial number.
• Debug tool connection. By default, the tool connection is active at all times. To change this, go to Tools > Options (MPLAB X IDE > Preferences for macOS), Embedded > Generic Settings, Maintain active connection to hardware tool.
• Click the Refresh Debug Tool Status button to see hardware debug tool firmware versions and current voltage levels.

Simulator

• Debug tool name, i.e., Simulator.
• Click for Simulated Peripherals to see a list of supported device peripherals.