Everything else seems to have installed correctly, including the compile program. But, there is no compile icon for me to drag and drop my files into.
I am using Windows xp family edition with service pack #2?
It's probably no real big deal but, I also have no idea how to open a MSDOS window for the compiler.
I also have MPLAB installed, and used the normal download method recommended for the application.
Have you any ideas, suggestions?
Thanks for your efforts with the program
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First, you do not need a command prompt to run the compiler. Everything works just fine from the windows explorer screens. But if you ever want a prompt then I know two ways:
1) START -> ALL PROGRAMS -> Accesories -> Command Prompt
2) START -> Run.. -> then type in "command"
To open explorer just click my computer OR
2) START -> ALL PROGRAMS -> Accesories -> windows explorer
I am a newbie at GCBASIC but everything runs just fine from the windows explorer. GCBASIC is found at C:\Program Files\GCBASIC\
Once that is open then copy your file .bas to this directory and then grab it with the left mouse holding it then drop it on the Compile.bat file ( Mine has like a gear ICON on)
The compiler will open a msdos window and run and return the "compiled.xxx" files if everthing is OK.
The take the "compiled.hex" file will be used by the programmer program to program the PIC.
After you get a good one "rename" (right click on the "compiled.hex") and store it in a safe spot/directory because the next project will just over write the "compiled.xxx" files with the new code.
hope that helps
Mike
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Everything else seems to have installed correctly, including the compile program. But, there is no compile icon for me to drag and drop my files into.
I am using Windows xp family edition with service pack #2?
It's probably no real big deal but, I also have no idea how to open a MSDOS window for the compiler.
I also have MPLAB installed, and used the normal download method recommended for the application.
Have you any ideas, suggestions?
Thanks for your efforts with the program
I am no expert but i will try to answer.
First, you do not need a command prompt to run the compiler. Everything works just fine from the windows explorer screens. But if you ever want a prompt then I know two ways:
1) START -> ALL PROGRAMS -> Accesories -> Command Prompt
2) START -> Run.. -> then type in "command"
To open explorer just click my computer OR
2) START -> ALL PROGRAMS -> Accesories -> windows explorer
I am a newbie at GCBASIC but everything runs just fine from the windows explorer. GCBASIC is found at C:\Program Files\GCBASIC\
Once that is open then copy your file .bas to this directory and then grab it with the left mouse holding it then drop it on the Compile.bat file ( Mine has like a gear ICON on)
The compiler will open a msdos window and run and return the "compiled.xxx" files if everthing is OK.
The take the "compiled.hex" file will be used by the programmer program to program the PIC.
After you get a good one "rename" (right click on the "compiled.hex") and store it in a safe spot/directory because the next project will just over write the "compiled.xxx" files with the new code.
hope that helps
Mike