13.1.10 Tools Menu

This section lists the menu items in the Tools menu.

Table 13-10. Tools Menu Options
CommandAction
AnalysisEnable analysis tool:
  • MISRA Check (Requires an MPLAB Analysis Tool Suite license.)
    1. Perform a MISRA Check for the selected/main project
    2. Select MISRA Options.
    3. Perform a Threadsafety Check for the selected/main project
  • Code Coverage (Requires an MPLAB Analysis Tool Suite license.) Provides visibility as to what portions of your code are being executed.
  • Compiler Advisor (Requires an MPLAB® XC Compilers, with a PRO license for full functionality.) Displays a graphical comparison of sets with carefully selected available compiler optimizations using project code.
  • Stack Guidance (Requires an MPLAB® XC Compilers.) Provides a compile-time static analysis of the executable meant to guide you to an appropriate worst-case stack usage requirement.
EmbeddedVisible if a plugin has been added – select the plugin from the submenu.

For example, MPLAB Data Visualizer plugin.

LicensesManage compiler licenses. For details, see the Documentation tab of the MPLAB® XC Compilers web page.
  • Roam Network Licenses
  • Activate Workstation License.
  • Change Licensing Type
Documentation ManagerOpens the Documentation Manager.
PacksOpens the Pack Manager Window to select a versioned device pack for your project device.
TemplatesOpens the Template Manager window. See Modify or Create Code Templates.
DTDs and XML SchemasOpens the DTDs and XML Schemas window.
PluginsOpens the Plugins window. See Plugin Tools.
Plugins Download

Opens a selection dialog, where you can:

  • Go to Plugins window - Install a plugin immediately from the Available Plugins list.
  • Visit Microchip Gallery - Download a plugin to install later using the Downloaded tab.
OptionsOpens the Options dialog.

For macOS: Use MPLAB X IDE > Preferences.

See Tools Options Window, Embedded.