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===Options list===
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'''Options list'''
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See the [[Managing Compiler Options]] topic for more information on using this feature.
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[[Managing_Compiler_Options#Compiler_variables|Substitute variables used by Flowcode]] are the same for all platforms.
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__NOTOC__
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==PIC XC8 Compiler==
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[[File:Gen_Compiler_Options_Compiler_PIC.png|right]]
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'''Compiler location'''
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Sets the Compiler location.
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Default for E-Blocks:
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<code>'''$(fcddir)PIC\batch\pic_xc8_comp.bat'''</code>
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'''Compiler parameters'''
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Adds command line parameters when called from Flowcode
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Default for E-Blocks:
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<code>'''"$(compilerpic)" $(chip) "$(outdir)" "$(target)""'''</code>
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See the [[Managing Compiler Settings]] topic for more information on using this feature.
 
  
  
'''Substitute variables used by Flowcode'''
 
  
'''%t''' Target name e.g. 16F88
 
  
'''%f'''  Filename without extension e.g. C:\Dev\Test\Mytest.fcf becomes - C:\Dev\Test\Mytest
 
  
'''%d''' Directory location of the Flowcode file
 
  
  
'''Using the BoostC Compiler'''
 
  
  
'''Compiler location'''
 
  
Sets the Compiler location.
 
  
Default:
 
  
''$(appdir)compilers\pic\boostc\boostc_$(family:/12F/16F).exe''
 
  
'''Compiler parameters'''
 
  
Adds command line parameters when called from Flowcode
 
  
Default:
 
  
''-v -t PIC$(chip:u) "$(target).c"''
 
  
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==PIC XC8 Linker/Assembler==
  
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[[File:Gen_Compiler_Options_Linker_Assembler_PIC.png|right]]
 
'''Linker/Assembler location'''
 
'''Linker/Assembler location'''
  
 
Sets the Assembler program location.
 
Sets the Assembler program location.
  
Default:
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Default for E-Blocks:
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<code>'''$(appdir)tools\DoNothing\DoNothing.exe'''</code>
  
''$(appdir)compilers\pic\boostc\boostlink_picmicro.exe''
 
  
 
'''Linker/Assembler parameters'''
 
'''Linker/Assembler parameters'''
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Adds command line parameters when called from Flowcode
 
Adds command line parameters when called from Flowcode
  
Default:
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Default for E-Blocks:
  
''-ld "$(appdir)compilers\pic\boostc\lib" libc_$(family:/12F/16F).lib rand_$(family:/12F/16F).lib float_$(family:/12F/16F).lib "$(target).obj" -t PIC$(chip:u) -d "$(outdir:~-1)" -p "$(target)"''
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<code>''''''</code>
  
  
  
'''Using the HI TECH C Compiler'''
 
  
  
'''Compiler location'''
 
  
Sets the Compiler location.
 
  
Default 16F:
 
  
''C:\Program Files\Matrix Multimedia\Flowcode V4\PICC\PRO\9.65\bin\picc.exe''
 
  
Default 18F:
 
  
''C:\Program Files\Matrix Multimedia\Flowcode V4\PICC-18\PRO\9.63\bin\picc18.exe''
 
  
  
'''Compiler parameters'''
 
  
Adds command line parameters when called from Flowcode
 
  
Default:
 
  
--CHIP=%p -N48 %f.c
 
  
  
'''Linker/Assembler location'''
 
  
Sets the Assembler program location.
 
  
Default:
 
  
''C:\Program Files\Matrix Multimedia\Flowcode V4\tools\Dummy\DoNothing.exe''
 
  
  
'''Linker/Assembler parameters'''
 
  
Adds command line parameters when called from Flowcode
 
 
Default:
 
  
  
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==Programmer==
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[[File:Gen_Compiler_Options_Programmer_PIC.png|right]]
 
'''Programmer location'''
 
'''Programmer location'''
  
 
Sets the Programmer application location.
 
Sets the Programmer application location.
  
Default:
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Default for E-Blocks:
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<code>'''$(appdir)tools\mLoader\mLoader.exe'''</code>
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'''Programmer parameters'''
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Adds command line parameters for the Programmer application.
  
