Difference between revisions of "Using a new version of XC8"
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==Replacing the original compiler with a new version== | ==Replacing the original compiler with a new version== | ||
| − | + | Download compiler from [https://www.microchip.com/en-us/tools-resources/develop/mplab-xc-compilers here] | |
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| + | Find required compiler version to install then remember the compiler install path. | ||
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| + | Within Flowcode, select '''File''' > '''Global Settings…''' > '''Locations tab''' | ||
| − | Under Override toolchain locations, enter the path where | + | Under Override toolchain locations, enter the path where installed XC8 is located, e.g. for v2.50: |
| − | '''C:\Program Files\Microchip\xc8\v2. | + | '''C:\Program Files\Microchip\xc8\v2.50''' |
| + | The end \ can be left off, Select OK. | ||
| − | + | You now be able to compile used the latest XC8 compiler. | |
To change back to the original compiler, replace the above path with: | To change back to the original compiler, replace the above path with: | ||
| − | '''C:\Program Files (x86)\Flowcode\Common\Compilers\picv2\''' | + | '''C:\Program Files (x86)\Flowcode\Common\Compilers\picv2\''' |
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| + | ''<span style="color:red;">Note. Currently XC8 v3.0 and above is not yet supported.</span>'' | ||
==Keeping the original compiler and adding a new compiler== | ==Keeping the original compiler and adding a new compiler== | ||
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| + | Download compiler from [https://www.microchip.com/en-us/tools-resources/develop/mplab-xc-compilers here] | ||
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| + | Find required compiler version to install then remember the compiler install path. | ||
Copy '''pic_xc8_comp.bat''' '''from C:\ProgramData\MatrixTSL\FlowcodeV10\FCD\PIC\batch\''' | Copy '''pic_xc8_comp.bat''' '''from C:\ProgramData\MatrixTSL\FlowcodeV10\FCD\PIC\batch\''' | ||
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Edit the file and change '''"%MX_COMPILER%bin\xc8-cc.exe"''' to the path for the new XC8 location of xc8-cc.exe. | Edit the file and change '''"%MX_COMPILER%bin\xc8-cc.exe"''' to the path for the new XC8 location of xc8-cc.exe. | ||
For example: | For example: | ||
| − | '''"C:\Program Files\Microchip\xc8\v2. | + | '''"C:\Program Files\Microchip\xc8\v2.50\bin\xc8-cc.exe"''' |
| − | Save the new batch | + | Save the new batch file. |
Within Flowcode Load a typical PIC xc8 target e.g. 16F18877via New project or Build > Project options. | Within Flowcode Load a typical PIC xc8 target e.g. 16F18877via New project or Build > Project options. | ||
Latest revision as of 07:49, 14 May 2025
Contents
Replacing the original compiler with a new version
Download compiler from here
Find required compiler version to install then remember the compiler install path.
Within Flowcode, select File > Global Settings… > Locations tab
Under Override toolchain locations, enter the path where installed XC8 is located, e.g. for v2.50: C:\Program Files\Microchip\xc8\v2.50 The end \ can be left off, Select OK.
You now be able to compile used the latest XC8 compiler.
To change back to the original compiler, replace the above path with:
C:\Program Files (x86)\Flowcode\Common\Compilers\picv2\
Note. Currently XC8 v3.0 and above is not yet supported.
Keeping the original compiler and adding a new compiler
Download compiler from here
Find required compiler version to install then remember the compiler install path.
Copy pic_xc8_comp.bat from C:\ProgramData\MatrixTSL\FlowcodeV10\FCD\PIC\batch\
Give it a new name so you have two batch files, place it anywhere you won’t accidently delete it.
Edit the file and change "%MX_COMPILER%bin\xc8-cc.exe" to the path for the new XC8 location of xc8-cc.exe. For example: "C:\Program Files\Microchip\xc8\v2.50\bin\xc8-cc.exe"
Save the new batch file.
Within Flowcode Load a typical PIC xc8 target e.g. 16F18877via New project or Build > Project options.
Select Build > Compiler Options and if use Eblocks, select E-Blocks from PIC selection.
For the location select Browse then change Executable Files (*.exe) to Batch Files (*.bat)
Select the new batch file, then Open
Click on the save icon then enter a new name, then OK.
Finally make sure the new version is selected and click the Default compiler for the platform C for PIC ,then Click OK
