3.7 Convert an AVR® GCC Project to an XC8 Project

Follow these steps to convert an existing AVR GCC project to an XC8 project:
  1. Open the “Project Wizard” by selecting File → New → Project... from the Microchip Studio menu.
    Figure 3-51. Project Wizard
  2. Select Convert AVR GCC to XC8 Project. Then specify a project name and press OK to proceed.
  3. AVR GCC to XC8 Converter dialog will appear. Browse and select the AVR GCC C project file (*.cproj).
    Figure 3-52. AVR® GCC to XC8 Converter
  4. The device used in the project will get auto-populated in the device box. Appropriate feedback is given if the device is not supported by the conversion workflow.
    Tip: If the device family pack for the AVR device in the project is not installed, install it from the Microchip Studio menu Tools → Device Pack Manager.
  5. Click Convert to convert the AVR GCC project to the XC8 project.
  6. Right click on the project node and select Build to build the project.