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STEP 9 - MPLAB® IDE: FOR MORE INFORMATION
MPLAB IDE DOCUMENTATION
The following document covers MPLAB IDE:
Other documents exist for various Microchip software and hardware tools that work with MPLAB IDE. Check the Microchip web site for downloadable PDF versions of all these documents. The most current information is contained in the on-line help, downloaded with each version of MPLAB.
MPLAB IDE ON-LINE HELP
Since MPLAB IDE is constantly being updated with new features and functionality, so some details in this documentation may change. Dialogs might not appear exactly as they do in this manual, menu lists may be in different order, or may have new items. For this reason, the on-line help is the best reference to the version of MPLAB IDE being used.
MPLAB IDE comes with extensive on-line help, which is constantly being updated. If questions arise while using MPLAB IDE, be sure to check the on-line help for answers. Most importantly, the on-line help lists any restrictions that might exist for a particular tool in support of a particular device. Always try to review this section before working with a new device/tool combination. The Limitations tab in the Debugger>Settings dialog displays any restrictions the simulator, emulator or in-circuit debugger might have, compared to the actual device being simulated. General limitations are shown in the text area.
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For current information on the various components of MPLAB, view the README files for each release. The Release Notes detail which devices are supported in this release for each component. The Release Note files also contain timely information on known problems and suggested workarounds.
MPLAB Document Viewer for Component Information
MPLAB IDE UPDATES AND VERSION NUMBERING
MPLAB IDE is an evolving program with thousands of users. Microchip is continually designing new microcontrollers with new features. Many new MPLAB IDE features come from customer requests and from internal usage. Continued new designs and the release of new microcontrollers ensure that MPLAB IDE continues to evolve. MPLAB IDE is scheduled for a version update approximately every few months to add new device support and new features.
The on-line help is the best source for any questions about MPLAB IDE, and the Release Notes contain information about new features and device support.
To be notified of updates to MPLAB IDE and its components, subscribe to the Development Tools section of the Customer Change Notification Service on www.microchip.com.
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