PIC16 toolchain for FC9

[Xbiotec]

Hello,
For FC9, I need the PIC16 toolchain, where to buy it ?
Thanks for your prompt answer

[Steve-Matrix]

The toolchains themselves are available on the download page.

However, to use these within Flowcode you will need to have the appropriate licence pack. Please see the link below for purchasing an add-on licence pack for Flowcode v9:
viewtopic.php?p=12148#p12148

[Xbiotec]

hi,
I have contacted Alfie Dobson and now I have the licence PIC16 toolchain
See web picture

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see picture from FC9

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but when I'm installing it's always install it on FC8 !

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See the compiler message

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https://www.flowcode.co.uk
Using <PICkit2 PK2CMD External Power> inbuilt settings for compiler
Launching the compiler...
C:\ProgramData\MatrixTSL\FlowcodeV9\FCD\PIC16\batchfiles\pic16_C30_comp.bat  "C:\Program Files (x86)\Flowcode\Compilers\pic16\" "testFC8.1" "C:\Users\seb\Documents\AAA Microchip\" "24FJ256GA705"
You do not have a valid licence to perform this action
FINISHED

Please help me to install the PIC16 compiler on FC9

[Steve-Matrix]

I've checked and can confirm the PIC 16bit licence is attached to your Flowcode account. Have you tried restarting your PC and re-running Flowcode?

[Xbiotec]

hi, I just tried to restart the computer and re-running FC9 but still not working

so I have:
1- uninstalled the PIC16 toolchain
2- restarted the computer
3- start flowcode as you can see the PIC16 is disabled
try to compile to see the error message : PIC16 compiler toolchain is not installed

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4- Closing FC9
Install PIC16 toolchain
installation is showing FC8. may be not a problem because compiler seems to be same for FC9 and FC8.
Done. see below

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5 - restart the computer
Start FC9
PIC16 still not activated.
Try to compile. Error message is now : You don't have valid licence to perform this action

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Device:        PIC16.24F.24FJ256GA705
Generated by:  Flowcode v9.3.1.36
Date:          Tuesday, September 05, 2023 08:15:08
Users:         1
Registered to: lucibel (Xbiotec)
Licence key: VDVZHG
https://www.flowcode.co.uk
Using <PICkit2 PK2CMD External Power> inbuilt settings for compiler
Launching the compiler...
C:\ProgramData\MatrixTSL\FlowcodeV9\FCD\PIC16\batchfiles\pic16_C30_comp.bat  "C:\Program Files (x86)\Flowcode\Compilers\pic16\" "PIC24FJ256GA705 test 1" "G:\SeB\XBIOTEC\AAA_ESP32_PROG\" "24FJ256GA705"
You do not have a valid licence to perform this action
FINISHED

Thx for your help

[medelec35]

Hi Seb
Can you try reactivating your license?
When first loading Flowocde, it can be done via Licensing > Manage > My Flowocde Licence
Or if you already have a project open, it's via Help > Licensing > Manage > My Flowocde Licence.
You will need to reenter your username and password.
Finally, restart Flowcode.

[Xbiotec]

hi Medelec,
sorry for my late reply.
what you didmake it working now .
thx lot

I bought XC16 compiler from microchip , could help me to install it to be able to use it with flowcode .
thx for your prompt reply

[Steve-Matrix]

Glad it's working.

This might work for the new XC16 compiler:

1. Install the new compiler in a separate location
2. Copy the "batchfiles" folder from the old installation to the same place as the new one
   -- the "batchfiles" folder should be at the same 'level' as the "bin", "etc", "include", etc.
3. Point Flowcode to the new installer location within Global Options...Locations
   -- this location will be the folder containing the copied "batchfiles" folder
4. Restart Flowcode

Please let us know how you get on.

(edit: these instructions are not quite correct - please see later in this thread)

[medelec35]

what you didmake it working now .
thx lot

Hi.
I refreshed your licence.

[Xbiotec]

Glad it's working.

This might work for the new XC16 compiler:

1. Install the new compiler in a separate location
2. Copy the "batchfiles" folder from the old installation to the same place as the new one
   -- the "batchfiles" folder should be at the same 'level' as the "bin", "etc", "include", etc.
3. Point Flowcode to the new installer location within Global Options...Locations
   -- this location will be the folder containing the copied "batchfiles" folder
4. Restart Flowcode

Please let us know how you get on.

Thx I will try later today