trying to decide on pbp

[cncmachineguy]

For some reason or another, I was under the impression PBP would run fine under win7 64. But I get access violations and or there is a problem. Anyone have any ideas? Seems like the demo ran fine.

[mackrackit]

I have no problems with win 7 64bit.
Did you let everything instal to the default locations?
Can you give the exact errors?

[cncmachineguy]

first answer, yes all installed to defaults.
Also before I installed, I ran uninstall for the demo. I suppose it took it all out?

screenshot showing error:

[HenrikOlsson]

Hi,
I'm running on W7-64 and it works but initially I had trouble as well. Though I don't recognise the error you've got.

When using 64bit versions you must use MPASM as the assembler, in MCSP select View->Compile and program options, select the Assembler tab and tick the box for MPASM (if you haven't already), then make sure it points to the correct location.

Second, (this may not apply depending on the version of MCSP that you've got) I had problems updating my MCSP online. Turned out I had to run MCSP in XP compatibility mode while running the update and then switching it back to normal mode. (I'm now on 3.0.0.5 with PBP 2.60).

Also, try running MCSP with administrator rights.

I hope you'll get it going!
/Henrik.

[rsocor01]

When using 64bit versions you must use MPASM as the assembler,

Hmmm, is there any workaround for that ? I don't know why, but somehow some of my PIC16F projects don't work properly if I use MPASM as the assembler.

[mackrackit]

Hmmm, is there any workaround for that ? I don't know why, but somehow some of my PIC16F projects don't work properly if I use MPASM as the assembler.

That is odd. A chip from Microchip not working with their own assembler?

[HenrikOlsson]

Hi,
I'm not aware of any workaround. The reason for it not working is (I think) that it (PM) is a 16bit application and that the 64bit versions of Windows doesn't support 16bit applications any longer. There's a note about it on Melabs site.

I've compiled and assembled code for anything from 12F to 18F with PBP2.60 and MPASM on Win7 64 bit. I'm sure someone around here will figure out the problem if you provide some details.