Version 3.0.8 released.

[HenrikOlsson]

Thanks Alain!
I can't believe this crap. Melabs says that PBP requires MPLAB X and links to a version (the latest). They say:

PBP includes a purpose-built IDE called MicroCode Studio, but many prefer to work in the well-known MPLAB IDE from Microchip. We include a language tool plugin for MPLAB to allow seamless development using Microchip’s development tools from within MPLAB. Debugging in this environment can be switched from Source to Assembly level for full access to the generated code.

Where's the plugin? Where's the instructions on how to use it?
Never mind, it's doesn't work anyway - with the version MeLabs is linking to.

I'm usually on the defending side when it comes to the what PBP is, what it does and what it can do but when it comes to this MPLAB integration it just sucks.
Apparently it can be made to work, you're the evidence of that, but they're sure ain't helping you out.

Sorry for the rant, had to let off some steam before the morning cofee....

/Henrik.

[Ioannis]

And, out of curiosity, why are you bothering with this MPLABX monster? I installed it just because PBP needs it, and still use MCS to edit and compile the source.

Maybe you need it for Debuging?

Ioannis

[HenrikOlsson]

To get away from MicroCodeStudio which is crashing on me now and again.
To to be able to use source level debugging.
To be able to use revision control (that is of course possible outside of any IDE)
To get code folding in the editor.
To be able to easily see how much RAM is being used.

But mainly to get source level debugging.

[Ioannis]

I know that code folding is available through FineLine IDE.

As for sorce level debugging, yes I'd like that too...

About RAM, the MCS gives the number at the end of compilation.

Also the MCS seems stable at my end so far. I remember you had problems, so you still have. Sorry about that. Maybe you can setup a virtual machine and run MCS in this environment.

Ioannis

[pedja089]

Code folding and RAM doesn't work in MPLABX, it just show how much FLASH is used.
Used RAM is always 0%

[Dave]

I have also updated my PBP to 3.0.8 and I use it with MPLAB 8.73a with out any problems. What's the big deal with MPLABX?

[Ioannis]

Are you absolutely sure that you compile with the 3.0.8 and not with an older version of the PBP compiler?

Ioannis

[Acetronics2]

To get away from MicroCodeStudio which is crashing on me now and again.
To to be able to use source level debugging.
To be able to use revision control (that is of course possible outside of any IDE)
To get code folding in the editor.
To be able to easily see how much RAM is being used.

But mainly to get source level debugging.

...
my MPLAB 8.92 still works fine ( even for debugging ) ... of course it doesn't know the very, very late chips ...

but I'm happy with it ... and I still can use my gentle 20 years old Picstart plus !!!

Alain