I see now Lab what you are saying. What type of development are you using these tools for? Are you developing any motor controllers or DC to DC converters? Have you used any touch screens for your projects?
Have you used Hi Tech C? It is looking very attractive and robust. I'm thinking I MUST get familiar with C. www.htsoft.com
Anyway thanks for the reply and the direction for MB. For the short term I'll still be using PBP and beating my head against MPASM.