3.3.1 Starting a New XC8 Application Project for an AVR® Device

  1. Open the Project Wizard by selecting File→New→Project... from the Microchip Studio menu.
    Figure 3-21. New Project Wizard
  2. Select C/C++→AVR XC8 C Application Project as a template, specify a project name, select a location, and provide a solution name. A source file with an empty main() function will be added to the project by default. Press OK to proceed.
  3. Select C/C++→XC8 C Library Project as a template, specify a project name, select a location, and provide a solution name to create a library project. A source file with an empty myfunc() function will be added to the project by default. Press OK to proceed.
    Tip:

    See section Starting a New XC8 Library Project to learn more about XC8 Library projects.

  4. A device selection dialog will appear. Choose the appropriate target device for your project.
    Figure 3-22. Device Selection Dialog
  5. Click OK to complete the project creation.
  6. Right click on the project node and select Build to build the project.
Figure 3-23. View of Solution Explorer with a XC8 Project after Build

Dependencies

All the header files used in the build process will be displayed under this node. Double click on any file to open it in the editor.

Output Files

All output files will be displayed under this node.

Libraries

All Library files will be displayed under this node.

Tip:

See section Library Options Libraries Options to know more about Library options.