There are a bunch of PIC programmers out there that have their own software/driver.
I am using a K8048 kit that naturally has it's own programmer software. WhenI program my 6f627, that particular software is pulled up to write the hex to the chip. I had to add the programmer to my IDE in addition to the 'builtin' programmer list.
I'd like to get rid of this extra step and go from build to program without the added programmer software to be used in order to write to the chip.

Does the list of programmers in the IDE actually have the programmer software builtin?
Is the extra step eliminated if I use an Epic for instance?
If so, can I build or buy a less expensive programmer that emulates an Epic or other programmer in the predefined list?

The extra step annoys me but cash is an issue too.