6.3.2 Tool Actions

The following actions can be selected by right clicking tools in the Available Tools view:

Device Programming

The preselected tool opens the Device Programming window.

Self-test

Some tools are capable of performing a self-test. Follow the displayed instructions.

Add target

Adds a tool to the list of available tools that are not auto-detectable. See Add a Non-Detectable Tool for more information.

Upgrade

Starts the firmware upgrade tool with the selected tool.

Show Info Window

Shows the Tool Info window. Not all tools support this feature. See Tool Info Window for more information.

Communication Mode

Open a dialogue to set the MPLAB® PICkit or Snap tool in AVR or PIC mode. However, Microchip Studio will automatically enable the tool in AVR mode when it communicates with the debugger. If required, use this option to force the tool into a given mode.