''$(appdir)tools\PPP\PPPv3.exe''
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Default for E-Blocks:
  
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<code>'''-chip $(chip:u) "$(outdir)$(target).hex"'''</code>
  
To use the PICkit2 programmer change the location to
 
  
''C:\Program Files\Matrix Multimedia\Flowcode V4\tools\PICkit2\pk2cmd.exe''
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[[Supporting_Third_Party_Programming_Tools|Click here for details on using a third party programming e.g. PICkit]]
  
  
To use the PICkit3 programmer change the location to
 
  
''C:\Program Files\Matrix Multimedia\Flowcode V4\tools\PICkit3\pk3cmd.exe''
 
  
  
'''Programmer parameters'''
 
  
Adds command line parameters for  the Programmer application.
 
  
Default:
 
  
''-cs 2 -chip PIC$(chip) -nogui "$(outdir)$(target).hex"''
 
  
  
To use the PICkit2 programmer change the parameters to
 
  
''-BC:\Program Files\Matrix Multimedia\Flowcode V4\Tools\PICkit2\ -PPIC%p -F%f.hex -M -A5 -R''
 
  
  
To use the PICkit3 programmer change the parameters to
 
  
''-P%p -F%f.hex -E -M -Y''
 
  
  
'''Use Programmer to set configuration options'''
 
  
Check box to allow the Programmer application to be used to set up the configuration of the device. This setting needs to be unticked to allow you to use non default programming applications such as the PicKit2.
 
  
  
'''Configuration parameters'''
 
  
Supplies the command line parameters needed for configuration.
 
  
Default:
 
  
''-cs 2 -chip PIC%p -config''
 
  
Note: The above Programmer defaults assume that you are using the PPP Programming application from Matrix Multimedia.
 
If you are using an alternative programming application you will need to consult the documentation for that application for the required parameters and settings.
 
  
Additionally configuration words can be embedded into the program using the Supplementary code feature, or C Code icons.
 
  
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==File Viewer==
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[[File:Gen_Compiler_Options_File_Viewer_PIC.png|right]]
  
For help using the PicKit2 Programmer with Flowcode, untick the "Use Programmer to set configuration options" button and then click here to view the configuration settings required.
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'''Use external program to view source files'''
  
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When ticked, allows an external viewer e.g Notepad to be used instead of the default internal viewer
  
'''File Viewer location'''
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'''Location'''
  
Sets the File viewer location for viewing C and Assembly files.
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Sets the file viewer location.
  
 
Default:
 
Default:
  
''C:\Windows\Notepad.exe''
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<code>'''C:\Windows\Notepad.exe'''</code>
  
  
'''File Viewer parameters'''
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'''Parameters'''
  
Adds command line parameters for the File viewer program
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Adds command line parameters for the file viewer application.
  
Default Assembly file viewer
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Default:
  
''$(outdir)$(target).asm''
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<code>'''$(outdir)$(target).c'''</code>
  
Default external program to view source files
 
  
''$(outdir)$(target).c''
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[[Supporting_Third_Party_Programming_Tools|Click here for details on using a third party programming e.g. PICkit]]

Latest revision as of 11:01, 21 March 2023

<sidebar>Sidebar: Managing Compiler Options</sidebar> Allows users to set the Compiler options.


Options list

See the Managing Compiler Options topic for more information on using this feature.


Substitute variables used by Flowcode are the same for all platforms.


PIC XC8 Compiler

Gen Compiler Options Compiler PIC.png

Compiler location

Sets the Compiler location.

Default for E-Blocks:

$(fcddir)PIC\batch\pic_xc8_comp.bat


Compiler parameters

Adds command line parameters when called from Flowcode

Default for E-Blocks:

"$(compilerpic)" $(chip) "$(outdir)" "$(target)""













PIC XC8 Linker/Assembler

Gen Compiler Options Linker Assembler PIC.png

Linker/Assembler location

Sets the Assembler program location.

Default for E-Blocks:

$(appdir)tools\DoNothing\DoNothing.exe


Linker/Assembler parameters

Adds command line parameters when called from Flowcode

Default for E-Blocks:

'













Programmer

Gen Compiler Options Programmer PIC.png

Programmer location

Sets the Programmer application location.

Default for E-Blocks:

$(appdir)tools\mLoader\mLoader.exe


Programmer parameters

Adds command line parameters for the Programmer application.

Default for E-Blocks:

-chip $(chip:u) "$(outdir)$(target).hex"


Click here for details on using a third party programming e.g. PICkit













File Viewer

Gen Compiler Options File Viewer PIC.png

Use external program to view source files

When ticked, allows an external viewer e.g Notepad to be used instead of the default internal viewer

Location

Sets the file viewer location.

Default:

C:\Windows\Notepad.exe


Parameters

Adds command line parameters for the file viewer application.

Default:

$(outdir)$(target).c


Click here for details on using a third party programming e.g. PICkit