8.2 Debug Tool Options Selection

To determine the name, values and description of all options that are available for the debug tool, in the command palette enter MPLAB: List tool options. First select PICkit Basic as the tool and second enter the project device. A list of options will be downloaded and displayed. As an example, scroll down to find the software breakpoints option.

Figure 8-5. Use Software Breakpoints Option

To save the options list file to the project, click the white dot to close and then select Save. Give the file a name and then select Save again.

To add a selected tool option to the project , in the command palette enter MPLAB: Edit project properties (UI). In the UI, click on the Tool section.

Figure 8-6. Tool Section of Project Properties

To find the example software breakpoints option, scroll down to Debug Options to find and select Use Software Breakpoints.

Figure 8-7. Debug Options - Software Breakpoints

Close MPLAB: Project Properties and then open the project mplab.json file, if is it not already open. There is now a tool properties section specifying the state of the Use Software Breakpoints option for this project.